Guided by experience
Our Business Advisory Council, a cornerstone of our educational initiative, plays a pivotal role in molding the contours of your business education. Comprised of distinguished professionals from diverse industries, this council brings together a tapestry of expertise and insights. From finance to technology, marketing to entrepreneurship, our members represent the full spectrum of the business world, ensuring that your educational experience is both rich and relevant.
Their involvement goes beyond the classroom; they actively foster connections with the regional business community, opening doors for you to engage with real-world projects and network with industry leaders. This council is not just an advisory body; it is a dynamic bridge linking academic learning with practical, hands-on experiences, thereby enriching your journey towards becoming a future business leader.
Denver, CO | Managing director of strategy consulting, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Member, Business Advisory Council
Alumni graduate, School of Business Administration, Fort Lewis College, 1984.
Durango, CO | Owner and general manager, Durango & Silverton Harley-Davidson; partner at Gruene H-D and Javelina H-D
Trevor is also a licensed insurance agent in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado and formerly a licensed boxing promoter in Texas.
BBA, Marketing, Texas Christian University, 1999.
Albuquerque, NM | Organizational effectiveness consultant and executive coach
Co-chair, Business Advisory Council
Elveta retired from Sandia National Laboratories in 2008 and now operates her own consulting practice focused on organizational health and leadership development.
Alumni graduate, Accounting, Fort Lewis College, 1976; MBA, University of New Mexico, 1980.
Denver, CO | Tax partner and business advisor, Eide Bailly, LLP
Eric also chairs the Accreditation Support Team, supporting high-quality academic practices within the Katz School of Business.
Alumni graduate, Accounting, Fort Lewis College, 1993; Master of Taxation, University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 2003.
Castle Rock, CO | Director of business development, commercial and civil space, Teledyne Brown Engineering
Alumni graduate, School of Business Administration, Fort Lewis College, 1994.
Durango, CO | Professor emeritus of marketing, School of Business Administration, Fort Lewis College
Bill provides faculty and student perspectives on Business Advisory Council discussions, bringing decades of academic leadership and marketing expertise.
PhD, Virginia Tech, 1985; MS/BS, Clarkson University, 1972/1970.
Durango, CO | Market president, Alpine Bank Durango
Eric has worked at Alpine Bank for over 27 years and serves on the Accreditation Support Team.
Alumni graduate, School of Business Administration, Fort Lewis College, 1996.
Durango, CO | Director, MBE CPAs
Alumni graduate, Accounting, School of Business Administration, Fort Lewis College, 1977.
Durango, CO | President and chief operating officer, American Heritage Railways (AHR)
President and Chief Operating Officer of American Heritage Railways (AHR). AHR is a diversified holding company that owns railroads, branded entertainment, hotels, and real estate in the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom. John is Katz alumni.
Alumni graduate, Hotel and Hospitality, Fort Lewis College, 2014.
Durango, CO | Chief operating officer, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)
Elizabeth Howe is the Chief Operating Officer at La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), leading utility operations with an emphasis on safety, reliability, workforce development, and community impact. She previously spent three decades in ski area operations, including COO at Mountain Capital Partners and executive roles at Vail and Telluride, experience that honed her skills in running complex, customer-centric operations. Elizabeth is pursuing her MBA at the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business and is known for purpose-driven leadership, organizational efficiency, and delivering results for LPEA’s members.
BS, Loyola University Chicago, 1990.
Castle Rock, CO | Retired vice president of advanced programs and strategy, Lockheed Martin Space Systems
President and chair, Business Advisory Council
David served in high-level leadership roles at Lockheed Martin and completed executive programs at Northwestern, UCLA, Wharton, and Harvard. He retired from Lockheed Martin in 2018.
Alumni graduate, School of Business Administration, Fort Lewis College, 1985.
Durango, CO | Financial advisor, CFP, Baird Durango
Chair, Business Advisory Council
Tina has over 22 years of industry experience with extensive knowledge in estate, tax, and legacy planning, as well as asset management, retirement planning, and risk management.
Durango, CO | Vice president of strategic development, Citizens State Bank
Diana Murray is the Vice President of Strategic Development at Citizens State Bank. Diana's past roles include CEO of ASAP Accounting & Payroll where she led the merger between ASAP's payroll operations with Dominion Payroll. Additionally, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Rocky Mountain Health Foundation and has also served past board positions at the Durango Chamber of Commerce, Citizens State Bank, and Riverhouse Children's Center.
Durango, CO | Vice president and lender, Bank of Colorado
Tristan also serves on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado.
Alumni graduate, BA in Accounting and Business Administration, Katz School of Business, Fort Lewis College.
Littleton, CO | Director of government relations, Lockheed Martin Space
Representative, Business Advisory Council
Joe has served as director of government relations for Lockheed Martin Space since 2011, bringing extensive experience in public service, defense, and governmental affairs.
BA, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 1989; MPA, University of Colorado Denver, 2007; MA, United States Army War College, 2009.
Veteran healthcare executive and growth strategist | Chief growth officer, Upswing Health
Roy is a veteran healthcare executive and growth strategist with deep experience across payers, providers, and digital health startups. Currently the Chief Growth Officer at Upswing Health, Roy has built a distinguished career driving innovation and transformation at companies like UnitedHealth Group, Optum, Perot Systems, and Computer Sciences Corporation. Roy also advises emerging health technology and services companies through his roles at Caduceus Capital Partners, Ikigai Growth Partners, and TellTale Advisors.
Durango, CO | Owner and broker, Wells Group Durango
Alumni graduate, School of Business Administration, Fort Lewis College, 2010.