2023 Alumni Report

Culverhouse College of Business

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A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Culverhouse is making moves.

We have a mission, which is to be recognized as a world-class business college, and we are working hard to get there. Just recently, in fact, we climbed from 49th to 39th overall in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Undergraduate Business Programs" rankings for 2022-2023, and from 30th to 26th among public programs. More impressively still, we produce graduates like Alex Plavin, who balances a successful management consulting career with founding a growing and nationally-recognized gourmet foods company.

Our Manderson MBA program also jumped two places in overall ranking from 57th in 2022-2023 to 55th this year, now 26th among all public institutions, and 5th in the SEC. But we are even prouder to be able to produce MBA graduates like Rosemary Hartline-Neal, who rose from poverty to land a leadership-development track position at one of the most selective consulting firms in the world.

So yes, Culverhouse is making moves to realize our mission, but we also know that we cannot do it without you, because you are an essential part of our story.

We have enjoyed connecting with you at alumni events in your city. Your excitement about Culverhouse grows our network throughout the country and lets us engage other alums as well as serve new students. As the largest college at The University of Alabama, we prepare thousands of students for fruitful, world-changing careers in business — and while it’s too early to tell, the incoming cohort this fall is expected to be the largest yet.

Your generous giving with Rising Tide—$140,117,466 as of early May—allows us to meet the needs of the College and our students, for example, helping students travel to Panama to study international business, as Ken Tidwell does, or to renovate Alston Hall, as Ari and Ann Deshe have done.

And your participation in Culverhouse through mentoring students, connecting them with other alumni, giving talks or leading experiences, or just being available for a Zoom chat or a cup of coffee is nothing short of invaluable.

We are making moves, and we need you to move with us.

Because we are all Culverhouse, and this is our mission.

Roll Tide!

Dean Kay Palan
kay.palan@culverhouse.ua.edu
Culverhouse College of Business

The Tide Continues to Rise

$140,117,466

Total Culverhouse Gifts and Commitments
October 1, 2016 - May 3, 2023

The Rising Tide, the $1.5 billion campaign for The University of Alabama, is focused on furthering UA’s mission of exemplary teaching, research, and service. Culverhouse’s target as part of Rising Tide is $200 million in order to support efforts to transform learning, society, and thought leadership within the College.

Join the Rising Tide

Meet the Development Team

Matt Abney

Director of Development

mrabney@culverhouse.ua.edu
205-348-4357

Madeline Barnett

Program Assistant

mbarnett@culverhouse.ua.edu
205-348-3803

Cynthia Johnson

Director of Development

cgjohnson@culverhouse.ua.edu
205-348-7353

Mary Jane Moore

Director of Development

mjmoore@culverhouse.ua.edu
205-348-7475

Alecia Price

Development Coordinator

aprice@culverhouse.ua.edu
205-348-7443

Justin Slaton

Associate Director of Development

jslaton@culverhouse.ua.edu
205-348-5815

Nick Foster to Lead Fundraising at Culverhouse

The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business is pleased to announce that Nick Foster will lead strategic fundraising activities as executive director of development. He has been in the role since June of 2022.

Foster is already familiar with Culverhouse and UA’s mission and fundraising needs. He comes from UA’s Division of Advancement, where he was executive director of colleges and schools. In that role, he was responsible for establishing best practices, strategic direction, vision, and leadership for fundraising and constituent engagement for six of UA’s eleven colleges and schools.

“Nick is a natural fit for this highly-critical role and we know him well from his work elevating and accelerating the UA fundraising engine,” said Culverhouse Dean Kay Palan. “He is a team leader and a natural collaborator — I am simply excited to see how Nick will grow and sustain our College’s efforts.”

Foster’s arrival comes at an especially important juncture. The University of Alabama is in the middle of the $1.5B Rising Tide capital campaign, with $1.1B raised to date. Culverhouse itself is tasked with raising $200M and has already booked $124M from over 5,100 donors.

“It is an honor and a privilege to serve the Culverhouse College of Business as we seek to secure the College’s future with greater levels of philanthropy,” Foster said.

Foster explained his vision: “Private support will be critical for Culverhouse to thrive in the years ahead and will have a

significant impact on advancing our vision to be recognized as a world-class business college where teacher-scholars and bright students engage in life-changing educational experiences.”

He has over ten years of experience working with individual, corporate, and foundation donors and is adept at building teams by developing people, processes, and systems to drive efficiencies and results.

Before his time at UA, he held fundraising positions at The University of Virginia, The University of Southern Mississippi, and The Learning Tree.

Foster immigrated to the US in 2008. He earned a bachelor’s degree in England from the University of Wolverhampton. He then went on to work in the music industry developing and producing a spectrum of events from live performances, festivals, marketing activations, and hospitality events on a global scale.

Nick Foster
Executive Director of Development
nfoster@culverhouse.ua.edu
205-348-7475

A YEAR IN REVIEW

Minerva Young Women’s Business Summer Camp | June 12-17, 2022

Minerva Young Women’s Business Summer Camp | June 12-17, 2022

STEM & CREATE Path to the MBA students traveled to Porto, Portugal to compete at the European Innovation Academy, where they were leaders on four of the top-10 teams, won the Trademark award, and won two of the top market research awards.

STEM & CREATE Path to the MBA students traveled to Porto, Portugal to compete at the European Innovation Academy, where they were leaders on four of the top-10 teams, won the Trademark award, and won two of the top market research awards.

Members of the Culverhouse Board of Visitors convened in Tuscaloosa to receive an update on activities within the college and connect with students, including the all-female team behind the UA Innovate Hackathon and Innovation Challenge. | September 15-16

Members of the Culverhouse Board of Visitors convened in Tuscaloosa to receive an update on activities within the college and connect with students, including the all-female team behind the UA Innovate Hackathon and Innovation Challenge. | September 15-16

The Culverhouse Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hosted Hispanic entrepreneur and business leader Hernan Prado who spoke to students, faculty, and staff as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Prado, who was born and spent his early life in Ecuador and moved to Alabama in 1995, discussed his experiences as a successful businessman of color in Alabama. | September 28

The Culverhouse Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hosted Hispanic entrepreneur and business leader Hernan Prado who spoke to students, faculty, and staff as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Prado, who was born and spent his early life in Ecuador and moved to Alabama in 1995, discussed his experiences as a successful businessman of color in Alabama. | September 28

Women in Finance trip provided an opportunity for sophomore and junior women studying finance to travel to New York to learn more about careers in banking and investment banking from the viewpoint of successful women in the field. Students met with The Carlyle Group, Solomon Partners, JP Morgan Chase and Point 72. | October 28

Women in Finance trip provided an opportunity for sophomore and junior women studying finance to travel to New York to learn more about careers in banking and investment banking from the viewpoint of successful women in the field. Students met with The Carlyle Group, Solomon Partners, JP Morgan Chase and Point 72. | October 28

Two teams competed virtually at Florida Southern College’s MBA Case Competition in November 2022, finishing first and third. Pictured is the first-place team (L-R): James Kelley, Caroline Wacker, Naythan McNally, and Andrew Ravine. | November 11

Two teams competed virtually at Florida Southern College’s MBA Case Competition in November 2022, finishing first and third. Pictured is the first-place team (L-R): James Kelley, Caroline Wacker, Naythan McNally, and Andrew Ravine. | November 11

The Culverhouse Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion hosted the Culverhouse African American Alumni Networking Conference. Alumni Ryan Coleman and Tracy Croom offered advice on the importance of learning and growing with Croom saying, “The only person you need to be better than is the person that you were yesterday.” | February 24

The Culverhouse Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion hosted the Culverhouse African American Alumni Networking Conference. Alumni Ryan Coleman and Tracy Croom offered advice on the importance of learning and growing with Croom saying, “The only person you need to be better than is the person that you were yesterday.” | February 24

Ahead of the Capstone Student Investment Conference, alumni and students involved with the Capstone Investment Management Group enjoy getting caught up and networking with each other and UA leadership in Hewson Hall’s Don M. James Quiet Study. | March 3

Ahead of the Capstone Student Investment Conference, alumni and students involved with the Capstone Investment Management Group enjoy getting caught up and networking with each other and UA leadership in Hewson Hall’s Don M. James Quiet Study. | March 3

The Capstone Student Investment Conference, or CSIC, annually brings together leading experts in finance and investing to share their knowledge with Culverhouse students and guests. Over 300 individuals attended the 2023 iteration. | March 4

The Capstone Student Investment Conference, or CSIC, annually brings together leading experts in finance and investing to share their knowledge with Culverhouse students and guests. Over 300 individuals attended the 2023 iteration. | March 4

“What are the impressions we leave behind? That’s personal branding,” said Debra Nelson in the first session of the Culverhouse DEI Women in Business Conference. Other sessions leading up to the evening Women’s Leadership Initiative Recognition Dinner addressed difficult questions like overcoming obstacles in career advancement and building resilience. | March 24

“What are the impressions we leave behind? That’s personal branding,” said Debra Nelson in the first session of the Culverhouse DEI Women in Business Conference. Other sessions leading up to the evening Women’s Leadership Initiative Recognition Dinner addressed difficult questions like overcoming obstacles in career advancement and building resilience. | March 24

The Grand Hotel at Point Clear, Alabama was the site of the spring 2023 Culverhouse Board of Visitors meeting. Attendees heard about the college’s efforts to transform society, including a presentation from Drs. Jason Parton and Joshua Eyer of its Institute for Data and Analytics about the IDA’s programs in combatting human trafficking. | March 31-31

The Grand Hotel at Point Clear, Alabama was the site of the spring 2023 Culverhouse Board of Visitors meeting. Attendees heard about the college’s efforts to transform society, including a presentation from Drs. Jason Parton and Joshua Eyer of its Institute for Data and Analytics about the IDA’s programs in combatting human trafficking. | March 31-31

In April 2023, Case Team finished in third place at the SEC MBA Case Competition, hosted by the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. The team, represented by (L-R) Andrew Ravine, Aija Abele, Grace Brandon, and Nicholas Perera, was awarded $3,000. | April 1

In April 2023, Case Team finished in third place at the SEC MBA Case Competition, hosted by the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. The team, represented by (L-R) Andrew Ravine, Aija Abele, Grace Brandon, and Nicholas Perera, was awarded $3,000. | April 1

Bama Means Business Preview Day. Future Culverhouse students and their parents came to campus to hear from program heads about what life is like at one of the top public business schools in the country. | April 14

Bama Means Business Preview Day. Future Culverhouse students and their parents came to campus to hear from program heads about what life is like at one of the top public business schools in the country. | April 14

On April 21, 2023, Culverhouse and UA’s College of Engineering hosted Ginni Rometty for a Lowder Lecture focused on Rometty’s new book, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World. Rometty, the former Chairman, President, and CEO of IBM, was interviewed by Marillyn Hewson. | April 23

On April 21, 2023, Culverhouse and UA’s College of Engineering hosted Ginni Rometty for a Lowder Lecture focused on Rometty’s new book, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World. Rometty, the former Chairman, President, and CEO of IBM, was interviewed by Marillyn Hewson. | April 23

Manderson A-Day Alumni Reception. The Manderson Graduate School of Business hosted its annual alumni reunion on April 22 at the Venue, the day before A Day 2023. | April 22

Manderson A-Day Alumni Reception. The Manderson Graduate School of Business hosted its annual alumni reunion on April 22 at the Venue, the day before A Day 2023. | April 22

MBA Graduation Dinner. At the conclusion of the spring semester, graduating students from the Manderson MBA program celebrated with each other and Culverhouse faculty and staff at a dinner at the Tuscaloosa River Market. | April 28

MBA Graduation Dinner. At the conclusion of the spring semester, graduating students from the Manderson MBA program celebrated with each other and Culverhouse faculty and staff at a dinner at the Tuscaloosa River Market. | April 28

Commencement. The University of Alabama’s Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony took place May 5-7. With 1,415 undergrad and 380 graduate/doctoral applicants, among the largest graduating class sizes ever, the Culverhouse commencement ceremonies were separated into two sessions in the afternoon and evening of May 6. | May 5-6

Commencement. The University of Alabama’s Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony took place May 5-7. With 1,415 undergrad and 380 graduate/doctoral applicants, among the largest graduating class sizes ever, the Culverhouse commencement ceremonies were separated into two sessions in the afternoon and evening of May 6. | May 5-6

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Minerva Young Women’s Business Summer Camp | June 12-17, 2022

Minerva Young Women’s Business Summer Camp | June 12-17, 2022

STEM & CREATE Path to the MBA students traveled to Porto, Portugal to compete at the European Innovation Academy, where they were leaders on four of the top-10 teams, won the Trademark award, and won two of the top market research awards.

STEM & CREATE Path to the MBA students traveled to Porto, Portugal to compete at the European Innovation Academy, where they were leaders on four of the top-10 teams, won the Trademark award, and won two of the top market research awards.

Members of the Culverhouse Board of Visitors convened in Tuscaloosa to receive an update on activities within the college and connect with students, including the all-female team behind the UA Innovate Hackathon and Innovation Challenge. | September 15-16

Members of the Culverhouse Board of Visitors convened in Tuscaloosa to receive an update on activities within the college and connect with students, including the all-female team behind the UA Innovate Hackathon and Innovation Challenge. | September 15-16

The Culverhouse Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hosted Hispanic entrepreneur and business leader Hernan Prado who spoke to students, faculty, and staff as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Prado, who was born and spent his early life in Ecuador and moved to Alabama in 1995, discussed his experiences as a successful businessman of color in Alabama. | September 28

The Culverhouse Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hosted Hispanic entrepreneur and business leader Hernan Prado who spoke to students, faculty, and staff as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Prado, who was born and spent his early life in Ecuador and moved to Alabama in 1995, discussed his experiences as a successful businessman of color in Alabama. | September 28

Women in Finance trip provided an opportunity for sophomore and junior women studying finance to travel to New York to learn more about careers in banking and investment banking from the viewpoint of successful women in the field. Students met with The Carlyle Group, Solomon Partners, JP Morgan Chase and Point 72. | October 28

Women in Finance trip provided an opportunity for sophomore and junior women studying finance to travel to New York to learn more about careers in banking and investment banking from the viewpoint of successful women in the field. Students met with The Carlyle Group, Solomon Partners, JP Morgan Chase and Point 72. | October 28

Two teams competed virtually at Florida Southern College’s MBA Case Competition in November 2022, finishing first and third. Pictured is the first-place team (L-R): James Kelley, Caroline Wacker, Naythan McNally, and Andrew Ravine. | November 11

Two teams competed virtually at Florida Southern College’s MBA Case Competition in November 2022, finishing first and third. Pictured is the first-place team (L-R): James Kelley, Caroline Wacker, Naythan McNally, and Andrew Ravine. | November 11

The Culverhouse Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion hosted the Culverhouse African American Alumni Networking Conference. Alumni Ryan Coleman and Tracy Croom offered advice on the importance of learning and growing with Croom saying, “The only person you need to be better than is the person that you were yesterday.” | February 24

The Culverhouse Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion hosted the Culverhouse African American Alumni Networking Conference. Alumni Ryan Coleman and Tracy Croom offered advice on the importance of learning and growing with Croom saying, “The only person you need to be better than is the person that you were yesterday.” | February 24

Ahead of the Capstone Student Investment Conference, alumni and students involved with the Capstone Investment Management Group enjoy getting caught up and networking with each other and UA leadership in Hewson Hall’s Don M. James Quiet Study. | March 3

Ahead of the Capstone Student Investment Conference, alumni and students involved with the Capstone Investment Management Group enjoy getting caught up and networking with each other and UA leadership in Hewson Hall’s Don M. James Quiet Study. | March 3

The Capstone Student Investment Conference, or CSIC, annually brings together leading experts in finance and investing to share their knowledge with Culverhouse students and guests. Over 300 individuals attended the 2023 iteration. | March 4

The Capstone Student Investment Conference, or CSIC, annually brings together leading experts in finance and investing to share their knowledge with Culverhouse students and guests. Over 300 individuals attended the 2023 iteration. | March 4

“What are the impressions we leave behind? That’s personal branding,” said Debra Nelson in the first session of the Culverhouse DEI Women in Business Conference. Other sessions leading up to the evening Women’s Leadership Initiative Recognition Dinner addressed difficult questions like overcoming obstacles in career advancement and building resilience. | March 24

“What are the impressions we leave behind? That’s personal branding,” said Debra Nelson in the first session of the Culverhouse DEI Women in Business Conference. Other sessions leading up to the evening Women’s Leadership Initiative Recognition Dinner addressed difficult questions like overcoming obstacles in career advancement and building resilience. | March 24

The Grand Hotel at Point Clear, Alabama was the site of the spring 2023 Culverhouse Board of Visitors meeting. Attendees heard about the college’s efforts to transform society, including a presentation from Drs. Jason Parton and Joshua Eyer of its Institute for Data and Analytics about the IDA’s programs in combatting human trafficking. | March 31-31

The Grand Hotel at Point Clear, Alabama was the site of the spring 2023 Culverhouse Board of Visitors meeting. Attendees heard about the college’s efforts to transform society, including a presentation from Drs. Jason Parton and Joshua Eyer of its Institute for Data and Analytics about the IDA’s programs in combatting human trafficking. | March 31-31

In April 2023, Case Team finished in third place at the SEC MBA Case Competition, hosted by the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. The team, represented by (L-R) Andrew Ravine, Aija Abele, Grace Brandon, and Nicholas Perera, was awarded $3,000. | April 1

In April 2023, Case Team finished in third place at the SEC MBA Case Competition, hosted by the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. The team, represented by (L-R) Andrew Ravine, Aija Abele, Grace Brandon, and Nicholas Perera, was awarded $3,000. | April 1

Bama Means Business Preview Day. Future Culverhouse students and their parents came to campus to hear from program heads about what life is like at one of the top public business schools in the country. | April 14

Bama Means Business Preview Day. Future Culverhouse students and their parents came to campus to hear from program heads about what life is like at one of the top public business schools in the country. | April 14

On April 21, 2023, Culverhouse and UA’s College of Engineering hosted Ginni Rometty for a Lowder Lecture focused on Rometty’s new book, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World. Rometty, the former Chairman, President, and CEO of IBM, was interviewed by Marillyn Hewson. | April 23

On April 21, 2023, Culverhouse and UA’s College of Engineering hosted Ginni Rometty for a Lowder Lecture focused on Rometty’s new book, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World. Rometty, the former Chairman, President, and CEO of IBM, was interviewed by Marillyn Hewson. | April 23

Manderson A-Day Alumni Reception. The Manderson Graduate School of Business hosted its annual alumni reunion on April 22 at the Venue, the day before A Day 2023. | April 22

Manderson A-Day Alumni Reception. The Manderson Graduate School of Business hosted its annual alumni reunion on April 22 at the Venue, the day before A Day 2023. | April 22

MBA Graduation Dinner. At the conclusion of the spring semester, graduating students from the Manderson MBA program celebrated with each other and Culverhouse faculty and staff at a dinner at the Tuscaloosa River Market. | April 28

MBA Graduation Dinner. At the conclusion of the spring semester, graduating students from the Manderson MBA program celebrated with each other and Culverhouse faculty and staff at a dinner at the Tuscaloosa River Market. | April 28

Commencement. The University of Alabama’s Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony took place May 5-7. With 1,415 undergrad and 380 graduate/doctoral applicants, among the largest graduating class sizes ever, the Culverhouse commencement ceremonies were separated into two sessions in the afternoon and evening of May 6. | May 5-6

Commencement. The University of Alabama’s Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony took place May 5-7. With 1,415 undergrad and 380 graduate/doctoral applicants, among the largest graduating class sizes ever, the Culverhouse commencement ceremonies were separated into two sessions in the afternoon and evening of May 6. | May 5-6

CONNECT WITH CULVERHOUSE IN
2023 & 2024

Culverhouse Executives Society Pre-game Picnic | UA vs Texas
September 9 | Hewson Hall Courtyard, The University of Alabama

Fall 2023 Board of Visitors Meeting
September 21-22 | The University of Alabama

Culverhouse Executives Society Pre-game Picnic | UA vs. LSU
November 4 | Hewson Hall Courtyard, The University of Alabama

Alabama Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
November 9 | Haven, Birmingham, Alabama

Culverhouse Executives Society Reception
October 17 | Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Culverhouse Executives Society Reception
December 5 | Birmingham, Alabama

Culverhouse Executives Society Reception
December 12 | Mobile, Alabama

Culvehouse Student Investment Conference (CSIC)
February 24 | The University of Alabama

Culverhouse African-American Alumni Network Conference (CAAAN)
February 24 | The University of Alabama

Spring 2024 Board of Visitors Meeting
March 7-8 | Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, Alabama

Women in Business Conference
March 29 | The University of Alabama

Contact Emma Darling at edarling@culverhouse.ua.edu for more info.
*Culverhouse Executives Society events are not yet scheduled.

Board of Visitors

Mr. Charles E. Adair
Mr. Michael Adair
Mrs. Anita Allcorn-Walker
Mr. Harry L. Anderson
Mr. Owen W. Aronov
Mr. Michael Bailey
Mr. William Barnhill
Mr. William M. Barto
Mr. Brian Barze
Mr. John Baschab
Mr. Ted Baudendistel
Mr. Jeffrey Bayer
Mr. Christopher A. Bayham
Mr. Daniel E. Beggs
Mr. Matthew Benak
Mr. Donald W. Birdwell
Ms. September Blain
Mr. John Bochnak
Mr. Young J. Boozer III
Ms. Wendy Boyd
Mr. C. Clayton Bromberg
Mr. William W. Brooke
Mr. Ronald G. Bruno
Mr. Keith Buchanan
Mr. Kyle Buchanan
Mr. Stephen Buko
Mr. Richard A. Burch
Mrs. Karen Jones Campbell
Mr Samuel Carden
Mr. Todd Hinton Carpenter
Mr. Scott Cloud
Mr. J. Weldon Cole
Mr. Ryan Coleman
Mr. Stephen R. Collins
Mr. J. Houston Cook
Mr. David J. Cooper, Sr.
Mr. Doug Cox
Mr. Chandler F. Cox, Jr.
Mr. Bruce Culpepper
Mr. Frank D’Amico III
Mrs. Kate Danella
Ms. Leigh Davis
Mr. Richard Davis
Mr. G. Hilton Dean
Mrs. Jill Deer

Mr. Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr.
Mr. Chris Dietrick
Mr. J. Mark Dunning
Mr. Mark Earley
Mr. Claude Edwards
Ms. Rebekah Elgin-Council
Mr. Tom Epperson
Mrs. Wendy Evesque
Mr. Gary P. Fayard
Mr. C.T. Fitzpatrick
Mr. Andrew Fowler
Mr. James Fowler
Mrs. Linda Gallagher
Mr. Russ Gambell
Mr. Johnny Garrison
Mrs. Leslie Gattuso
Mr. Ted W. Giles
Mr. Wayne H. Gillis
Mr. W. Stanley Gregory
Mr. Alan Grissom
Ms. Ann Haas
Mr. O. B. Grayson Hall, Jr.
Mr. Blake Hamby
Mrs. Teresa Harmon
Mr. Brad Hayes
Mr. William T. Heard III
Mr. William Hewson
Mrs. Marillyn A. Hewson
Mr. Peter T. Hodo, III
Mr. James S. Holbrook, Jr.
Mr. Jamie M. Holman
Ms. Kathryn Hornsby
Mr. Kamal Hosein
Ms. Busy Hopper
Mr. G. Thomas Hough
Mr. Daniel Hughes
Mr. Doug Hulsey
Mr. J. Scott Hunter
Mr. Donald M. James
Ms. Corinne Jenkins
Mr. Joseph H. Johnson
Mr. Lawrence Johnson
Mrs. Hope H. Johnson
Mr. Robert Jolly
Mr. James R. Jones

Mr. Patrick Jones
Mr. Carl E. Jones, Jr.
Mr. D. Paul Jones, Jr.
Mr. Timothy F. Kelly
Mr. Kenneth Kelly
Mr. James M. Kemp, Jr.
Mrs. Jenifer Kimbrough
Mr. Taylor Knott
Mr. Arie Kouandjio
Ms. Christine Lassister
Mr. Chad Lavender
Mr. Goodman Ledyard
Ms. Sherrie LeMier-Potts
Ms. Cathy Leonhardt
Mr. Derek Lewis
Mrs. Karole F. Lloyd
Mr. Peter L. Lowe
Mr. W. Davis Malone IIIMr. Allen Mayer
Mr. Thomas E. McMillan III
Mr. Thomas E. McMillan, Jr.
Mr. Christopher C. Melton, Sr.
Mr. D. Stephen Menzies
Ms. Angi Meyers
Mrs. Karen R. Miller
Mr. Mark Millsap
Mr. Harris V. Morrissette
Mrs. Caitlin Motley
Mr. Ryan Nast
Mr. Larry E. Newman
Mrs. Susan O’Dwyer
Ms. Leslie O’Harrow
Mrs. Lily Overton
Mr. Timothy M. Parker, Jr.
Mrs. Beverly C. Phifer Wingard
Mr. J. Jordan Plaster
Mr. David Popwell
Mr. William M. Proctor
Ms. Susan O. Rheney
Mr. John H. Roberts
Mr. Terry Roberts
Mr. Darryl T. Robinson
Mr. Richard H. Robinson
Mr. Michael D. Ross

Mr. David Ruggles
Mr. Matt Salmonson
Mr. Ernest Scarbrough
Mr. William O. Scroggins
Ms. Alma Gates Scroggins
Mr. Michael P. Scott
Mrs. Lana Sellers
Mr. Dennis W. Shuler
Mr. Mark Smith
Mr. Mark Clay Smith
Mr. Phillip D. Smith
Ms. Ti Keisha “TK” Smith
Ms. Sara Snider
Mr. Harvey L. Snider, Jr.
Mr. Matthew Spearing
Ms. Christin Spencer Ramsey
Mr. Daniel A. Staley
Mr. William H. Stender, Jr.
Mr. Dave Stewart
Mrs. Julie Stewart
Mr. Joe Stough
Mr. Timothy E. Stuart
Mr. Yamah Tabibi
Mr. John R. Thomas
Mr. R. Waid Thompson
Mr. C. Reynolds Thompson III
Mr. Brandon Thrasher
Mr. Ken Douglas Tidwell
Mrs. Candice Todd
Mr. R. Neal Travis
Mr. John M. Turner, Jr.
Mr. William T. Ventress, Jr.
Mr. Reginald J. Walker
Mr. Myles Ward
Mr. Wade Weeks
Mr. Palmer G. Whiting
Mr. Charles Wilkinson
Mr. Duncan F. Williams
Mr. Thomas J. Willings
Mr. Nicholas Willis
Mr. Huey Wilson
Mr. Kemmons Wilson, Jr.
Mr. Spence Wilson, Jr.
Mr. Matt Witter
Mr. Steve Wyatt

2022-2027 Strategic Plan

Updated at the end of 2021, the Culverhouse College of Business strategic plan outlines the College’s major goals, specific objectives, strategies for achieving those objectives, and specific annual plans.

Provide transformational learning experiences both in and outside the classroom.

Adapt and innovate curriculum, educational opportunities, and programs based on College strengths and the needs of a dynamic marketplace.

Develop and maintain distinctive academic programs that attract students and for which Culverhouse is nationally known.

Expand students’ involvement with signature immersive learning opportunities.

Develop and implement a comprehensive executive education program that provides opportunities for lifelong learning and a platform for co-creating and sharing learning with all stakeholders.

Expand accessibility of graduate programs.

Evaluate doctoral education college-wide and identify/implement changes that will strengthen programs.

Provide an inclusive and supportive collegiate experience that enables students to achieve their fullest potential.

Increase undergraduate and graduate student enrollment while shifting the incoming student demographic breakdown closer to that of the state.

Improve the rates of student retention, persistence, and graduation by focusing on high-impact practices and increasing the personal connection to our students.

Create a student-centered hub that provides comprehensive, individualized support and professional development for all Culverhouse students.

Enhance impact and visibility of our thought leadership, discovery, and knowledge creation.

Build on current capabilities across the College and embrace impactful research and scholarship.

Provide infrastructure, funding, and developmental support that strengthens and grows the research capabilities and programs to meet the critical needs of the key constituents.

Foster research capabilities among undergraduate and graduate students.
Showcase Culverhouse’s research capabilities and impact.

Cultivate an inclusive community where respect for individual contributions is a core value, enacted by all.

Recruit, retain, develop, and reward outstanding faculty, staff, and administrators to work with current and future generations of Culverhouse students.

Elevate diversity and inclusion as cultural values of the Culverhouse College of Business.

Develop effective channels to ensure an engaging and open working environment while encouraging continued growth and celebrating the accomplishments of faculty, staff, and students.

Leverage outreach and external relations activities to positively impact individuals, communities, and business.

Establish new and strengthen existing relationships with external constituents that help Culverhouse meet its mission and support our values.

Strengthen existing relationships with alumni and increase the number of alumni who are actively engaged with the College.

Enhance presence of Culverhouse as a top business school and solidify our reputation through marketing and communication efforts.

Increase involvement in endeavors and partnerships resulting in positive societal impact, especially improving quality of life and economic development in the underserved and Black-Belt regions in Alabama.

Increase the awareness, utilization, and impact of externally-facing College centers.

Grow and manage financial, physical, and virtual (technology) resources to support the College mission and strategic initiatives.

Implement processes and tools to increase efficient use of resources.

Increase financial resources.

Prepare contingency plans for any potential disruptions to College operations and resources.

Our Vision and Mission

The vision of the Culverhouse College of Business is to be internationally recognized as a proponent of lifelong learning and lasting change in our community and global society.

Our mission is that we are an inclusive community, committed to personal engagement, and dedicated to shaping the future of business through excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Measures of Success

Rankings and Academics

  • Continuous upward movement in undergraduate and MBA rankings
  • Undergraduate: Top 25 public business schools
  • MBA: Top 20 public MBA programs
  • Recognized Centers of Excellence

Student Growth

  • Increased undergraduate & graduate enrollments
  • Increased graduation & retention rates
  • Increased placement rates

Research

  • Consistent production of high quality & impactful research
  • Increased academic publications
  • Increased external funding proposals and awards

Culture

  • Increased diversity among students, staff & faculty
  • Increased faculty & staff retention
  • Increased climate of inclusivity

Outreach

  • Enhanced collaborative partnerships with business & industry
  • Increased alumni engagement
  • Focused initiatives impacting society

Sustainability

  • Increased financial resources
  • Enhanced physical resources
  • Continuous AACSB accreditation for business and accounting

EIGHT INDUCTED INTO THE ALABAMA BUSINESS HALL OF FAME

The Alabama Business Hall of Fame inducted eight new members for 2022, joining the ranks of 245 business leaders. The black-tie ceremony on November 10 at Haven in downtown Birmingham was attended by over 600 individuals

Meet the Class of 2022

GIVE TO CULVERHOUSE

During your time at the Capstone, you were taught to be bold and make decisions that will shape the future of business. Now you can pay it forward by providing support to the next generation of Culverhouse students. Your support will go to expanding facilities, programming, and opportunities for our students to grow into transformative business leaders.

When you give to Culverhouse, you’re shaping the future of business.

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