Our engaged advisory board is vital to maintaining relevant instruction and professional connections. These industry leaders advise us on curriculum and offer guidance about student recruitment, retention, and employment. They are our fiercest advocates—celebrating our students, inspiring real-world partnerships, and funding key initiatives in education, applied research, and service.
Economics Advisory Board Members
Tracey Bassett ’96 '14
United Healthcare
Carl Davis Jr. ’98
Think Social Change LLC
Justin Dunmyer '14
Citizens State Bank
J Hopkins ’07 ’13
ClaimAid Consulting
John Horowitz
Ball State University
Will Huiras '94
Huiras Legal Services
Allen Hutson ’08 (chair)
Louisville Gas & Electric
Jonathan Lamb ’04 (student engagement)
OptoeV Inc. and J. Lamb Investments Inc.
Robert Lantis
Ball State University
Charlotte Lippert ’98
Charlotte Lippert Wealth Management
Jeff Mantock ’90 ’93
Capital Management
Scott McKee ’88
First Merchants Bank N.A.
Grace McLain
United Actuarial Services, Inc. '19
Kayleigh Mohler '13
Alabama's 6th District Circuit
Jeff Papa ’99
Indiana State Senate
Michael Roberts '11
Regal Games, LLC
Faye Steele
John Sturm ’96
Resolution Energy, LLC
Jonathan Thornburg ’11 (vice-chair)
First Merchants Bank
Amy Willis '98 ’03
Liberty Fund Fellow
Dane Wilson