National Board of Advisors

The National Board of Advisors (NBoA) offers expert guidance to help the college shape its vision and achieve its goals.

Its contributions include:

  • Strengthening the reputation of the college in the business community, both within the state of Washington and beyond.
  • Providing advice and counsel to the Dean about business trends and the changing needs of the business community.
  • Reviewing and shaping the college’s strategic direction, evaluating its mission, its plans, and the operational tactics needed to meet those goals.
  • Fostering research and learning of the faculty and students of the college within the business community (e.g. facilitating the development of internships, externships, and industry-related and basic research opportunities).
  • Assisting with fundraising efforts and enhancing external funding support for college initiatives and activities.
  • Actively participating in college events.

Questions?

To contact a board member or ask other questions, please send an email to:

Lydia Guenther
NBoA Board Manager

Executive Committee

The NBoA Executive Committee consists of the NBoA chair and vice chair, immediate past board chair, dean of the Carson College of Business, and chairs of the unit advisory boards.

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Debbie Compeau

Phyllis J. Campbell Endowed Dean

Carson College of Business
Washington State University

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Shannon Flynn

Chair

VP, Corporate HR
Fortive

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Tanya Platt

Vice Chair

HR Director
Microsoft

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Jenifer Bitzer

Chair,
Marketing & Sales Advisory Board

Broker/Realtor
Keller Williams Realty

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Balaji Subramanian

Chair,
International Business Advisory Board

Chief Partner & Revenue Officer
Channel Mechanics

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Abbie Fiano

Chair,
Human Resources & Management Advisory Board

Recruiter
Geoengineers

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Kyle Rix

Chair,
Risk Management & Insurance Advisory Board

Vice President
Burns Wilcox

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Oliver Meinzer

Chair,
SHBM Advisory Board

VP Global Operations- Digital Guest Experience
Marriott International

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Stacee Kratovil

Chair,
Finance Advisory Board

Senior Family Advisor
Parcion Private Wealth

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Jared Theis

Chair,
Accounting Advisory Board

Managing Director
KPMG LLP

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Ryan Lantz

Chair,
Entrepreneurship Advisory Board

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Virginia Mason Memorial

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Andrew Pirie

Chair,
Management Information Systems Advisory Board

Consultant
Slalom

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Peter Smith

Chair,
WSU Tri-Cities Advisory Board


President & Operations Manager
Big Cove Ranch, Inc.

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Andy LaFrazia

Chair,
WSU Vancouver Advisory Board

President (retired)
ControlTek

Unit Advisory Boards