Business & Finance
Business and Finance
Business and Finance
Wed, February 23, 2011 Dennis Gilmore Joins the SDSU College of Business Administrationa?s Advisory Board
SAN DIEGO--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--The [ College of Business Administration ] at San Diego State University ([ SDSU ]) announced today that Dennis J. Gilmore has joined the Collegea™s advisory board. Gilmore is a graduate of SDSU ('81, marketing) and is currently the chief executive officer for First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF).
"Dennisa™ outstanding leadership ability and commitment to the College of Business Administration makes him an excellent addition to the Collegea™s advisory board"
aDennisa™ outstanding leadership ability and commitment to the College of Business Administration makes him an excellent addition to the Collegea™s advisory board,a said Dr. Gail Naughton, dean of SDSUa™s College of Business Administration. aHis hands-on approach to business and financial know-how will serve the board well as the College determines how to confront the challenges that lay ahead.a
aI am honored to serve on the College of Business Administrationsa™ advisory board as the College strives to maintain the level of excellence that our students have come to expect,a said Gilmore. aI left SDSU with a valuable learning experience that has served me well throughout my career and now I look forward to giving back to the College, its faculty and its students.a
Gilmore, who is also a lifetime member of SDSUa™s Alumni Association, will begin his tenure on the board starting March 1, 2011.
About the College of Business Administration
With nearly 4,000 students, SDSUa™s College of Business Administration is one of the largest business schools in the U.S. For over 50 years, the College has produced some of the most successful and influential business leaders in the world. For more information, visit [ www.sdsu.edu/business ].
About SDSU
San Diego State University is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region. Since it was founded in 1897, the university has grown to offer bachelora™s degrees in 84 areas, mastera™s degrees in 76 areas and doctorates in 18 areas. SDSUa™s approximately 30,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future. For more information, visit [ www.sdsu.edu ].
