The Norm Brodsky College of Business council of top executives is called the Executive Advisory Council (EAC). The Council’s purpose is to provide advice and counsel on the continuing development of business education at Rider University and to promote and enhance the image and stature of the Norm Brodsky College of Business in the regional and national business communities. Its role is advisory in assisting the deans, other administrators and the faculty in making decision and establishing policies.

Membership on the Board is by invitation. Members are selected on the basis of professional achievements along with their ability and willingness to contribute to the purpose of the Board and mission of the college.

Current EAC Members:

NameTitle/Company
Jim Drake, chair

Global Co-Head Banking Risks and Controls, 

Barclays Investment

Brian Boufarah

Senior Partner

Deloitte Advisory

Mike Burak

Lead Client Partner

PwC

Howie Cohen

Managing Member

HCohen Advisors

Rob D'Addario

Managing Director

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

John DeLorenzo

Managing Partner

Trenwest Development

Jose Dios

CIO

NJ Transit Authority

Paul Fiolek

Head of Talent Management

LG Electronics

Donna Granato

CFO

Vivvix

Robert Herman

Principal

The Herman Group

Todd Hicks

VP of HR

AGCO

Tricia Kropp

Director, Wealth Strategy

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Rich Lehrfeld

SVP and GM

Walmart Connect

Jon Mills

Former VP of Presales

WalkMe

Greg Senkevitch

CEO

Beneficial Holdings Inc.

Janet Simms

Sr. Director, Internal Audit

Green Dot Corporation

Lisa VanPatten

CFO

Transcend

Debbie Visconti

CRO

Capital Health