The U of L MBA Association Board of Directors
President - Steve Herron saherron5@yahoo.comMr. Stephen Herron, a Kentucky born native, graduated from Centre College, in Danville, Kentucky, with a BA in Government and is currently pursuing his Masters in Business Administration through the Integrative MBA Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Louisville. Mr. Herron brings 8+ years of experience in crisis communications, public affairs, strategic planning and execution. He is employed by E.ON U.S. serving currently as its Public Safety Coordinator. He has been with the company since 1998 serving in several key positions with a focus on public and community affairs. Stephen is viewed a leader in his community for his active role in mentoring and volunteering of our youth and in various projects across the state. He is working with the board of directors to establish a strong foundation for the MBA Association and grow the Association by developing a product that consistently brings value to all of its parties involved.
Jessie_lyles@hotmail .comTim Klein is in his second year of the traditional MBA program. He got his undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky in Finance and Marketing in 2004. Tim is currently working as a financial intern at Morgan Keegan Inc. He also holds the position of Marketing Director for Amick & Company PSC. Tim is involved in the community through organizations such as the Louisville Deaf Oral School and Mom's Closet an organization set up for single mothers. Tim is an avid member of the growing professional group the Young Professionals Association of Louisville. Through his employment he regularly attends meetings with GLI, Oldham County Chamber of Commerce, the Prospect Area Chamber of Commerce, and Associated Builders and Contractors. Please feel free to contact him with any questions about the MBA Association or the program in general.
Development Committee Chair -
Sara Houlette samichelle80@yahoo.comMs. Sara Houlette received her BS in Biology from the University of Louisville in 2002. In 2005 she returned to U of L to pursue her MBA in the university's Integrative MBA Entrepreneurship program. She brings over 4 years of experience in operations, working in scheduling, purchasing, and research and development for the Carriage House Companies, a private label food manufacturer located in Buckner, Ky. She also hopes to utilize some of the experience she gained as president of her sorority, Delta Zeta. Sara is working with the Board of Directors to not only create a lasting network for all MBA students and alumni, but also to increase the value and public awareness of the University of Louisville's graduate business programs.
Vice President of Strategy -
Joel Adams
joelalanadams@yahoo.comJoel Adams graduated in 2002 with a BA in Philosophy from UL and entered immediately into graduate studies. While working for Humana, his interest in the business world was sparked, and he grew to see entrepreneurship as a path to eternal learning. He sees it as art and creative expression for those who cannot keep a line straight, and as education for those who are tired of only learning on paper. He is pursuing the IMBA degree and intends to play an integral role in the cultivation of our community as a polis-center of entrepreneurship. He is working with the MBAA on the development of the New Leaders Program and the Entrepreneurial Evolution Program, both of which he regard as concepts that hold much of the potential for a long term driving force, able to affect the way the University and degree-holders therefrom are seen by the community at large. He is interested in taking on a leadership role in the cultivation of U of L MBA degrees, increasing their value, relevance, and esteem in the local, regional and national communities, and the development, for the MBAA, of long-term strategies, goals, and methods of integration with the regional community.
Marketing / PR Committee Chair- Aaron Hiler
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Events Committee Chair-
Ms. Tiffany Wright tmwright21@yahoo.com
Ms. Tiffany Wright is a student in the IMBA 13 class and has her undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee (May 2003). While at UT she was very active in numerous organizations and held leadership positions. She served as Vice President of Golden Key International Honor Society for 3 years and Vice President of Alpha Kappa Alpha-for a year. In these organizations she successfully led teams to develop, plan, organize and implement new and existing programs for the university and community. Additionally, Ms. Wright was a team leader for the Black Cultural Programming Committee, the second highest funded student organization on campus, for two years.
IMBA Class Rep- Todd SkaggsMr. Todd Skaggs graduated from Southern Illinois University with a BS in Education, Training & Development and is currently pursuing his Master's of Business Administration through the IMBA program at the University of Louisville. Mr. Skaggs served 9 years in the United States Navy completing his service following a tour in Desert Storm in 1993. Mr. Skaggs is the Facility Manager for the Linens N Things Midwest Distribution Center located in Shepherdsville , KY. There he oversees asset maintenance management, purchasing, safety, and loss prevention. Mr. Skaggs is actively involved in the Bullitt County community serving as a Director for the Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce and as a member for the Board of Education Facilities Planning Committee. Mr. Skaggs is excited about being involved in the initial development of the MBAA and sees this organization as a great opportunity to network with leaders in the civic, business and academic sectors.
IMBA Class Rep-
MBA / IMBA Alumni Representative- Tom Keith
tom.keith@louisville.eduTom is a 1999 graduate of the MBA program. He served four years as Associate Director of External Affairs for the Western Kentucky University Department of Athletics. Tom brings eight years of experience in both the corporate sector and higher education to the MBAA. He currently serves as an officer with the UofL River City Alumni Club, and sits on the UofL Alumni Association Board of Directors. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Tennessee in 1997, and also holds a Master's degree in Sport Administration from UofL. Tom sees the MBAA as a vital component of relationship building, not only between current MBA students and alumni, but also between the College of Business and the Greater Louisville business community. He is an active member of the Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL), and enjoys sports, travel, and cooking in his spare time.
Past President- Joanne Bohn
joannebohn99@yahoo.com
Ms. Joanne Bohn is the immediate past president of the U of L MBA Association (MBAA) and a 2006 graduate of the U of L Traditional MBA Program. During 2006 Ms. Bohn worked with administration, students, alumni, and faculty on plans and activities to help revitalize the MBAA. Now working in Clearwater , FL for Baycare Health Systems in quality management initiatives, Ms. Bohn brought 13+ years of experience in business development, strategic planning, marketing, and accounting into the classroom and to support the start-up of the MBAA. Additionally, she had 3 years of community involvement experience on the Board of Directors for the Tampa Junior Chamber of Commerce. Her experience collaborating with the Integrated MBA (IMBA) & Traditional MBA program students, alumni, administration, and faculty in the College of Business on the development of this organization was enriching and increased the value of her graduate school education at U of L. Ms.
Bohn was recognized as the 2006 Alice Eaves Barnes Award winner for outstanding achievements in a masters program by the U of L Graduate School and at December 2006 commencement ceremony.2006 Board of Directors
