Faculty

Education

• Doctor of Business Leadership (DBL), University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa, 2012
• Master's of Science - Management of Information Technology (MS-MIT), Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics, Indiana University South Bend, 2008
• Master's of Business Administration (MBA), Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics, Indiana University South Bend, 2003
• Bachelor of Science (BS) - Statistics, University of Zimbabwe, 1999

Teaching Areas

Quantitative Methods, Management, and Information Systems

Research/Interests

• Managing the Complexity of Human Resources in Family Owned Businesses.
• Recent publications in the International Journal of Sustainable Economies Management (IJSEM)
• Co-Authored a chapter in the book: Strategic Uses of Social Media for Improved Customer Retention

Hobbies

Family, travel, fishing, hiking and prison ministry

Other

Activities

• Member Academy of Management since 2012
• Founder and Owner Geek Investments LLC (An Equipment Export Company with clients in 7 countries)

Faculty Awards

• Faculty Certificate of Recognition, Indiana University South Bend, 2012
• Edwin G Kaiser Faculty Scholar Award, Saint Joseph’s College, 2017

Education

• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - Finance Specialization, Walden University
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance Emphasis, California State University, San Bernardino
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting Concentration, Pacific Union College
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Washington

Teaching Areas

Managerial Finance, Investments, Financial Markets & Institutions, Intermediate Accounting, Auditing, Accounting Information Systems, Government & Not-for-Profit Accounting and Real Estate 

Experience

As a CPA for over 30 years, I own and operate a professional services firm providing part-time services in accounting, tax, auditing, wealth management, personal financial planning, and financial software consulting

Awards

• WWU School of Business Teaching Excellence Award
• WWU Community Service Award
• C. Michael and Delona Lang Bell Outstanding Teacher Award, WWU
• ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)
• NACADA Outstanding Faculty Academic Advising Award (National Academic Advising Association)
• WWU Excellence in Academic Advisement Award
• WWU School of Business Teaching Excellence Award
• WWU Presidential Excellence in Teaching Award
• WWU School of Business Teaching Excellence Award

Memberships

• American Accounting Association
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Washington Society of CPAs

Research Interests

• The influence of religion and culture on investment practices
• Assessing and increasing the level of professional skepticism among financial auditors
• The rising significance of intangible assets and the challenges of valuation
• Financial metrics for not-for-profit organizations
• Historical and current regulatory developments in the credit union industry

Hobbies

Bird-watching, hiking, singing, playing keyboard/guitar, and motorcycle riding

Education

• PhD - Economics, Western Michigan University, 2016
• MS - Economics, East Carolina University, 2009
• BS - Economics, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, 2007

Teaching Areas

Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Development Economics, Comparative Economics, International Trade & Finance, Investments, and Business Statistics

Research/Interests

• The analysis of Global Value Chain Fragmentation on International Trade
• The effect of trade agreements on the U.S. economy

Hobbies

Family, travel, backpacking, and baking

Education

• Master's of Accountancy, University of Idaho
• BA - Business, Walla Walla University
• CPA, State of Washington

Teaching Areas

Principles of Accounting, Managerial Cost Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Personal Income Tax, and Business Taxation

Research/Interests

• United States Taxation System
• Solutions to the United States Health Care System

Hobbies

Family, SCUBA, Golf and Development of Small Businesses

Education

• PhD, University of National and World Economics, Bulgaria
• MS, Higher Institute of Economics, Bulgaria

Teaching Areas

Business Statistics, Operations Management, Management Information Systems and Business Intelligence, Business Analytics with MS Excel and Access, Business Forecasting and Predictive Analytics.

Research/Interests

Business Analytics with Spreadsheets, Faculty Research Grant, Walla Walla University. Statistical Leaning Networks in Simulations for Business Training and Education ABSEL (Association for Business Simulation and Experiential Learning). A Framework for Developing Multi-Layered Networks of Active Neurons for Simulation Experiments and Model-Based Business Games Using Self-Organizing Data Mining with the Group Method of Data Handling, ISAGA (International Simulation and Gaming Association).

Hobbies

Family, travel, strategic games and MMA

Other

Awards

President’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Walla Walla University, 2016. Certificate of Merit, University of Arizona, 1993. “Best Research” (First Prize) in Individual Competition, National Scientific Session for Students in Economics Sponsored by Bulgarian Ministry of Education, 1980.

Nominations

International Advisory Council, ISAGA (International Simulation and Gaming Association), 2013-Present. Honored to be included as VIP in the 2012 Covington Who’s Who. BILTMORE Who’s Who, 2011.

Specialties

Quantitative Methods, Information Systems, Data Mining and Predictive Analytics

Publications

Over 90 peer reviewed papers and presentations (incl. 5 textbooks) on Predictive analytics, Business Forecasting, Information Systems, Econometric models, Computer Simulation on Economic Systems and Management Simulation Games

Education

• PhD(abd) - Organizational Leadership, Andrews University
• MS  -Administration, Andrews University

Teaching Areas

Business Ethics, Business Communication, Principles of Management, Strategic Management and Organizational Behavior 

Research/Interests

• Immigration entrepreneurship (dissertation topic)
• Emotional intelligence in the workplace
• Innovation and creativity
• Change management
• Ethics and corporate social responsibility
• Negotiations and dispute resolution
• Small business and start-ups

Other

Awards and Honors

• 2017 Community Recognition Award, Ministry of Provincial Parliament, Ontario, Canada
• 2015 Signature Affairs Recognition, House of Commons, Parliament of Canada
• 2013 Excellent in Education Award, Ontario Conference of SDA Church
• 2011 Culture Manager Recognition, City of London, Ontario, Canada
• 2007 Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Cincinnati, Ohio
• 2006 Hispanic Business of the Year, LULAC Ohio Distinguished Hispanics, Cincinnati, Ohio
• 2004 Ohioan of the Year, Ohio Commission of Hispanic/Latino Affairs, Columbus, Ohio

Activities 

• Business/leadership coach
• Co-owner of Hola! Ethnic Media
• Public & motivational speaker
• Cultural training

As office manager, Lana "runs" the School of Business with proficiency and grace.  In addition, she serves as "departmental mom" to our students, occasionally distributing Band-Aids and Tylenol and soothing emotional and relational distresses as well.  In addition, Lana is a skillful card-maker, creating hundreds of beautiful birthday cards every year for our students and staff.

Education

• JD, Seattle University
• BA-History, Walla Walla University

Teaching Areas

Business Law

Experience 

• Attorney at Law and Trust Officer, Upper Columbia Corporation of SDA
• Private law practice for 31 years in Walla Walla, Tacoma, and Seattle

Other

A beloved pastor used to ask people: "What are some of the first words you hope to hear in heaven someday?"  Lawyer Bob was never asked, but would have replied, "Next up on the No. 1 Tee . . . "

Education

• Master's of Public Administration (MPA), City University, Seattle
• BA - International Business, Washington State University

Teaching Areas

Business Basics and Personal Finance

Experience

• Certified Senior Care Manager (CSCM)
• Certified Medical Staff Recruiter (CMSR)
• Certificate of Achievement, Leadership Walla Walla
• Over 25 years combined career experience in Government, Humanitarian Work, HealthCare, and Entrepreneurship.  
• Have owned and operated several small businesses, including a Medical Recruitment Company and a Home Care Agency. 

Hobbies

Fly fishing, diving, golfing, mountain and road biking, playing drums, world travel and most outdoor activities

Awards

• WWU School of Business Teaching Excellence Award, 2015
• WWU Excellence in Academic Advisement Award, 2017

Education

• MBA - Marketing Emphasis, Montemorelos University
• BA - Design & Branding Emphasis, Montemorelos University

Teaching Areas

Principles of Marketing, Advertising, Digital, Social Media, and Mobile Marketing, Branding, Market Research, Consumer Behavior, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Experience 

• UMedia Creative Director
• Enactus UM Academic Co-Advisor
• NAD Youth Creative Advisor
• Own and direct a creative agency providing services in creative marketing strategy, branding, graphic design, advertising, editorial design, illustration, packaging, web design, photography, exhibit design, infographics, signage, and other related areas.

Hobbies

Photography, contemporary art, travel, gastronomy and start-ups

Awards

• Teacher Innovator Award, Montemorelos University School of Arts and Communication