Dean's Advisory Board
The College of Business and Economics Advisory Board's role is to help develop meaningful partnerships with the local business community and help steer the strategic direction of the college to best enhance the student experience.
Patrick Collins
Patrick is partner and CEO of Greenspring Advisors, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction. Prior to founding Greenspring, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He holds a BS from Penn State University and is both a Certified Financial Planner™ and an Enrolled Agent with the IRS.
James Downing '02
James serves as Chief Executive Officer of Bolton and brings more than 30 years of experience in total rewards and employee benefits strategy. James is recognized for leading high-performing teams and building strong collaborative relationships across organizations and industries. He holds a BS in Economics from Towson University.
Jonathan Manset ’00
Jonathan is a Partner in PwC’s Financial Services Assurance Practice, where he advises financial institutions on assurance, SEC reporting, regulatory compliance and complex accounting matters. Jonathan previously served in PwC’s National Office, specializing in SEC reporting and disclosure matters for domestic and international issuers. He holds a BS in Accounting from Towson University.
Brian V. Moran '98
Brian is President of the B.MORphed Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding opportunities for disadvantaged youth. A U.S. Navy veteran and entrepreneur, he began as a federal economist before founding and selling a successful systems integration company. He brings expertise in business development and strategic leadership, with degrees from Towson and George Washington University and executive education from Harvard Business School.
Mark Ring
Mark Ring is the Managing Partner of Jacob William Advisory, a Carson firm. Under his leadership, the firm follows the daily mantra of “Make our Clients’ Days Simpler and Easier.” Mark works closely with clients to simplify complex financial decisions and provide strategic, client-centered advice. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Maryland.
Jay Steinmetz
Jay cofounded Barcoding Inc. and Barcoding Canada Ltd. With more than 25 years of experience in supply chain and automation technology, he has built and led companies specializing in systems integration, RFID, barcode tracking, warehouse management, and emerging connectivity solutions. Jay holds a BS in Management Information Systems from Arizona State University.
Eric Thompson ’82
Eric is an accomplished international business leader and former CFO with over 15 years at Coca-Cola. He has led brand development, market expansion, finance, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and operational strategy across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Eric mentors emerging leaders and holds degrees from Towson University and Carnegie Mellon, with executive education from Wharton and Harvard Business School.