| Executives in Residence |
How Our Executives in Residence Can Help You
Our Executives in Residence are all experts in their perspective fields.
They are committed to supporting our students by:
1. Facilitating content specific workshops
2. Leading panel discussions throughout the academic year
3. Serving as guest lecturers in various core classes
| Meet our Executives in Residence |
Greg Barnes
KPMG Partner (Retired)
Known for providing guidance that reaches beyond fundamental audit compliance, Greg is a valued partner to boards and C-suites on a broad range of critical business matters, growth strategies, and operational efficiencies.
As Managing Partner of KPMG’s Memphis Office, Greg led the growth and strategic development of the business for more than a decade. Instrumental in growing revenue and instilling a culture of collaboration, he concurrently served as Lead Partner for multinational public and private company client engagements across industries, consulting on complex issues, including transformative acquisitions, business expansion and regulatory and fraud investigations.
Prior to joining KPMG, Greg shepherded clients through the enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act as an Audit Partner for the largest Arkansas-based regional accounting firm, Moore Stephens Frost, PLC (now Frost, PLLC). He also served as the Partner in Charge of Human Resources, establishing a talent strategy focused on increasing satisfaction and retention.
Previously, Greg served as President and CFO for Staffmark Investment, LLC, a $700M temporary staffing company, and provided steady leadership during the collapse of the dot-com bubble, partnering with the CEO to drive strategic restructuring, cost reductions, and divestitures.
Greg spent the first 15 years of his career at Arthur Andersen, where he was selected to open the firm’s Arkansas practice, leading recruitment and growing the team from the ground up. Over the course of his tenure, he developed foundational expertise, consulting on due diligence for more than 50 M&A transactions and participating in significant capital markets transactions.
Respected for his impact within the business community, Greg was named a Memphis Business Journal Power Player for 10 consecutive years. He currently shares his expertise as an Executive in Residence at The University of Memphis Fogelman College of Business & Economics and was previously an Adjunct Professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Trevia Chatman
President, Bank of America Memphis
Trevia Chatman is president of Bank of America Memphis. As President, she is responsible for connecting banking and investment resources offered through the bank's eight lines of business to individuals, families and companies across the region. She is responsible for executing Bank of America’s Environmental, Social and Governance strategy, to address social and economic concerns and to drive impact for the community. Trevia is also the Market Executive for Memphis. In this role, she leads the development and execution of the market strategic plan, employee engagement and corporate reputation. She coordinates sponsorships, fosters collaboration with nonprofit leaders and stakeholders, and mobilizes her team of talented volunteers to drive positive change in the community. She is actively involved in the bank’s diversity and inclusion efforts as an Executive Sponsor for the Black Professional Group and member of Leadership, Education, Advocacy & Development for Women. She is a graduate of the bank’s Women’s Next Level Leadership Program and a recipient of the Bank of America Global Diversity and Inclusion award.
Trevia has a proven track record of success in growing market share, driving revenue and developing high performing teams. She has experience in consumer and private banking, marketing, performance management, B2B and government relations.
A passionate community advocate, Trevia is on the board of directors for the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis, the United Way of the Mid-South’s Women United and a New Memphis Fellow. Trevia’s advocacy has garnered recognition including the Top 40 under 40 Urban Elite Professionals award, the Memphis Business Journal’s Top 40 under 40 award, MBJ Power 100 and the Memphis Grizzlies HBCU Empowerment award. She holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Fogelman College of Business & Economics at the University of Memphis and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Tennessee State University.
| Tips for Students |
We know it can be intimidating to meet with renowned business leaders. Here are some tips to help make it a meaningful experience:
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First and foremost, RELAX! The Executives are here for your benefit. They partner with us because they are committed to helping you. They want to learn about you and help coach you to your goals.
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- Read the Executive’s bios above.
- Build a strong resume. If you need help with this, visit the Avron B. Fogelman Professional Development Center to book an appointment.
- Update your LinkedIn pages and connect with the Executive.
- Set goals for the event.
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Plan questions you may ask as they pertain to your professional aspirations.
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Lastly, send a follow-up thank you note. A quick email will suffice and will be greatly appreciated by our Executives, all of whom generously volunteer their time. You may also send handwritten notes if you so choose.
Get Connected
If you are interested in learning more about our Executives in Residence programming, or if you would like to get connected, please email FCBEexecsinres@memphis.edu.
Fogelman College of Business & Economics
901.678.2432 |
FCBEexecsinres@memphis.edu
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