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California State University, Chico

Business Advisory Board

Business Advisory Board

The Business Advisory Board is designed to support the Dean by providing strategic guidance to keep the College’s programs aligned with current marketplace needs and realities, supporting the academic and professional success of students, advancing the College’s strategic priorities, and extending the College’s influence, network and funders.

Board members are selected by the Dean and generally serve one or two 3-year terms. For more information, please contact the Dean’s Office at 530-898-6272.

Current Members

Aaron Colton
Founder, President & CEO, Integrated Communication Systems

Shaun Davis
Informatics Head, Roche

Cheryl DeLany
Senior VP of Distribution Operations, Franklin Templeton

Rob Donoho
Global VP of Operations & Supply, E. & J. Gallo Winery

David Fisch
Venture CEO, UP.Labs

Sam Fogleman
Partner, KPMG, LLP (ret.)

Lauren Gruwell
Partner Manager, Apple Pay

Jason Hanks
CCO, Morris & Dickson 

Prabhakar Kalavacherla
Partner, KPMG, LLP

Shady Makar
Workday Integrations Analyst, SOLV Energy

Emily Murphy
Engagement Delivery Senior Manager, Salesforce

Devin Potter
CFP®, Asset Management Group

Anne Sena
Director of Technology, St. David's School

Alisha Sharma
Account Executive-Public Sector, LinkedIn

Jeff Spahr
Vice President,Vision Business, SKYGEN 

Marti Sutton
Commissioner, City of Livermore, Human Services Commission

Glen Thomas
Founder & Of Council, TYS, LLP

Tom Tognoli
Partner, 1 Flourish Capital

John Trinta
CEO, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services (ret.)