Program Overview
Objectives of the Executive Professor Program
Executive Professors mentor future retail leaders by sharing their experiences with undergraduate and
graduate students pursuing retailing careers. Visiting executives are invited from all retail areas
including: retail buying, hard & soft lines, service delivery, consulting and creative design. Their
participation in the classroom guides students and faculty through current industry trends and case
studies from those leading the business today.
Fall 2008 Calendar
| September 16 |
Gregg Flinn and Simon Leesley,
Merchandising Planners & Buyers,
Neiman Marcus
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| September 16 |
Joe Stallard,
VP HR,
Sewell Automotive
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| September 25 |
Wayne Lebanowski,
Macy's
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| September 25 |
Alan Eler,
DMM,
Wal-Mart
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| September 25 |
Bob Beck,
Senior VP of Pricing,
Wal-Mart
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| October 1 |
Tom Lamb,
VP of Marketing,
Lowe's Companies
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| October 14 |
Molly McAdams,
VP Own Brands,
H-E-B
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| October 16 |
Russell Kolb,
Academy Sports & Outdoors
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| October 23 |
Vicky Rust,
Stage Stores
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| October 30 |
Jeff Allison,
Executive VP and GMM,
JCPenney
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| November 6 |
David Heath,
Nike
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Executive Activities
- Teach in the classroom as "professor for a day" to share experiences and insights
- Promote career opportunities within your company
- Lecture in several marketing/retailing classes
- Meet informally with the dean of the business school and other faculty, Center staff, and the best retailing students
- Learn about the retailing program at Mays Business School
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