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ADVISORY BOARD

The TAM Department has an Advisory Board composed of high-level industry leaders representing many segments of the textile, apparel, and retailing field. The 2009 meeting was
"Career Flexibility in the Global Marketspace".
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The TAM Advisory Board enhances the Department of Textile and Apparel Management in many ways, including:
  • Serving as role models for students
  • Providing examples of career opportunities
  • Hiring of graduates
  • Providing internships for students
  • Providing scholarships
  • Giving curriculum feedback
  • Serving as classroom guest speakers
  • Contributing to research opportunities and funding
  • Donating other resources such as equipment
  • Participating in programs such as the symposium held during the Board's annual meeting


Current TAM Advisory Board members:

Susan Barone , President/CEO, UniquelyME.com , Hauppauge, NY

Jennifer Bollinger, Vice President of Marketing and Retail Services, Perry Ellis International , Miami, FL

Arnie Fagan
, El Presidente, Cool Stuff-Amazico, Inc., Columbia, MO

Missy Fish
, Former Divisional Vice-president, Childrenswear, May Merchandising Co., St. Louis, MO

Bea Gagliardo
, Former Sr. Vice-president, Technical Center, May Merchandising Co., St. Louis, MO

Larry Graveel, President and COO, Gear For Sports, Lenexa, KS

Young Hahn,
Manager, Millennium Mat Company, Suwanee, GA.

Jamie Hilt, Manager Corporate Human Resources, Payless ShoeSource, Topeka, KS

Fred Hord
, Owner, My Glass Slipper, Columbia, MO

James C. Jacobsen ,Former Vice Chairman (retired), Kellwood Company , St. Louis, MO

Mark Killingsworth
, Vice-President, General Merchandise Manager, Dillard's Buying Offices, St. Louis Division, St. Louis, MO

Melissa Larson-Behrend, Regional Planning Manager, Macy's, St. Louis, MO

Allison Champion Leahy, Sourcing Manager, Cintas Corporation, Chicago, IL

Bruce Levinson
, President, Paramount Apparel International, Bourbon, MO.

Angie Holsinger-McDaniel, Operations Manager, Oxford Industries , Lyons, GA

Peter McGuinness
, President, Issues & Answers Network, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia

Melissa Pratt, Replenishment Manager, Wal-Mart Corporate Office, Bentonville, AR

Dave Reid, President, Design Resources Inc. , Overland Park, KS

Peter Riley, Vice President Regional Manager, Kohl's, Eagan, MN

Lance Rogers, Store Manager and Campus Liaison, JCPenney, Dardenne Prairie, MO

Beth Schommer, Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager, Home Division, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Bentonville, AR

Brenda Shipwright, Store Team Leader, Campus Recruiter, Target, Kansas City, MO

Ben Silver , Regional Sales Director,Centric Software, Dallas, TX

Nancy Sommer
, Merchandiser and Creative Director, Juicy Couture Baby , Brooklyn, NY

 

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