MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The University of Mount Olive’s Tillman School of Business will host its annual Tillman Executive Roundtable on Thursday, April 10 at 9:30 AM in Rodgers Chapel. This year’s event brings together a distinguished panel of executive leaders who have shaped major regional and national companies through decades of innovation, leadership, and community impact.
The panel includes:
- William H. “Bill” Bryan, Executive Chairman of Mount Olive Pickle Company, who helped lead the brand to the top of the pickle industry.
- Drew M. Covert, Chairman and CEO of Southern Bank, known for strategic growth and community engagement.
- Robert L. “Bob” Tillman, former President, CEO, and Chairman of Lowe’s, who helped transform the company into a nationwide retail giant.
Hosted by the Tillman School of Business, the event is designed to give students, faculty, and the community firsthand insight into effective business leadership and real-world experience. The roundtable is free and open to the public.
“This event is an exceptional opportunity for our students to learn from industry leaders who have not only achieved professional success but have also made lasting impacts in their communities,” said Dr. Kathy T. Best, Dean of the Tillman School of Business.