The people behind the Center.
A practitioner-scholar at the helm, a technology and workshop lead, and the coordinator who keeps every seminar, workshop, and Morning Meetup on schedule.
Team
Dr. Thomas M. Fryer
Director, Family Business Center
Practitioner-scholar. Engineer, senior executive, and entrepreneur before professor. Leads the Center’s programming, research, and partnerships.
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Workshop & Technology Coordinator
Designs and delivers FBC seminars and workshops, conducts AI readiness assessments, and co-hosts the FBC Podcast.
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Program & Events Coordinator
Coordinates seminars, workshops, and Morning Meetups, and is the Center’s first point of contact for members, sponsors, and county partners.
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