Ep. 020 - 5Q's with Mr. Dale Morgan, 2009 Accounting Grad and Distinguished Executive Speaker

Episode Notes

Ep.020 - Episode Notes:

This interview was recorded on February 25, 2021.

Mr. Morgan is an EKU 2009 graduate, completing his BBA degree with a major in Accounting. He has worked as an Accountant at both UK and Perdue Universities and now works as a Finance and Investments Analyst for the Lexington Fayette County Urban Government.  Dale is also a graduate of Henry Clay High School and LCC, both in Lexington, KY. He joins us for a 5Q session in celebration of Black History Month as our Executive Speaker. Mr. Dale Morgan has been appointed to the Eastern Kentucky University, School of Business Advisory Council where he will serve as a resource of guidance and support to the School of Business. In his free time, Dale enjoys working with young people and giving back to his community.  He began Foundation47 as a life-development, leadership organization focused on improving the lives of under-served and under-represented youth. Learn more here: https://www.wtvq.com/2020/12/04/foundation47/ Dale is described as dedicated, approachable, reliable, personable, and motivated!  He is a highly accomplished professional with commendable hands-on leadership experience.  He comes to us today with the lovely Adrienne Bowles. He especially appreciates a handful of his former professors, including Dr. Oliver Feltus, Dr. Richard Fern, Dr. Maurice Reid, and Dr. Richard Chen. He recognizes the important role these, and all of his professors had in his education, and how important that education is in his successes. Quote: Advice to new grads… Break a problem down into manageable blocks, then persevere – and don’t let someone else define what success means to you.                                                                                     Mr. Dale Morgan

Ep.019 - 5Q's with Jannah Halbert, Undergrad MGT Student

Ep.019 - Episode Notes:

This interview was recorded on February 20, 2020.

Jannah is a Business Management major with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship, graduating in May 2020. She is from Martin, KY and is a member of Kappa Delta sorority where she is the VP of Finance. Jannah has also been recognized as the Distinguished Senior in Management for 2020! Congratulations Jannah!

Ep.018 - 5Q's with Rev. Dr. Alvin E. Miller – A Friend of EKU Business

Ep.018 - Episode Notes:

This interview was recorded on February 18, 2020.

Alvin E. Miller, a native of Fort Pierce, Florida, earned a Bachelor's degree in 1981 (Sociology) from EKU. Miller arrived as a "walk-on" for the football team and soon proved his value to the team earning a football scholarship. He quickly began to “sink his cleats" into the history of a winning legacy under Coach Roy Kidd in a program that went on to become a football dynasty. In 1979, the EKU Football Team won its first national championship (NCAA I-AA). Miller was selected by ABC Television and Chevrolet as Most Valuable Player (MVP) in both the semi-final as well as the championship games.

Along with his football accomplishments came other life-changing EKU student experiences. Miller joined the ROTC program and also became a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. When he received his degree in 1981, he became the first family member of five generations to graduate from college. Upon graduation, he received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army. Miller has received numerous awards and honors during his distinguished career. Among his many awards are the US Army Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Medal, as well as Who's Who Among America's Teachers, and Outstanding Young Men of America. Most recently, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the EKU International Alumni Association.

Having served as a Chaplain, attaining the rank of Colonel in the US Army, and earning his Doctor of Ministry degree in 1999 from Oral Roberts University, Reverend Dr. Miller is currently the pastor of St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Reverend Miller is married to his lovely wife, the former Dominique Haywood. They reside in Nashville and have five children and two grandchildren.

Ep.017 - 5Q's with Mr. Ross Lingenfelder - EKU School of Business Faculty

Ep.017 - Episode Notes:

This interview was recorded before the semester break on December 5, 2019.

Ross Lingenfelder is in his 11th year as the Player Development/Recruiting Coordinator for the PGA Golf Management program at Eastern. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Professional Golf Management from Methodist College in Fayetteville, NC and a M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from Eastern Kentucky University. Ross is a Certified PGA Professional in Player Development and a member of the KPGA Education Committee. Ross is married to his wife, Karis, who is a third grade teacher and they have one son, Jack who is two years old. Ross enjoys playing golf, watching sporting events, and spending time with family.

Ep.016 - 5Q's with Dr. Kristen Wilson - EKU School of Business Faculty

Ep.016 - Episode Notes:

This interview was recorded before the semester break on Nov 26, 2019.

Dr. Wilson is an assistant professor of Corporate Communications & Technology in the Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business in the EKU School of Business. She holds degrees from the University of Kentucky (Business Management), Eastern Kentucky University (Business Administration), and Louisiana Tech University (Computer Information Systems, Management, & Quantitative Analysis).

She lives in Richmond with her amazing husband Joe, an awesome bonus son, Justin, and three dogs—Bailey, Waylon, and Raffi. In her time off, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, coordinating the ladies’ golf league at Madison Country Club, cheering her favorite teams, traveling, cooking, exercising, and thoroughbred racing.