Wake Forest alumni and thought leaders tapped to help revitalize the American economy

Last week, the White House announced the formation of teams of industry and thought leaders who will help lead the country out of the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus crisis.  Close to 100 people were listed as part of the “Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups,” including a number of whom are affiliated with Wake Forest University and the School of Business: John Allison, Retired Chairman and CEO of BB&T Corporation, Executive-in-Residence for the Wake Forest Center for the Study of Capitalism, and member of the School of Business Board of Visitors; David Farr ’77, P ’07, Emerson Electric Company; Warren Stephens MBA ’81, Stephens, Inc.; Larry Culp P ’17, P ’19, P ’23, General Electric and member of the Wake Forest Board of Trustees; Rob (Robert) Manfred P’09, Major League Baseball; Larry Merlo P ’16, P ’17, CVS Health; and Gary Norcross P’14, FIS Global.

We are proud of our alumni and others for lending their expertise to our government in this unprecedented time. View the full list of those appointed to the “Great American Economic Revival” industry groups.