Undergraduate Programs Staff
If you are officially assigned to a staff member on this page, you may click the “Schedule an advising meeting” link next to their photo to schedule a meeting with them. We welcome ECU students not assigned an advisor in the College of Business or other visitors to come see us in 3016 Bate for drop-in advising, Monday-Friday 9:00-4:30 pm or email questions to cobadvising@ecu.edu.
Kevin Williams
Director, Undergraduate Programs
williamske@ecu.edu | Schedule an advising meeting
Kevin, an eastern North Carolina native, has been advising College of Business students since 2005. In addition to advising, he manages the COB Advising Center and formerly coordinated the COB community college outreach. Kevin has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration as well as a Master of Business Administration from ECU. Kevin is married to Miranda Williams, a Marketing teaching instructor. They have two beagles, Hunter and Charley. On the weekends, you might find Kevin cheering on the Carolina Panthers or outside at his grill.
Brad McAllister
Associate Director, Advising
mcallisterb@ecu.edu | Schedule an advising meeting
Brad has been advising College of Business students since 2004. In addition to advising, he plays a major role in knowledge management in the COB. Brad has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Florida and a Master of Education in Higher Education Student Services from Georgia Southern University. Brad enjoys playing on a competitive trivia team, traveling, and painting pottery. He is married to Elizabeth McAllister, the Director of the Pre-Professional Advising Center.
Mary Beth Allen
Assistant Director, Advising
allenmary17@ecu.edu | Schedule an advising meeting
Mary Beth began working at ECU in 2012 before transitioning to the College of Business in 2017. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and a Master of Science in Counselor Education from ECU. In addition to advising, she collaborates on programming with a focus on students requiring temporary or ongoing intervention in order to succeed academically and is a national certified counselor (NCC). Mary Beth and her husband enjoy cooking, traveling, and playing golf.
Melissa Bowers
Assistant Director, Advising
bowersme18@ecu.edu | Schedule an advising meeting
A North Carolina native, Melissa received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from ECU. She earned a Masters of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina. Prior to working in the College of Business as an advisor, Melissa worked in Housing and Residence Life. In her spare time she likes to cook and bake, read, craft and spend time with friends and family.
Katie Butler
Assistant Director, Advising
butlerca20@ecu.edu | Schedule an advising meeting
As a military brat, Katie moved around all over the United States before coming to ECU in 2008 and earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, followed by a Master of Science degree in Counselor Education in 2014. She is currently piloting a new program that works with high school student interested in pursuing a career in business through ECU’s business degree programs. Katie is an active member of Greenville’s Junior League, and enjoys baking, reading, crafting, and spending time with her husband and children.
Amy Eason
Assistant Director, Advising
easona@ecu.edu | Schedule an advising meeting
Amy has been with the College of Business since 2011. In addition to advising, she coordinates the COB community college outreach and formerly coordinated the COB Peer Mentor Program. Amy has a Bachelor of Science in Special Education as well as a Master of Arts in Education in Special Education from ECU. Amy has served as a senator in the ECU Staff Senate since 2015.
Mandy Messerli
Assistant Director, Advising
messerlim@ecu.edu | Schedule an advising meeting
Mandy was born and raised in Parker, South Dakota. She relocated to Greenville, NC in 2007 to work as an East Carolina University Residence Hall Coordinator. Mandy was a Residence Hall Coordinator in Fletcher Hall, Greene Hall, Scott Hall and Garrett Hall and transitioned into the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities in 2013 where she served as both an assistant director and an associate director. She enjoys spending time watching football (#GOPACKGO), drinking coffee, reading, and spending time with her partner, CJ and daughter, Lily.
Aisha Powell
Assistant Director, Advising
powellai@ecu.edu | Schedule an advising meeting
Aisha joined the COB in 2016. In addition to advising, she coordinates the COB Peer Mentor Program. Prior to joining the COB, Aisha coordinated mentoring programs in the Pirate Tutoring Center. Aisha earned a Bachelor of Science in Family Community Services and a Master of Science in Child Development and Family Relations, both from ECU. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and volunteering in the community.
Caroline Umphlett
Assistant Director, Advising
umphlettc18@ecu.edu | Schedule an advising meeting
Caroline is a native of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She graduated from East Carolina University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication and went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in Communication from ECU in 2017. Prior to working in the College of Business, Caroline worked for ECU athletics as an academic coordinator for three years. A fun fact about Caroline is that she and her sister, Abigail, both competed for the ECU softball team. In her spare time, she likes to go to CrossFit, play with her golden retriever, Enzo, and spend time with friends and family.