Industry partners
The Department of Marketing at ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business connects and facilitates productive relationships with industry to develop the next generation of talent and advance marketing innovation. Our corporate partnerships expose marketing students to leading businesses in the marketplace and relevant coursework that aligns with their passions and career aspirations. Partners serving on advisory boards across W. P. Carey help to build strong academic and career foundations for our students.
Department of Marketing Advisory Council
The Department of Marketing Advisory Council consists of senior marketing executives who advise the department on marketing curriculum and emerging marketing practices impacting the marketplace. They are committed to helping marketing students launch fulfilling careers in marketing and positively impact their communities.
- Laurie Buczek, Group Vice President, Executive Insights and Leadership Development Services, IDC
- Rebecca Clyde, Co-Founder and CEO, Botco.ai
- Eric Habermas, CMO, Better Business Bureau
- Scott Hames, CEO and President, Hames Advisors
- Janell Holas, CMO, Make-a-Wish America
- Ryan Ostrom, CMO and EVP, Jack in the Box
- Kurt Ritter, VP and GM Sustainability North America, The Coca-Cola Company
- Mike Sherwood, Founder, Sparks Street Entertainment
- Mimi Spier, CMO, Craft.co
- Rudy Wilson, Former President, Global Consumer Brands, SC Johnson
- Trish Winebrenner, SVP Technology Strategy, Universal Music Group
Professional Sales Corporate Board
The Professional Sales Corporate Board connects sales professionals to our top sales students, including our Sales Scholars and members of the ProSales Club. Board members provide input into sales curriculum and programming, judge sales competitions, and serve as class and student organization guest speakers.
Sales Advisory Council
The Sales Advisory Council at the W. P. Carey School of Business advises the professional sales program on strategic initiatives and major fundraising activities. Members also serve as mentors for Sales Scholars to assist them with networking and professional development opportunities, contribute to course design, and counsel sales faculty.
- Bill Binch, Operating Partner, Battery Ventures (ASU ’93)
- Tracy Bullock, President, Bullock Training & Development
- Nick Dove, President, Heritage Global Partners (ASU ’12)
- Brett Elliott, Vice President of Sales, Oracle NetSuite (ASU ’12)
- Cody Graham, Founder & President, Neon Logistics (ASU ’92)
- Jaime Leija, President, BioLab Sciences (ASU '94, ASU MBA '14)
- Kevin Lynch, President, Lynco West Foods (ASU ’82)
- Kristy Neick, Director of Sales, Cox Media (ASU ’02)
- Joan Werner, Strategic Accounts Director, Discovery Cube (ASU '93)
- Sherry Willman, Former Senior Director, Microsoft (ASU '83)
Sports Business Advisory Board
The Sports Business Advisory Board connects sports business professionals to sports business students, including our Sports Business Scholars and members of the Sports Business Association. Board members provide input into course curriculum and programming, assist with alumni outreach and engagement, and serve as class and student organization guest speakers. They mentor students in sports career development, networking, and personal branding.
- Board Chair: Devney Majerle, President & CEO, Downtown Phoenix, Inc.
- Joe Bertoletti, Asst. General Manager, Insignia Event Services & Prof of Practice, ASU
- Chantel Carlson, Senior Director, Business Operations, Phoenix Raceway / NASCAR
- Amanda Carlson, Phillips - Chief Performance Innovation Officer, EXOS
- Brian Davison, Founder & CEO, Sports Business Ventures
- Jason Demars, Founder & CEO, FYPathletics and NHL Network Analyst
- Kenny Farrell, Vice President, Marketing & Analytics, Arizona Diamondbacks
- Deanna Garner, Senior Associate Athletic Director, Title IX and Inclusive Excellence, ASU Sun Devil Athletics
- Tina Givens, Senior Director, People Operations, Arizona Cardinals
- Calder Hynes, SVP, Global Communications, Wasserman
- Michael Kadous, Chief Operating Officer, Bad Birdie
- Vince Kozar, President, Phoenix Mercury
- Stephanie Lovingood, Director, Activation, Global Partnership Solutions, Phoenix Suns
- Peter Lubell, Vice President, Partnerships, Barrett-Jackson
- Chris Montgomery, Director, Volunteer Engagement, Fiesta Bowl
- Anita Petersen, Account Executive, Swire, Coca-Cola
- John Pierce, Partner, Player 2 & Professor of Practice, ASU
- Daniel Shoup, Head of Finance & Administration, Arizona Golf Association
- Brittani Willett, Executive Director, Sun Angel Collective