Gordon Ford College of Business News
Gordon Ford College of Business Welcomes New Members to Advisory Board
- Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
The Gordon Ford College of Business (GFCB) at Western Kentucky University proudly announces its 2025 Business Advisory Board. These distinguished professionals bring valuable industry expertise and leadership to help guide the college's strategic initiatives, enhance opportunities for student success, and strengthen community partnerships.
The new board members are:
- Teri Bruns, Retired Vice President, Global Partner GTM at ServiceNow
- William "Bill" Jones ('77), Board Member and Strategic Advisor
- Ebony Lincoln (’17), Director of Strategic Communications, @USAA
- Sedrik Newbern ('93), President and Chief Ethics Officer, NASBA Center for the Public Trust
- Vik Patel ('10), Chief Executive Officer, Rome Investment, LLC
- Joe Reeves ('93), Partner, Cerity Partners
- Leslie Sarasin, President and CEO of The Food Industry Association
- Scott Vowels ('87, '89), Supplier Diversity/Procurement, Apple Inc.
Craig Browning (' 87), Managing Principal of The Glenview Trust, has been appointed Chairperson of the Advisory Board.
"We are excited to welcome these accomplished leaders to our Business Advisory Board," said Dr. Evelyn Thrasher, Dean of GFCB. "Joining an already distinguished group of professionals, their experience and insights will further strengthen our commitment to innovation and excellence in business education. We appreciate the guidance and support provided by our Advisory Board, whose expertise and insights contribute greatly to our success."
Returning Business Advisory Board members include:
- Georgena Bracket ('82, '92, '10), Retired Systems Director of Health Information management, Med Center Health
- Robert Cobb ('11, '13), Director, Advanced Analytics, Pilot Company
- Alex Downing ('88), CEO, Franklin Bank and Trust
- Lydia Gilliam ('11, '17), Executive Vice President of Operations, Houchens Insurance Group
- John Higgins ('91, '98), Founder and President, Bluegrass Supply Chain
- Melinda Hill (’01), Executive Director, CASA
- Christopher Royse, Dean of Business and Information Technology, SKYCTC
- Corey Vincent (’13), Director, Forvis Mazars
For more information on the Gordon Ford College of Business Advisory Board, visit wku.edu/business.
