Panelists to Discuss 'Christians in the Marketplace' at University of Mobile

Leaders in business and the media will discuss how their faith as Christians impacts their careers during “Christians in the Marketplace,” a panel discussion presented by the University of Mobile Accounting Club.

The public is invited to the free panel discussion from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, in Weaver Auditorium on the University of Mobile campus. For more information, call Rusty Roberts at 442-2464 or Keli Robinson at 442-2558.

Dr. Anne Lowery, dean of the School of Business, said the idea for the seminar grew as professors discussed the negative impact scandals such as Enron, WorldCom and HealthSouth have on the public’s perception of business leaders.

“We wanted to provide an opportunity for our business majors and others to understand that it is possible to be strong Christians and be successful in the world of work. There is a dire need for business professionals who espouse strong, ethical values,” Lowery said.

Panelists will discuss what it means to be a Christian in their careers; obstacles to their Christian faith in their workplaces and how these are overcome; and how they personally practice their faith in their workplaces, demonstrate their faith to others and balance the demands of work, family and church; among other issues.

Panelists include Traci Gyan, president of TriCor; Byron Sherman, ceritified public accountant with Hall, Sherman, and Callahan PC; Eric Reynolds, broadcast journalist for WALA; Andrew Corley, application developer for Schlumberger-Global Tel*Link, Inc.; and Kay Mashburn, vice president of mortgage banking at AmSouth Bank.