Babson Center Distinguished Visitors: Learning From The Leaders
An important part of the Babson Center mission is to provide a continuing conversation among the college community about important issues in global commerce. The Babson Center’s ongoing programs, the Graham Executives in Residence, Humphreys Residencies, and the Bryan Viewpoints Speaker Series give Sewanee students with career interests in management, international business, and finance regular opportunities to hear firsthand from global business leaders whose experience, knowledge, and skills have carried them to the top of their fields.
Executives in Residence
Sometimes, there's nothing like learning from the leaders, and Sewanee students have the opportunity to meet business leaders who come to the campus. Two programs, the Graham Executives in Residence and the Humphreys Residencies, give students direct personal contact with senior business executives who share their knowledge and experience.
The Graham Residencies bring distinguished business leaders to the Sewanee campus where they offer insight into business leadership issues, and have one-on-one career meetings with students. Many of these business leaders also offer Sewanee students access to potential job and internship opportunities.During their multi-day visits, Graham Executives in Residence teach classes, advise students on career paths and give a public lecture.The Graham Executive in Residence program was established by Diane and Henry H. Graham Jr., of Jacksonville, Fla.
The Humphreys Residencies focus on the topics of entrepreneurship and business leadership. Many Sewanee students have shown strong interest in these topics. The series brings executives to Sewanee to meet informally with students, visit classes, and deliver a public lecture. This program is endowed by David and Debra Humphreys of Joplin, Mo.
Viewpoints Speaker Series
The Bryan Viewpoints Speaker Series provides Sewanee students regular opportunities to hear leaders discuss timely and important ideas in business, public policy, economic theory, and business ethics.
During a one-day visit to Sewanee, speakers give a public talk, meet with students to discuss career issues, and teach a class.
The series is funded by a major gift from Peggy and J.F. Bryan IV, C’ 65.
Visitor Profiles
2012-2013 Academic Year*
Graham Executive in Residence
Walter Davis, C’90
Head of Business, Managed Futures Department, Morgan Stanley
“A Perspective from Wall Street”
Bryan Viewpoints Series
John W. Bachmann
Senior Partner and Former Managing Partner, Edward Jones
“The Business of Politics and The Politics of Business”
Humphreys Entrepreneur in Residence
Brian Reynolds, C’90
Chief Game Designer, Zynga
“Gaming Your Way to the Top”
2011-2012 Academic Year*
Graham Executive in Residence
Joey Reiman
CEO, Brighthouse
“The Story of Purpose: A New Chapter for Business and Life”
Bryan Viewpoints Series
John Allison
Chairman and CEO, BB&T Corp.
Causes, Consequences and Cures: A Unique Insider's Perspective on the Financial Crisis
Mike Kieser
Founder and President, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort; Co-founder and former CEO, Recycled Paper Greetings, Inc.
“Success in a Very Competitive Space”
Humphreys Entrepreneur in Residence
David Mason, C’95
Senior Vice President, AOL Content Solutions
“A Liberal Arts Odyssey”
2010-2011 Academic Year*
Graham Executive in Residence
Marguerite Kondracke
President and CEO, America's Promise
“On Becoming a Leader”
Bryan Viewpoints Series
Dennis Lockhart
President, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
“Sizing up the U.S. Economy and Monetary Policy”
Ted Malloch
Chairman and CEO of the Roosevelt Group; Research Professor, Spiritual Capital Initiative at Yale University Center for Faith and Culture
“The Deeper Roots of Our Financial Crisis: Can Business Be Virtuous?”
Humphreys Entrepreneur in Residence
Chris Hehmeyer, C’77
Non-Executive Chair, Pinson GHCO, and Member of Janla Capital Management LLC
“If You Build it, They Will Come: Leadership at the Heart of Entrepreneurship”
2009-2010 Academic Year*
Graham Executive in Residence
Halsey M. Cook Jr., C ’83
President, Legrand North America Electrical Wiring Systems Division
“Plugged in: Home and Workplace in a Global Economy”
Bryan Viewpoints Series
Tom Morris
Chairman, Morris Institute for Human Values; Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame
“True Success: Ethical Achievement in a Challenging World”
A. Gary Shilling
President, A. Gary Shilling & Co.
“The Global Economy in the Next Decade”
2008-2009 Academic Year*
Graham Executive in Residence
Jay Faires, C’85
President of Music, Lionsgate
“Making it in Hollywood Today: Entrepreneurship in the Entertainment Business”
Bryan Viewpoints Series
Claire Farley
Advisory Director, Jefferies Energy Consulting, Inc.
“Peak Oil: Fact or Fiction?”
Arthur Laffer
Founder and Chair, Laffer Associates
“Insights on the Economy: Is the End of Prosperity Here?”
T. Boone Pickens
Founder, BP Capital Management
“Plans for Securing Domestic Energy Sources”
2007-2008 Academic Year*
Graham Executive in Residence
Herb Kelleher
Founder and Executive Chair, Southwest Airlines
“You’re Now Free to Move About the Country”
Joe Petrowski
President and CEO, Gulf Oil, LLC
“Fueling The Future, Moral Obligations Meet Economic Opportunities”
2006-2007 Academic Year*
Graham Executive in Residence
Gregory B. Brown, M.D.
Founding Partner, Cowen Healthcare
“The Intersections of Business and Healthcare”
2005-2006 Academic Year*
Graham Executive In Residence
William E. Smith Jr.
Chairman, Royal Cup, Inc.
“Challenges of Working in a Family Business”
*Titles and affiliations of speakers were current at time of campus visit and may not reflect current status.
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