Business Class

Tyrone Parnell is a 1981 University of Dayton School of Business alumnus. He spent 39 years working for IBM. As he gained promotions throughout the years, he concluded as a Managing Director of a large divestiture. Tyrone has significant experience working with cross-functional executive teams to manage succession planning, talent development, and customer acquisition across the globe.

George Kohlrieser is a 1967 University of Dayton graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy and Sociology. He also received his Master's Degree in Clinical Sociology in 1973. George currently serves as Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior at IMD Business School in Switzerland.

At the IMD Business School, he is the founder and director of the High Performance Leadership Program for Experienced Senior Leaders, and the Advanced High Performance Leadership Program for formal HPL participants.

George is the author of two international bestselling books; one that was translated into 19 languages, the other into 12 languages. The first book is Called: "Hostage at the Table: How Leaders Can Overcome Conflict, Influence Others, and Raise Performance." The second book is called: "Care to Dare: Unleashing Astonishing Potential Through Secure Base Leadership."

George is also an international keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum and World Business Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Will Blubaugh is a senior Marketing and Finance major and currently serves as the President of Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE). PSE is the only national and professional coed sales fraternity.

Tony Krystofik is a principal lecturer in sales and Director of the Talarico Center for Professional Selling.

Dan Griesemer is a 1982 University of Dayton School of Business Administration Graduate. Dan currently serves as the Managing Director for Advisory Services at Charles Towne Holdings, LLC. He is also the CEO of Griffin House Advisors, LLC which provides advisory services in investments in the retail and cannabis industries. Prior to these roles, Dan was President and CEO for multiple large companies in the retail industry including Gymboree, Tilly's and Coldwater Creek Inc.

Brett McGill is a 1991 University of Dayton graduate. He currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of MarineMax. MarineMax is the worlds largest recreational yacht retailer.

Lisa Rich-Milan is a 1985 University of Dayton School of Business graduate. Lisa has served in leadership roles in a number of different heath care companies - with focus on industries & pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology diagnostics. Most recently, she was CEO of Caligor Coghlan Pharma Services.

Mike Campbell is a 1987 University of Dayton School of Business graduate. Mike currently serves as the Chief Sales Officer at Equinix, a digital infrastructure company with almost 10,000 employees, headquartered in Silicon Valley.

Marsha and Tim Keune are both Accounting faculty in the University of Dayton School of Business. Marsha is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, and Tim is the Chairperson for the Department of Accounting.

Jim Stitt is a 1971 University of Dayton graduate. Jim currently serves at the Executive Chairman of the Cutco Corporation, where he previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer.

Carolyn Haney is the CEO of Flyer Enterprises and current student at the University of Dayton. Vince Lewis is the director of the Crotty Center and President of the the Hub.

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