Perhaps you have read about the recognition these advisory board members and our alumni have received from the national and global business communities. As a student at the H. Wayne Huizenga College, you will interact with professionals who both teach and advise. An important group of professionals who guide our programs is represented by our Advisory Group.
Recognized entrepreneurs, these individuals dedicate their time and attention to ensure that the M.B.A. in Entrepreneurship remains highly innovative and responsive to the needs of today's professionals. While membership on the Advisory Board changes, those members have included:
Keith Cobb
Former CEO of Alamo Rental Car who successfully sold Alamo to Wayne Huizenga's Auto Nation. Currently serves as a senior consultant to ANC Rental.
Steve Halmos
Co-founder of SafeCard Services, Inc. the national largest credit card services company. Steve guided SafeCard from its start-up to its listing on the NYSE. Currently involved in various real estate developments, private investments, and CEO of The Reunion Group.
Jim Hilmer
Senior officer and partner of one of the world's largest advertising agencies. Senior officer of Blockbuster Entertainment, a founder of Einstein Bagels, and CEO of a successful internet company.
Keith Koeing
Co-founder of City Furniture, a $170 million premier South Florida retail furniture company.
Donald K. McKinney
Mr. McKinney is currently a founding partner of Watershed Capital LLC - a $50 million private equity fund which invests in technology startups. He previously founded International Network Services (1991) based in Sunnyvale, California and served as chairman until its sale to Lucent Technologies for $3.7 billion in 1999. This was Mr. McKinney's fourth successful start-up. The success of INS was directly linked to his experience building successful new ventures.
Carolyn Lee
From bank teller to vice president and managing executive of South Florida's most prestigious bank, Northern Trust.
Tom Miller
CEO and partner with his brother in one of South Florida's premiere construction companies.
Dave Murray
Attorney and owner of his own firm specializing in high-end residential properties and commercial lease and property acquisition.
Paul O'Hara
CFO of Renaissance Cruises. Instrumental in the sale of Precision Response, a public company.
Steve Shelton
Dealer with his brother for Ferrari, Jaguar, Porsche, and Range Rover. Dealerships are located in Fort Lauderdale, Naples and Fort Myers.
Steve Woods
Partner in Keefe, McCullough, a large regional public accounting firm. Specializes in tax, investment, and acquisitions.
Scott Smith
President and publisher of the Chicago Tribune. Represented the Tribune's interest in AOL from 1991 until 1999.
Thomas M. Tworoger, DBA
Former President and CEO of four Kenworth truck locations rated number one in sales and first U.S. dealer to sell Japanese medium duty trucks. Member of NSU faculty.
For more information about the program, please contact:
Thomas M. Tworoger, DBA
(954)262-5135
1-800-672-7223 ext. 25135