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Board of Advisors

The Stephens College of Business Board of Advisors is deeply engaged and fully committed to advancing the success of the college. Our Board members play an active role in supporting students—whether through internship placement, sharing their expertise as subject matter specialists, or investing in transformative opportunities.

Many of our advisors have made significant contributions that directly impact our students’ college experience and future careers. For example, Michael and Donna Grainger’s generous financial commitment established the Grainger Center for Professional Development, creating a lasting resource for career readiness. James and Jennifer Newman’s support led to the creation of The James and Jennifer Newman Endowed Accounting Scholarship, helping to ensure future generations of accounting students have the resources they need to thrive.

Together, our Board of Advisors continues to shape the future of the Stephens College of Business through leadership, mentorship, and philanthropy.

Stephens College of Business Board of Advisors

Zahi Abdein ‘96
360° Consulting Inc.

Jeffrey Adams ‘85
Blue Cross Blue Shield (Retired)

Larry Adams ‘81
Longevity Quest

Bob Baker ‘78
Hinkle Roofing

Carlos Barahona ‘12 ’13 MBA
Universal Logistics Services

Brian Bateh ‘98
Bateh Group

Jeff Berger ‘90
Conference Planning Resources

Scott Brunner ‘86
Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding

Michael Cooley ‘95
Regions

Jason Epstein ‘96
Regions

Doug Ford ‘21MBA
Merck

Michael Grainger ‘73
Ingram Micro (Retired)

Howard Johnson ‘23MBA
Johnson Memorial Funeral

Karen Kelly ‘80
Protective Life (Retired)

Matt Kilgore ‘95
PointeNorth Insurance Group

Pablo Martell ‘14
Alpine Mar

Kevin Morris ‘23MBA
America’s First Federal Credit Union

Matthew Nelson ‘11
Birmingham Airport Authority

James Newman ‘74
PWC (Retired)

Mike Payne ‘90
Guide Accounting

DeWayne Peevy ‘96
DePaul University

David Pickett ‘88
PWC (Retired)

Tim Rich ‘86
FDIC (Retired)

Matt Robinson ‘08
DTSpade

Daryl Spears ‘00
Signature Homes

Keith Stahlhut ’77 (Chairman)
Merative (Retired)