McLane College of Business Advisory Board

allo Winery, AspenTech, and as a supply chain consultant. His teaching and research areas are analytics and supply chain management. One unique research area is modeling pace of play at golf courses and regularly consults with the United States Golf Association (USGA). Although most of his academic career has been in a business college, all of his degrees are in industrial engineering. Dr. Tiger has been marred since 1998. His wife, Sue, is a tailor and runs an Etsy shop. He and his wife have two daughters, Sally and Rachel Jo. Sally is a USNA graduate and a Naval Officer. Jo is a NICU nurse and an UMHB graduate.

d 44 years and they have three sons, three daughters-in-law and 12 grandchildren. Robert is licensed and certified by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations as a Master Electrician and started his business R.K. Bass Electric Inc in 1985 with 2 employees. The company has grown to 200 employees in the past 39 years. Robert has been a youth baseball and soccer sponsor and coach, a sponsor on many youth church camps and has served as Sunday School teacher at the churches he attended. He is currently a deacon at Belton First Baptist Church and has been on several mission trips to Brazil, Panama, and Indonesia where he has helped build churches, teach, and do electrical work. He has been involved with the local Chamber of Commerce and is a past Board Chairman of the Harker Heights Chamber. He currently serves on the Belton Body of Christ clinic board, Temple Zoning Board of Adjustments, Temple Building and Standards Board and the TSTC Advisory Trade Board. Robert is a member of the Independent Electrical Contractors Association (IEC) and is a Cen-Tex IEC past president and a national IEC past board member. Central Texas Workforce recognized him as being instrumental in bringing in four-year electrical apprentice classes to the Killeen area through IEC. He has supported advancement in his employees’ particular fields by having his company sponsor employees in conferences, seminars and apprenticeship programs. Through his company, he has helped monetarily and/or with workdays at Peaceable Kingdom, United Way, American Cancer Society, Body of Christ Community clinic, Ronald McDonald House and many others.

ternational experience in Supply Chain includes global roles dealing with diverse teams, with complex long networks with very detailed functionalities. Regardless of the conditions or situation, driving continuous improvements and never settling are always his main goals.

le, Texas, is deeply rooted in the community and dedicated to service. His contributions to several advisory boards, including the Temple Economic Development Corporation and the Cultural Activities Center Advisory Board, demonstrate his commitment to the city's growth and cultural enrichment. Bryan also served as the Immediate Past Chair of the Temple Tax Increment & Reinvestment Zone #1. He actively participates in the Temple Chamber of Commerce, particularly in their Leadership Temple program, which educates current and future community leaders on the intricacies of Temple. Moreover, he is deeply involved in his church, playing drums for the Praise and Worship team and leading Sunday School classes. Additionally, Bryan is active in the local Masonic Lodges and has previously served as Master of two local lodges. Bryan is married to Karen, and they spend time with their daughter Reagan, who is active in the local 4H program, while their youngest son Gage attends Baylor University. Bryan and Karen have two older sons: Hudson, a student at the University of Texas at Permian Basin, and Andrew, an EMS provider. Andrew and his wife, Phyllis, recently welcomed a daughter, Ranni. The family enjoys a shared interest in Formula 1 Racing and SXSW.

l, the Southwest Asia Service Medal, and various awards for soldier readiness, professional conduct, and exceptional performance. He has been featured in Blueprint Magazine, Woodworking Network Magazine, U.S. Builders Review, and was recognized as a Wood Industry Market Leader by FDMC Magazine. The company he leads was named 2019 Small Business of the Year by Workforce Solutions of Central Texas and received the 2019 Architectural Woodwork Institute’s Federated Insurance Safety Award. Elliot was recognized for his work with the Temple Independent School district, whereby he was presented the Friends of TISD Wildcat Award. In 2020 he was awarded the recognition of “Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout” by the Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Past and present boards Elliot served on include Executive Board and full Board of Directors positions at Panel Specialists, the Temple Chamber of Commerce, the United Way of Central Texas, the Temple Education Foundation, the Temple Business League, and the AUSA Board of Governors. Advisory Councils include BS&W McLane Children’s Medical Center, UMHB McLane College of Business, Leadership Temple, Central Texas College Computer Science Workforce Advisory Council, and the Wildcat Workforce Business and Industry Advisory Council. Selection boards include the Congressional Achievement Award for Outstanding Students in Career & Technical Education and the Temple Police Department Chaplaincy program.

and an MSt from Oxford University. Mr. Locke practiced finance and securities law in Dallas and in Boston prior to pastoring a Baptist Church in New England for seven years. His research interests include business ethics, bioethics, and biblical integration in business.

lve problems and manage conflict. Data-driven, collaborative leader that develops and motivates leaders and team members to achieve success. I have a bachelor’s degree in HR and an MBA. I was recruited to Baylor Scott and White 6 years ago and made the move to Central Texas. I currently support the Central Texas Region of Baylor Scott and White as the Regional Vice President of Human Resources - Strategic Business Services.

City of Georgetown, TX. Russ is proud to be a 7th generation rancher in Burnet County, where the family has raised cattle since 1870.

sity of Texas at Austin, providing him with a strong foundation in both business and leadership. He has a proven track record of community involvement, having served as a board member for the Temple Area Builders Association for 7 years, including a term as President. He is also a graduate of Leadership Temple, demonstrating his commitment to the growth and development of the community. Ryan's accomplishments have been recognized by his peers. He is the recipient of the 2015 Builder Magazine 40 under 40 award and was named Builder of the Year by the Temple Area Builders Association multiple times. Beyond his professional achievements, Ryan is a devoted family man and has been married to his wife, Catherine, for 10+ years. They are proud parents to their son, Harrison. In his free time, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and following Formula 1 racing.