Leadership and Advisory Boards

Albers' leadership and advisory boards help shape program curriculum by providing information, insights, and advice crucial to ensuring that programs are relevant to the current labor market.

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Developing Leaders for a Just and Humane World

At Albers, we strive to offer a business education that not only meets high academic standards but also instills a sense of ethical leadership, true to our Jesuit principles.

As you embark on your journey with us, you’ll find that Albers is more than just a place to study. Our faculty are dedicated to both your academic success and your growth as a responsible leader. The curriculum is designed to challenge you, including community service, discussions on leadership ethics, and numerous opportunities to engage with the Seattle business community through mentorships, speaker events, consulting projects, and internships.

Our small class sizes ensure a supportive learning atmosphere where every student’s voice can be heard. The diverse backgrounds of our students and faculty lead to enriching discussions, helping you to develop a well-rounded perspective. Additionally, our low student-to-faculty ratio means you’ll get the individual attention you need to excel.

We encourage you to visit our website to discover more about what makes Albers unique. We believe you’ll find that our community stands out as an exceptional place to learn and grow. Consider joining us in our commitment to developing leaders who are ready to make a meaningful contribution to the business world.

 

Dean, Associate and Assistant Deans

Department Chairs

Advisory Boards

The Albers Dean’s Executive Advisory Board is made up of eminent business leaders from the Puget Sound region. They work with Dean Joe Phillips and the Albers faculty to provide invaluable input and communicate industry needs. Members of the advisory board also serve Albers by advising on the development of new curriculum, lecturing, mentoring students, and collaborating on class projects.

In 2022, the board created a new membership category, the Recent Alumni member.

Dean's Executive Advisory Board

Willie Aikens
Retired
(Formerly The Boeing Company)

Michelle Balmelli-Bice
Director, National Accounts
Karuna Therapeutics

Amy Burns
President and CEO
Anthony's Restaurants

Fiona Chin
SVP, US Customer and Revenue Growth Finance
Walmart

Jeff Cole
Senior Vice President
Costco Wholesale

Bill Crow
Director of Finance
Amazon

Ash Gunderson
Senior Director, Global Finance Systems
Starbucks

Matt Huff
Principal and President
Redapt, Inc.

Matt Iseri
Founder, President and CEO
TokuSaku, Inc.

Leslie Lawson-Sims
General Manager of HR, Mergers and Acquisitions
Microsoft

Susan Loosmore
Executive Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis
T-Mobile

Jim Martin
Chief Accounting Officer
Providence Health & Services

Stan McNaughton
Chairman of the Board, President & CEO
Pemco Inc.

Denise Merle
Senior Vice President, Chief Administration Officer
Weyerhaeuser

Nathan Nguyen
Managing Director
Consumer Bank Northwest Regional Director
JP Morgan Chase Bank

Maegan Ortega
Senior Director of HR
PACCAR

Megan Ouellete
Managing Director, Government & Community Affairs
Alaska Airlines

Eddie Pasatiempo
Chief Impact and Community Engagement Officer
Sound

Frank Perez
Vice President, Digital Commerce Finance
Nordstrom

Mary Pugh
CEO, CIO, President
Pugh Capital Management, Inc.

Leslie Rice
Senior Vice President & Division Sales Executive
Wells Fargo Bank

Dino Rossi
Principal
Coast Equity Partners

Kirsten Saint Clair
President, Urgent Care
Bon Secours Mercy Health

Van Vong
Managing Director
Marsh, Inc.

Hannah Wong
Finance Director
The Boeing Company

Recent Alumni Board Members

Selina Chan
Workforce Management Consultant, Major Accounts 
ADP

Brandon Connor
Senior Manager, Business Operations, Cell Therapy Business Process Management 
Bristol Myers Squibb

Justin Koochof
Vendor Manager, Amazon Fashion
Amazon