What's Happening @FAUbusiness

Nonprofit leadership is business leadership, just with a different bottom line. In this episode, Palm Beach County Food Bank CEO Jamie Kendall joins FAU's Eileen McBratnie Acello for an honest conversation about building teams, navigating social media, reaching people who need help but won't ask for it, and the one message she'd send to every marketing student: show up and give back.

This episode was recorded and produced by the Marketing Department at Florida Atlantic University College of Business.

Episode recorded on April 6, 2026 

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In the latest episode of What’s Happening at FAU Business, Dean Gropper teams up with economics faculty experts Will Luther and Bryan Custinger to spotlight a landmark event that’s putting the College of Business on the national economic map.

They preview what’s ahead for “Fed Policy Under Pressure”, a high-profile monetary policy conference featuring the renowned Shadow Open Market Committee (SOMC), a prestigious group of economists shaping the conversation on U.S. monetary policy, in partnership with the American Institute for Economic Research.

By hosting this influential gathering, the College of Business is bringing the nation’s top economic minds straight to campus, giving attendees insider access to the debates, insights, and ideas driving the future of monetary policy. 

Episode Recorded January 9, 2026

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In this episode, FAU hospitality professor JB Ward and branding strategist Larry Gulko sit down with Matthew Linderman, President, COO, and General Manager of Boca West Country Club, to explore hospitality through the lens of purpose and people. Linderman reflects on the early life experiences that shaped his service-driven leadership philosophy and shares how culture, connection, and purpose create exceptional member experiences, both at one of the world’s top private country clubs and across the broader hospitality industry.

Episode recorded on November 14, 2025

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This episode explores how creativity drives modern marketing and how universities and industry can prepare future-ready professionals. Bennie F. Johnson, CEO of the American Marketing Association, joins Dean Dan Gropper and Dr. Abi Guha to discuss AI as a creative co-pilot, the shift toward real-time learning, and the power of community in shaping the next era of marketing.

Recorded on November 4, 2025

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What makes a good supplier, and how do companies know? This episode follows Mary Jo Donald, an Executive PhD student, at the beginning of her research into aerospace supply chains. She explains how signaling theory, data silos, and real-world experience are shaping her study of supplier behavior and operational efficiency.

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In this episode, we sit down with three Executive PhD students from FAU Executive Education, Bernt Klein, Britta Kelley, and Danita DeHaney, to explore why experienced professionals choose to pursue a doctoral degree while actively leading in their industries.

They share what motivated them to take on the challenge, how the program keeps them sharp and relevant, and how academic research is helping them elevate boardroom conversations, strategic decisions, and leadership impact.

This isn’t just about earning a credential. It’s about integrating rigorous scholarship into real-world business practice.

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FAU’s William J. Luther and Amber Bonefont sit down to discuss the current state of inflation, how tariffs might affect the economy and the job market.

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FAU professors, Ethlyn Williams, Ph.D., and Michael Harari, Ph.D., discuss their recent study of self-leadership, a concept that allows employees to manage themselves without relying on supervisors.

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FAU's Melanie Lorenz and Paul Owers discuss how small businesses can survive economic downturns like COVID-19.

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FAU's Sofia Johan and Paul Owers discuss rising inflation and the threat it poses to consumers and economies.

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