The Kogod Advisory Council is the principal external advisory board of the Kogod School of Business. It provides a high level resource network of leaders from the business community, composed of alumni, parents, and friends, who serve as advisors to, supporters of, and advocates for Kogod School of Business students, in their preparation for and successful transition into the global business world. Members work with the Dean, faculty, staff, students, and external constituents to advance and support Kogod students’ prospects for success in the global business environment.
Kogod Advisory Council - Directory of Members
Richard S. Birnbaum, '75 - Chair
President
RBS Group, LLC
George Assimakopoulos, MBA '95
Vice President, Digital Media Services
Penton Media, Inc.
Paul S. Bachow, '73
President
Bachow & Associates, Inc.
William W. Bailey, '64 & MBA '65
Chairman
Illumen.org
Michael A. Balmuth, '72
Vice Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
Ross Stores, Inc.
Richard T. Baumer, '78
Former President
Venture Direct Worldwide
Marc N. Duber, '81
Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
The Bernstein Companies
Robert Finfer, '87
President & Chief Executive Officer
Integrity Capital Partners
Robert Fensterman, '81
Executive Partner
Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Flowers, Greenberg, and Eisman
Eli Futerman, '80
Co-President & Chief Executive Officer
Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc.
Jeffrey E. Ganek
Former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Neustar, Inc.
Jacqueline Grapin
Founder, Co-Chair of the Board
The European Institute
Victoria D. Harker, MBA '90
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
AES Corporation
Yong Kim, MSTM '80
President & Chief Executive Officer
Tymak Group, Inc.
Peter B. Knobel, '79
Owner
Solaris
Robert P. Kogod, '62
Former Co-Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
The Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty, Inc.
The Charles E. Smith Residential Realty, Inc.
Alan Meltzer, '73
Chief Executive Officer
The Meltzer Group
Beth LaSala, MBA '84
Owner
Chappywrap
Don Myers, MBA '78
Vice President of Finance and Treasurer
American University
Howard Schachter, '65
President
Schachter Capital Management
Elliot Schnier, '71
President & Chief Executive Officer
Porky Products
Stephen Shapiro, '69
Vice President, Marketing and Chief Commercial Officer
eHealth Made EASY, LLC
Susan Traver, KSB/MBA '84
Former Regional Manager
Wells Fargo Private Bank
Gary Veloric, '82
Founder
Red Stripe Plane Group
David C. Wajsgras, MBA '89
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Raytheon Company
George S. Willie, MBA '74
Managing Partner
Bert W. Smith & Co.
