The Williamson Symposium

Established at Youngstown State University in 1981 through an endowment fund provided by the Warren P. Williamson, Jr. family. Our “Executive on Campus” Program is celebrating its 25th Anniversary.

The Williamson Symposium is an “executive on campus” program designed to bring nationally recognized business leaders and business scholars to campus. Presentations focus on business trends and specific strategic issues related to the field of business. These guest speakers make a valuable contribution to our students’ educations by sharing their time and expertise with the YSU community. This “executive on campus” program provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and opportunities to profile our successful alumni.

During their visit to campus, speakers meet with undergraduate and graduate classes, conduct faculty workshops, and give a presentation at a breakfast or luncheon that is open to the public and the regional business community. Speakers are recognized as Williamson Fellows during their visit to the YSU campus.

The following is a partial list of the executives who have participated in our “Executive on Campus Speaker Series.

2001
Kenneth J. Purfey
CFP, CFM, CMA, CPA*
iValueHub

Dr. Ben Kedia
University of Memphis

Dr. Richard Boyatzis
Case Western Reserve University

2002
Shamel Rushwin*
Ford Motor Company

Harold Scott
Harley Davidson, Inc.

Joseph Carson
Alliance Capital Management Corporation

2003
Joseph Wells
Association of Fraud Examiners

David C. Kozak, Ph.D.
Gannon University

Richard Sokolov
Simon Property Group

Kala Stroup
American Humanics, Inc.

2004
Scott Voynich, CPA
Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Robinson, Grimes & Company

Donald Graham*
Fifth Third Bank

Michelle Decker*
Leisure Industries Corporation

2004
James Reese
Google, Inc.

Anu Shulka*
RubinconSoft, Inc.

2005
Samuel Grooms*
Hy-Tek Materials Handling, Inc.

David Ferguson*
Wal-Mart Europe

Please visit the WCBA Calendar of Events for more details. For additional information, please call the Dean’s Office at 330-941-3064.

*WCBA Alumni