DBA

Background I am currently an assistant teaching professor at Wake Forest University. I have practiced as in-house counsel for nine and a half years at a $300 million in revenue supply chain logistics company and at a $4 billion in revenue retail company.  I have worked on making complex deals happen and mitigated risk by advising on […]

Background Kanishka Bhargava is a seasoned IT services executive with more than 20 years of global experience in IT business development, digital transformation and consulting. As associate vice president at HCLTech, he leads the growth of digital services in the manufacturing industry. His expertise spans account management, program governance and strategic consulting. He has held […]

Background Originally from Pakistan, Ghazala Bibi moved to North Carolina in 2001. Ghazala has obtained a Master’s of Science in Management from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Information Systems from UNC Greensboro. Ghazala currently works as a Business Systems Analyst at her alma mater, UNC […]

Background Marcy completed a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance from Harding University. She subsequently completed a Master of Accountancy from Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. She has extensive experience in both external and internal audit at Ernst & Young, LLP as well as Genesco, Inc. Currently, Marcy is an assistant professor […]

Background Rebecca Borders holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on data analytics and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Livingstone College. Her professional journey spans more than a decade in higher education, human resources, and compensation strategy, where she has developed a deep understanding of organizational behavior, workplace equity, and […]

Background Bryan S. Bouboulis has served as a full-time faculty member at Appalachian State University for 13 years in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance. He is the director of the department’s Financial Literacy Initiative, collaborating with campus and community organizations to enhance financial knowledge among students and residents of the Boone community. He […]

Background Abby Brannen is a career coach in Business Career Services and a part-time faculty member in the Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management at Appalachian State University. In these roles, she combines her passions for marketing, education, and leadership. As a career coach, Brannen provides individualized support to undergraduate business students in all […]

Background Brian J. Brearey is an executive leader in operations, compliance, and human resources, with a specialization in performance excellence through strategic planning and change management. Over the course of his 25-year career, he has earned a reputation as an industry expert on market trends and is frequently sought after for his guidance on best […]

Background Laura Brewer received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Supply Chain Management from Appalachian State University. Laura also received her master’s of business administration from her alma mater with a concentration in Data Analytics. Brewer has also obtained her graduate certificate of […]

Background As head of consultant relations for financial technology company Jack Henry (JH), Khary Brown serves as a corporate key contact for consultant firms, establishing and maintaining open lines of communication between financial industry consultant agencies and raising awareness for JH’s competencies in the financial industry. Khary has been with JH since 2016 and previously […]