Dr. Charles L. Liotta, Vice Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies for the Georgia Institute of Technology, joined the Georgia Tech faculty as an assistant professor in 1965. In 1997, he became a Regents' Professor, a title he holds concurrent with the Vice Provost position.

Dr. H. Fenwick Huss became Dean of the J. Mack Robinson College of Business in July 2004 after having served as associate dean of the college for the past six years. He was previously director of the college School of Accountancy.

Penelope B. Prime is Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics & Finance at the Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University. Dr. Prime is the Director of the China Research Center. Her research focuses on Asia's economy and business environment, with a particular focus on China.

Scott Ellyson is the CEO of East West Manufacturing, an offshore contract manufacturing company headquartered in Atlanta. Mr. Ellyson has made over 50 trips to Asia in the past ten years and presently he spends about one-third of his time in Asia.

Thomas Williams is Zoo Atlanta vice president of Government Relations and Community Affairs. Before joining the Zoo in April 2004, Thomas served as the National Chapter Development Liaison Manager for 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Thomas served as an advisor to the National Chairman, Executive Committee and Chief Operating Officer and also acted as a liaison between national programs and the international chapter network.