2024 Alumni Report
Culverhouse College of Business
A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Our people are our power.
At the Culverhouse College of Business, we pride ourselves on our reputation as a powerhouse b-school that produces graduates who change the business world. This year, as in years before, we rose in national rankings, increased enrollment, published award-winning research, and added value to our community.
But who powers all of this excellence? Our people.
Our people are students, like our first-generation cohort who traveled to San Francisco, meeting with alums and friends of Culverhouse in companies like Goldman Sachs, Quince, and Adobe, broadening their career horizons and introducing them to our vast alumni network.
Our people are alums like Ari Deshe, who gave a transformative gift, along with his wife, Ann, of $1.1 million that allowed us to renovate the fourth floor of Alston Hall and open the breathtaking Deshe Parlor this year. They are Ashley MacMakin and her husband Andy, who founded the growing casual gourmet restaurant chain Ashley Macs. Our people are graduates like Laura McDonald and Will Barto: McDonald helped start Culverhouse Ambassadors, and Barto served as one while at Culverhouse. They are now both successful executives and contributing members of the Culverhouse Board of Visitors. And our people are our alumni award winners, recognized for the value they bring to the business world and they honor they bring to our College.
But our people aren’t just our alums. They are our dedicated staff, who work tirelessly to make Culverhouse the best place in the world to study business. They are faculty and spouses of faculty like Stan and Beth Westhohn, whose gift established a fund to support the international business program at Culverhouse, enabling innovative, cross-cultural classroom experiences for students. They are friends of Culverhouse like Jeff and Jennifer Davis, who made a substantial gift to support our students based on their youngest son’s positive experience at Culverhouse. And they are retired professors like Dr. Lonnie Strickland, who treated every student like a valued customer and made indelible marks on the lives of students for over 50 years.
Our year in review timeline shows how busy we have been this year. That’s because at Culverhouse, we push for excellence, and we continue to pursue our goal of recognition as a world-class business college. We are proud of another year of record enrollment, strong giving, elite research, unmatched public service, and relentless devotion to student success. But these things do not happen by themselves.
At Culverhouse, our people are our power.
We are so glad you are one of them.
Roll Tide!
Dean Kay M. Palan
kmpalan@ua.edu
Culverhouse College of Business
The University of Alabama
Features
By the Bay
Syncing up in Silicon Valley. A group of first-generation Culverhouse students took an experiential learning trip to the San Francisco Bay Area, visiting alums and companies like Goldman Sachs, Quince, and Adobe.
From Out of State
Jennifer and Jefferson Davis are not
alums of The University of Alabama, but they love the institution, and they love Culverhouse.
At the Table with Ashley Mac
Culverhouse alums are building community over good food. From a passion for cooking to a thriving business, the McMakins turned their hobby into Ashley Mac’s.
International Experiences
A Culverhouse professor and his CFO spouse gave a gift for an international business fund.
Life Lessons
Alum Will Barto gained real-world skills through roles in Culverhouse Ambassadors and student organizations. Now VP of Operations at Lockton and a Young Alumni Achievement Awardee, he credits his success to Culverhouse experiences.
Deshe Family Cuts Ribbon On New Alston Facilities
Gifts in 2022 kicked off the $4 million fundraising campaign
to renovate Mary Hewell Alston Hall.
The Origins of the Culverhouse Ambassadors
From student to senior VP, Laura McDonald’s journey from Culverhouse to leading a $14 billion mortgage platform at Protective Life is inspiring. As a co-founder of Culverhouse Ambassadors, her initiatives still impact students today.
A Celebration for Insurance
Insurance industry executives and Culverhouse leadership converged in Hewson Hall for a rededication of the Insurance Hall of Fame Museum in a new space.
Lonnie's Last Lecture
This spring marked the occasion of Dr. Lonnie Strickland’s retirement. Leading up to Dr. Strickland’s final lecture at Culverhouse, former students shared some of the many ways their lives were impacted by his teaching.
The Tide Continues to Rise
$166,887,550
Total Culverhouse Gifts and Commitments
October 1, 2016 - August 9, 2024
$200.0M
Campaign Goal
83%
Percent to Goal
6,162
Total Donors
18,877
Gifts
1,218
First-Time Donors
3,448
State of Alabama Donors
130
New Scholarships
3,846
Alumni Donors
196
UA Faculty/Staff Donors
19
New Faculty Support
Rising Tide 2.0
The Rising Tide 2.0, the $1.8 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.
Get Involved with the Culverhouse College of Business. Contact Nick Foster, executive director of development, at nfoster@ua.edu or (205) 348-3687 to get started.
2024 Alumni Awards
As part of a fellowship 60,000-strong, these alumni are advocates for our programs and help shepherd future students our way. They serve as mentors and sounding boards. And they challenge convention and urge on change. Each of our alumni has charted a unique course on their way to success. Some are in the early stages of their careers or have made an imprint over the course of many decades. The common bond is a deep level of respect from their colleagues and fellow alumni that has been earned through demonstrated hard work, devotion to the things that matter, and commitment to their alma mater. On April 12, Culverhouse celebrated the contributions of a group of exceptional alumni, all of whom have demonstrated devotion to their alma mater. Our alumni are trailblazers within their industries and continue to make a positive impact on the world. We are proud of their innovations and accomplishments!
Outstanding Achievement Award
John Baschab
Outstanding Achievement Award
Cathy Leonhardt
Young Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award
Will Barto
Young Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award
Corinne Johnson
Outstanding Service Award
Palmer Whiting
Accounting Alumni Leadership Award
Virginia Staton
Economics, Finance,
and Legal Studies
Alumni Leadership Award
James Kemp
Information
Systems, Statistics,
and Management
Science Alumni
Leadership Award
Chris Bayham
Management Alumni Leadership Award
James Fowler
Marketing Alumni Leadership Award
Davis Blair
A Year in Review
Culverhouse Announces Business Cybersecurity Bachelor's | June 2023
Culverhouse Announces Business Cybersecurity Bachelor's | June 2023
Culverhouse hosts the annual SEC Business School Advancement Conference, welcoming colleagues from across the conference to Tuscaloosa to learn from and connect with each other.
Culverhouse hosts the annual SEC Business School Advancement Conference, welcoming colleagues from across the conference to Tuscaloosa to learn from and connect with each other.
A team of STEM Path to the MBA and GBA 172 students became the first- ever freshmen to win a platinum ranking for repurposing a NASA spectroscopy sensor patent originally used for geological purposes into an early stroke detection device named Brainguard. | September 2023
A team of STEM Path to the MBA and GBA 172 students became the first- ever freshmen to win a platinum ranking for repurposing a NASA spectroscopy sensor patent originally used for geological purposes into an early stroke detection device named Brainguard. | September 2023
Hundreds of Culverhouse alumni and friends returned to campus to cheer on the Crimson Tide as they played the University of Texas at Austin. | September 9, 2023
Hundreds of Culverhouse alumni and friends returned to campus to cheer on the Crimson Tide as they played the University of Texas at Austin. | September 9, 2023
The Culverhouse Business Analytics Symposium, an annual celebration of the power of data in business, welcomed hundreds of data-focused practitioners and strategic thinkers to campus to learn about the latest innovations in the field. | September 15, 2023
The Culverhouse Business Analytics Symposium, an annual celebration of the power of data in business, welcomed hundreds of data-focused practitioners and strategic thinkers to campus to learn about the latest innovations in the field. | September 15, 2023
In U.S. News and World Report’s 2023- 2024 “Best Undergraduate Business Programs,” the Culverhouse College of Business at The University of Alabama retained its position as one of the country’s top public business schools at 29th among all public offerings and 47th overall. | September 2024
In U.S. News and World Report’s 2023- 2024 “Best Undergraduate Business Programs,” the Culverhouse College of Business at The University of Alabama retained its position as one of the country’s top public business schools at 29th among all public offerings and 47th overall. | September 2024
Members of the Culverhouse Board of Visitors returned to Tuscaloosa for the fall meeting featuring presentations from the College's Real Estate and Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science programs. | September 21-22, 2023
Members of the Culverhouse Board of Visitors returned to Tuscaloosa for the fall meeting featuring presentations from the College's Real Estate and Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science programs. | September 21-22, 2023
Daisy Mendoza, vice-president and branch manager at Regions Bank, spoke to Culverhouse students about her career as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. | September 27, 2023
Daisy Mendoza, vice-president and branch manager at Regions Bank, spoke to Culverhouse students about her career as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. | September 27, 2023
Fourteen students from Culverhouse’s Management Consulting Academy (MCA) traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with consulting firms and network with alumni within the city. During the trip, they received valuable insight into the consulting industry while connecting on their experiences with alumni. They even got a tour of the White House thanks to alum Royce Dickerson. | October 2023
Fourteen students from Culverhouse’s Management Consulting Academy (MCA) traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with consulting firms and network with alumni within the city. During the trip, they received valuable insight into the consulting industry while connecting on their experiences with alumni. They even got a tour of the White House thanks to alum Royce Dickerson. | October 2023
Culverhouse first-generation student Joshua Davis and three other fellow undergraduate students — Deborah Oberkor, Jose Andres, and Anai Correa — traveled to Columbus, Ohio to attend the KeyBank and The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business leadership symposium. Davis’ team won the case competition along with $7,500 in scholarship money. | October 2023
Culverhouse first-generation student Joshua Davis and three other fellow undergraduate students — Deborah Oberkor, Jose Andres, and Anai Correa — traveled to Columbus, Ohio to attend the KeyBank and The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business leadership symposium. Davis’ team won the case competition along with $7,500 in scholarship money. | October 2023
The University of Alabama received $500,000 in grant funding and additional support from Google’s Cybersecurity Clinics Fund to help expand operations and drive forward research and teaching as it relates to cybersecurity. | October 2023
The University of Alabama received $500,000 in grant funding and additional support from Google’s Cybersecurity Clinics Fund to help expand operations and drive forward research and teaching as it relates to cybersecurity. | October 2023
During Fall Break, sophomores visited New York City, connecting with top firms like The Carlyle Group, Solomon Partners, Point72, and Goldman Sachs. This experience was made possible by the dedication and support of alumni such as Ken Tidwell, Cathy Leonhardt, Richard Adams, CFA, and Lauren Hardison, whose contributions have strengthened UA’s presence on Wall Street. | October 2023
During Fall Break, sophomores visited New York City, connecting with top firms like The Carlyle Group, Solomon Partners, Point72, and Goldman Sachs. This experience was made possible by the dedication and support of alumni such as Ken Tidwell, Cathy Leonhardt, Richard Adams, CFA, and Lauren Hardison, whose contributions have strengthened UA’s presence on Wall Street. | October 2023
Burcu Keskin Honored with UA’s Blackmon- Moody Award Dr. Burcu B. Keskin, professor of operations management in the Culverhouse College of Business, was the recipient of the 2023 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award. | November 2023
Burcu Keskin Honored with UA’s Blackmon- Moody Award Dr. Burcu B. Keskin, professor of operations management in the Culverhouse College of Business, was the recipient of the 2023 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award. | November 2023
Alumni and friends rallied together to witness a SEC victory over LSU! | November 4, 2023
Alumni and friends rallied together to witness a SEC victory over LSU! | November 4, 2023
First-Gen Week provided a platform for students to connect with peers who share similar experiences and backgrounds. Throughout the week, participants engaged in activities and events that highlighted available resources, fostering a supportive community. | November 8, 2023
First-Gen Week provided a platform for students to connect with peers who share similar experiences and backgrounds. Throughout the week, participants engaged in activities and events that highlighted available resources, fostering a supportive community. | November 8, 2023
Students, faculty, staff, and community members refined their early-stage business ideas with valuable feedback from local entrepreneurs and business professionals at the River Pitch Competition. Twelve winners each walked away with $1,000 to further their startups! | November 14, 2024
Students, faculty, staff, and community members refined their early-stage business ideas with valuable feedback from local entrepreneurs and business professionals at the River Pitch Competition. Twelve winners each walked away with $1,000 to further their startups! | November 14, 2024
The Lowder Lecture Series delivered double inspiratipon with Hubert Joly, former Best Buy CEO, and Hortense le Gentil, leadership coach and author. Joly highlighted the power of purpose in work, while Hortense focused on authentic, empathetic leadership. Their insights | November 14, 2024
The Lowder Lecture Series delivered double inspiratipon with Hubert Joly, former Best Buy CEO, and Hortense le Gentil, leadership coach and author. Joly highlighted the power of purpose in work, while Hortense focused on authentic, empathetic leadership. Their insights | November 14, 2024
505 new graduates of the Culverhouse College of Business walked across the stage at Coleman Coliseum at the Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony.
505 new graduates of the Culverhouse College of Business walked across the stage at Coleman Coliseum at the Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony.
The real estate program at The University of Alabama and one of its faculty members, Dr. Tidwell, were ranked in the top 10 according to worldwide rankings that measure research productivity in the top three real estate journals. | January 2024
The real estate program at The University of Alabama and one of its faculty members, Dr. Tidwell, were ranked in the top 10 according to worldwide rankings that measure research productivity in the top three real estate journals. | January 2024
The day before the Capstone Student Investment Conference (CSIC), UA leadership, Culverhouse alumni, and students involved with the Capstone Investment Management Group congregate in Hewson Hall’s Don M. James Quiet Study. CSIC returned with over 300 alumni, students, and friends coming to campus to hear leading voices in finance and investing like Dan Davidowitz of Polen Capital and C.T. Fitzpatrick of Vulcan Value Partners. | February 2024
The day before the Capstone Student Investment Conference (CSIC), UA leadership, Culverhouse alumni, and students involved with the Capstone Investment Management Group congregate in Hewson Hall’s Don M. James Quiet Study. CSIC returned with over 300 alumni, students, and friends coming to campus to hear leading voices in finance and investing like Dan Davidowitz of Polen Capital and C.T. Fitzpatrick of Vulcan Value Partners. | February 2024
AACSB International announced that a program managed by the Institute of Data and Analytics at the Culverhouse College of Business was included as one of its Innovations That Inspire for 2024. “Promoting Societal Impacts through Data Insights and Collaboration” is about IDA’s spearheading of an effort to combat the opioid epidemic via data- driven approaches. | February 2024
AACSB International announced that a program managed by the Institute of Data and Analytics at the Culverhouse College of Business was included as one of its Innovations That Inspire for 2024. “Promoting Societal Impacts through Data Insights and Collaboration” is about IDA’s spearheading of an effort to combat the opioid epidemic via data- driven approaches. | February 2024
Manderson MBA students competed in a case competition at Brigham Young University, focusing on integrating employees’ faith with business goals. After 24 hours of intense work, the team advanced to the finals, finishing second and earning $3,000 in scholarships. | February 2024
Manderson MBA students competed in a case competition at Brigham Young University, focusing on integrating employees’ faith with business goals. After 24 hours of intense work, the team advanced to the finals, finishing second and earning $3,000 in scholarships. | February 2024
The Alabama Center for Real Estate’s ACREcom 2024 brought together nearly 450 attendees and 20 exhibitors from various industries for a successful event. The conference covered everything from an economic update to a discussion about A.I. and its potential impact on the real estate industry. | February 22, 2024
The Alabama Center for Real Estate’s ACREcom 2024 brought together nearly 450 attendees and 20 exhibitors from various industries for a successful event. The conference covered everything from an economic update to a discussion about A.I. and its potential impact on the real estate industry. | February 22, 2024
The Culverhouse African American Alumni Network (CAAAN) Conference brought together African American alumni and current students to celebrate graduates and honor the outstanding achievements of Culverhouse’s African American alumni. | February 23, 2024
The Culverhouse African American Alumni Network (CAAAN) Conference brought together African American alumni and current students to celebrate graduates and honor the outstanding achievements of Culverhouse’s African American alumni. | February 23, 2024
Teams had 24 hours to design and implement a technology solution in cybersecurity, data analytics, and prototype innovation the UA Innovate Hackathon and Innovation Challenge. Participants showcased their skills and competed for a chance to win from $10k in prizes. | March 2, 2024
Teams had 24 hours to design and implement a technology solution in cybersecurity, data analytics, and prototype innovation the UA Innovate Hackathon and Innovation Challenge. Participants showcased their skills and competed for a chance to win from $10k in prizes. | March 2, 2024
The Culverhouse College of Business Board of Visitors descended upon Gulf Shores, Alabama for the spring meeting. Among the discussions and committee meetings was a presentation from students and staff involved in the College's UA Business LEAD program and student-focused business accelerator. | March
The Culverhouse College of Business Board of Visitors descended upon Gulf Shores, Alabama for the spring meeting. Among the discussions and committee meetings was a presentation from students and staff involved in the College's UA Business LEAD program and student-focused business accelerator. | March
The Culverhouse Women in Business Conference brought together alumnae, professional women, and current female students for a day of inspiration and development. Sessions covered topics like networking, branding, entrepreneurship, and overcoming workplace challenges, including a Q&A with honorees Cindy Martin, Yolanda Sullivan, and Charli Matthews. | March 2024
The Culverhouse Women in Business Conference brought together alumnae, professional women, and current female students for a day of inspiration and development. Sessions covered topics like networking, branding, entrepreneurship, and overcoming workplace challenges, including a Q&A with honorees Cindy Martin, Yolanda Sullivan, and Charli Matthews. | March 2024
The Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute hosted the annual Edward K. Aldag, Jr. Student Business Plan competition with 60 teams competing for nearly $100,000 in prizes. | April 11, 2024
The Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute hosted the annual Edward K. Aldag, Jr. Student Business Plan competition with 60 teams competing for nearly $100,000 in prizes. | April 11, 2024
At the invitation of Tuscaloosa’s mayor, Culverhouse’s student-led LEADnxt program went to the city’s Kaulton Park neighborhood to assist in a clean-up effort. | April 2024
At the invitation of Tuscaloosa’s mayor, Culverhouse’s student-led LEADnxt program went to the city’s Kaulton Park neighborhood to assist in a clean-up effort. | April 2024
U.S. News & World Report ranks the MBA 55th in the nation for the second year in a row in its 2024-2025 Best Graduate Schools list and 29th among offerings from public institutions. | April 2024
U.S. News & World Report ranks the MBA 55th in the nation for the second year in a row in its 2024-2025 Best Graduate Schools list and 29th among offerings from public institutions. | April 2024
Micah Hodes and Sam Guerrero were named the J. Craig Smith Integrity award recipients for 2024. The award honors students embodying J. Craig Smith’s integrity and compassion in both business and personal realms. Recipients demonstrate strong character, rigorous ethical reasoning, and a dedication to enhancing community well-being. | April 2024
Micah Hodes and Sam Guerrero were named the J. Craig Smith Integrity award recipients for 2024. The award honors students embodying J. Craig Smith’s integrity and compassion in both business and personal realms. Recipients demonstrate strong character, rigorous ethical reasoning, and a dedication to enhancing community well-being. | April 2024
Spring Commencement: 1,408 Culverhouse grads, 375 Manderson graduates. | May 2024
Spring Commencement: 1,408 Culverhouse grads, 375 Manderson graduates. | May 2024
Connect with Culverhouse
in 2024 & 2025
Fall 2024 Board of Visitors Meeting
September 5-6 | The University of Alabama
Lowder Lecture Series: Tom Hough
September 17 | The University of Alabama
Lowder Lecture Series: Jennifer Davis
September 26 | The University of Alabama
Culverhouse Executives Society Pre-game Picnic | UA vs. University of Georgia
September 28 | Hewson Hall Courtyard, The University of Alabama
Culverhouse Business Analytics Symposium
October 4-5 | The University of Alabama
Barry Mason Alumni Award Lecture: Donald M. James
October 10 | The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa Culverhouse Executives Society Networking Reception October 15 | The University Club
Culverhouse Executives Society Pre-game Picnic | UA vs. University of Missouri — Homecoming
October 26 | Hewson Hall Courtyard, The University of Alabama
Alabama Business Hall of Fame
November 14 | Haven, Birmingham, Alabama
Mobile Culverhouse Executives Society Networking Reception December 11 | Location TBD
Birmingham Culverhouse Executives Society Networking Reception December 12 | Location TBD 2025
Culverhouse African American Alumni Network Conference and Reception February 28 | The University of Alabama
Culverhouse Investment Management Group Reunion
February 28 | The University of Alabama
Capstone Student Investment Conference (CSIC)
March 1 | The University of Alabama
Spring 2025 Board of Visitors Meeting
March 20-21 | Point Clear
Alabama Women in Business Conference
March 28 | The University of Alabama
Board of Visitors
Mr. Charles E. Adair
Mr. Michael Adair
Mrs. Anita Allcorn-Walker
Mr. Owen W. Aronov
Mr. Michael Bailey
Ms. Taylor Baker
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. Christopher Boyle
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. J. Houston Cook
Mr. David J. Cooper Sr.
Mr. Doug Cox
Mr. Chandler F. Cox Jr.
Mr. Nathan Cox Jr.
Mr. Jordan Crow
Mr. Bruce Culpepper
Mr. Frank D’Amico III
Mrs. Kate Danella
Ms. Leigh Davis
Mr. Richard Davis
Mr. G. Hilton Dean
Mrs. Jill Deer
Ms. Lessley Dennington
Mr. Samuel A. Di Piazza Jr.
Mr. Chris Dietrick
Mr. J. Mark Dunning
Mr. Mark Earley
Mr. Claude Edwards
Mr. Andy Eidson
Ms. Rebekah Elgin-Council
Mrs. Wendy Evesque
Mr. Gary P. Fayard
Ms. Cara Fields
Mr. C.T. Fitzpatrick
Mr. Andrew Fowler
Mrs. Cherie Fuzzell
Mr. Johnny Garrison
Mrs. Leslie Gattuso
Mr. Ted W. Giles
Mr. Wayne H. Gillis
Mr. Greg Graves
Mr. W. Stanley Gregory
Mrs. Sara Gresham
Mr. Alan Grissom
Ms. Ann Haas
Mr. O. B. Grayson Hall Jr.
Mr. Blake Hamby
Ms. Kathleen Hammons
Mrs. Teresa Harmon
Mr. Brad Hayes
Mr. Ken Haynes
Mr. William Hewson
Mrs. Marillyn A. Hewson
Mr. Peter T. Hodo, III
Mr. James S. Holbrook Jr.
Mr. Jamie M. Holman
Ms. Busy Hopper Deeter
Mr. Kamal Hosein
Mr. G. Thomas Hough
Mr. Daniel Hughes
Mr. Doug Hulsey
Mr. J. Scott Hunter
Mr. Peter Inge
Mr. Robert Ingram
Ms. Aly James
Mr. Donald M. James
Ms. Corinne Johnson
Mrs. Hope H. Johnson
Mr. Joseph H. Johnson
Mr. Lawrence Johnson
Mr. Robert Jolly
Mr. James R. Jones
Mr. Patrick Jones
Mr. Carl E. Jones Jr.
Mr. D. Paul Jones Jr.
Ms. Kourtney Kellen
Mr. Kenneth Kelly
Mr. Timothy F. Kelly
Mr. James M. Kemp Jr.
Mrs. Jenifer Kimbrough
Mr. Taylor Knott
Mr. Arie Kouandjio
Mr. Caleb Lamb
Ms. Christine Lassister
Mr. Chad Lavender
Mr. Goodman Ledyard
Ms. Sherrie LeMier-Potts
Ms. Cathy Leonhardt
Mr. Derek Lewis
Mrs. Karole F. Lloyd
Ms. Kelsi Long
Mr. Frank Lott
Mr. Peter L. Lowe
Mr. W. Davis Malone III
Mr. Allen Mayer
Ms. Laura McDonald
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. Chris Mitchell
Mr. Ron Morrison
Mr. Larry E. Newman
Mr. Rob Norwood
Ms. Leslie O’Harrow
Mrs. Lily Overton
Mr. Timothy M. Parker Jr.
Mr. Geoffrey Patton
Mr. J. Jordan Plaster
Mr. David Popwell
Mr. William M. Proctor
Mrs. Ashley Regner
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. Michael P. Scott
Mr. William O. Scroggins
Ms. Alma Gates Scroggins
Mrs. Lana Sellers
Mr. Dennis W. Shuler
Mrs. Jennifer Silhan
Mr. Steve Sledge
Mr. Mark Smith
Mr. Mark Clay Smith
Mr. Phillip D. Smith
Ms. Ti Keisha “TK” Smith
Mr. Harvey L. Snider Jr.
Mrs. Lori Snodgrass
Mr. Bryan Statham
Mr. Daniel A. Staley
Mr. William H. Stender Jr.
Mr. Joe Stough
Mr. Timothy E. Stuart
Mr. Matthew Studer
Mr. Yamah Tabibi
Mr. John R. Thomas
Mr. R. Waid Thompson
Mr. C. Reynolds Thompson III
Mr. Ken Douglas Tidwell
Mrs. Candice Todd
Mr. John M. Turner, Jr.
Mr. William T. Ventress Jr.
Mr. Reginald J. Walker
Mr. Myles Ward
Mr. Cade Warner
Mr. Palmer G. Whiting
Mr. Charles Wilkinson
Mr. Duncan F. Williams
Mr. Jackson Williams
Mr. Thomas J. Willings
Mr. Nicholas Willis
Mr. Huey Wilson
Mr. Kemmons Wilson Jr.
Mr. Spence Wilson Jr.
Mr. Matt Witter
Mr. Bryan Yokley
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
Six Inducted Into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame
The Alabama Business Hall of Fame inducted six new members for 2023 in a black-tie ceremony on November 9 at Haven in downtown Birmingham, attended by about 450 individuals.
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