Poole College Advisory Board
The Advisory Board consists of senior-level executives, business leaders and entrepreneurs who work closely with the dean to shape the strategic direction of the college.
About
The Poole College of Management meets regularly with multiple boards of advisors to maintain a vital connection with real-world issues and industry trends. This ongoing engagement with the business community helps assure that we as a college fulfill our mission and vision. Members of the primary Poole College of Management board work directly with the dean’s office and the executive team of the college.
Join the board
Ideal candidates provide experience as senior-level executives, business leaders/owners or entrepreneurs, and contribute time, talent and financial support to help Poole College expand its network and diversity in the region and beyond. Their service to the college is greatly appreciated.
Poole College Board Members
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Andrew Baird, BSBA ’07
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Brian Bark ’96
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![Lynette Barksdale](https://poole.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/09/Lynette-Barksdale-1500x844-1.jpg)
Lynette Barksdale
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Christina Blaszczak ’02
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Francesca Cain-Watson ’08
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Emily Cates ’00, Vice Chair
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Diane Chen ’93 ’95
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Brian Ciaverella, Board Chair
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Doug Doggett, BSBA ’83
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Cindy Eckert
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Christine M. Holmes, BA ’88
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William Kimbrell, MBA ’09
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Amir Mehr, BS ’92
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![Siobhan Pandya](https://poole.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/06/Siobhan-Pandya.jpg)
Siobhan Pandya
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![Rance Poehler](https://poole.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/06/Rance-Poehler2.jpg)
Rance Poehler
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Brian Ricker, ’92, MS ’96
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Ashutosh Vats, BSBA ’08
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Cooper Willis, BSBA ’91
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Jeff Wright ’91
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