Advisory Board

The Sales Program Advisory Board contains representatives of corporate, non-profit, and student organizations.The Board supports the quality and relevance of curriculum through sharing ideas with faculty, collaborating with students, participating in the classroom, and sponsoring research. 

The Board's members also promote students' professional development through offering job and internship opportunities, attending events, and mentoring. The Sales Program is proud to support the recruiting efforts of its Advisory Board members.

The Sales Program Board convenes once a semester in coordination with a major recruiting event to review the Program's progression and discuss future plans and initiatives.  Representatives are called upon for guidance by students and faculty. It is this direct contact with Board members that keeps the Program's teachings relevant and its students engaged.

  

 

 

 

Scripps is represented on the Board by Amie Stein, Ted Gorman, and Tajuana Hughlett. As our newest Board member, Scripps supports the UA Sales Program through sponsoring events, mentoring students, and hiring numerous full time students for sales positions in Memphis. 

 

 

 

 

 

Victaulic is represented on the Board by Nora Elmanzalawy. As one of our newest Board Members, Victaulic supports the Program by hiring numerous sales interns and full time sales positions. Victaulic mentors students, gives valuable feedback, and provides curriculum support.

  

 

 

 

TekLinks is represented on the Board by Mike Girouard. Joining the Board in Spring 2012, TekLinks supports the UA Sales Program by mentoring and hiring our sales students while also leading our technology curriculum.

 

 

 

AMLI Residential is represented on the Board by Andrea Lannom. Joining our Board in 2012, AMLI supports the UA Sales Program through recruiting efforts, mentoring students, and sponsoring events.

 

 

 

HealthSpring is represented on the Board by Mark Garnett. New to the Board in 2011, HealthSpring supports the UA Sales Program by recruiting its students, assisting in curriculum development, while also attending events, and mentoring students.

 

 

 

 

Post Properties is represented on the Board by John Williams and Kerry Zeckman.  New to the Board in 2012, Post supports the UA Sales Program by recruiting its students, attending events, and offering specific student mentoring in real estate and financial planning.

 

 

 

 

Kraft is represented on the Board by Ron Coblentz. New to the Board in 2011, Kraft supports the UA Sales Program by recruiting it's students, providing products and content for class projects, aiding in curriculum development, attending events, and mentoring students.

 

 

 

Pfizer is represented on the Board by Greg Jones.  Greg mentors students through resume workshops, interview boot camps, and working with the UA Sales Team. Greg works with many sales students who are interested in the healthcare industry.

 

 

 

 

AFFLINK is represented on the Board by Dennis Riffer and Jennifer Stringfellow.  AFFLINK hosts a networking event each semester to mentor and connect with students while hiring a steady flow of sales graduates and marketing interns.

 

 

 

 

E&J Gallo is represented on the Board by Lisa Metheny.  E&J Gallo hosts a very popular wine education seminar each semester. Gallo also recruits and hires UA students, and provides valuable curriculum support.  

 

 

 

 

Federated is represented on the Board by Jonathan Scarborough.  Jonathan has supported the Sales Program from its inception by recruiting UA students and working with the Sales Team. Jonathan provides extremely beneficial interview advice and practice to sales students.

 

 

 

Tom James is represented on the Board by Ash Deshmukh and Britton Eveland. Tom James provides mentoring and recruiting support throughout the year.  New to the Board in 2010, Tom James has established itself as a leading recruiter of UA students.

 

 

 

 

Altria is represented on the Board by Mike Tennant and Jeff Fleming.  As a supporter of the program, Altria wants to help each and every student succeed. Altria contributes by hiring graduates and interns, hosting events, mentoring, and supporting research.

 

 

 

 

Motion Industries is represented on the Board by Mamie Scott.  New to the Board in 2010, Motion provides mentoring aid as well as numerous job opportunities in the fast-growing industrial marketplace.

 

 

 

 

Navistar is represented on the Board by Terry Moran and Kelly Haase.  New to the Board in 2011, Navistar is focused on building relationships with students in the business school and in various colleges across campus.

 

 

 

Verizon is represented on the Board by Sherri Mack and Adrian Garmany.  New to the Board in 2011, Verizon offers Sales Program students job opportunities and training programs with an industry leader.

 

 

 

 

The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Birmingham is our board's newest member and is represented by Terri Wilson. The 2011-12 holder of a permanent non-profit position on the Board, the MDA aids UA students in their personal and professional development. 

 

 

 

Sales Ambassadors is represented on the Board by President Elliot Mayson.  One of two student organizations on the Board, Sales Ambassadors contributes authenticity and energy to the work being done in corporate recruiting and professional development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The UA Sales & Marketing Association is represented on the Board by President David Foster.  One of two student organizations on the Board, SMA works with faculty and the non-profit Board representative to coordinate personal development opportunities for students.