Liberal Arts Dean's Advisory Council
The Liberal Arts Dean's Advisory Council consists of influential individuals from industry, government, philanthropy and higher education selected to advise the Dean and the Dean’s staff on matters concerning the College. Council members provide input, analysis, and philanthropic support, bringing varied perspectives for the betterment of the College of Liberal Arts. These selected individuals share a passionate commitment to the value of a liberal education, and elevating outstanding scholarship and creative activity across the humanities, social sciences and arts.
2021-22 Members
Valerie (Val) Alexander
Education
BA 1994, English
Occupation
President & CEO, The Dragonfly Firm, LLC, Chicago, IL
Lalita Amos
Education
BA 1985, Psychology
Occupation
President, Total Team Solutions, LLC, Indianapolis, IN
Melissa Stapleton Barnes
Education
BA 1989, Political Science
Occupation
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management, Carmel, IN
Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Eli Lilly And Company, Carmel, IN
Thomas (Tom) Christopoul
Education
MA 1988, Organizational Communication
Occupation
Co-Founder & Executive Vice President, 54 Madison Partners, New York, NY
Susan (Susie) Istock Hanlon
Education
BA 1991, Political Science and History; MA 1994, Boston University
Occupation
Consumer Experience Strategist, Voya Financial, Boston, MA
Andrew (Andy) Maner
Education
BA 1991, Communication and Political Science, MBA, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Occupation
Chairman, The Sentinel Company, Washington, D.C.
Partner, Liberty Advisor Group, WASHINGTON, D.C.
Gerry McCartney
Education
Ph.D. 1996, Sociology
Occupation
Executive Vice President, Cio & Oesterle Professor Of Information Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Jeffrey Moss
Education
BS 1996, Finance & Accounting, Indiana University Bloomington
Occupation
Founder & CEO, Parker Dewey, Chicago, IL
David E. Omholt
Education
BS 1992, Economics, Franchise Management Certificate, University of Texas at El Paso, MBA Franchise Management, H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, NOVA Southeastern University
Occupation
Founder & CEO CFE, The Entrepreneur Authority, LCC, Plano, TX
Managing Consultant, Veteran Franchise Centers, Plano, TX
Todd B. Putman
Education
BA 1984, Communication
Occupation
General Manager, C-Fresh Consumer Package Goods, Los Angeles, CA
Rusty Rueff
Education
BA 1984, Communication; MS 1986, Counseling
Occupation
Freelance Speaker, Consultant & Writer, Hillsborough, CA
Former Chief Executive Officer, Snocap, INC., Hillsborough, CA
Thomas (Tom) Scholl
Education
BA 1970, Philosophy; HDR 2014
Occupation
(Retired) Partner, Novak Biddle Venture Capital, Bethesda, MD