Meet the Team

Day in and day out they work to better the students experience at Furman and establish Furman as Greenville’s University.

To learn more or make an appointment, please email Innovation@Furman.edu or stop by the Davies Idea Exchange, Hipp Hall, Room 105.

Bryan Davis

Executive Director, The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Kelly Baird

Managing Director, The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Angélica Lozano-Alonso

FACULTY DIRECTOR, THE HILL INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; Professor of Spanish, Spanish Language Coordinator

Ross McClain

Professor of Art and Design

Rachel Morris

Business Operations Manager

Paul Peart II

Greenville Community Manager

Anne Silliman

Campus Community Manager

Mary Sturgill

Media Specialist/Instructor

Entrepreneur-In-Residence Program

Mentoring from seasoned innovators, entrepreneurs and business executives.

Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) program offers Furman students, faculty, staff and alum opportunities to receive one-on-one mentoring from a diverse group of entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders and business executives. The purpose of this program is to provide coaching and feedback about the startup process and paths.

Entrepreneurs in Residence have a wealth of experience in facilitating the development of innovative ideas, new venture development and advising innovators across industries.

Learn More About Our EIR Program