The W. Frank Barton School of Business is the home of real and applied learning. A
place where students apply knowledge gained from faculty and business leaders while
developing professional and life skills. The Barton School is among the top 1% of
business schools worldwide due to its double AACSB accreditation in business and accounting.
Housed in the award-winning building, Woolsey Hall, features artwork, sculptures,
gardens, and The Promise Bridge – a 300-foot-long pedestrian bridge over the water
in front of the building.
The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is pleased to announce
that Michael Monteferrante has been named to its Dean’s Advisory Board. Monteferrante
has served as president and CEO of Envision since 2013. Prior to this role, he was
the CEO of leading organizations across a variety of industries, including transportation,
technology, engineering, commercial real estate, construction, and food.
“Anyone who has met Michael knows he is a dynamic visionary,” said Larisa Genin, Dean
of the Barton School. “His presence on our board will bring fresh ideas, thoughtful
discussions, and an unwavering passion for our students and key strategic initiatives.”
Envision, one of the nation’s largest organizations dedicated to improving the quality
of life for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, is led by Monteferrante.
The organization provides employment and opportunities through outreach, rehabilitation,
education, research, and community programs. With over 500 employees, 92% of Envision’s
direct labor workforce is made up of individuals who are blind or visually impaired,
reflecting the organization’s commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for
its community.
Monteferrante has also chaired and served on numerous boards, including the Wichita
Regional Chamber of Commerce, National Industries for the Blind, the National Association
for the Employment of People Who Are Blind, Visit Wichita Convention and Visitors
Bureau, Future Food Brands, Vintage Bank, Kansas Red Cross, Kansas Humane Society,
and the Park City Convention and Tourism.
He holds a BBA in Business Management from Boise State University, where he was named
a Distinguished Alumnus in 2014. Also, he has been recognized as Wichita Executive
of the Year and Innovator of the Year.
The Dean’s Advisory Board, comprised of leading industry executives and business leaders
from around the world, works to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the
Barton School, contributing to its goal of becoming one of the best business schools
globally.
