RIKARD LECTURE SERIES
Mack A. Rikard Lecture Series
The Mack A. Rikard Lecture Series introduces students to current issues in business as presented by business and civic leaders who are recognized leaders in their professions. Established in 1991, it is named after the late Mack A. Rikard ’37, an Oglethorpe alumnus, honorary degree recipient, Athletic Hall of Fame member and Trustee Emeritus. Rikard was former president of Allied Products Company in Birmingham, Alabama, and a supporter of Oglethorpe athletics and student scholarships.
Rikard Lecture 2025
On October 7, the Hammack School of Business will welcome R.G. Lamar ’05 for the Mack A. Rikard Lecture at 4 p.m. in the Cousins Center Atrium.
Lamar has carried forward lessons in strategy, resourcefulness and the human side of business. His philosophy is deeply informed by the liberal arts foundation he received at OU, which continues to shape how he leads, learns and lives.
Rikard Lecture 2025
Past lecturers include:
- Donna Hyland, CEO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
- Annie and John Odell, founding partners of Kinko’s
- S. Truett Cathy, Founder and Chairman of Chick-fil-A
- Terry Chastain, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
- Ann Cramer, Director of Corporate Community Relations and Public Affairs at IBM
- Terrence Fisher, FBI Supervisory Special Agent
- William Johnston, Former President and COO of the New York Stock Exchange
- Dennis Kelly, President and CEO of Zoo Atlanta
- James Satterfield, President and Co-Founder of Firestorm Solutions
- Jack Van Fossen, President and CEO of Red Roof Inns