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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 Ayala
Longship International
Managing Director - Strategy

Matthew Wilson

Matthew Wilson
Wilson Ivanova CPA
Managing Partner 

Melinda Opperman
Melinda Opperman
Springboard
Chief External Affairs Officer

Thomas Galindo

Thomas Galindo
Commercial Banking
EVP / Market Director

Angie Nett

Angie Nett
Sorenson Engineering
Director of Human Resources

Michael A. Ocasio

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

Sean Smith

Sean Smith
Greater Palm Springs Economic Development
Director of Economic Development

Ken High

Ken High
USI Insurance Services
Vice President, Employee Benefits

Vishal Lavingia
Bank of America
SVP, Senior Relationship Manager

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