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The University of Kentucky MBA program has announced four new members to their MBA Advisory Council representing Lexmark, UK Healthcare, LBX Company and Big Ass Fans. The Advisory Council is a group of professionals that are vested in advancing the University of Kentucky MBA program and candidates. The UK MBA Advisory Council are carefully selected by Gatton faculty and the MBA Admissions Committee, and approved by the Dean of the Gatton College of Business and Economics. The UK MBA and Gatton are privileged to welcome the following new members:

  • Tari YoungEngineering Manager, Software and Firmware Development at Lexmark
  • J.J. HousleyAssistant Operations Executive at UK HealthCare
  • Joe O'Nan, Chief Financial Officer at LBX Company
  • Eric Evans, Chief Financial Officer at Big Ass Fans

"We’re excited to have Tari, Eric, Joe, and J.J. join our MBA Advisory Council," says Harvie Wilkinson, MBA Program Director at the Gatton College of Business. "Each new member brings a unique function, as well as industry perspective to our council that will help inform opportunities to advance our program and better serve our MBA candidates. We’re extremely thankful that these talented individuals are willing to give their time and expertise to serve on our council."

Tari Young

Tari Young

Engineering Manager, Software and Firmware Development at Lexmark

J.J. Housley

J.J. Housley

Assistant Operations Executive at UK HealthCare

Joe O'Nan

Joe O'Nan

Chief Financial Officer at LBX Company

Eric Evans

Eric Evans

Chief Financial Officer at Big Ass Fans