University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

One of the advantages of the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business urban location is it's ability to attract top business leaders into the classroom to share their expertise and experience. The graduate programs benefit immensely from the participation of these resource persons who bring their experience and business insights into the classroom.

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James T. Collins, J.D.
Deloitte & Touche
Executive-in-Residence
Taxation
tel: 414-229-6642

Mr. Collins is the Executive Director of the Deloitte & Touche Center for Multistate Taxation. A past treasurer of the Miller Brewing Company, Mr. Collins is currently the editor of the Journal of State Taxation and co-editor of the Journal of Property Tax Management. He was named the 1994 Wisconsin Outstanding Tax Professional.

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Leonard J. Goldstein
Harley-Davidson
Executive-in-Residence
Marketing
tel: 414-229-3876
email: ljg@uwm.edu

As the Harley-Davidson Executive-in-Residence, Mr. Goldstein mentors business students seeking career advice.

Retired chairman and chief executive officer of the Miller Brewing Company, Mr. Goldstein has been active in several community and civic organizations including the Southeastern Wisconsin Blood Center, Greater Milwaukee Committee, and the Milwaukee Redevelopment Commission. Presently, Mr. Goldstein is on the advisory board of Froedert Hospital and is active on the board of Piney Woods School in Piney Woods, Mississippi, a college preparatory boarding school for disadvantaged students from lower socioeconomic areas in the United States.

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James H. Hunter III
Bostrom Entrepreneur-in-Residence
tel: 414-550-1711
email: jhunter@wi.rr.com

Mr. Hunter earned his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Purdue University, and his MBA from Harvard University. As a Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business Entrepreneur-in-Residence, he has taught entrepreneurship courses using the case study technique and hosting many guest lecturers including attorneys, bankers, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs.

Mr. Hunter has eleven years of experience in executive capacities with large companies, and twenty-six years of experience as an advocate for small businesses. He is currently the president of three companies, vice-president of four companies, and director of nine companies. He has served as a mentor to the founders of start-up businesses and owners of company buyouts. Mr. Hunter's professional activities include past president of the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Wisconsin, certified management consultant and past president of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants, and a member of the Rotary Club of Milwaukee.

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Ellis D. Jordan
CPA-in-Residence
tel: 414-229-1104
email: jordanel@uwm.edu

Mr. Jordan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. As the CPA-in-Residence he primarily does one on one  sessions with accounting majors on subjects such as;  CPA exam preparation and timing, careers at large, medium and small organizations,  industry specialization, personal benchmarks at five, ten and fifteen years after graduation, etc.  

Mr. Jordan is a retired audit partner with 32 years of public practice at Deloitte. He currently serves on the finance and audit committee at Froedtert-Community Health System. Prior Board memberships have included Alexian Bros. Health System, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Foundation, Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc.   Mr. Jordan is an alumni of the U.S. Navy Submarine Service and is active in veteran's organizations.    

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Jill Pelisek Executive-in-Residence
Operations & Strategic Management
tel: 414-229-6796
email: jgp@uwm.edu

Ms. Pelisek is involved in comprehensive range of mentoring activities, with particular emphasis on students of color,. She interacts with business and non-profit organizations to provide expertise and and support for a number mentoring programs that assist students within the Lubar School, particularly students of color, with professional and career development. She also lends her expertise to special events and activities that enhance the professional development of students and alumni. Ms. Pelisek is the former vice president of the First Wisconsin National Bank of Milwaukee (now Firstar). She is active in numerous community organizations, including the UWM Foundation, Columbia Health System, Zoological Society, Nature Conservancy, Childrens Service Society, Wisconsin Arts Board, Very Special Arts-Wisconsin, GMC-Arts Committee, and the Eisner Museum Advisory Board.