Advisory Organizations
Our commitment to Meliora.
Simon Business School’s commitment to Meliora, the pursuit to be ever better, is bolstered by a network of advisory organizations comprising of alumni, friends, and leaders who mentor students and advance our strategic goals. While some focus on specific experiences and perspectives, all are open to individuals of any background. Your involvement fosters meaningful dialogue, connection, and shared growth—strengthening Simon and moving the University ever forward.
Simon National Council
Established in 2008, the Simon National Council is the leading advisory group for our School and the steering committee for the Simon Advisory Council. The Simon National Council provides leadership support and partnership for Simon 2025, the School's strategic plan. Members played an integral role in the success of the University's first comprehensive capital campaign, The Meliora Challenge. View the Simon National Council roster below.
- View the Simon National Council roster below:
Jay Benet, Chair
’76S (MBA)
Retired Vice Chairman, The Travelers Companies, Inc.Janice Willett, Vice Chair
’78S (MBA)
Retired Editor, The Boston Consulting GroupJoseph Abrams
’74S (MBA)
Partner, US Equity HoldingsMark Ain
’67S (MBA)
Founder, Kronos Inc.Kevin Collins
’82S (MBA)
Retired Managing Director, Houlihan LokeyJames Doyle
Executive Director, Proventure (Far East) LTDRonald Fielding
’73 (MA), ’76S (MBA), ’18S (HNR)
Board Member, ICI Mutual Insurance Co.Juan Carlos Jones
’88S (MBA)
Executive Vice President, Global Support Renewal Sales, OracleDavid Khani
’93S (MBA)
CFO, EQT CorporationEvans Lam
’83, ’84S (MBA)
Managing Director-Wealth Management/Sr. Portfolio Mgr., UBS Financial Services, Inc.Daniel Lazarek
’91S (MBA)Michael Ryan
’81, ’84S (MBA)
Divisional Vice Chairman-Global Wealth Management, UBS Wealth Management AmericasAlbert Salama
’73, ’74S (MBA)
Chief Executive Officer, Sabert CorporationRalph Whitney
’57, ’73S (MBA)
Chairman Emeritus, Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Co., Inc.Alan Zekelman
’87S (MS), ’16 (HNR)
Director, Zekelman Industries Inc.
Simon Advisory Council
The mission of the Simon Advisory Council (SAC), an engaged body of alumni, friends, and Simon School administrative leaders, is to provide guidance, engagement, and financial support in promoting the objectives and strategic goals of the School. The School recognizes that a strong partnership with the Council is critical to maintaining and building upon our tradition of excellence. This group gathers twice a year, in the spring in New York City and in the fall at Simon. In addition to its advisory role, the SAC is a dynamic networking group of distinguished executives and entrepreneurs bonded through their Simon experience and with a common goal, the advancement of the Simon School. View the Simon Advisory Council roster below.
- View the Simon Advisory Council roster below.
Jay Benet ’76S (MBA), Chair
Retired Vice Chairman, The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Janice Willett ’78S (MBA), Vice Chair
Retired Editor, The Boston Consulting Group
Joseph Abrams ’74S (MBA)
Partner, US Equity Holdings
Mark Ain ’67S (MBA)
Founder, Kronos Inc.
Neil Augustine ’88, ’89S (MBA)
Vice Chairman and Co-Head of Financing Advisory & Restructuring for North America, Greenhill & Co. Inc.
Douglas Bennett ’06S (MBA)
Co-Developer, The Lake House on Canandaigua
Dion Chay ’98S (MBA)
SVP, Business Strategy & Initiative Management, Bank of America
Dorothy Coleman ’16S (MBA)
Retired CFO/SVP Government Business Division, Anthem, Inc.
Kevin Collins ’82S (MBA)
Retired Managing Director, Houlihan Lokey
Harindra de Silva ’84S (MBA), 85S (MS)
President, Analytic Investors, LLC
Stephen Down ’88, ’95S (MBA)
CFO, National DCP, LLC
James Doyle
Executive Director, Proventure (Far East) LTD
Ronald Fielding ’73 (MA), ’76S (MBA), ’18S (HNR)
Board Member, ICI Mutual Insurance Co.
Philip Fraher ’93S (MBA)
Founder, P&K World Travel
Murali Ganti ’01S (MBA)
Senior Research Analyst, Lord Abbett & Co., Inc.
Gerald Gitner ’68S (MBA)
Retired Chairman & CEO, TransWorld Airline
Juan Carlos Jones ’88S (MBA)
Executive Vice President, Global Support Renewal Sales, Oracle
Robert Keegan ’72S (MBA), ’10S (HNR)
Retired President & CEO, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
David Khani ’93S (MBA)
CFO, EQT Corporation
Evans Lam ’83, ’84S (MBA)
Managing Director-Wealth Management/Sr. Portfolio Mgr., UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Daniel Lazarek ’91S (MBA)
Charles Miersch ’70S (MBA)
Retired Associate Dean, Simon Business School
Robert Osieski ’77, ’78S (MBA)
Retired Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase Bank
Mark Quinlan ’82, ’85S (MBA)
EVP/Chief Information Officer, FNB Bank
Sandra Rowland ’02S (MBA)
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Xylem, Inc.
Michael Ryan ’81, ’84S (MBA)
Divisional Vice Chairman-Global Wealth Management, UBS Wealth Management Americas
Albert Salama ’73, ’74S (MBA)
Chief Executive Officer, Sabert Corporation
Dennis Soter ’72S (MBA)
Retired Partner, Stern Stewart & Co.
Martin Stern ’79, ’80S (MBA)
Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Kathy Waller ’80, ’83S (MBA)
Retired Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
Frederick Westerman ’93S (MBA)
Senior VP, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, Liberty Global
Ralph Whitney ’57, ’73S (MBA)
Chairman Emeritus, Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Co., Inc.
Alan Zekelman ’87S (MS), ’16 (HNR)
Director, Zekelman Industries Inc.
Simon Alumni Board
The mission of the Simon Alumni Board is to serve as leaders and strategic partners in nurturing our global alumni community, a network that actively connects Simon graduates to one another and the school throughout their lifetime. View the Simon Alumni Board roster below.
- View the Simon Alumni Board roster below.
Amanda Mari ’09S (MBA), Co-Chair
Head of ESG, Benefit Street PartnersIlmar Norvik ’13S (MBA), Co-Chair
Corporate Strategy Leader, Owens CorningMike Alcazaren ’19S (MBA)
Senior Technical Product Manager, Sustainability: AmazonLynne Amerson ’09S (MBA)
Senior Portfolio Manager, Northern Trust CorporationSean Bodkin ’08S (MBA)
Executive Director, Corporate & Investment Bank
Leveraged Finance Credit Risk; JP MorganPatrick Coulter ’19S (MBA)
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives Program Manager (Global Operations); State StreetJosh Goldberg ’03S (MBA)
Head of Data Science, Summit Consulting, LLCPedro Guirola ’13S (MBA)
SVP, Senior Portfolio Manager II; M&TWallace Gundy ’20S (MBA)
Manager Product Management, AmazonTimothy Henkel ’99S (MBA)
President, Pennrose Properties, LLCChangying Huang ’98S (MBA)
Head of Consumer, Healthcare, and Wellness, NAM
Global Network Banking; Citi Corporate and Investment BankAinul Huda ’10S (MBA)
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Audience Development, Analytics & Social; Conde NastPrashant Kamath ’06S (MBA)
Senior Vice President, Houlihan LokeyJared Malave ’05S (MBA)
Director, Strategy, & Corporate Development; CONMED CorporationTushar Mathur ’17S (MS)
Analytical Lead, GoogleShahbaaz Mubeen ’18S (MBA)
Principal Product Manager, AmazonPhilip Myers ’13S (MBA)
Director, Global Liquidity Management; Bank of AmericaDevins Panton ’19S (MBA)
Senior Finance Manager, Commercial Devices Lead; MicrosoftSandeep Pati ’10S (MBA)
Director - Global Liquidity Management, Corporate Treasury; CitiDominic Rasini ’14S (MBA)
Senior Manager, Deloitte ConsultingHoward Reid '08S (MBA)
Global Head, Global Health Equity, Johnson & JohnsonAmy Saeed ’09S (MBA)
Senior Manager/Director, EYKevin Sheldon ’04S (MBA)
Chief Operating Officer, CareJourneyMalati Thomas ’08S (MBA)
Vice President, Global HR Operations; AML RightSource
Simon Women's Alliance
The Simon Women’s Alliance (SWA) connects Simon alumni in a meaningful, ongoing, and growth-oriented way for all our alumni. Our programs facilitate the exchange of information, experiences, and support to enable University of Rochester Simon Business School alumni to reach their full potential, both personally and professionally.
While this organization focuses on the experiences and perspectives of women students, Simon welcomes and encourages participation from individuals of all backgrounds—including men. Your presence, support, and engagement help foster richer dialogue and a more connected community. Your interest demonstrates a commitment to learning, respect, and shared growth—all of which strengthen the University and move us toward a better future.
- The group is led by the Simon Women’s Alliance Board (below).
Lynne Amerson ’09S (MBA), Chair
Senior Portfolio Manager, Northern Trust CorporationMolly Mesko ’20S (MBA), Vice Chair
Director of Portfolio Development and Alliance Management, Empire Discovery InstituteDorothy Coleman ’16S (MBA)
Retired CFO/SVP Government Business Division, Anthem, Inc.Rose Cooper ’10S (MBA)
Manager, Sales Acceleration and Revenue Operations, PaychexKristen Duckles ’19S (MBA)
Kelli Duprey ’93S (MBA)
Partner, K&PD ConsultingKristine Lemke ’87, ’88S (MBA)
Independent Strategy, Commercialization and Business ConsultantCarla Nunes ’98S (MBA)
Managing Director, Global Leader of Valuation Digital Solutions, KrollJulie Richards ’90S (MBA)
Community VolunteerDebbie Saik ’94, ’96S (MBA)
Sales Director, LumentumLena Wiedemann ’18S (MBA)
VP, Senior Vice President- Commercial Lending Product, M&T Bank