Dr. Corey S. Bradford, Sr. has worked for Southern Illinois University over 15 years in managing complex financial and administrative functions with increasing levels of responsibilities throughout his career.  His current title is Assistant Vice President for Financial and Administrative Affairs and University Ethics Officer.  He provides fiscal stewardship over hundreds of millions of dollars annually.  He advises the University President and other senior officers on important financial matters such as resource allocation, tuition policies, salary administration, compliance issues and budget development.  He is responsible for delivering system-wide support services to enhance the instructional, research, and public service missions of the University.  He assumes an active and collaborative role in strategic planning, policy development, administrative oversight, and resource analysis for the University.  He has a track record of effective management and professional accomplishments. He has helped the University to secure over 3 billion dollars of state appropriations since 1995.  He has implemented a new budget and planning system that tied new funding to the highest university priorities, invested targeted amounts into asset maintenance annually, established a contingency fund, and provided greater Board of Trustee involvement into the University budget process.  He has chaired a statewide consortium of public universities engaged in sharing purchasing power to reduce the cost of goods and services by 20% from shared purchases of $80 million.  He has led an economic development effort to revitalize a not-for-profit organization in East St. Louis called Katherine Dunham Centers for Arts & Humanities.  He serves on multiple public advisory boards including the Carbondale Park District and the SIUC College of Business.  Dr. Bradford is also an advisor to several student organizations including academic, faith-based, and fraternal organizations; and serves on numerous university wide committees and taskforce.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics with a minor in business administration from SIUE in 1993, his M.S. degree in applied math and statistics from SIUE in 1995, attended Harvard University Graduate School of Education Management Development Program in 2005, and earned a Ph.D. degree in higher education and educational administration at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2008.

Mr. Conder joined Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC in October 2007 via the acquisition of A.G. Edwards. From 1995-2007, he was a senior analyst with A.G. Edwards developing the firms research coverage of the Leisure industry. Mr. Conder was recognized in 2005 and 2006 by Institutional Investor magazine as runner-up for the “All-American Research Team” for leisure and by StarMine for earnings accuracy in 2005 and 2006. Additionally, he has been recognized for stock picking in 2000, 2002, and 2004. Prior to becoming a senior analyst, Mr. Conder worked as an associate research analyst and internal auditor at A.G. Edwards. Mr. Conder worked in public accounting from 1988-1990. He has a bachelor of science degree in Accounting from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and an MBA from St. Louis University.

Eric's business perspective has been shaped by 15 years of experience with hundreds of business owners and managers. He has worked across multiple industries including manufacturing, distribution, services and technology. By gaining a keen understanding of the people who own and manage businesses, Eric drives wealth realization for business owners via financial engineering, valuation, negotiation, acquisitions, and harvesting value through sales or divestiture. Eric has been recognized as being among the top 5 percent of his peer group at two Fortune 500 companies. He earned a master's degree in business administration from Washington University in St. Louis and a bachelor's degree in finance from Southern Illinois University, where he was designated as the outstanding finance student by faculty members. Eric has earned certification as an Accredited Valuation Analyst by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. He also has served as an adjunct professor of business strategy and economics to undergraduate and graduate business students.

Brien has held various positions with MB Financial Bank for the past ten years. His current responsibilities include leadership over the Retail Banking Department which delivers consumer and small business products through 40 branches in the Chicagoland area and one in Philadelphia. In addition, he has oversight of the bank’s electronic delivery channels including the call center and internet banking channels. During 2005, his responsibilities included the transformation of the business unit from a traditional banking model into a convenience based model highlighted by operating extended hours, seven days per week. Prior to joining the Retail Banking area, Brien spent 12 years in Commercial Banking. His assignments there included the management of a Commercial banking Division, management of the Credit Department and development of the company’s Commercial Banking Officer Development and campus recruiting programs. In 1992, Brien received his B.S. degree in Finance from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and in 1999 his M.B.A, with a concentration in Marketing, from DePaul University. Undergraduate student activities included four years on the COBA Council, including President his senior year, and two years representing the College of Business as a USG Senator. Currently, Brien is a member of the Finance Department’s External Advisory Board.

Mr. Drew Stoker is the manager of the Contracts & Pricing Department in Supply Chain Services of the Aerospace Support Business Unit in Boeing’s Integrated Defense Systems. He is responsible for U.S. Government and non-USG contracting for spares, repairs, and retrofit services. Most of Mr. Stoker’s career with Boeing has revolved around production aircraft programs where the government customers are procuring the aircraft and associated equipment. He is also responsible for support and flight test programs on major fiscal year contracts. Mr. Stoker graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a B.S. in Finance. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy for eight years where he was a Naval Aviator. After completing his duties with the Navy, Mr. Stoker went to work for McDonnell Douglas Corporation for thirteen years and then signed on with The Boeing Company in 1995. In addition to Mr. Stoker’s career responsibilities, he participates as a Boy Scout of America Volunteer Leader where he assists Scouts from Life-to-Eagle rank, and he organizes and plans High Adventure trips.