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National Council

Guiding the Future of Business Education

The National Council supports the College of Business at Valparaiso University by providing strategic insight, professional expertise, and critical feedback. Composed of accomplished leaders from various industries, the council meets regularly to advise the Dean and help shape the college’s vision, mission, and academic priorities.

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College of Business

National Council

The National Council provides the Dean with expertise, advice, and useful critique about the college’s programs, mission, and direction.

The National Council is composed of exceptional leaders in their fields. They meet twice yearly, and College of Business students often have an opportunity to meet these high-level decision makers. Current membership includes:

Matt Luth
Acting Dean, College of Business
Valparaiso University

Walter F. Hoeppner III ’77 – Chair
Managing Principal
Arrowwood Associates, LLC

John C. Beattie ’77
Real Estate Professional Investor
Formerly Automotive Industry Executive

Montel Hall ’18
Master of Business Adminstration (MBA) Candidate
Yale School of Management

MBA Associate
Astia

Terry Keating ’81
Chief Executive Officer
Access Capital

Scott Krzeminski ’93
Partner, Managing Director
William Blair

Deana Lecy ’90
Director of Metals Programs
North American Steel Alliance

Mark Lecy ’90
Business Developer

Tyler Lowell ’06
Managing Partner & CEO
C.A. Fortune

Lisa Mathews ’04
Director
AbbVie

Ruth McCormick ’73
Retired Human Resources Executive

Stewart G. McMillan
Founder
MAAC Foundation

James A. Muhammad MBA ’21
President
USC Radio Group

David A. Price ’84
President and Owner
RPS Imaging

Daniel H. Quigg ’81
CEO
Public Insight

Ken Reali ’89
Board Chairman, Director, & Vineyard Owner

Leo ‘Skip’ Watson ’86
Executive Vice President, Regional President
Busey

Susan E. Weston ’73
Principal
The Susan Weston Company

Jeffrey Witt ’71
President and Owner
Mattson/Witt Precision Products, Inc.

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