The Finance Advisory Board is our Accounting and Finance Department's link to the industry. Board members generously supply their time, expertise, professional networks, and financial support to provide our students with opportunities and resources necessary to be competitive in the marketplace. The board's contributions include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Providing insight and advice on industry trends and the changing demands required to be successful in the profession.
  • Funding student scholarships.
  • Engaging with our (remove) students at social events and in our (remove) classrooms.
  • Advising on finance curriculum development.

In addition, board members often provide highly desired internships and job opportunities for our students.

Current Members

William A. Butler President & CEO Engel Realty Company, LLC Butler Profile opens a new website
Anil Chadha Sr. VP - Assistant Treasurer Regions Bank Chadha Profile opens a new website
Zachary L Cloud VP Goldman Sachs & Co. Cloud Profile opens a new website
Lary Cowart Faculty Retired, UAB Cowart Profile opens a new website
Geoff Kiker Equity Trader Vulcan Value Partners Kiker Profile opens a new website
Brandon Pate
EVP, Head of Deposit Operations Regions Bank Pate Profile opens a new website
Hiren Patel Innovation & Techstars Alabama Power Patel Profile opens a new website
Tony Smith Managing Partner Stonegate Investment Group Smith Profile opens a new website

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