Areas of Expertise
cross-cultural training & management, global research, creating and executing marketing strategies (both domestic and global), international business development

Background

• I have been a consultant in the area of marketing and international business since 1994, prior to consulting I worked in the area of marketing/sales.
• I have reviewed a total of five textbooks in the area of Marketing and International Business.
• I have received numerous teaching, service, and scholarship awards, such as best paper at a conference on three separate occasions, awarded over a twenty grants, nominated for teacher of the year for the on two separate occasions, awarded outstanding advisor of the year for a student organization.
• I have presented over 70 times at conference and workshop, nine peers reviewed journals.

Research Interests
international trade and emerging shipping patterns; merging two fields of knowledge: international marketing and supply chain management; utilizing emerging technologies to enhance student learning; international business

Education
DBA, International Business & International Marketing, United States International University
MBA, University of Indianapolis
BS, Business Administration, University of Indianapolis
AS, Legal Research, University of Indianapolis

Fun facts
I went off-roading in Dubai with students, I have raced a car and I have been to more than 45 countries (and counting!).

Favorite thing about UIndy
The parking—it is free and you don't have to walk too far.

Areas of Expertise
information systems management, project management, web design, visual basic

Background
More than 25 years in information systems management and more than 20 years of teaching experience

Research Interests
information systems career projections, servant leadership

Education
PhD, Information Technology Management, Capella University
MBA, Management Concentration, Indiana Tech
BSBA, Management, Indiana Tech
AAS, Computer Programming, Ivy Tech State College

Fun facts
I have run two marathons, have a pilot's license, scuba dived on the second largest barrier reef at Belize and play guitar in a family gospel band.

Favorite thing about UIndy
Getting to teach the future leaders of the next generation

Areas of Expertise
economics

Background
Taught at Northwood Institute, University of Louisville and University of Indianapolis. Served as department head at Northwood and School of Business Dean at UIndy. Published several journal articles on various public policy issues and published more than ten different study guides for the College Network corporation. Served ten years as a program examiner for the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP) and was chairman on several national teams and one international team to Europe.

Research Interests
public policy in economics

Education
PhD, Economics, University of Kentucky
MS, Purdue University
BS, Purdue University

Fun fact
I enjoy my eight Tennessee Walking horses and nine grandchildren in my semi-retirement on a small 20-acre farm near Brown County.

Areas of Expertise
quality leadership, management, research

Background
More than 20 years of management and leadership experience in public and private businesses. Taught college courses, including doctoral level, for more than 14 years. Consult with companies on leadership, management and research.

Research Interests
leadership, management, assessment, retention

Education
PhD, Education (emphasis on business), Purdue University
MS, Education (focus on counseling psychology), Indiana State University
BA, Psychology, Indiana University

Fun fact
I am a cowboy.

Favorite thing about UIndy
The polite students and great leadership

Areas of Expertise
organizational behavior, human resources, career and job search coaching, business operations, real estate

Background
Professional experiences include two new business start ups as business partner or owner, human resources and hospitality operations. Additional ten years experience in career and job search training and coaching. Through the Center for Business Partnerships created and presently directs Team Business the student employment program for the School of Business. This "learning laboratory" acts as a management and leadership training program for student employees which in turns allows them to develop into campus role models and future business leaders.

Research Interests
organizational development, training and coaching

Education
MA, Education, Ball State University
BS, Business (Hotel Management), Fairleigh Dickinson University

Fun fact
I have designed and built two custom houses and have enjoyed New Year's Eve in Times Square.

Favorite thing about UIndy
Our size, which enhances our ability to get to know our students, faculty and staff.

Areas of Expertise
law, leadership, business communications

Background
Practiced law for more than seven years, primarily in the area of insurance defense litigation, before making the move to teaching. Licensed to practice law in both Indiana and West Virginia. Regularly travels internationally with students to locations such as China and Africa, and also serves alongside students all around Indianapolis. School of Business Teacher of the Year, and was a finalist for the university-wide Teacher of the Year in 2011.

Research Interests
business as mission, microfinance, teaching international students, the church as a business entity

Education
JD, Indiana University
BS, Public and Corporate Communications, Butler University

Fun fact
I was one of the featured professors in a series of television commercials highlighting extraordinary personal attention given to UIndy students.

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Favorite thing about UIndy
Having the ability to closely interact with students inside and outside the classroom

Areas of Expertise
supply chain management, organizational strategy, project management

Background
Seventeen years of industry experience working and managing in the areas of information technology, human resources, training, organizational development, project management, process improvement/six sigma, mergers & acquisitions and strategic planning. Currently serves as the Vice President of Student Chapters for the Central Indiana chapter of the Association for Operations Management (APICS) and as the faculty advisor for the University of Indianapolis student chapter of APICS. Member of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Research Interests
higher education, project management, organizational strategy, international supply chains, outsourcing

Education
DBA, Management, Anderson University
MBA, Anderson University
BS, Systems Analysis, Miami University

Fun fact
I was on the fencing team in college.

Favorite thing about UIndy
The focus on learning and service

Areas of Expertise
business law and tax

Background
Attorney primarily practicing in probate and estate planning. Author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wills and Estate (4th ed.). Teaching at UIndy since 1975 (Teacher of the Year, 1994). Member of MSD Perry Township school board (1992-2004, 2006-present) and Indiana School Board Member of the Year (2004).

Research Interests
tax

Education
JD, Indiana University
MA, History, Pacific Lutheran University
LLM, Taxation, Southern Methodist University
BA, University of Indianapolis

Fun fact
My wife Sarah and I have eight grandchildren.

Favorite thing about UIndy
Pepsi on campus

Areas of Expertise
consumer and industrial marketing and strategic planning; business start-ups and business plan/strategy development and implementation; emphasis on applied learning

Background
Professional experience includes more than 35 years of domestic and international marketing strategy development and top-level general management in prominent consumer branded product companies and industrial product settings. Successful business start-ups, funding and development; ongoing real estate portfolio management. Current management engagement in various agricultural business pursuits.

Education
MBA, Michigan State University
BA, Journalism, Drake University

Fun Fact
I occasionally perform with local jazz and Dixieland jazz bands and I maintain currency in multiple flight certifications.

Favorite Thing About UIndy
Project engagement and classroom interaction with students

Areas of Expertise
leadership, empowerment, strategic analysis, entrepreneurship, organizational management, training and organizational development, statistical process control and quality problem solving, customer satisfaction, listening, effective presentations, conducting effective meetings, conflict resolution, assertiveness, creative problem solving & decision making, process consultation, facilitation skills, managing organizational change, management development and first-line supervision

Background
Founded ARTESIAN Training & Consulting in 1997. Voted UIndy Teacher of the Year in 2008. Worked for Thomson for nearly 33 years and held numerous professional and management positions in operations, quality assurance, sourcing, human resources and sales and marketing. Has worked in the training and organization development field since 1981.

Research Interests
leadership, empowerment and scholarship of teaching and learning

Education
PhD, Business Administration, Kennedy-Western University
MBA, Business Administration, University of Indianapolis
BS, Management & Administration, Indiana University
AS, Management & Administration, Indiana University
AS, Electronics Technology, United Electronics Institute

Fun fact
My lowest round of golf was a score of 78 and included five birdies!

Favorite thing about UIndy
The collegiality of the faculty and staff

Areas of Expertise
investments, financial markets & institutions, cases in finance, personal financial planning, corporate finance, financial statement analysis

Background
Conduct frequent media interviews & editorials for local and regional TV, radio, and newspapers. Completed dissertation research on the use of integrating finance cases in the classroom at Harvard and University of Virginia's Darden MBA Programs. Developed the Finance Major for the UIndy School of Business. Professional experience in financial planning and corporate finance. Received a UIndy Outstanding Faculty Award. Serve as author and editor of textbooks for leading finance publishers. Established community partnership with Shepherd Community in which UIndy finance students provide pro bono financial advising as part of the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance program.

Research Interests
case discussion leadership in the classroom, career development strategies for business school students, engaging students in real-world experience and service learning opportunities

Education
PhD, Finance, Regent University
MBA, Finance, Regent University
BA, International Business, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Fun Facts
I enjoy cooking, traveling, speaking Spanish, home decorating, exercising, snow skiing and family time with my husband of 18 years and 3 kids.

Favorite thing about UIndy
Developing mentoring relationships with my amazing students

Areas of Expertise
mergers & acquisitions, finance, sales, international business, consulting

Background
More than 24 years experience in the sale and marketing of technical products, private equity and consulting. Angel investor in two successful Indiana startup companies.

Research Interests
behavioral finance

Education
MBA, Finance, Organizational Leadership, International Business, University of Indianapolis
Management Certificate, University of Michigan School of Executive Education
BA, Chemistry, Miami University

Fun fact
I am an avid motorcycle rider and have owned six distinctive motorcycles in my life including my first, a Ducati and my current motorcycle—a 2007 Harley Davidson Dyna-wide Glide. I am also a classic car buff with a 1972 ruby-red Impala convertible.

Favorite thing about UIndy
I like the personable nature of this University. The professors are accessible to the students and it seems everyone here is genuine and tries to help.

Areas of Expertise
financial economics (option pricing and capital markets) and corporate finance (asset pricing and risk management)

Background
Worked as an executive in private industry before making the transition to higher education. Contributing author to some of the leading finance textbooks in the industry. Regular media expert on topics related to finance and economics. Was awarded the teacher of the year award at Johns Hopkins University. Serves on numerous community boards.

Research Interests
corporate finance, derivatives, the relationship between public policy and economic growth

Education
DBA, Finance, Anderson University
MBA, Finance, Indiana University
BS, Insurance and Actuarial Science, Indiana University

Fun fact
I have traveled to five of seven continents and plan to reach all seven.

Favorite thing about UIndy
Students and working with community leaders

Areas of Expertise
labor economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, monetary economics and organizational behavior.
 
Background
Was an economist with the State of California and conducted research in the areas of business cycles, regional economic growth and income distribution and the minimum wage.  Have taught at colleges and universities across the U.S. and published in internationally recognized professional journals. Recent publications include:
 
"An Analysis of Apprentices in the U.S. Construction Trades: An Overview of their Training and Development with Recommendations for Policy-Makers",  Education and Training, (forthcoming, 2012).
"Using Cognitive Conflict to Promote the Use of Dialectical Learning for Strategic Decision-Makers", The Learning Organization, (forthcoming, 2012).
 
Current Research Interests
labor economics and organizational learning.
 
Education
PhD, Economics, Southern Illinois University–Carbondale
MA, Economics, Eastern Illinois University–Charleston
BS, Business, Eastern Illinois University–Charleston
AA, Business, Parkland College

Fun fact
I started collecting matchbox cars at the age of five. My first car was a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. About 75 percent of my matchbox collection was made in England.
 
Favorite thing about UIndy
Faculty and staff are friendly and eager to assist students