It is my distinct honor to serve as the 13th dean of the Terry College of Business.
Since joining the college 25 years ago, I have witnessed the profound impact of a Terry education time and again, as our graduates have become prominent and respected leaders in their careers and communities.
I plan to build on this strong foundation by ensuring we remain committed to excellent student outcomes, increasingly engaged on a global scale and adaptive in the face of dizzying technological change.
I am proud of the work we have already done in these areas and excited for the possibilities ahead. In my conversation with Terry magazine, I lay out a few of my priorities for the college and discuss the challenges and opportunities we face as an academic community.
As this magazine shows, that community continues to impress and inspire.
Led by some of the nation’s best faculty, our students gather accolades while preparing for thriving careers, such as the Terry students excelling on competitive sales teams.
Our alumni enjoy success in the boardroom but also in unexpected places such as the great outdoors. The intrepid adventurers featured in this issue credit their Terry degree for inspiring them to think beyond the traditional professional path.
Meanwhile, the three graduates we celebrated at this year’s Alumni Awards and Gala — Scott Sink, Laura Brightwell and Alex Hill — inspire us with their stories of perseverance, generosity and spirit.
Of course, our alumni play a vital part in all our achievements. The Terry network is one of our most powerful assets, and I am eager to strengthen these connections in the months and years ahead as we endeavor to prepare new generations of leaders.
Thank you for entrusting me with this role. I look forward to continuing to advance this mission together.
