Dean's Business Advisory Council

The Dean's Business Advisory Council is committed to the continuing progress of the Merrick School of Business. The Council provides a business perspective for the strategic direction of the School and serves as a sounding board for a wide range of plans and programs.

Members provide advice, opinions, and ideas regarding a variety of issues, including programs, recruitment, placement, and the general competitive environment affecting business education. Members also help to improve the visibility and reputation of the School and the University of Baltimore.

 

Council Chairperson

Andrew Freedman

Andrew Freedman

 

Managing Partner at SHIFT and Author of THRIVE: The Leader's Guide to Building a High-Performance Culture 

 

Council Members

Adam Baker 

Adam Baker

 

Partner, Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP

Howie Ehrlich

Howie Ehrlich

 

CEO, Nexgen Strategies

Arthur Flach, M.S. '83

Arthur Flach

 

Adjunct Professor of Taxation, The University of Baltimore

Jonathan Hess 

Jonathan Hess

 

 Senior Vice President, Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Ethan Kazi

Ethan Kazi

 

CEO, The Canton Group 

Ken Malone

Ken Malone

 

Co-founder, Early Charms Ventures

Cynthia Miller

Cynthia Miller

 

Retired, National Security Agency

Laura Neuman

Laura Neuman

 

CEO | Entrepreneur | Keynote |

Philip E. Niedermair

Philip Niedermair

 

Director, National Cyber Group

Al Redmer

Al Redmer

 

Executive Director, Maryland Auto Insurance

Kimberly Royster

KImberly Royster

 

CFO, Kimberly Services, LLC.

Larysa A. Salamacha

Larysa Salamacha

 

Managing Director of Strategy, Research & Analytics, Baltimore Development Corp. 

 

 

Zed Smith 

Zed Smith

 

Chief Operating Officer, The Cordish Companies

Kavita Verma

Kavita Verma

 

Director Business Recruitment and Location Services, Maryland Department of Commerce

J.C. Weiss

J.C. Weiss

 

Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Finance, Merrick School of Business