[December 17, 2012]

Six Business Executives Join SDSU's College of Business Administration Board of Directors

The College of Business Administration at San Diego State University (SDSU) announced that six business executives with local, national and international ties have been named to the college's board of directors. They are Michael Bertolino, Jeffrey Dunham, Tom Gildred, Steadman Graham, Brian Kelley (News - Alert), and Alan Wessel.

SDSU alumnus Michael Bertolino ('85, accounting) is the west region tax managing partner for Ernst & Young and specializes in global tax consulting services. He is known throughout Ernst & Young for his commitment to gender equality within the accounting field.

Another SDSU alumnus, Jeffery Dunham ('83, finance) is the founder and CEO of Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel Inc. and the chairman of the Dunham Trust Company. Dunham was a pioneer in performance-based advisory compensation which has now become a standard in the industry.

San Diego entrepreneur, Tom Gildred ('88, accounting), launched Emerald Textiles in 2010, a commercial laundry service for Southern California healthcare providers, which now serves nearly 80% of the hospital beds in San Diego. He is also the founderand chairman for FMT Consultants, a Microsoft (News - Alert) certified gold partner.

Steadman Graham is the chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates, a Chicago-based management and marketing consulting firm. He also conducts training for corporations, organizations and nonprofits and is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success and Teens Can Make It Happen: Nine Steps to Success.

As the CFO and managing partner for Paradigm Investment Group, Brian Kelley oversees a 96-unit Hardee's franchise group. He also serves as the CFO for the partnership group that owns and operates the award-winning Donovan's Prime Steakhouse and Donovan's Prime Seafood restaurants.

Alan Wessel graduated in 1981 with a finance degree from San Diego State and currently serves as the senior vice president of the west region at Vulcan Materials Company. He has been with the company since 1992 and is responsible for Vulcan's business interests in California, Arizona and New Mexico.

"We welcome our 2013 incoming class of directors. These six exemplary individuals will join our existing board members in investing their time and resources into the college by mentoring our students, offering financial support, collaborating with faculty on cutting-edge research, and providing their expertise into building a relevant curriculum," said Dr. Michael Cunningham, dean of SDSU's College of Business Administration. "All of the College of Business' distinguished board members - many of whom are alumni - have proven themselves not only as outstanding industry leaders, but as generous and exceptional role models for our students."

About the College of Business Administration

With nearly 5,000 students, SDSU's College of Business Administration is one of the largest business schools in the U.S. For over 50 years, the College has produced some of the most successful and influential business leaders in the world. For more information, visit www.sdsu.edu/business.

About SDSU

San Diego State University is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region. Since it was founded in 1897, the university has grown to offer bachelor's degrees in 85 areas, master's degrees in 77 areas and doctorates in 19 areas. SDSU's approximately 31,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future. For more information, visit www.sdsu.edu.

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