Ep. 020 - 5Q's with Mr. Dale Morgan, 2009 Accounting Grad and Distinguished Executive Speaker

EKU School of Business: 5Q Series

Episode Notes

Ep.020 - Episode Notes:

This interview was recorded on February 25, 2021.

Mr. Morgan is an EKU 2009 graduate, completing his BBA degree with a major in Accounting. He has worked as an Accountant at both UK and Perdue Universities and now works as a Finance and Investments Analyst for the Lexington Fayette County Urban Government. Dale is also a graduate of Henry Clay High School and LCC, both in Lexington, KY. He joins us for a 5Q session in celebration of Black History Month as our Executive Speaker. Mr. Dale Morgan has been appointed to the Eastern Kentucky University, School of Business Advisory Council where he will serve as a resource of guidance and support to the School of Business. In his free time, Dale enjoys working with young people and giving back to his community. He began Foundation47 as a life-development, leadership organization focused on improving the lives of under-served and under-represented youth. Learn more here: https://www.wtvq.com/2020/12/04/foundation47/ Dale is described as dedicated, approachable, reliable, personable, and motivated! He is a highly accomplished professional with commendable hands-on leadership experience. He comes to us today with the lovely Adrienne Bowles. He especially appreciates a handful of his former professors, including Dr. Oliver Feltus, Dr. Richard Fern, Dr. Maurice Reid, and Dr. Richard Chen. He recognizes the important role these, and all of his professors had in his education, and how important that education is in his successes. Quote: Advice to new grads… Break a problem down into manageable blocks, then persevere – and don’t let someone else define what success means to you. Mr. Dale Morgan