Created in 2002, the College of Business Dean’s Advisory Board (DAB) is dedicated to supporting the College of Business as the academic unit strives toward excellence and continuous improvement in its programs and initiatives. The board’s primary role is to provide the Dean of the College with advice, ideas, and resources regarding various issues facing the College. These issues include mission review, accreditation, strategic planning, development and fundraising, curriculum and faculty development, student recruitment and placement, new initiatives, and the environment affecting business education today.

 

Mission

The mission of the Dean’s Advisory Board (DAB) is to provide leadership in bringing positive change in the Prairie View A&M University College of Business.

To achieve this mission, Advisory Board will:

  • Assist the College of Business in defining and attaining its goals and strategic plans.
  • Provide consultation to the Dean, administration and faculty, serving as advocates for student needs and opinions.
  • Support an environment in which business students are provided the opportunity to pursue their academic interests and career goals.
  • Facilitate the exchange of ideas, information and experiences among students and faculty and the business community.
  • Provide leadership experience and opportunities to improve the College of Business and the University Community.

 

Chair: Arturis Spencer, III

Vice-Chair: Eric Lyons

Last NameFirst NameTitle/PositionOrganization
AhmedTanweerEntrepreneurYum Brands
AllenDavidFormer MayorCity of Prairie View
BlowKenPresidentISG Illumination Systems
BowersDonaldVice PresidentFederal Reserve Bank of Dallas - Houston Branch
BraggsFelixRetiredConocoPhillips
BrownMichael D.Americas Manager Aviation LubricantsShell Oil Company
DavisRonnieCategory SpecialistBP
FrancoisLynetteSr Project Manager – Enterprise Permit Vision ProgramShell Oil Company
FriersonAngelaProgram Manager - Campus RecruitingCharles Schwab
GibbsDakarManaging Member/Realtor44 Builders LLC/Century 21 Exclusive Properties
GoodArleneStakeholder LiaisonIRS
HarrisVernitaPresidentIMPACT Strategies Consultants
HeffnerInaSR HR Analyst, Diversity & InclusionSalt River Project
HouseJamieVice PresidentSmith Graham & Associates
HughlettC. MelManaging Director and Board MembersBluebird Solutions
IsomJohnPresidentWaller Chamber of Commerce
JacksonFrankDirector, Community AffairsPrairie View A&M University
JohnsonMarcVice President - OperationsDAIKIN
LyonsEricPartnerIMPACT Strategies Consultants
ObalaAtienoManaging DirectorAccenture
RamdassRandyOwner/DirectorRamdass Enterprise LLC
RylandEdFounder and CEOARVO Realty Advisors
SmileyAngelaEPC Contracts ManagerDow Global Purchasing
SowellDonOwnerDon Sowell Interests, Inc
SpencerArturisPartnerKPMG
TeemerLatashaHBCU University Relations Specialist, VPJPMorgan Chase & Co.
ThomasJosephDirector L48 ReportingConocoPhillips
ThomasGeorgiaArea ManagerInternal Revenue Service
YokomVinceOwner, EntrepreneurCity of Waller Economic Development Corp
WilliamsMichaelConsultantLilly Grove Church
ZacharyManceDirector of Government AffairsVistra