Cox Alumni Board
The Cox School of Business Alumni Association Board of Directors seeks to enhance the overall alumni network. These members serve as ambassadors in their local area, acting as contacts for alumni, current and prospective students, parents, friends, and corporate partners. This group of alumni has worked tirelessly to help individuals find their comfortable level of participation with the association in order to bring the network closer together. Their work has developed and increased the reputation of the Cox School.
You can assist board members by:
- Attending regional social/networking and student recruitment activities
- Recruiting prospective students to the Cox School
- Encouraging employers to hire students for internships, project work, fulltime job opportunities
- Giving to the Cox Fund, our annual gift campaign and other ongoing funding initiatives
Contact the board member(s) closest to you and volunteer to serve on the local committee. You can also contact Kevin Knox, assistant dean-External Relations and executive director-Cox Alumni Association at 214-768-8338 or kknox@cox.smu.edu
Board Members List:
  | James Alvetro - (MBA '99) | Currently lives in: Sydney, Australia |
| Grew up in: Falls Creek, Pennsylvania Birthdate: February 8 Spouse: Madeleine Schneider Degrees from other colleges: BS in Business Management, Indiana University of PA (IUP) Personal: Since 1999, Australia has been my home. Sydney Harbour and the northern beaches are outstanding! In 2006, I married a beautiful local girl, Madeleine. Our next stops are Shanghai and Dallas. | ||
 | Clark Bacon - (BBA '04) | Currently lives in: Los Angeles, CA |
| Grew up in: Washington D.C. and Kansas City Birthdate: October 19th Personal: Started working for UBS while at SMU and am still here 10 years later. I enjoy spending time with family and taking advantage of the Southern California weather. | ||
 | Jim Bernard - (PMBA ’02) | Currently lives in: Austin, TX |
| Grew up in: Portland, ME Birthdate: June 13 Spouse: Casey Bernard Degrees from other colleges: BA '97, University of Texas at Austin Personal: My family and I love to camp. We're working our way through all the state parks in Texas and have a goal to make it to all the National Parks. | ||
 | Rick Calero - (EMBA '08) | Currently lives in: Portland, OR |
| Grew up in: New York, NY Birthdate: Dec 24 Spouse: Nancy Calero Degrees from other colleges: BA, Fordham University | ||
 | Jordan Carter - (BBA '08) | Currently lives in: New York, NY |
| Grew up in: Overland Park, KS and Fort Worth, TX Birthdate: December 26 Degrees from other colleges: BS in Economics, SMU Personal: I am a Research Analyst for Nonprofit Investor, a 501(c)(3) charity, with the mission of improving philanthropic capital allocation and nonprofit effectiveness through research and analysis. | ||
 | Jack Chapman - (BBA '10) | Currently lives in: Austin, Texas |
| Grew up in: Atlanta, Georgia Birthdate: April 7 Personal: I love Austin, Texas. | ||
 | Trey Chappell - (BBA ’00) | Currently lives in: Scottsdale, AZ |
| Grew up in: Scottsdale, AZ Birthdate: September 25 Spouse: Shannon Chappell (SMU BA '00) Personal: Enjoys running. | ||
 | Paul Collins - (MBA ’02) | Currently lives in: Summit, NJ |
| Grew up in: Ormond Beach, FL Birthdate: June 3 Spouse: Stacie Collins Degrees from other colleges: BS in Business Administration from the University of Florida Personal: Proud father of three children ages 10, 7 & 4. | ||
 | Clayton Dallas - (BBA '10) | Currently lives in: Houston, TX |
| Grew up in: Dallas, TX Birthdate: Feb 29 Spouse: Ava Dallas Personal: Involved in the Houston Rodeo's Wine Committee. | ||
| Paul Divis - (EMBA ’99) | Currently lives in: Dallas, TX | |
| Grew up in: (in order) - Chicago, Alabama, Germany, Japan, Taiwan & Texas Birthdate: April 18 Spouse: Tiffany Divis Degrees from other colleges: BS in Engineering from West Point '81 Personal: My sister and I were the 1st brother-sister to graduate from West Point. | ||
 | Jeff Dyer - (MBA '03) | Currently lives in: Fort Worth, TX |
| Grew up in: Austin, TX Birthdate: March 28 Spouse: Christy Dyer Degrees from other colleges: BA Southwestern University '97 Personal: I hold the Southwestern University Baseball team's single season hit by pitch record. | ||
 | Dan Einhorn - (MBA '02) | Currently lives in: Milwaukee, WI |
| Grew up in: Milwaukee, WI Birthdate: May 15 Spouse: Terese Einhorn Degrees from other colleges: BA - Hotel School, Cornell University Personal: Avid Paddle Tennis player. We have 4 terrific kids. | ||
 | Mark Galyardt - (MBA '88) | Currently lives in: Atlanta, GA |
| Grew up in: Lawrence, KS Birthdate: November 2 Spouse: Susie Galyardt Degrees from other colleges: BS, Industrial Engineering, Kansas State Personal: Susie and I have 2 boys, Jackson, 16, and Brock, 13. | ||
 | Angela Gieras - (MA/MBA ’03) | Currently lives in: Jacksonville, FL |
| Grew up in: Jacksonville, FL Birthdate: March 9 Spouse: John Gieras Degrees from other colleges: BS in Finance from the University of Florida Personal: I am passionate about mentoring young professionals and served as a guest lecturer in the graduate arts administration program at Meadows until I left Dallas. In April 2012 I helped launch a young professional service organization for professionals age 22 to 35 in Jacksonville called Rotaract Jax. | ||
 | Dan Goe - (MBA '99) | Currently lives in: |
| Grew up in: Birthdate: Spouse: Degrees from other colleges: Personal: | ||
 | Grant Goodman - (BBA'07/ MBA'11) | Currently lives in: Chicago, IL |
| Grew up in: Dallas, TX Birthdate: December 31 Personal: I am a French trained pastry chef. | ||
 | John Goodrum - (BBA'05 / MBA'11) | Currently lives in: Houston, TX |
| Grew up in: I was born and raised in Newnan, Georgia, a small town southwest of Atlanta. Birthdate: March 7 Spouse: Laura Tramuto Goodrum Personal: My wife and I just welcomed our son, John Paul Goodrum, IV (Johnny) on July 30, 2012. | ||
 | Paul Henderson - (MBA '94) | Currently lives in: |
| Grew up in: Birthdate: Spouse: Degrees from other colleges: Personal: | ||
 | Chip Hiemenz - (BBA ’06) | Currently lives in: St. Louis, MO |
| Grew up in: St. Louis, MO Birthdate: May 14 Degrees from other colleges: MBA from Washington University, Olin Business School Personal: Worked at SMU for four years after graduation in Development focusing on Young Alumni. | ||
 | Tessa Hoskin - (EMBA '09) | Currently lives in: McKinney, TX |
| Grew up in: Houston, TX and Lake Charles, LA Birthdate: August 11 Degrees from other colleges: BS Electrical Engineering , McNeese State University Personal: I run 1/2 marathons. | ||
 | A.J. Hu - (MBA '01) | Currently lives in: Shanghai, China |
| Grew up in: Hangzhou & Shanghai, China Birthdate: April 11 Spouse: Sherry Xiao Degrees from other colleges: BBA from East China University of Science & Technology, China | ||
 | Nick Kapral - (PMBA ’10) | Currently lives in: Dallas, TX |
| Grew up in: Born in Chicago, IL but spent most of my time growing up in Plano, TX Birthdate: March 30 Degrees from other colleges: BS in Corporate Communications from The University of Texas at Austin Personal: I am an avid golfer, new triathlete, and retired NCAA football referee. | ||
 | Pamela Kemper - (BBA '79) | Currently lives in: Southborough, MA |
| Grew up in: Chicago, IL Birthdate: March 3 Spouse: Tim Kemper Personal: Three kids: 23, 22 and 19 | ||
 | David Manges - (PMBA '07) | Currently lives in: Redmond, Washington |
| Grew up in: Hartly, Delaware Birthdate: November 15th Spouse: Kristan Manges Degrees from other colleges: BA, University of Delaware Personal: Have a little girl on the way - due in late September 2013. | ||
 | Kyle Martin - (PMBA '09) | Currently lives in: Dallas, TX |
| Grew up in: Dallas, TX Birthdate: September 6 Spouse: Amanda Martin Degrees from other colleges: B.S. in Radio – TV – Film from TCU Personal: Love barefoot running. | ||
 | Ashley McClellan - (BBA '04) | Currently lives in: Dallas, TX |
| Grew up in: Overland Park, KS Birthdate: June 1st Spouse: Brett McClellan Degrees from other colleges: BA in Spanish, MBA and MHA from Texas Woman's University Personal: I am a proud mother of 2 boys, Brooks and Spencer. | ||
 | Frank McGrew - (BBA '90) | Currently lives in: Nashville, TN |
| Grew up in: Memphis, TN, born in Cleveland, OH Birthdate: June 30th Spouse: Neely McGrew Degrees from other colleges: MBA, Univ. of Penn (Wharton School) Personal: Enjoys the outdoors and promoting SMU regardless of where he goes or who he meets. | ||
 | Max Meggs - (BBA '06) | Currently lives in: |
| Grew up in: Birthdate: Personal: | ||
 | Aakash Moondhra - (MBA '03) | Currently lives in: Gurgaon, India |
| Grew up in: Dewas, India Birthdate: August 24 Spouse: Anshoo Moondhra Degrees from other colleges: B.Com (Honours) from Sri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi, Chartered Accountant from Institute of Chartered Accounts of India, and Company Secretary from Institute of Company Secretaries of India Personal: My philosophy: Enjoy every moment of life, and live in the present. Life is very interesting, and live it to the fullest. There is no reason to complain, and there are millions of reasons to be thankful. | ||
 | Phil Moran - (MBA '87) | Currently lives in: Houston, Texas |
| Grew up in: Lockport & Syracuse NY & Kansas City Birthdate: May 29 Spouse: Vicki Moran Degrees from other colleges: Chemical Engineering, University of Kansas Personal: I drive a 50 years old car ('64 MG) and I sing in a barbershop quartet. | ||
 | Carlton O’Neal - (MBA '87) | Currently lives in: La Jolla, CA |
| Grew up in: Waco, Texas Birthdate: March 1 Degrees from other colleges: BSEE, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and JD, SMU Dedman School Personal: I have climbed Mt Fuji. | ||
 | Kylie Wood Owens - (BBA ’06) | Currently lives in: Leawood, KS |
| Grew up in: Leawood, KS Birthdate: May 21 Spouse: Eric Owens Personal: Soon to be mother of 1 girl (April 2013). | ||
 | Jonathan Parker - (MBA ’05) | Currently lives in: Houston, TX |
| Grew up in: Born in North Carolina, but grew up between Dallas & Fort Worth Birthdate: May 21 Spouse: Meredith Couch Parker Degrees from other colleges: BS ’98 in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M Personal: I am a private pilot and a new dad. Gus joined us (Meredith & Claire the dog) in August of 2012. | ||
 | Kyle Perkins - (BBA '09) | Currently lives in: Encinitas, San Diego |
| Grew up in: San Diego Birthdate: April 15th Spouse: Seana Stone Degrees from other colleges: - Personal: Die hard Los Angeles Lakers and San Diego Chargers fan. | ||
 | Evan Radler - (BBA ’05 / PMBA ’10) | Currently lives in: Fort Worth, TX |
| Grew up in: Tulsa, OK and Orlando, FL Birthdate: August 4 Spouse: Emily T. Radler Personal: Enjoys triathlons and anything outdoors. | ||
 | Angela Raitzin - (MBA '00) | Currently lives in: New York City |
| Grew up in: Denton, TX Degrees from other colleges: BA, University of Texas | ||
 | Wayne Richard - (BBA '80) | Currently lives in: Plano, Texas |
| Grew up in: Texas Birthdate: September 26 Personal: As a hobby I host a radio show about business and politics. | ||
 | David Rouse - (PMBA '95) | Currently lives in: Dallas, TX |
| Grew up in: Detroit, MI Birthdate: December 27 Spouse: Danea Rouse Degrees from other colleges: BBA from Western Michigan University Personal: I have amazing 3 year old twin boys (Joshua and Jordan) who continue to overwhelm my wife and me with their ability to absorb information, entertain us and sometimes zap our energy level without warning. I’ve also traveled to and/or conducted business in 45+ states. | ||
 | Gonzalo Escamez Sada - (MBA '90) | Currently lives in: Monterrey, Mexico |
| Grew up in: Monterrey, Mexico, Carpintería, CA, and Austin, TX Birthdate: February 27 Spouse: Erika Polin Degrees from other colleges: BSBA at St. Edwards University ’84, Advanced Management (AMP) at Harvard University ‘97 Personal: Currently working at Cintermex Convention Center promoting businesses for the state of Nuevo León in México. I also own 2 distribution companies dealing with 1)- industrial and transportation lubricants, and 2)- packaging material and chemical products. I enjoy all kinds of sports and outdoor activities. | ||
 | Elisabeth Schmidt - (BBA '87) | Currently lives in: Alexandria, VA |
| Grew up in: Born in Austria, moved to the USA - Tennessee, Massachusetts & Texas Birthdate: July 29 Personal: Danced in a local ballet company through high school, and then learned the joy of running after college, even accomplishing the Marine Corps Marathon in 1998. Running in the upcoming Leukemia Lymphoma Society NIKE Half Marathon - in support of those who have been impacted in some way by Leukemia and any kind of cancer, including my own mother. | ||
 | Allen Shank - (BBA '02 / MSA '03) | Currently lives in: Park Cities, TX |
| Grew up in: Dallas, just down the street from SMU, graduating from Highland Park High School Birthdate: September 22 Spouse: Angela Shank Personal: I am a limited Partner in Plano's 1st and 10 Bar and Grill and also serve on the Mustang Club Board. | ||
 | Javier Silvera - (MBA '07) | Currently lives in: Hong Kong |
| Grew up in: Panama City, Panama Birthdate: Mar 19th Spouse: Heidi Lanas Degrees from other colleges: BS in Industrial Engineering , Georgia Tech, 2002 Personal: Decided to move to China after my GLP experience while at SMU Business School. | ||
 | Chase Spirito - (BBA '06) | Currently lives in: London, England |
| Grew up in: Plano, TX Birthdate: June 6th Spouse: Kaci Spirito Personal: Cox Honors Graduate. | ||
 | Cristine Struble - (BBA '96) | Currently lives in: Chicago, IL |
| Grew up in: Brandon, FL & Plano, TX Birthdate: October 6 Spouse: Matthew Struble Degrees from other colleges: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, '99 Personal: On a whim decided to start writing. Currently I write four columns for examiner.com & a Mommy Blog, More 4 Mom's Buck. | ||
 | Matt Struble - (PMBA '00) | Currently lives in: Chicago, IL |
| Grew up in: Many places; high school years in Northern Virginia Birthdate: May 14 Spouse: Christine Struble Degrees from other colleges: BBA, Economics and Finance, UTDallas Personal: I was taught to shoot by the sniper instructor at the FBI Academy. | ||
 | Katy Thomas - (BBA '07) | Currently lives in: New York, NY |
| Grew up in: Cypress, TX Birthdate: May 7 Degrees from other colleges: International Studies, Dedman Personal: I'm a proud Texan in the Manhattan madness. Although I love to cook, I love trying all of the amazing restaurants the City has to offer! I could probably write my own Zagat. | ||
 | Laura Till - (BBA '82) | Currently lives in: Upstate NY, near Albany |
| Grew up in: A Floridian by birth, spent childhood split between New Jersey shore and Florida Birthdate: January 17 Spouse: Jim Victor Degrees from other colleges: BFA in Journalism, Meadows School, SMU; MBA, University of North Florida; JD, Regent University School of Law Personal: I have lived in 8 states and traveled 40 of the 50 states (with a goal to reach all 50). Moved to Albany for a job opportunity in 2001, but have now learned that my ancestors were already in Albany (as well as the Massachusetts Bay Colony and early Connecticut) in the early- to mid-1600s. Unofficially, I am distantly related to Pres. George Washington, Pres. Ulysses S. Grant, and William the Conqueror. Hope to someday certify membership in the Daughters of the Revolution. | ||
 | David Visinsky - (BBA '98) | Currently lives in: Memphis, TN |
| Grew up in: Born in Houston & lived in Indonesia, England, South Africa & Spain growing up Birthdate: September 3 Spouse: Kendall Visinsky Degrees from other colleges: MBA from Vanderbilt in '03 Personal: Lived and traveled in over 35 countries. | ||
 | Catherine Walts - (BBA '99) | Currently lives in: Atlanta, GA |
| Grew up in: Monroe, LA Birthdate: May 26 Spouse: Cameron Walts Degrees from other colleges: MBA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Personal: I have run 4 marathons (Atlanta, New York City, Chicago & Washington) and before having our baby, I taught kickboxing before work at 6am, 1-2 mornings/week. | ||
 | Rich Wilson - (MBA '05) | Currently lives in: Tulsa, OK |
| Grew up in: Miami, OK & Mount Vernon, IL Birthdate: July 8 Spouse: Courtney Wilson Degrees from other colleges: BA in Economics, '99, Westminster College, Fulton, MO & I am a 1L at the University of Tulsa College of Law. Personal: I work with my family making investments in the oil and gas industry, and spend the rest of my time chasing the boys (Chase,4, & Carter, 9 months) or trying to sneak in a round of golf. | ||
 | Jiang Wu - (MBA '00) | Currently lives in: Beijing, P.R.China |
| Grew up in: Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, P.R.China Birthdate: July 16 Degrees from other colleges: Beijing International Studies University | ||
 | Liz Youngblood - (EMBA ’05) | Currently lives in: Plano, TX |
| Grew up in: All over the U.S. but if I have to pick one state I would say California since I spent the most time there. Birthdate: May 5 Spouse: Troy Youngblood Degrees from other colleges: RN, BGS Personal: I am a big college football fan. | ||