Business Engagement-Guest Speakers

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The Dillard College of Business hosts guest speaking events throughout the year to further contribute to the diversification of knowledge and experience for our students, university, and community.

Speakers participate in programs with the Dillard Energy Center, MSU Distinguished Speaker, Executive-in-Residence, Idea Wichita Falls, Building the Job I Love, and the Streich Family Lecture.

Speakers have included Steve Green, President of Hobby Lobby; Clifford Hudson, CEO of Sonic; Tommy Van Wolfe, Vice President of Company Restaurants (Raising Canes), and many more.

Please visit the Event Calendar for a list of current events and speakers. The events are free and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.

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Past Speakers

  • Stephen Slaughter, CEO of La Pulga Spirits, October
  • Pedro Lerma, CEO of Lerma Advertising October 2023
  • Robert Kaplan, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
  • Michael Browning, CEO, Urban Air Adventure Parks
  • Tommy Van Wolfe, Vice President of Company Restaurants (Raising Canes)
  • Dr. Dwain Cox, Senior Director of Innovation and Design, Chick-fil-A
  • Steve Green, President of Hobby Lobby
  • Chuck Lyles, CEO of GuideIT
  • Clifford Hudson, CEO of Sonic Corp
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