Bill Franke is managing partner of Indigo Partners, a private investment firm, and former CEO of America West Airlines and other Arizona-based companies. In 2007, Mr. Franke made a $25 million commitment to Northern Arizona University's College of Business. His son, David and family stay involved and in touch with the FCB to insure their own commitment to Excellence continues to be demonstrated in the College's curriculum and its vision for the future. Learn more about the man and his transformational commitment here.

Our donors have never been more important to us and to our students than they are today. The importance of scholarship funding towards a brighter tomorrow for so many of our students is invaluable. Also precious is the time and commitment they make when they come to meet their scholarship recipients or they donate their time in the classroom or in extracurricular endeavors.

We hope you realize with each graduating class from NAU FCB the legacy you have created.

As an FCB alum, you may make a connection for life.Visit our Alumni section HERE.

So many of our alums come back – to work or teach at Northern Arizona University and at the FCB. They give back as donors, as guest lecturers, or as recruiters for their company. They look forward to coming back, renewing the connections they made while earning their degree.

As a FCB graduate, you are part of an influential global network with more than 15,000 alumni in over 20 countries worldwide.

We would love to hear your updates and success stories. Your opinions and comments count. We invite you to keep our connection for life. Visit the NAU Alumni Association site to send us your updates.

We stand strong on the foundation of our alumni.

The much-used phrase, "We do it all for you" really does apply. Our intent is to prepare your future employees, graduates that add value to your company today and tomorrow.

To take that one step further, we rely on you to provide guidance through our advisory boards, to recruit with on-campus visits, to engage in learning beyond the classroom through internships and externships, and to wait with open arms as our graduates head out into the workforce.

In this way, it starts and ends with you. That is how valuable you are to NAU FCB.

The FCB Business Division's National Advisory Board serves as the primary link between FCB·NAU and our alumni, friends, and the business community. Board members share a desire to help shape the learning experiences and opportunities for tomorrow's business leaders. Learn more about our National Advisory Board HERE.

The Community Advisory Council of The W. A. Franke College of Business serves as the primary link between FCB-NAU and the Flagstaff & Arizona business communities by providing the college with a better understanding of local developments and community needs.

The goals and responsibilities of the FCB Community Advisory Councils are to:

• raise community awareness of the outreach services the college offers;
• help FCB obtain needed student resources by identifying and opening doors for internships, interviews, and career placement; and
• advise the Dean on matters of concern to businesses and the community.

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CAC Current Members

Brad Ryan
Real Estate Agent
Century 21 Flagstaff Realty

Jason Wolfe
Finance Associate
W. L. Gore & Associates

Greg Sampson
Vice President
Alliance Bank of Arizona

J. Anthony Baca
Director, Employee & Labor Relations
Tucson Electric Power Company

Bruce Blankenship
Retired Vice President of Human Resources
Northern Arizona Healthcare

William C. Cordasco
President
Babbitt Ranches

John Kalinich
Vice President Consumer Direct
Deckers Outdoor Corporation

Greg Kuzma
Vice President & CFO
Northern Arizona Healthcare

Marty Laurel
Vice President, Community Relations
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Julie Nackard
Executive Vice President
Nackard Beverage Company

Bruce Nordstrom
President
Nordstrom & Associates, P.C.

Julianne C Denham
Director of Marketing
Zee Medical Service

Carroll Onsae
President/General Manager
Hopi Telecommunications Inc.

Julie Pastrick
President/CEO
Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce

Don Rowley
Publisher
Arizona Daily Sun

Harry W. Sloan, Jr.
Principal
Sloan & Company, CPA

Orville Wiseman
President
Wiseman Aviation

Jeff Ross
Realty Executives of Flagstaff

Ex-Officio

Wayne Fox
Director, Center for Business Outreach
The W. A. Franke College of Business

Craig Van Slyke
Dean
The W. A. Franke College of Business

Connie Ott
Director of Development
The W. A. Franke College of Business

The Accounting Advisory Council (AAC) is comprised of professionals who represent public accounting, industry, and government. The purpose of the AAC is to advise the Accounting Area and accounting faculty on the mission of the Accounting Area and on issues related to area planning, curriculum development, student recruitment and placement, and area fund raising.

2012-2013 Members of the Accounting Advisory Board (updated 2/13):

Jeffrey Beck (’91)
Partner, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.

Carey Chambers (‘95)
Senior Manager, KPMG, LLP

David M. Damron (’94)
Partner, Ernst & Young LLP

Brian Deak
Director, CBIZ MHM, LLC

Jon Gale (‘89)
Partner, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Amanda Gibbs (’98)
CFO, Technical Resource Management, Inc.

Marissa Graves (’09)
Senior Audit Associate, Grant Thornton, LLP

Tim Hansen (‘86)
Partner, Nordstrom & Associates, PC

Cindie Hubiak
President & Chief Executive Officer, Arizona Society of CPAs

Kali Laden (’08)
Audit Senior, Deloitte & Touche, LLP

Chris  Lutes
Shareholder, Beach Fleischman & Co.

Seth Marty (‘94)
Partner, Lohman Company, PLLC

Donna Miller
Professional Practice Group Director, Arizona Auditor General’s Office

Timothy J. Pawlak (‘89)
GDC4S Ethics Officer
Senior Manager, Internal Controls Department
General Dynamics-C4 Systems

Leslie Stackpole
Partner
McGladrey LLP

Ebbie Wirick (’05)
Corporate Controller
GlobalMed

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) Advisory Council (CISAC) is comprised of industry and government professionals. The purpose of the CISAC is to advise the CIS Area, including faculty and students on issues related to area planning, curriculum development, student recruitment and placement. Learn more about our CIS Advisory Council HERE.

Broadening horizons, imagining possibilities, bringing Ah-ha moments into our students lives – our friends of The FCB provide these and so much more. They help our students see beyond the textbooks and lectures into the applications of the business curriculum on which they will soon be immersed. Our friends demonstrate this  through guest presentations, through support of our extracurricular activities, and with their advice.

We appreciate the breadth of experience they bring to us here at The W.A. Franke College of Business.