Our department is fortunate to benefit from the support and guidance of several advisory boards. Industry leaders, some of whom are our graduates, advise us on curriculum and offer guidance about student recruitment, retention, and employment.

Fashion Industry Studies
  • Liz Hodges, Carma Retail Consulting
  • Rachel Fiorillo, Vera Bradley (Chair)
  • Ryan Flaherty, Dylan Jahraus Etsy
  • Candice Ackerman, Zappos
  • Bekah Hilleson, Crocs
  • Vanessa McClure, Girls Janie and Jack
  • Malachi Randolph, Bain & Co
  • Kalyn Slade, TNG Worldwide
  • Allison (Daly) Beyer, Amity Worrel & Co
  • Maureen Kirk, Kohl's
  • Madison Hiple, Vera Bradley
  • Libby Buhl, Lids
  • Applied Business Studies Department Chair
  • Director of Development
  • FASH Faculty


  • Stephan Hall, Tinker Coffee (Secretary)
  • Kimberly Hoffman, Indiana Economic Development Corp (Chair)
  • Kiersten Flint, Caesars Entertainment
  • Jihad Lotfi, McKibbon
  • Angel Tuttle, Ball State University (Vice Chair)
  • Greg Schahet, Schahet Hotels, LLC
  • Treva McJury, Cornerstone for the Arts
  • Ramona Adams, The Center for the Performing Arts
  • Jamie Hopwood, Hotel Carmichael
  • Blake Fogelsong, Clancy Hospitality
  • Tom Cappucci, Retired GM
  • Ed Balint, ARAMARK
  • Justin Jones, Westminister Village Muncie
  • James (JP) Payne, Halo Concierge and Travel
  • Kacie Coats, Horizon Convention Center
  • Applied Business Studies Department Chair
  • Director of Development
  • HOSP Faculty


Capital Members

  • AION Management
  • Ansonia Property Management, LLC
  • Barrett & Stokely Inc. (Chair)
  • BAM Management
  • Birge & Held
  • Bonaventure Property Management (FCA)
  • Bradley Company
  • Buckingham Companies
  • Cushman and Wakefield
  • Edward Rose and Sons
  • Gene B. Glick Company
  • Granite Management
  • Gray Residential
  • The Habitat Company, LLC
  • J.C. Hart Company
  • Landmark Properties
  • Milhaus
  • Morgan Properties
  • PedcoreHomes Corporation
  • Pierce Education Properties
  • Prologis
  • Newmark RF
  • The NRP Group
  • The Sexton Companies
  • Thompson Thrift Residential (Vice-Chair)
  • Trinity Property Consultants
  • Weidner Apartment Homes

Associate Members

  • APCO Supply
  • CORT
  • Dauby O'Connor and Zaleski, LLC
  • Renovia
  • Valet Living

Supporting Board Members

  •  Indiana Apartment Association (IAA)
  •  IREM - Indianapolis Chapter

UNIVERSITY

  • Applied Business Studies Department Chair
  • Director of Development
  • Property Management Advisory Board Coordinator 
  • Program Faculty

Honorary Members

  • Immediate Past President
  • Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
  • National Apartment Association
  • Given & Spindler Companies