Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Executive Advisory Council

Jim Ryan

Retired Exec
Consulting

Rita Gartin

Pure Bridal
Owner

Kayse Carter Schultz

Pure Bridal
Owner

Dana Rupe

Daden Group
President

Mark Leslie

Kohls
VP, DPM, Men’s Sportwear

Steve King

Tailgate/Todd Synder 
President

Aaron Ledet

VF Corporation
VP of US Manufacturing

Chelsea Volpe

Independant
Stylist/Consultant

Lisa Zoet

CFL Wisconsin 
Owner

Brian Tapp

Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Lisa Ann Dodge Menz

Independant
Consultant

Faculty steering committee

  • Eulanda Sanders

    Chief Strategist of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

    Department: Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management

    sanderse@iastate.edu

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  • Sarah Bennett-George

    Teaching Professor

    Department: Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management

    sbennett@iastate.edu

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Student Spotlight:
Julia Tighe

"It’s cool to see everyone focus in on their strengths and come together into this big, overall fashion show.”

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Career Connections:
Faith Pladsen

Major: Event Management
Organization: Success Gymnastics

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International Connections:
Robbie Thorpe

Major: Apparel, Merchandising, and Design
Program:
Destination:

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