Wayne State University's School of Business Administration welcomes two additional executives to its already outstanding lineup of Board of Visitors members. David M. Leone and Katie Maple McBride, both employees of General Motors, recently accepted seats on the board.

The school's Board of Visitors is a group of alumni, business leaders and community members that supports the school in many ways. Its primary functions include helping with development, community involvement, academic support and strategic planning.

Leone, a Troy resident, is global vehicle chief engineer for GM's global rear wheel drive and performance vehicle development team. He received a bachelor's in mechanical engineering from Oakland University and an M.B.A. from Wayne State.

Maple McBride is executive director of communication at GM. The Birmingham resident earned a bachelor's in public relations from Marietta College and a master's in communication at WSU.

To view the complete Board of Visitors roster, visit http://www.business.wayne.edu/article.php?id=151.

Wayne State University is a premier urban research institution of higher education offering more than 400 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 32,000 students. The School of Business Administration at Wayne State University provides quality business education through degree programs accredited by AACSB International. Learn more at www.business.wayne.edu.