The School of Accountancy Advisory Council plays a crucial role in our success as an academic unit. The Council provides valuable insights and thoughtful guidance to the School of Accountancy, disseminates important information, and secures financial support.  

Made up of alumni & friends who are leaders in the world of business, the Council consists of three categories: Young Alumni, Active, and Emeritus. Young Alumni and Active members serve three-year terms, meeting once each fall and spring semester to provide direction and resources to the School of Accountancy. 

Active Members

Emeritus Members

• Keith Barfield  |   Partner, BMSS, LLC
• John Boles  |  Partner, HHB
• Janet Brantley  |  Managing Director, Pathstone
• Jerry Brewer  |  CFO, Centennial Holding Co., LLC
• Steve Byrne   |  Partner, Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
• Jeff Call  |  Partner, Bennett Thrasher, LLP
• Al Cheatham  |   EVP & COO, Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc.
• Matt Clegg  |   Financial Planner, Wilson Investment Group
• Matt Clegg  |  Financial Planner, Wilson Investment Group
• Walt Conn  |  Partner and COO, Global Quality & Risk Management, KPMG LLP
• Larry Gilley  |  Partner, MDG Professional Group, P.C.
• Brent Hicks  |  Deputy General Auditor, BB&T
• Brad Kimbrough  |  EVP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, Regions Bank
• Ned Sheffield  |  President & Managing Principal, Jackson Thornton
• Robin Short  |  Principal, Jackson Thornton
• Ricky Thomas  |  CFO, CMX Cinemas
• Bill Weeks  |  VP - Finance, CFO, Intertex World Resources
• Elton Wolf  |  Managing Partner (Retired),  Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC