Advisory Board

The University of South Alabama Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation's Advisory Board consists of 27 carefully selected, diverse group of entrepreneurs and other business community members. The purpose of the board is to provide non-binding guidance to maximize the Center's strategic development, growth and success. Each member brings expertise from their specialized field from a variety of industries, creating a well-rounded resource for the Center.

 

Advisory Board Members
Hunter Adams
Attorney at Law
J. Hunter Adams, Attorney
Jeff Marcus
Co-Founder
ShipShape Urban Farms
Bill Barnhill 
Owner/CEO
Omega Properties, Inc
Claire McCarron
Private Banker
Hancock Whitney
Raymond Bell
Shareholder
Maynard, Cooper, Gale

Jarrett McCraw
CEO/Partner
Mighty

Harry Brislin IV
Director 
USA Properties & USA Technology and Research Park
Melinda McGhee
VP of Business Development
Reliant Mortgage

Editor
SOCIAL Eastern Shore Magazine
William Bruce
Owner
William Bruce Business Sales & Acquisitions, LLC
John R. Nix
Attorney at Law
John R. Nix, LLC
Sean Bryant
Corporate Development
Brett/Robinison Real Estate and Development
Dean N. Parker, Jr.
Entrepreneur
Vita Capital
Jeff Carter
COO
Frios Gourmet Pops
Monique Pettaway
Academy Specialist
Williamson High School
Michael Chambers, J.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President
USA Office of Research and Economic Development
Jeff Schock
CFO
ASF Logistics
Bill Coffeen 
Retired
Mobile Gas
Dennis Sherrin
Managing Shareholder
Avizo Group
Melissa Cross
President 
McAleer's Office Furniture
Ron Sivak
Branch Manager
Mission 1st Mortgage
Bailey Duos
Founder/CEO
Port City Pups
Andrew Vickers
Entrepreneur
Wellhouse Real Estate
Lee Hammons
Managing Director
Oakworth Capital Bank
Mel Washington
Regional Manager / Lead Counselor
Small Business Development Center at The University of South Alabama
Anne Hetzel
Vice President/CRA Officer and Data Impact Manager
United Bank
Alvin Williams
Interim Dean
Mitchell College of Business
Jeff Mackin
Regional Sales Executive
Syntellis Performance Solutions
Vickie Wyatt
Vice President
Wonderland Express, Inc.