The mission of the Advisory Council is to assist us in achieving our vision and mission. The Advisory Council provides a link between the business community and Executive Education by providing a forum for interaction and communication among stakeholders, community members and organizations, government, education, alumni, and faculty.  Members are community minded volunteers from a diverse array of backgrounds and assist us in:

• Providing high quality, cost-effective advice and insight with the scope of our strategic direction and challenges
• Providing us with effective advice on improving performance
• Providing ongoing strategic advice as we grow and evolve
• Helping to deepen the understanding of changes within existing markets and assist with moving to new markets
• Providing information on the needs and views of customers
• Providing feedback and advice on programs and curriculum
• Communicating, endorsing and advocating our interests to external constituencies, such as the community, business and the local, state, and federal government
• Providing a link to businesses, organizations and government.

Richard Blaylock Merchant Training and Development Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Jerry Bonds Director of Shared Services Dillard's

Dr. Kit Brooks Assistant Professor College of Education and Health Professions

David Bugea Program Manager, Leadership and Diversity Training Arvest Bank Operations

James Cameron Partner McKinney Rogers

Stacy Jaycox Director, PMO Tyson Foods, Inc.

Dr. Cal Kellogg, Chair Vice President of Enterprise Development Services Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Debbie McLoud Manager of Employee Development University of Arkansas

Steve Percival Director of Human Resources and Education Washington Regional Medical Center

Brian Poland Director of Walmart University Wal-Mart

John Sherman Managing Director of People Development and Employee Communication FedEx Freight

Melissa Smith Human Resources Manager McKee Foods Corporation

Clint McClain Sr. Director of Marketing for Home Wal-Mart

Christine Ojile Regional Director MVI: Management Ventures, Inc.

Dr. Don White University Professor Sam M. Walton College of Business

Mike Ward Director Talent Planning Sam's Club

Bob Daws Dillard's, Inc.