Program Information
The McCoy College of Business is pleased to offer another professional development workshop specifically designed for our graduate alumni to reconnect, network, and upskill. McCoy College graduate alumni will be able to upskill while networking with your fellow graduates, strengthen your profile, and earn a certificate.
This interactive workshop equips leaders and aspiring leaders with essential communication strategies. Designed for business professionals from diverse industries, the workshop will explore both internal and external communication tactics that impact people, processes, and performance. Led by a dynamic blend of business and academic experts, the workshop combines strategic insights with hands-on training to help participants refine their communication skills. Attendees will engage in real-world issues, gain practical techniques, and leave with actionable strategies to enhance their leadership impact through communication.
Program Overview
Date
Friday, November 14, 2025
Time
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location
Texas State University
McCoy College of Business
Questions?
Contact Kate Fly at kate.fly@txstate.edu
Kevin Lyman
Associate Professor of Instruction in Management
McCoy College of Business at Texas State University
Kevin Lyman is an executive and educator with over 30 years of global business experience dedicated to building better leaders and organizations. Lyman, an Associate Professor of Instruction at the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University, focuses on International Business, Management, and Human Resources. He is a co-chair of the Department of Management Business Advisory Council, an instructor in the University’s Manager Development program, and an internal consultant/facilitator to several university administrative units. Lyman served eight years as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Altera Corporation (San Jose, CA). He also served as Senior Vice President of HR for AMD as it became one of the top 7 global semiconductor companies. His government and community relations expertise includes chairmanship of the Central Texas Executive and Education Council, membership on the Chancellor’s Business Advisory Council for Foothill DeAnza College and St. Edward's University, and roles on the Semiconductor Industry Association Operating and China Policy committees. Lyman holds a master's degree in business administration and a bachelor's in education and psychology.
LeKisha McKinley
Program Manager, Dell Technologies
LeKisha McKinley is an independent consultant, focused on using career development frameworks, highly-engaging activities, and mentoring vehicles to assist individuals in achieving self-alignment by rediscovering their core identity and purpose. The aim is to honor these non-negotiable values in daily life to translate that clarity into personal and professional actualized ambitions. After many years in the corporate space, LeKisha noticed widespread unhappiness and stress, including in herself. She realized she was living a life she “could be living” rather than what she “should be living.” She was living in misalignment with her purpose. This led her to transition from a high-powered process engineering role to one that allowed her to work in purpose-filled roles. LeKisha helps others achieve this same fulfillment while continually gaining visibility, enhanced credibilty, and leveling up their influence and contributions even in uncertain times.
Lance McNeill
CEO and Co-Founder of MacMor, LLC
Lance McNeill leads a mobile wound care clinic serving over 500 patients in Central Texas. As CEO and Co-Founder, he focuses on empowering clinical teams through culture-building, professional development, and efficient operations. As an educator, author, and former Peace Corps volunteer, Lance has a strong track record of building mission-driven businesses and equipping future leaders in business and entrepreneurship. He has taught courses in business planning, communication, and innovation at Texas State University, St. Edward’s University, and Austin Community College. As an instructor, he shares practical tools with students pursuing entrepreneurial and leadership paths. His career spans healthcare management, economic development, and social impact, including nearly seven years with the City of Austin, where he designed programs supporting local entrepreneurs.
Mark Sekula
President/CEO, Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union (RBFCU)
Mark Sekula, a Texas State University alum, became President and Chief Executive Officer at Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union in March 2024. Based near San Antonio, RBFCU has over 1 million members and 62 branches throughout Texas. It is the largest Texas-based credit union, and its $18 billion in assets ranks 10th in the U.S. In his first year as the credit union’s top executive, Sekula was named an Outstanding CEO in the San Antonio Business Journal C-Suite Awards. Sekula was elevated to Executive Vice President at RBFCU in 2011, and he served in roles as Chief Lending Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Sekula oversaw RBFCU’s growth past $10 billion in assets. He and his family are natives of Poth, Texas. Sekula earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration management from Texas State University. His experience before coming to RBFCU ranged from a regionally based credit union to a role on a national scale with Ford Motor Credit Corporation.
Stephanie T. Solansky, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Management
McCoy College of Business at Texas State University
Dr. Stephanie T. Solansky is an associate professor in the Department of Management at McCoy College of Business. Her research passions are leadership, teamwork/collaboration, wisdom, temporality in organizations, and complexity theory. She has published in top tier journals in the field of management including journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Human Relations, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Business Research, Leadership Quarterly, and Management Learning. Dr. Solansky’s professional experience outside of academia have included: directing of a multi-million-dollar leadership professional development program in which over 1,000 organizational administrators were trained; consulting with organizations on behavioral, decision-making and strategic issues (Fortune 500, public sector, small businesses, and non-profits); and working as a purchasing agent in a public corporation.