Executive Advisory Council

The Franklin P. Perdue School of Business Executive Advisory Council represents an important part of the Perdue School’s structure and is essential to its mission, curriculum and programs.

Comprised of prominent business and management executives, the Council reflects the distinctive needs of the School.
Each member cultivates external support and serves as an advocate for the Perdue School with the business community and other stakeholders.
A key function of the Council is to participate in the School's strategic planning process - the knowledge and expertise of the membership makes the Council a resource for seeking solutions and charting the School's direction.
The Council's guidance is important in the process of adherence to the exacting standards of AACSB International - the School's accrediting body.

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Tom Ayd,
Co-Founder & CEO
Green Street Housing

Lloyd "Scott" Beatty Headshot
Lloyd "Scott" Beatty,
President & CEO (Retired)
Shore Bancshares, Inc.

Bill Chambers Headshot
Bill Chambers,
President & CEO
Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce

Beth Cooper Headshot
Beth Cooper,
Senior Vice President & CFO (Retired)
Chesapeake Utilities

Mike Cottingham Headshot
Mike Cottingham,
President & CEO
Rommel Holdings

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Wesley Cox,
Senior Advisor
SVN - Miller Commercial Real Estate

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Anthony Darby,
CEO
Peninsula Consulting LLC

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Dan DiGrazio,
President
R&R Coatings

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Melissa Drew,
President
Insite Build

John Fitzgerald,
President
LevelUP

Sandy Fitzgerald-Angello,
Owner
Pohanka Automotive Group

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Michele Garigliano,
VP & General Manager (Retired)
K&L Microwave

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Ken Hallengren,
Managing Member
Vallit Advisors

Brad Harrington Headshot
Brad Harrington,
VP of Information Technology
Perdue Farms

Jayme Hayes,
Vice President
Deeley Insurance

John Heath Headshot
John Heath,
Director
KPMG

Kathy Kiernan,
Principal
Open to the Possible Coaching

Jennifer Layton Headshot
Jennifer Layton,
“Jen”eral Manager
Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery

Ken Mann,
Managing Director,
SC&H Capital

Ron McGann Headshot
Ron McGann,
Vice Chairman
J.P. Morgan Private Bank

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Kathleen McLain,
General Manager (Retired)
WMDT

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Christian Metzger,
SDOH Advisor
Independent Consultant

Chris Perdue Headshot
Chris Perdue,
SVP, Marketing, Digital & E-Commerce
Perdue Farms

Michael Petry Headshot
Mike Petry,
Audit Partner
KPMG

Melanie Pursel Headshot
Melanie Pursel,
Director
Maryland's Coast - Worcester County

Steve Robinson Headshot
Steve Robinson,
President
RPS ISG International

Pat Royak Headshot
Pat Royak,
CEO
Royak Consulting

Dave Ryan Headshot
Dave Ryan,
Executive Director
SWED

Monty Saylor Headshot
Monty Sayler,
Sr. Vice President
M&T Bank

John Stern Headshot
John Stern,
Partner
PKS & Company

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Matt Taylor,
President
The F. A. Taylor Company

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Amy Thompson,
President/CEO
Ocean City Chamber of Commerce

Geoff Turner Headshot
Geoff Turner,
Vice President
Hub Group

Jen Underwood
Jennifer Underwood,
VP Operations,
Mantis Innovations Energy Solutions

Greg Whitten Headshot
Greg Whitten,
CEO
Whitten Group

Andrea Williams Headshot
Andrea Williams,
Sr. Vice President & Controller (Retired)
Perdue Foods

Dave Wilson,
President
Preston Automotive Group

Douglas Wilson Headshot
Douglas Wilson,
Managing Principal
Private Wealth Partners, LLC