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The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is pleased to announce that Gary Oborny, founder, chairman, and CEO of Occidental Management, has joined its Dean’s Advisory Board.

The Center for Management Development and Executive Education at the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has announced Denise Sherman as its new director. For the last six years, Sherman has served as the executive director at the Kansas African American Museum.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is excited to announce that Tien Huynh has joined its prestigious Dean’s “Fabulous 50” Advisory Board. Huynh is the principal partner at G1 Group.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is pleased to announce that Michael Monteferrante has been named to its Dean’s Advisory Board. Monteferrante has served as president and CEO of Envision since 2013. Prior to this role, he was the CEO of leading organizations across a variety of industries, including transportation, technology, engineering, commercial real estate, construction, and food.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is proud to welcome Bill Voloch, president and CEO of Wesley Healthcare, to its Dean’s “Fabulous 50” Advisory Board.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is pleased to announce the addition of Treena Mason to its Dean’s “Fabulous 50” Advisory Board. Treena Mason is the Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), the state’s largest and only locally owned health insurance provider. As a mutually owned, not-for-profit health plan, BCBSKS serves nearly 1 million members with the state’s largest provider network and award-winning customer service.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is pleased to announce the addition of Brad Elliott to its Dean’s “Fabulous 50” Advisory Board. Elliott is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Equity Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for Wichita based Equity Bank.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is pleased to welcome Dr. Silver Kung to its Dean’s Advisory Board. Dr. Kung is the founder, chairman, and chief investment officer of Siegfried Capital.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is pleased to announce that Walter Berry has joined its Dean’s “Fabulous 50” Advisory Board. Berry is the executive chairman and corporate pilot of Berry Companies, Inc., headquartered in Wichita, KS. A second-generation leader, he plays a key role in guiding the company as its leadership transitions to the third generation. In addition to his leadership at Berry Companies, Walter serves on the boards of various industry trade associations and community organizations.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is excited to announce Dr. Bekah Selby-Leach as the new Director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR). Dr. Selby-Leach, an accomplished researcher and leader in economic analysis, previously served as Interim Assistant Provost, Director of Institutional Research and Accreditation, and Associate Professor of Economics at Emporia State University. She succeeds Jeremy Hill, who directed CEDBR since 2009 and recently joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City as Assistant Vice President and Regional Executive.