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

Laura Hammer Hill

J Hopkins ’07 ’13 

ClaimAid Consulting

John Horowitz
Ball State University

Will Huiras '94
Huiras Legal Services

John Huston

Allen Hutson ’08 
Hutson Analytics

Jonathan Lamb ’04 (Chair)
OptoeV Inc. and J. Lamb Investments Inc.

Scott McKee ’88
First Merchants Bank N.A.

Grace McLain
United Actuarial Services, Inc. '19

Cameron Melangton
Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis

Claire Messmer

Kayleigh Mohler '13

Alabama's 6th District Circuit

Michael Roberts '11
Regal Games, LLC

Jonathan Thornburg ’11 (vice-chair)
First Merchants Bank

Maggie Tillotson
Cushman & Wakefield

Amy Willis '98 ’03
Liberty Fund Fellow

Dane Wilson
Middletown Property Group