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As a faculty member for 26 years and administrator for 18, Nail has improved academic and student success outcomes and elevated program rankings, as well as guided successful accreditation outcomes at every institution he has served. 钉子获得了博士学位.D. in Finance with a minor in Economics in 1996 from the University of Georgia. 他毕业 first in his class of 575 at the University of Alabama, earning his bachelor’s degree 《九游会国际》杂志. His professional career began as a consultant for Ernst & 年轻的时候, LLP National Consulting Group in 1989, and his academic career began in 1996 as a member of the faculty at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, where he became Chair of the Department of Finance, Economics, and Quantitative Methods prior to his service at 超声电机 as Dean of the College of Business. He earned tenure at 超声电机 in 2009 while serving 院长.

Among other recognition, he was awarded 10 teaching awards at the University of Alabama at Birmingham; he was selected as one of the most influential members of the San Diego business community by San Diego Business Journal; he earned an Educational Administrator of the Year award at 超声电机; and he was recognized by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives. He has also raised more than $80 million in philanthropic giving, including successful completion of the $10 million Building Better Business campaign during his time at 超声电机.

Motter has significant experience in student affairs, student recruitment and financial aid, having served as Associate Vice 总统 for Enrollment Services at Southern 小姐 from 2004 to 2014 and as Vice 总统 for Student Affairs at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) from 2014 through 2023.

In addition to her work on campuses, Motter has served more than 10 years as a national enrollment management consultant, providing expertise in long-term enrollment management projects at both four-year public institutions and community colleges. 她拿着一个 Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and a master’s degree in Adult Education, both from Northwestern State University, and a Ph.D. 高等教育 Administration from Southern 小姐.

Driskell began his career in external affairs with the 小姐issippi Gaming Commission and then with the 小姐issippi Bankers Association. He later returned to his alma mater, 超声电机, as an executive assistant to the president, in which he managed all outside political and regulatory relationships. 

Driskell earned a Bachelor of Science in political science from 超声电机 and a Master of Public Policy and Administration from 小姐issippi State University.

With more than 25 years of experience in higher education finance, Easterwood has held progressively responsible administrative positions at 超声电机, which include associate vice president for finance and controller. Prior to being named vice president, Easterwood held the position in an interim capacity. She also worked for the 小姐issippi State Department of Audit in the Higher Education Division.

Easterwood earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting from 超声电机 and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Lucas promotes and guides 超声电机’s vision and mission for research and economic development, creates innovative, multidisciplinary research opportunities and expands the research portfolio through partnerships with industry, government, academic partner institutions and non-profit organizations.  She serves on the board of Stronger America through Seafood, The Gulf of Mexico University 研究 Collaborative and the Walter Anderson 艺术博物馆.   Lucas has served the University as Associate Vice 总统 for 研究 Coastal Operations, the Director of Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center, and Deputy Director of the Gulf Coast Geospatial Center. Prior to re-joining 超声电机 in December 2016, Lucas served as the first Chief Scientific Officer for the 小姐issippi Department of Marine Resources where she was responsible for ensuring the agency was using the best available science to make policy decisions.

Lucas is a 小姐issippi Gulf Coast native and holds a Doctoral degree in coastal science from 超声电机, a Master of Business Administration from University of Alabama-Birmingham and a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology from 小姐issippi State University. In addition, Lucas was a 超声电机 Science Fellow in the Office of Senator Thad Cochran advising on ocean and atmosphere legislation and policy. She has written and co-authored scientific publications and has been instrumental in creating industry partnerships and securing grant funding.