The School’s Executive-in-Residence (EIR) Program develops roles for sitting and retired leaders with remarkable career accomplishments. EIRs contribute their expertise in a variety of capacities on a full-time or part-time basis. They offer valuable insights, passion, and support in:
- Developing curricula
- Expanding corporate engagements
- Enhancing student experiences and learning
The EIR Program aligns with a strategic priority of the School: To provide transformative experiences for our students that are reflective of the real world into which they will graduate. From student research projects, to outreach and relationship building, to career advice for students, the School’s EIR Program brings an applied focus to student learning as well as enriched interaction opportunities with business partners.
Executives in Residence
Jim Byrne
Former Director, Lennox | EIR for Strategic Planning and Executive Insights
Mark DeSantis
CEO, Bloomfield | EIR in Entrepreneurship
Mary Jo Dressel
Former COO for HR, BNY Mellon | EIR in Marketing and Management
Bill Generett
VP of Civic Engagement and External Relations | EIR for Community Engagement
John Gentner
Former VP, Institutional Investments, Fifth Third Securities | EIR in Marketing and Management
Bill Lyons
Former EVP/CFO, Consol | EIR for Leadership and Accounting
Robert Mallet
Former President and CEO of Mallet and Company Incorporated | EIR in International Management and Entrepreneurship
Justin Mallgrave
VP, IT Transformation, Excelitas | EIR in Business Analytics and Information Systems
John McMurtry, M.S. Accountancy '85
Former Principal, Clifton Larson Allen LLP, Pittsburgh | EIR in SBDC and Entrepreneurship
David R. Warco, B'79
Former International Tax Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP | EIR in Accounting and Management
Afshan Khan
Portfolio Executive, Hardware Sector, Innovation Works | EIR in Entrepreneurship
Jon Kinol
Co-Founder, Zenik Capital | Former Managing Director, Credit Suisse | EIR Supporting Student Managed Investment Funds
Joseph Rockey
Former Chief Risk Officer and EVP, PNC Financial Services Group