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
  • Chair – Liz Hodges, Lane Bryant
  • Rachel Fiorillo, Vera Bradley
  • Ryan Flaherty, Russell Tobin
  • Candice Gaunt, Zappos
  • Bekah Hilleson, Nike
  • Vanessa McClure, Janie and Jack
  • Jen Mueller, Goodwill
  • Malachi Randolph, Bain & Co
  • Kalyn Siade, TNG Worldwide 
  • Caleb Churchil, Pete's Bar and Grill
  • Bobby Dombai, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
  • Brett Ellison, Minnetrista Cultural Center
  • Kiersten Flint, Caesars Entertainment (Chair)
  • Stephan Hall, Tinker Coffee
  • Jessica Halstead, Sochatti/True Essence Foods
  • Jeffrey Hern, Muncie Magazine
  • Kimberly Hoffman, Indiana Economic Development Corporation
  • Renee Jiles, Biltmore Estates
  • Jihad Lotfi, McKibbon
  • Anthony Lucas, UNLV
  • Joann McKinney, Horizon Convention Center
  • Angel Tuttle, Ball State University
  • Heidi West, Hampton Inn-Hilton

Capital Members

  • AION Management
  • Asset Living
  • Axiom Properties
  • Barrett & Stokely Inc.
  • Buckingham Companies
  • Edward Rose & Sons
  • Gene B. Glick Company
  • Greystar Real Estate Partners
  • HABITAT
  • Kittle Property Group
  • J.C. Hart Company
  • Landmark Properties
  • Milhaus
  • Pedcor Homes Corporation
  • Pierce Education Properties
  • Related
  • The NRP Group
  • Thompson Thrift
  • Trinity Property Consultants
  • Weidner Apartment Homes

Associate Members

  • CORT
  • Dauby O’Connor & Zaleski LLC

Supporting Board Members

  • Department of Applied Business Studies, Ball State University
  • Indiana Apartment Association (IAA)
  • IREM - Indianapolis Chapter
  • BSU Foundation
  • Property Management Advisory Board Coordinator
  • Property Management – Senior Scholarship recipient

Honorary Members

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