Education

• Master of Business Administration from North Dakota State University
• B.S. of Business Administration from North Dakota State University

Academic Interests

Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, and Innovation.

Licensure-Certifications

• Professional Certified Marketer from the American Marketing Association
• LERN Certified Online Instructor
• Quality Matters Online Course Reviewer Certification

Professional Memberships

• American Marketing Association
• Mensa

Awards

• University of Minnesota Distinguished Teaching Award
• University of Minnesota Service Learning Faculty of the Year
• University of Minnesota Outstanding Community Service Award
• Excellence in Teaching Award-National Society for Leadership and Success
• Rotary Paul Harris Fellow
• Additional Campus Responsibilities
• IRB Committee Member
• DECA Faculty Adviosr

Biography

Proven servant leadership and effective management throughout a successful and varied career like no other in higher education, training, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and public service. Cultural immersion and appreciation through studying in Germany, working in China, and co-founding a consulting business in the Gangnam district of Seoul, South Korea. A catalyst for the success of others, an unwavering dedication to service above self, and tireless devotion to faith, family, and friends.

Hobbies/Interests

• Classic Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln cars (driving and restoring)
• Metal machining and woodworking
• Mensa Activities
• Learning, innovating, and inspiring.