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:
Niclas Erhardt
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
Vice President
Citi
Scott Krzeminski ’93
Partner, Managing Director
William Blair
Mark Lecy
Business Developer
Tyler Lowell ’06
Managing Partner & CEO
C.A. Fortune
Lisa Mathews
Director
AbbVie
Ruth McCormick ’73
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
Todd M. Tribble ’96
Chief Revenue Officer
Kuder
Donna Van De Water ’81
Chief Operating Officer
Lipman Hearne
Leo ‘Skip’ Watson ’86
Executive Vice President, Regional President
Busey
Susan E. Weston ’73
Principal
The Susan Weston Company
Jason J. Winkler ’96
Corporate Vice President of Finance
Motorola Solutions Inc.
Jeffrey Witt ’71
President and Owner
Mattson/Witt Precision Products, Inc.
“When the Council is on campus and meeting with students, it’s exciting for us to hear about the real-world projects they are working on. Many of these projects require students to address issues and challenges similar to ones we face in the business world on a regular basis.”
— Walter Hoeppner ’77, Chair