Speaker Series

Faculty Advisor: Ms. Cathy Buckman 502-863-8159

The Business Administration and Economics Department, in cooperation with the Georgetown College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda, sponsors an ongoing Invited Speaker Series on Careers and Leadership.

Successful business leaders, many of whom are Georgetown College graduates, from a wide variety of industries are invited to speak to business students. These businessmen and women describe their companies and industries, their career paths, and career opportunities within their companies.

Among the speakers from the past few years were:

  • Ms. Kathy Plomin (United Way of the Bluegrass)
  • Dr. Mark Plant (International Monetary Fund)
  • Ms. Darla Johnson (Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc.)
  • Mr. Scott Diamond (U. S. Voice and Data)
  • Mr. Daniel Froggett (George Washington’s Mount Vernon)
  • Dr. James P. Ziliak (UK Center for Poverty Research).

2012 – 2013 Schedule

All sessions begin at 11:00 a.m. in Asher Science Center 112 (unless stated otherwise)

DateSpeakerTopic
September 18Mr. Nick NicholsonKeeneland and the Horse Racing Industry

Note:  This session will be held in the John L. Hill Chapel at 11:00 a.m.

November 6Mr. Kyle CragerIt May Be a Small World, But There are Still Big Differences
February 12Ms. Jennifer BurkeEnterprise Risk Management
March 19Mr. Kris KimelScience and Technology Policy, Programs, and Entrepreneurship
April 2Ms. Kim McCordThe Impact of Social Media and How to Best Utilize It