The JSOM Advisory Council recently added one new member, expanding on its already formidable lineup of 41 members from a wide variety of industries. The Council of industry experts enhances the Jindal School by offering advice on how the Jindal School can improve its academic offerings to maintain industry relevance. Its purpose dovetails with the school’s mission to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing, technology-driven, global society by partnering with the business community to:

• Conduct research enhancing management knowledge.
• Deliver high-quality management education to a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students and practicing executives.
• Develop, innovate and continuously improve programs advancing management education and practice.

The members serve as advocates, engaging with students to help raise awareness of the school and improve its reputation in the community, as well as providing internships, mentoring and hiring opportunities.

As Chief Human Resources Officer at G6 Hospitality LLC, the parent company of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brand, Mary Fregia is responsible for the organization’s people strategy, including talent acquisition and development, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits, employee engagement and culture, as well as public relations and communications.

“I’m excited to be part of the Jindal School Advisory Council representing G6 Hospitality. As the mother of three recent college graduates, I understand and am passionate about the importance of relationships between universities and businesses to facilitate the transition from education to full-time careers,” Mary Fregia

Before joining G6, Fregia was the vice president of Corporate Human Resources and Total Rewards at Carlson Companies/TGI Friday’s, where she led the formulation and execution of the global Human Resources strategy in support of a culture based on growth, execution, performance and operational excellence. During this time, she served on the board of the Chain Restaurants Total Rewards Association.

“I look forward to working with the Council to support the students and graduates in their preparation for successful careers,” Fregia said.With more than 25 years of Human Resources experience in the hospitality industry, Fregia has also worked with several owned and franchised hotel brands including Radisson Hotels, Country Inns and Suites, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and Fairfield Inn.

Fregia has been married to her husband, Danny, for 32 years and has three grown sons. When not working, she can be found traveling, reading or enjoying time at the lake. She is a Dallas native, fluent in Spanish, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Personnel and Industrial Relations from the University of North Texas.