Membership | Jack H. Brown College of Business & Public Administration

Become a JHBC Dean's Advisory Board Member

The Dean’s Advisory Board offers a multitude of benefits to both you and your organization including:

Growing your network with fellow local business leaders, innovators, and professionals from a variety of backgrounds and industries.
VIP invitations to Board-sponsored as well as university events.
Access to faculty research reports and white papers.
Priority access to students for internships and job recruitment, plus class presentation opportunities.
Listing of your organization on the JHBC Dean's Advisory Board website.

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2026-2027 Board Members

Jerrold Coakley

Jerrold Coakley - CHAIR
Stater Bros. Markets
Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Bud Weisbart

Bud Weisbart - VICE CHAIR
A&R Tarpaulins
Vice President

Alfred Ayala

Alfred Manuel Ayala
Longship International
Chief GRC Officer, EVP - Managing Director

Matthew Wilson
Wilson Ivanova CPA
Managing Partner

Melinda Opperman
Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management dba | Credit.org
Chief External Affairs Officer

Thomas Galindo
Columbia Bank
Executive Vice President / Market Director

Angie Nett
Sorenson Engineering
Director of Human Resources

Michael A. Ocasio
Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County
Chief Executive Officer

Sean Smith
Greater Palm Springs Economic Development
Director of Economic Development

Ken High
USI Insurance Services
Vice President, Employee Benefits

Oscar Valdez
LA County Department of Auditor-Controller
Chief Deputy Auditor - Controller

Vishal Lavingia
Bank of America
SVP, Senior Relationship Manager