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COBAC Advisory Council

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The College of Business and Computing Advisory Council is a dedicated group of business and community leaders, alumni, and industry professionals who partner with our faculty and staff to strengthen programs and opportunities for students. The council provides valuable insight on:

  • Workforce needs
  • Emerging trends
  • Strategic initiative

Their guidance helps ensure our curriculum remains relevant and impactful. By sharing their expertise and knowledge, council members play a vital role in preparing our students for successful careers while fostering meaningful connections between the college and the professional community.

COBAC Advisory Council

From left to right : Gavin Guion (MBA Student), Gaynor Cheokas (Dean), Jesse Mathis (Computing Student), Royce Hackett (Council Member), Drew Huey (Assistant Professor of Management), Jenny Frantz (Council Member), Danny Adkins (Council Member), Allen Brown (Chair of Business Undergraduate Programs), Kim Folmar (Council Member), Robert Bennett (Professor), Carlotta Ungaro (Council Member), Jim Aller (Associate Dean), DJ West  (Council Member), Stephen Snyder (GSW Foundation), Mark Blalock (Chair, Advisory Council), Hunter Peak (GSW Foundation)

Council Members not pictured: Kelsie Dieter, Chase Burnfin, Jess Sinclair, Hailey Henderson-Hobbs, Stenio Elson Costa Araugo, Barry Blount, Rene Smith, Jenny Faircloth Greb, Terrell Templin

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Contact

Georgia Southwestern Foundation

Hunter Peak
Development Officer
Newman Alumni Center

334-750-1924
foundation@gsw.edu

Social Info

Resources

The Advisory Council actively supports the College of Business and Computing by strengthening connections with the broader community. Members contribute through event planning, communication with community leaders, and collaborating with faculty to promote research and professional development. They also help connect alumni with the college through special events and networking opportunities.
Advisory Council members are committed to enhancing the student experience by providing a variety of engagement opportunities. These include shadowing experiences, experiential learning activities, and participation in Preview Days and STORM Days. Students also benefit from valuable opportunities such as guest speakers, company tours, and professional networking to prepare them for future careers.

2026 - 2027 Meeting Dates

  • October 5, 2026
  • March 2, 2027

Annual Leadership Dinner

DJ West

DJ West (Annual Leadership Dinner - March 2026)

Keynote speaker, DJ West, a 2006 Marketing B.B.A. graduate and former softball player from Georgia Southwestern State University, shared insights from her impressive career in the luxury beauty industry. Following an internship with Macy's Inc., she joined LVMH in 2011, excelling as an Account Executive for Make Up For Ever and Dior across the Southeast and Florida. Currently, as Director of Field Development and Sales Growth for LVMH Fragrances Brands, DJ leads the East Coast retail business for Givenchy and Kenzo Parfums in North America. Her leadership extends beyond LVMH, having served on the Advisory Board for Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry and as Makeup Lead for Miami Swim Week as well as on the Board of Directors for Newnan-Coweta Humane Society and GSW COBAC Advisory Board.