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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.

2024-2025 Board Members

Ali Ara

Ali Ara
Bank of America
Vice President, Relationship Manager

Alfred Ayala

Alfred Ayala
Longship International
Managing Director - Strategy

Jerrold Coakley

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

Matthew Wilson

Matthew Wilson
Wilson Ivanova CPA
Managing Partner 

Melinda Opperman
Melinda Opperman
Springboard Nonprofit Consumer
Credit Management | Executive Vice President

Thomas Galindo

Thomas Galindo
Regional President, EVP
Pacific Premier Bank

Angie Nett

Angie Nett
Sorenson Engineering
Director of Human Resources

Mike Ocasio

Michael Ocasio
President & CEO
Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County

Bud Weisbart

 Bud Weisbart - VICE CHAIR
A & R Tarpauli
Vice President

Ken High USI

Ken High
USI Insurance Services
Vice President, Employee Benefits

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