We are all leaders responsible for the mission, leading with integrity, being transparent, and creating an open, inclusive, innovative, and safe environment
LEAD WITH CHARACTER, ACHIEVE RESULTS WITH INTEGRITY
Free learning tools and resources for developing leaders & ethical teams and organizations โ whether youโre leading a team project, preparing for your first internship, captaining a team or entering the work force.
Advancing the Profession of Business
Purpose
To enhance the profession of business and communities
Mission
To accelerate the development of leaders of character who get results with integrity
Vision
To be a recognized thought leader in the education, development, and practice of business leadership and character
Values
How We Do It
Meet Our Team
Advancing the Profession of Business, the AFCLC Team is driven by a commitment to our Purpose, Mission, and Vision.
Dr. Patrick J Sweeney
Professor of the Practice of Management & Executive Director, Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character
Lyn B. Myers
Senior Operations Manager, Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character
Amanda Beck
Adminsitrative Coordinator, Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character
Dr. Sean Hannah
J. Tylee Wilson Chair in Business Ethics; Senior Research Associate, ACLC; Professor
Greg Stewart
Thomas K. Hearn, Jr. Professor; Research Associate, ACLC; Professor
Dr. John Sumanth
James Farr Faculty Fellow in Leadership and Organizational Development; Associate, ACLC; Associate Professor
Professor Stephen Smulowitz
Dale and Karen Sisel Professor; Research Associate, ACLC; Associate Professor
Dr. Kenny Herbst
Board of Visitors Faculty Fellow in Marketing; Associate Professor
Dave Clawson
Executive Affiliate, Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character
The AFCLC Excellence in Leadership Alumni Award
The Excellence in Leadership Alumni Award recognizes Wake Forest graduates who demonstrate exceptional leadership within their organizations or communities.
At least five years post-graduation, recipients serve as role models for the Universityโs values through:
2026
Amy Reynolds
Amy Reynolds is the Senior Vice President of Marketing & Customer Engagement at Flow Automotive Companies. She holds an MBA from WFU and is a frequent guest coach in the business school under the Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character.
2025
Kelly Smith
Kelly graduated from Wake Forest University with a BS in Accountancy. Kelly is the retired Senior VP & CFO of Replacements Ltd. He has served as a speaker for MSA Orientation, a judge for classroom projects, a panelist and a mentor for students.
2024
Carol Spann Joyner
Carol graduated with an undergraduate business degree from Wake Forest University. She is the Head of Real Estate Transactions, US and Canada at Levi Strauss & Co., where she has consistently been a powerful asset and distinguished industry expert.
