Advisory Councils

Our Advisory Council is a link to the professional community and industry practices for our department. They provide input on relevance of the overall program of study and specific aspects of the curriculum in today’s business landscape. They assist us in identifying specific competencies and skills students should possess to make the program more competitive and generate a better product. And they help assess the college’s competitive environment by advising on strategies to not only recruit students to the major, but also to hire the faculty.

Grant Thornton LLP Scott Batsch Managing Director of Tax Services

KPMG LLP Chelsea M. Carroll Audit Senior Manager

RSM US LLP Gregory L. DeVino Partner

Macquarie Global Services (USA) Anthony Glenn Head of Jacksonville Office

Ennis Pellum & Associates, CPAs Dwin Horne CPA Shareholder, Vice President

Accretive Solutions Thomas M. King, CPA Vice President and Market Leader

Deloitte & Touche LLP Amy R. Kistka Director

Smoak, Davis & Nixon LLP Rob Loverich, CPA Managing Partner

Barbara Finke BDO

Ernst & Young LLP Michael W. Middleton Partner

Johnson Lambert LLP Jim Murphy Partner

Pivot CPAs Peter Reynolds Managing Partner

Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP James. L. Smith, Jr. CPA/PFS Tax Partner

Shorstein & Shorstein PA Mark J Shorstein, CPA Managing Partner

Our Advisory Council is a link to the professional community and industry practices for our department. They provide input on relevance of the overall program of study and specific aspects of the curriculum in today’s business landscape. They assist us in identifying specific competencies and skills students should possess to make the program more competitive and generate a better product. And they help assess the college’s competitive environment by advising on strategies to not only recruit students to the major, but also to hire the faculty.

Morgan Stanley Dawn Alexander, MBA Financial Advisor

MassMutual- Financial Design Associates Cheryl Canzanella, LUTCF Brokerage Director

New York Life Insurance  William Grub Managing Partner

Montoya & Associates  Trevor Harkness, CFP Partner

Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.  Larry Kirk  Investment Advisor and Broker

Huntington Technology Finance Dan Mahoney  Senior VP - Sales & Strategy

Principal Financial Group  Jason Sanders, MBA Managing Director

First Command Financial Services   Jim Schless, CFP  District Advisor

Hylant Kelley Shaw Client Executive

Mellon Money Management Scott Snider Principal

Financial Advisor Tara Showalter, CFP,  JD

Forbes, Thompson & Gilham Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors John F. Thompson, CIMA, CPWA Managing Director | Investment Officer

Raymond James Catherine Trinder-Miller Financial Advisor

Our Advisory Council is a link to the professional community and industry practices for our program. These dedicated individuals provide input on relevance of our overall programs of study and specific aspects of the curricula in today’s global business landscape. They assist us in pinpointing specific competencies and skills students should possess to make the International Business Flagship Program more competitive and generate better informed, more interculturally aware graduates. Our members also help assess the college’s competitive environment by advising on strategies to not only recruit students to the major or degree programs, but also to identify internship and career opportunities.

University of North Florida Earle Traynham, Ph.D. Emeriti Professor, Previous Provost

GlobalJax, Inc. Andrea Hartley Executive Director

T.Mak’s International Inc. Tami Mak Vice President

CIT Group Karina Person Senior Accountant

Deutsche Bank Kristin Culleton Vice President, CIB Central Management

MiAddvantage Global Marketing & Communication Maria Isabel Montoya Executive Director

Aramco Tomasz Lis Business Development Consultant

Crowley Logistics, Inc. Vivian Cyrne Corporate Trainer

First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Monica Hernandez President

KLS Martin Maggie Chapman Talent Acquisition Manager

Shawler Consulting Stephen Shawler Owner

University of North Florida Jeff Steagall, Ph.D. Emeriti Professor

VyStar Credit Union Pablo Diaz de Sandi Vice President, Voice of the Member

Looking for ways to get involved and give back the Management department? We're always looking for talented alumni or simply engaged professionals currently employed locally within the management, international business, information systems, and operations disciplines to contribute to the Department's curricular and co-curricular initiatives. Service on the Management Advisory Council (MAC) includes setting strategies to improve future graduates’ workforce readiness, integrating “real-world” business expertise into academic curriculum, growing UNF student internship and employment opportunities, and providing important linkages in the community that result in a stronger University and region. In return, members of the MAC will benefit from networking with other community leaders, influencing strategic initiatives in the College, and exposure to Coggin's brightest undergraduate and graduate talent.

Wolfson Children's Hospital/Baptist South Hospital Kimberly Hurse Executive Director System Imaging

Deutsche Bank Yogesh Kumar Vice President - Analytics

Lincoln Electric Co. David Nangle Retired Vice President

Florida Blue James Smith Senior Director of Operations Optimization, Medicare

Innovation Jim Simak Leader/Entrepreneur/M&A/Growth Strategist

The Marketing Advisory Council’s mission is to help provide highly qualified marketing graduates to regional employers. To this end, the MAC works directly with UNF faculty, advisors and students to provide valuable experiential learning—from informational interviews to internships. The MAC supports specific programs, such as the Honors in Marketing program. In addition, MAC members advise on the relevance of the overall marketing program of study and specific aspects of the curriculum in today’s business landscape.

Organizations

For-profit and not-for-profit companies alike are members of the Marketing Advisory Council. All member organizations regularly hire marketing professionals and all individual members are hiring managers or above who are experience and prepared to provide advice to our students. All members are willing to provide occasional informational interviews to Honors students to help students learn more about the member's industry, skills, or career. Member organizations may also offer Case Projects and provide internships. To schedule an informational interview with a MAC member, email marketing.honors@unf.edu.

Cause Inspired Media Josh Lusk CEO Headquartered in St. Augustine, Cause Inspired Media is the world’s largest Google Ad Grant service provider managing more than $80 million in Google ad spend on behalf of more than 560 non-profits. Cause Inspired works directly with the Google Ad Grants team and is trusted by organizations like the United Nations, National Academy of Medicine, VolunteerMatch, Google.org, and many others.

Community First Credit Union Deanna Silvey Product Marketing Manager Named "Credit Union of the Year" (2020) by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions, Community First Credit Union of Florida is a state-chartered credit union based in Jacksonville serving anyone who lives or works on the First Coast. Community First is one of the 10 largest credit unions in the state, serving more than 155,000 members and with assets of $2.3 billion. Community First has 19 branches- including one on the UNF campus. A not-for-profit, Community First is a full-service financial institution offering banking, loans, mortgages and investments for consumers and businesses across the First Coast.

Concepts in Focus, RD Team Mary Pat Julias President One of the area’s leading marketing research firms, Concepts in Focus has testing facilities in Orange Park as well as Limerick, PA offering a broad set of full set-qualitative and quantitative research methods along with specialties including sensory marketing research.

Crowley Maritime Corporation Jackie Gonsalez VP, Business Development Crowley is a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated global logistics, government, marine, and energy solutions company headquartered in Jacksonville. Providing supply chain solutions and consultative services to some of the largest companies in the world, Crowley is exponentially expanding our capabilities and growing our organization to support the vastly changing global supply chain. Technology, data and predictive analytics are a driving force behind our expansion of services, daily operations and company transformation.

CSX Casey Wagner Director of Marketing Headquartered in Jacksonville, CSX is a leading supplier of rail-based freight transportation in North America. CSX covers the eastern US with 20,000 miles of track and access to 70 ports.

Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens Holly Keris Director of Communications and Marketing The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens stands as a beacon of culture and inspiration in Jacksonville, Florida, proudly showcasing an impressive collection of art and stunning historically significant gardens. Founded in 1958 by the visionary Ninah Cummer, a powerful woman deeply committed to her community, the museum reflects her passion for art, gardens and education. Ninah's dream was to create a space where the beauty of fine art and nature could be appreciated and shared with all, and she succeeded in transforming her family estate into this remarkable institution. The museum boasts an exquisite collection that spans from ancient to contemporary art, including European masterpieces and American works that resonate with the spirit of the region. Complementing the art is a series of beautifully landscaped gardens along the St. Johns River that invites visitors to explore and find tranquility amidst nature’s splendor. This harmonious blend of art and nature not only enhances the visitor experience but also embodies the essence of creativity and serenity that defines the Cummer Museum, making it an essential destination for art lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. As a landmark in Jacksonville, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens not only honors Ninah Cummer's legacy but also serves as a vital cultural hub for education, creativity, and community engagement. It stands as a testament to the power of one woman's vision and her enduring impact on the arts in the community.

The Doyle Group Nick Doyle CEO TDG is a health and wellness centric, full service marketing agency that provides data-driven strategies to drive results. We propel growth through the planning, execution and analysis of multi-channel marketing campaigns.

Empowerment Resources, Inc. Elexia Coleman-Moss Founding Executive Director Empowerment Resources, Inc. (ERI) is a private, nonprofit organization located in Jacksonville founded by Elexia Coleman-Moss. ERI’s meets its mission—to make children and families stronger and empower them to be successful leaders in the community today, for a better tomorrow—through programs for children and parents.

Fanatics, Inc. Kimberly Frye Alula VP, Global Inclusion & Innovation Fanatics is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, with Fanatics, FansEdge, Kitbag, and Majestic brands providing multi-channel commerce for the world’s biggest sports leagues, major media brands, and more than 200 collegiate and professional team properties. Fanatics seeks to offer experiential learning primarily to students from an ethnic minority.

Firehouse Subs Melissa Lee Director of Digital Content Firehouse Subs' piping hot sub-sandwiches can be found in more than 1200 franchised and corporate locations in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The Marketing Team supports the growth of the brand and the business via a focus on brand marketing, digital content, digital guest experience, field marketing, and media. From leading research for new national menu items to creating social media content to developing hyper-local efforts to support single locations, the Marketing Team uses a blend of digital, data, creative knowledge, and media experience to continue to propel Firehouse Subs' success.

HC Brands Bryan Croft CEO HC Brands is a leading e-commerce retailer who specializes in designing and manufacturing personalized products ranging from personalized gift such as address stamps, cutting boards and drinkware to business products including signs, nametags and desk plates. All products are sold through a range of digital marketing channels, including ten boutique .com websites as well as leading e-commerce marketplaces such as Etsy, Chewy, and Amazon.

	High Reason Mark Stevens EVP, Chief Growth Officer High Reason is an analytical + creative marketing communications agency that helps brands find the right answers, faster – with a constant eye toward ROI. Based in Jacksonville, Fla., the agency takes an integrated, calculated approach to deliver seamless programs that intersect the customer journey when and where it matters most, with efficiency. We provide a wide array of services, including research, strategy and planning; digital marketing; branding and creative; media planning and buying; and public relations, content creation and social media.
	Jacksonville Business Journal Sara Leutzinger Pomposo Publisher and Market President The JBJ is a business-oriented paper and website that publishes Jacksonville region business news. Owned by American City Business Journals, JBJ is one a group of 44 publications nationwide.

Jewish Community Alliance Adam Chaskin CEO The JCA is non-profit community center affiliated with the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast Florida, the United Way of Northeast Florida and the Jewish Community Centers of North America. The JAC contributes to the continuation of Jewish life and all people within the Jacksonville community, as well as providing a common meeting ground for everyone, and enhancing the quality of life for all segments of the community to strengthen family life.

	Kessler Creative Dina Kessler President Formed in 2007, Kessler Creative has since then grown to become one of the leading providers of direct marketing services to clients nationwide. Every day, Kessler Creative offers results-driven marketing solutions to marketers, entrepreneurs, franchises, and small & medium businesses that are focused on targeting their ideal consumers with creative, engaging, and effective mail campaigns.
	Operation New Hope Amanda Mahan Chief Communications Officer With over 24 years of experience providing job readiness training and reentry services in Florida, Operation New Hope is a leader in the field. Our Ready4Release, Ready4Work, and Ready4Success programs improve reentry and employment outcomes by creating opportunities for people to become productive, responsible citizens after involvement with the criminal justice system. We build stronger communities through strategic partnerships with local businesses, community-based organizations, workforce alliances, educational institutions, and the judicial system. Our programs save Florida taxpayers millions of dollars by reducing recidivism, improving public safety, reuniting families, and encouraging self-sufficiency.

RF-SMART Jodi Nuszkowski Director of Business Development Founded more than 40 years ago, RF-SMART has cross-industry expertise in managing data on product inventory tracking and movement identifying the what, where, who, when and how long for every item. They help customers increase inventory and order-picking accuracy to nearly 100% while improving productivity, reducing inventory levels, lowering costs, and improving customer service.

Robin Shepherd Group Kristen Benjamin Vice President, Client Services Founded in 1984, Shepherd is a full-service Jacksonville and Atlanta ad agency provides advertising, design, digital marketing, and public relations in Atlanta, Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Chicago, New York, Toronto, France and more.

SCORE Frances Fisher SE Regional Director SCORE is a national service organization that supports small businesses nationwide with a network of over 11,000 volunteers operating in 340+ local chapters around the country. The Jacksonville chapter provides advising in accounting, consulting, distribution, financial planning, franchising, human resources, marketing, operations, publishing, retail sales, strategic planning, sales, consumer products, Internet, technology, and nonprofit management, and doing business with the government.

TOTE Heather Alves Marketing Director As an industry leader in transportation and logistics, TOTE Group is part of the Saltchuk family of companies, it was built to better serve our customers by connecting our full ship services and technical solutions with maritime operations and terminal services. TOTE Group oversees independently managed subsidiaries in the Maritime, Terminals, and Services lines of business and TOTE Resources our shared services provider. The TOTE Group companies are dedicated to providing service excellence under the shared values of Safety, Commitment and Integrity. Our purpose is to deliver reliable and superior service to our customers and to the communities we serve.

UNF Marketing Isabel Pease  Associate VP, Marketing & Communications UNF Marketing and Communications is responsible for promoting and protecting the University’s brand to ensure a strong and consistent identity among all stakeholders. Similar to an agency structure, the office consists of media relations, web and digital services, social media and marketing and supports UNF's mission and strategic goals through integrated and unified messaging. UNF Marketing and Communications provides marketing support for departments and units through graphic design, photography and videography, as well as university-wide guidance and oversight for marketing and promotion. The office is located in Alumni Hall, Building 60.

VENUS Fashion, Inc. May Chiu Senior Director, Marketing Founded and headquartered in Jacksonville in 1984, Venus is a fashion, lingerie and swimwear e-commerce business with customers throughout the US and Canada. Venus is owned by the German multi-channel retailer Bonprix.

VyStar Credit Union Jonathan Hanson VP of Marketing Strategy and Member Engagement VyStar Credit Union is the second largest credit union in Florida, serving more than 825,000 members with assets totaling over $12 billion. VyStar membership is open to anyone who lives or works in the 49 contiguous counties of Central to North Florida, 26 Georgia counties and past and present military members and their families all over the world. VyStar is a full-service credit union offering exceptional rates on loans, mortgages, checking, and deposit accounts for both consumers and small businesses.

Executive Members

Executive members are individuals who have at least 10-years' experience in marketing or related business areas and have committed to mentoring Honors students through UNF’s Executive Mentor Program. To request an Executive Member as a mentor, email marketing.honors@unf.edu.

Our Advisory Council is a link to the professional community and industry practices for our department. They provide input on relevance of the overall program of study and specific aspects of the curriculum in today’s business landscape. They assist us in identifying specific competencies and skills students should possess to make the program more competitive and create graduates better prepared for the career field. And they help assess the college’s competitive environment by advising on strategies to not only recruit students to the major, but also to hire the faculty. 

Blount Island Command, USMC  Leonard (Len) Fritz Director, Business & Quality Operations

Holland & Knight LLP Paul Hitchcock Senior Policy Advisor

Shoreside Logistics Tim Nelson President and CEO

Cushman & Wakefield Tyler Newman CCIM  Senior Director Industrial Brokerage Services

Florida Rock & Tank Lines, Inc. Todd Pye Vice President, Operations

GEODIS Rick Thomas Senior Vice President Business Development