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
Colette Hoption, PhD
Associate Dean
Associate Professor, Department of Management
Associate Director for Faculty Professional Development
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Department Chairs
Cathy Xuying Cao, PhD, CFA
Chair, Department of Finance
Professor, Department of Finance
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Bridget Hiedemann, PhD
Professor, Department of Economics
Chair, Department of Economics
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Mathew Isaac, PhD
Chair, Department of Marketing
Professor, Department of Marketing
Thomas F. Gleed Chair of Business Administration, 2022-2025
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Gabriel Saucedo, PhD, CPA
Chair, Department of Accounting
Associate Professor, Department of Accounting
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Jeffery Smith, PhD
Chair, Department of Management
Professor, Department of Management
Boeing Frank Shrontz Chair of Professional Ethics
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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