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Administration

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  • Esparza, Eugene
  • Grimm Hall 202 A
  • (949) 214-3384
  • eugene.esparza@cui.edu

Academic Program Director

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  • Marquardt, Paul
  • GH 226
  • (949) 214-3377
  • paul.marquardt@cui.edu

Assistant Dean Professor

Education

  • 1984 BS: Business/Marketing Major
    Millikin University; Tabor School of Business, Decatur,IL
  • 1990 California Teaching Credential / Lutheran Teaching Credential:
    Concordia University, Irvine, CA
  • 1998 MA: Educational Administration
    Concordia University, Irvine, CA
  • Ed.D: Organizational Leadership - in process since spring 2011
    Concordia University - School of Graduate & Innovative Programs, Chicago, IL

Biography

In 1984 I obtained my BS degree in Business / Marketing from Millikin University in Decatur, IL. After graduating I was hired by Armstrong World Industries in Lancaster, PA as a marketing representative in their building products division. This job brought me to the southern California area in the fall of 1984. I decided to remain in the area and entered the training field with a micro-computer software developer, Ashton-Tate in Torrance, CA in 1987. I enjoyed the training / education area and decided to get my formal teaching credential in 1989 from Christ College Irvine - CCI (now Concordia University – Irvine, CUI). In 1990 I began my career as a classroom teacher, teaching junior high school students, as well as coaching sports. In 1997 I completed my MA in Educational Administration at Concordia University. I have been working at Concordia University since 2002. Prior to working at Concordia I was a principal of two different Lutheran elementary schools in southern California from 1993-2002. I currently live in Orange, CA. I enjoy all sports activities, traveling, biking and learning new things.

Teaching

  • EDUC 301
  • ALA 404
  • AEdu 201
  • MAIS 503

Staff

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  • Cosenza, Anthony
  • Grimm Hall 202 B
  • (949) 214-3017
  • anthony.cosenza@cui.edu

Business & Community Liaison, Admissions Coordinator

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  • Harrison, Debbie
  • Grimm Hall 206 J
  • (949) 214-3365
  • debbie.harrison@cui.edu

Administrative Assistant

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  • Kollmorgen, Don
  • Grimm Hall 202 B
  • (949) 214-3378
  • don.kollmorgen@cui.edu

Blackboard & IT Technical Service Support

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  • Randall, John
  • Administration 220D
  • (949) 214-3358
  • john.randall@cui.edu

Adjunct Professor of Business

Professor Randall serves as the Director of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) at Concordia University, Irvine. The mission of CELT is to help students and professors use technology in their professions. He has also served as a technology coordinator and as a corporate computer systems trainer. He currently teaches a variety of courses related to technology including Information Technology and Educational Technology. He is also involved in the development of online education at Concordia.

  • MA Educational Technology, Pepperdine University
  • BA Business Administration, Concordia University Irvine
  • MCSE and MCT - Microsoft
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  • Wolf, Drew
  • Grimm Hall 206 E
  • (949) 214-3374
  • drew.wolf@cui.edu

Academic Adviser

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  • Berg-Ridenour, Sherryl

  • (949) 854-8002 ext. 1318
  • sherryl.berg-ridenour@cui.edu

Adjunct Professor

Biography

Sherryl has worked with Concordia Irvine for several years now and welcomes the opportunity to use her experience, organization skills, and faith in a combination that will benefit the students and her community. She is currently in her third year of Ph.D. studies in the School of Leadership and Management Studies and is excited to explore the latest theories in Leadership and Management while researching how these theories are influenced by history and current events.

Sherryl’s interests span a number of areas, but all are within the Management and Organizational Studies area. She is particularly interested in linking conflict management theories and organizational psychology as it applies toward the changing demographics in the workforce. Managing multigenerational workforces may take a new wave of cooperation.

She lives in the Inland Empire with her husband of 24 years and two children.

Education

Ph.D. Behavioral Sciences, Fielding Graduate Studies, Santa Barbara, In Process.
Cert. Distance Learning Teaching, California State University, Dominguez Hills, 1997.
M.A. Behavioral Sciences, California State University, Dominguez Hills, 1996.
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, California State University, Dominguez Hills, 1994.

Professional Involvement & Accomplishments

  • In-service Presenter, Technology in the Classroom Workshop, California Baptist University, Riverside, 2004
  • Invited Speaker & Team Leader, Dale Carnegie Course on Presentation & Management Communication Skills, 1999

Professional Memberships

  • International Technology Education Association (ITEA), Riverside Community College, 2006-2008
  • Association of Management Consulting Firms (AMCF), Associate Member, 2004-2006
  • Negotiation and Conflict Management Alumni Association #360, 1995-2004

Expertise

  • Management / Leadership Studies
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Management Ethic Studies

Special Interests & Activities

  • Worked with Riverside Christian School to donate gifts through Angels for Christ Outreach to homeless & disadvantaged youth, 2006-2009
  • Worked with Bible study groups to organize care packages out to Iraqi stationed soldiers & support military clergy, 2006-2007
  • Worked with Riverside mission to deliver food to local families in need, 2003-2004, 2006
  • Worked with Genesis House to clean and prepare homeless for abandon & abused women and children in Riverside, participated in BRASS in San Bernardino, 2004-2009

Courses

  • BAL 420: Managing Today’s Worker
  • BAL 450: Leadership Strategies for Business Leaders
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  • Butkiewicz, Tom

Adjunct Professor

Education

  • Ph.D. Organizational Leadership Northcentral University (2013 anticipated)
  • M.A.Management University of Redlands 2007
  • B.A. Business Administration & Leadership Concordia University 2005

Biography

Tom Butkiewicz brings the experience of a dual career in leadership and management from both the military and the international corporate business sector to Concordia University. In 1997, Butkiewicz concluded 20 years of honorable service with the United States Marine Corps, as an Operations Officer at the grade of Chief Warrant Officer (CWO-3). Since 1991, Butkiewicz has worked for Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. in customer service, district field and regional management, corporate strategic planning, training and development, product support, parts marketing, and currently operations management. His servant leadership and management expertise is also applied at the Autistic Endeavors Learning Center (AELC), as the Co-chairman. AELC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to offer a tuition-free educational program for families with children enduring Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the Philadelphia area.

Teaching

  • ALA/BAL 440
  • Business Strategies for Success
  • BUS 475
  • Business Strategies
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  • Casillas, Raul

Adjunct Professor

Biography

Raul Casillas is an energetic, capable leader with global, cross-functional experience in manufacturing, distribution and sales including OEM, Automotive Aftermarket and Nutritional Supplements industries: Raul has spent much of his career in the consumer electronics industry, at such companies as Apple Computer, Alps Electric, United Plastics Group, Spectre Performance and Amway/Nutrilite. He has rotated through multiple leadership roles, including procurement, manufacturing, operations management, business development and sales.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Organizational Behavior -- University of San Francisco, Orange, CA

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Professional Coaches and Mentor Association, 2007-2008
  • Member, National Association of Purchasing Managers, 1983-2000
  • International Committee, District Chair, two terms (1989-90)
  • Certified Purchasing Manager, 1995-2000

Languages

Fluent in Spanish

Expertise

  • Leadership and talent development
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Organizational development
  • Strategic Planning and Business development
  • Global sourcing and Supplier development
  • Operations and Cross functional leadership
  • Lean practices

Personal Interests/Hobbies

Married, three children, cycling, scuba diving, camping

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  • Clark, Dana

  • (714) 667-0767
  • DanaClark@MainsLaw.com

Adjunct Professor

Biography

Dana C. Clark is a lifetime resident of Orange County. He graduated from Point Loma College in San Diego, California with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science. Thereafter he graduated with a Juris Doctorate Degree from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California. He has been an attorney engaged in general civil litigation and appeals for over 21 years in Orange County. He also serves as a Temporary Judge and Arbitrator for the Orange County Superior Court.

In addition to being engaged in his active law practice at Mains & Clark, Attorneys at Law, A Professional Law Corporation in Santa Ana, California he also serves on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Legal Education Foundation, has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at Western State University College of Law at the Fullerton and Irvine campuses, and is currently an Adjunct Professor of Law at Trinity Law School in Santa Ana. Last year he was voted Professor of the Year by the Associated Student Body at Trinity Law School for the 2008-2009 academic year.

At Concordia University, Mr. Clark is an Adjunct Professor teaching Business Law. He also serves his congregation at St. John's Lutheran Church in Orange, California as a member of the Council of Elders.

Education

  • J.D. College of Law -- Western State University, 1985
  • B.A. History/Political Science -- Point Loma University, 1979
Continuing Legal Education Courses including:
  • Graduate of Orange County Bar Association College of Trial Advocacy
  • Graduate of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Judicial Artitration and Mediation Services, May, 1990
  • Certified as an Arbitrator, Orange County Superior Court
  • Certified, Temporary Judge, Orange County Superior Court

Professional/Scholarly Presentations

Courses taught at Western State University, College of Law
  • Torts
  • Products Liability
  • Legal Writing
  • Remedies
Courses taught at Trinity Law School
  • Torts
  • Contracts
  • Remedies
  • Ethics and the Profession
  • Inter Alia

Cordet, Preston and Becker; Recent California Descisions Impacting Landowner Tort Liability, Western State Universtiy, College of Law, Law Review, 1985.

In the Vice at a Price - The Adverse Effect and the Competing Interests of the California Trial Court Delay Act and the Extended Notice Periods for Motions for Summary Judgement and Summary Adjudication of Issues, Trinity Law School Review, 2007.

Professional Involvement and Accomplishments

Member of:
  • The American Bar Association
  • The California Bar Association
  • The Orange County Bar Association
  • Licensed to Practice Law Before:
All California State Courts
  • U.S. District Court, Southern Dist., Calif.
  • U.S. District Court, Central Dist., Calif.
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern Dist., Calif.
  • U.S. District Court, Northern Dist., Calif.
  • U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Service as:
  • Judge Pro Tem, Orange County Superior Court
  • Temporary Judge, Orange County Superior Judge
  • Arbitrator, Orange County Superior Court
  • Board of Directors, Orange County Legal Education Foundation

Expertise

General Civil Litigation and Appeals including:

  • Contracts
  • Transactions
  • Bodily Injury
  • Construction
  • Subsidence
  • Adjacent, subjacent and sublateral support
  • Title Insurance
  • Products Liability
  • Subrogation
  • Defamation
  • Invasion of Privacy
  • Wrongful Death
  • Trespass
  • Encroachment
  • Nuisance
  • Negligent Security
  • Landlord Tenant Law
  • Estate Planning

Special Interests and Activites

Scuba diving, raquetball, reading

Courses Taught at Concordia

BAL 306 - Business Law

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  • Espinoza, Chip
  • chip.espinoza@cui.edu

Adjunct Professor

Education

  • BA in Psychology (Southwestern University)
  • MA in Religion (Vanguard University)
  • PhDc in Leadership and Change (Antioch University)

Biography

Chip Espinoza is the Co-author of Managing the Millennials: Discover the Core Competencies for Managing Today’s Workforce. He is an author consultant for Red Tree Leadership. He also teaches management and leadership at Concordia University. He specializes in leader and leadership development.

Recently, Chip has been keynoting internationally and in organizations across the country on how to create an environment in which managers and Millennials (younger workers) can thrive. Chip is a leading expert on the subject of generational diversity in the workplace. He consults in the civic, corporate, and non-profit sectors. His client list features great companies like The Boeing Company, Microsoft, Johnson Controls International, and Special Olympics.

Chip has authored several articles on the subject of leadership and is the go-to person for news agencies on the subject of integrating younger workers into organizations. He has been featured on Fox News, CNN, national radio, and in major publications.

Teaching

  • Leadership Theory and Practice
  • Management Theory and Practice
  • Organizational Behavior
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  • Fugitt, Gilbert
  • Administration 300 A/B
  • (949) 214-3057
  • gilbert.fugitt@cui.edu

Dir of Student Leadership and Development

Biography

Gilbert Fugitt, Ed.D., worked for many years as a Director of Christian Education at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Arcadia, California. In this context, he developed servant leaders within the church and the youth ministry. At Concordia University, he works with Student Leadership and Development with student leaders is passionate about creating wise, honorable, and cultivated students. He received a Bachelor's in Theology from Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska and also attained his DCE Certification. He obtained a Master's in Psychology and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University.

Education

  • Ed.D. Organizational Leadership -- Pepperdine University, 2009
  • M.A. Psychology -- Pepperdine University, 2004
  • B.A. Theology -- Concordia University, Seward, NE 2000

Professional/Scholarly Presentations

Fugitt, G., McIntosh, K., McNeil, A., Tran, V. "Leadership in Higher Education Institutions"; Proceedings—International Society of Educators and Scholars, Twenty-Ninth Annual Conference, Long Beach, California, March 23–25, 2006.

Servant Leadership, Christian College Leadership Conference, Riverside, California.

Young Adult Ministry, Pacific Southwest District Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Irvine, California.

Serving Your Community, High District Youth Gathering, Palm Springs, California.

Sex and STD's, LoveFest 4-Our Savior Lutheran Church, Arcadia, California.

Sex and STD's, LoveFest 4-Our Savior Lutheran Church, Arcadia, California.

Professional Involvement and Accomplishments

  • Member, Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society
  • Vice-President, Director of Christian Education Etc.
  • High School District Youth Gathering Planning Committee
  • Junior High District Youth Gathering Planning Committee

Expertise

Christian Education, youth ministries, leadership

Special Interests and Activities

Basketball, running, volunteering at church

Courses Taught at Concordia

  • INT 100: Freshman Success Seminar
  • INT 103: Leadership Development
  • BAL 305: Christianity and Contemporary Culture
  • CEd 380: Youth Ministry
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  • Hightower, Len
  • (503) 341-2672
  • WLHightower@hotmail.com

Adjunct Professor

Career Highlights

HighTower Consulting

  • Assisted Concordia University Irvine with turnaround of undergraduate recruitment efforts leading to record incoming classes and assisted in reducing Freshmen unfunded discount rate by 10%.
  • Assisted the University of Alaska, Fairbanks in reversing a four year decline in enrollment.
  • Assisted Concordia University Portland in achieving student enrollment goals and record net revenue.
  • Assisted Concordia University Irvine in development of strategic marketing efforts which provided clearer sense of Brand and stronger competitive position.

Pacific University

  • Designed and led University Strategic Planning process which engaged the faculty, Board of Trustees, President, and staff. Goals and strategies were developed that propelled the university forward with a clearer sense of purpose and distinctiveness resulting in greater enrollments and stronger market position.
  • Facilitated the creation and implementation of a research based Strategic Marketing Plan for the College of Arts and Sciences.
  • Established new enrollment strategies and processes that resulted in increased academic quality of entering freshmen and record enrollments for the University.

University of La Verne

  • Restructured Office of Undergraduate Admissions introducing enrollment management strategies, including optimizing institutional aid, resulting in increased quality of entering students, marked improvement in retention and graduation rates.
  • Initiated and chaired university-wide Diversity Task Force that increased the number of ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and administrators; developed one of the most successful Latina retention/graduation efforts in the nation; and wrote a grant funded for $500,000 that created the First Generation Student Success Program, Faculty Diversity Grant project, Minority Faculty Fellowship, and First Generation Student and Parent research project.
  • Successfully designed and led institutional strategic planning process that resulted in a more focused vision, substantive strategic goals, objectives, and action plans for the institution and its major academic and administrative units

Academic Background

  • Ph.D. in Education with emphasis in organizational theory and human development, January 1992, The Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA.
  • MA in Social Science, May 1980, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA.
  • B.A. in Psychology, May 1977, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA.

Professional Development

  • Principal, HighTower Consulting, Orange CA, August 2006-Present
  • Vice President for Enrollment Management and Director of Strategic Planning, Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR, 1999-May 2006
  • Executive Assistant to the President, University of La Verne, CA, 1994-1999
  • Dean of Student Affairs, University of La Verne, 1986-1995
  • Associate Dean of School-Based Student Services, California State University Long Beach, CA, 1985-1986

Academic/Teaching/International Experience

  • 2010 Spring-term Adjuct Professor: Concordia University Irvine. Course: Marketing for Results
  • 2002 Spring-term Adjuct Professor: Pacific University. Course: Marketing Research

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  • LeDoux, Laura

Adjunct Professor

Education

  • LL.M., The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL
  • J.D., Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans, LA
  • B.A.S., Communications, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA

Biography

Dynamic and vision-driven leader with proven success in establishing and maintaining relationships and advising and counseling individuals, businesses, and law firms. I have over a decade of experience practicing law in New Orleans, LA and Chicago, IL, where I am currently licensed. I consult, through SSHP Enterprises, Inc., with law firms throughout the country in the following areas: • Business and Corporate Law • Medical Device Defects • Medical Malpractice • Products Liability • Construction and Real Estate Law • Litigation Strategy, Preparation and Management • Law and Motion • Case Management • Contract Negotiations - Real Estate, Construction, Business and Environmental Our wellness consultants provide individuals, chiropractors, massage therapists, and other wellness practitioners counseling and assistance in the following areas: • Overall wellness • Symptom relief • Cause identification • Healing Specialties

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  • Mann, Rodd

  • (714) 204-2206
  • rodd_mann@kingston.com

Adjunct Professor

Education

  • University of Wisconsin BBA
  • St. Edward's University MBA
  • APICS CPIM
  • Certified Public Accountant

Biography

Seasoned, accomplished executive with demonstrated leadership abilities and a record of success providing financial and operations oversight for global manufacturing companies. Keen finance acumen and analytical skills complemented by solid operational background. Ensure the delivery of quality, timely financial information to inform strategy development and day-to-day business decisions. Develop performance metrics, establish objectives, and implement measures to optimize manufacturing quality, reduce costs and build globally competitive organizations. Efficiently oversee materials procurement, global logistics and inventory functions. Experience in acquisition finance and integration, including valuation methods and accounting treatments. Adept in attracting and retaining talent as well as building teams of dedicated, top-performing professionals that consistently achieve measurable results. Conversant in Vietnamese and well-versed in Asian cultures and business practices. Available for relocation. Core competencies include:

  • Financial Forecasting & Planning
  • Capital Expense Budgeting
  • Performance Metrics
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Accounting Policies & Standards
  • Consolidated Financial Reporting
  • Cost Containment Strategies
  • Acquisition Financing & Integration
  • Currency Hedging & Management
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Initiatives
  • Cost Accounting / Resource Allocation
  • Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing Techniques
  • Inventory Management

 

Teaching

  • Finance for Non-Financial Managers
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  • Peters, Tim
  • Grimm Hall 227
  • (949) 214-3363
  • tim.peters@cui.edu

Dean, School of Busniness and Professional Studies

Biography

Timothy Peters is the Dean of the School of Business and Professional Studies. In this role he is responsible for the following academic programs: Undergraduate Business, MBA, Masters in International Studies (MAIS), Nursing and the Adult Degree Completion program. Dr. Peters led the development of the CU Accelerate program in 2000, and the MAIS degree that grew from the university's work in China. The other programs were added to the school under the umbrella of business and adult instruction.

Prior to his present role, he was a professor in the School of Education and managed the student teaching program. Prior to his joining Concordia in 1994 he served as a Lutheran Elementary school principal in various locations. His wife, Dr. Becky Peters is a professor in the School of Education. He has two grown children and two grandchildren.

Education

Ed.D. Institutional Management Pepperdine University 1998
M.A. School Administration Pepperdine University 1984
B.A. Cirriculum and Instruction Concordia University, Chicago, IL 1973

Professional/Scholarly Presentations

Council for Adult and Experiential Education (CAEL), November 12, 2004, Chicago: Presented on the topic: Adults Learn Even When They Are Not Present
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) Chicago, Illinois 2004 Conference Presentation: Adult's Learn Even When They are Absent
Lutheran Educator's Conference, Palm Spring California 2004 Conference Presentation: Beat the Odds- Team Ministry Lessons Learned from Marriage
AIP-OC (Association of Internet Professionals), April 16, 2003 Presenter on the topic: "Online Education and Distance Learning: How it works with Careers in Technology"
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Mission Planters Institute, July, 1999 Conference Presentation: Entrepreneurial Leadership

Professional Involvement

Chairman, Board of Elders, St. John's Lutheran Church 2001 - present.
Chairman, Board of Directors, Pacific Southwest District Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 1993-1999. Member of the board, 1985-1999.
Served on various committees including strategic planning committee. As Chairman led complete restructure of the district's governance to a policy based approach, hired a Chief Administrative Officer, Member, Board of Directors, Lutheran High School of Orange County, 1994-1999

Expertise

  • Leadership Development
  • Organizational management
  • Strategic planning

Special Interests and Activities

  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Sailing
  • Sports cars

Courses Taught at Concordia

ALA/BAL 450, Leadership Strategies for Business Leaders

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  • Philips, Roger
  • Grimm Hall-Int'l Studies
  • roger.philips@cui.edu

Adjunct Professor of Business

Professor Philips has over 35 years of experience in the aerospace and software industries. He has managed worldwide operations for several firms and has built international sales organizations. He runs his own consulting firm specializing in management and marketing. He has taught at several educational institutions in the areas of business management, statistics and computer science.

  • Certificate in General Management, Graduate School of Business, University of Santa Clara
  • MS Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, University of California at Berkeley
  • BSE Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Princeton University
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  • Ragaisis, Jim

  • (714) 335-8614
  • cadcamtech@cox.net

Adjunct Professor

Education

  • 2011: Business Administration: MBA
    Concordia University, Irvine, CA
  • 2009: Business Administration and Leadership, B.A.
    Concordia University, Irvine, CA
  • 1999: Manufacturing Technology: AAS
    GateWay Community College, Phoenix, AZ

Biography

JR Ragaisis is a MBA graduate in Business & Administration from Concordia University Irvine, CA. His focus has been in the manufacturing sector for 25-years. jR has held various manufacturing positions including acting as a consultant in computer aided design (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM), and computerized numerical control (CNC). His endeavors led him to facilitate projects globally, ranging from: aerospace and government contracts, reverse engineering, and research and development in the medical industry. Currently, jR is the Director of Education and Training at a non-profit vocational school and enjoys the excitement of students reaching their short and long-term goals.

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  • Richa, Manal
  • manal.richa@cui.edu

Adjunct Professor

Biography

Manal has been a consultant and trainer for several years and welcomes the opportunity to use her expertise, skills, and faith to support students and her community. She is currently working on her MBA program at Brandman University – Irvine while consulting with small businesses and assisting them with marketing and online marketing strategies.

Manal is always intrigued with the latest when it comes to technology and marketing. She is passionate about working with small businesses and enthusiastic about training and holding workshops on marketing and related topics.

She lives in Irvine with her husband of 13 years and two children.

Degrees Earned

  • M.B.A, Brandman University, Irvine (In Progress)
  • B.A. Communications and Advertising, California State University, Fullerton

Professional Involvement & Accomplishments

  • VP of Community Relations, National Association of Women Business Owners, Orange County (NAWBO-OC) 2012 – Present
  • VP of Marketing, National Association of Women Business Owners, Orange County (NAWBO-OC) 2011 – 2012
  • Co-Chair of Social Media, National Association of Women Business Owners, Orange County (NAWBO-OC) 2010 – 2011
  • Mentor, National Association of Women Business Owners, Orange County (NAWBO-OC) 2011
  • Mentor of the Year Award – NAWBO-OC Mentoring Program 2011
  • Nominee for the Orange County Business Journal 16 th Annual Women in Business Award – 2010
  • Nominee for the Orange County Business Journal 18 th Annual Women in Business Award – 2012
  • Recipient of the Myles Atlas Scholarship Award from California State University, Fullerton - 2008

Professional Memberships

  • Irvine Chamber of Commerce 2008 – 2010
  • Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2010 - 2011
  • National Association of Women Business Owners, Orange County (NAWBO-OC) 2008 - Present

Expertise

  • Marketing Communications
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Creative Execution
  • Strategic Management

Special Interests & Activities

  • Susan Komen Race for Cure – formed NAWBO-OC Team and supported fundraising activities, 2012
  • Fundraising for John Maron Maronite Catholic Church annual festival, 2011
  • Supported the Working Wardrobes staff through internal training, 2010

Courses

  • BAL 460: Social Media and the New Economy
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  • Seltz, Marie

  • (714) 381-2266
  • yvette.seltz@cui.edu

Adjunct Professor

Biography

714-381-2266
yvette.seltz@cui.edu

Profile

Prof. Seltz is currently a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology. She has an MS in Organizational Development. Her research has focused on the Role of Gender and Self-esteem in Influencing Attribution of Behavior and Self-rating Performance. She has held various positions in business and not-for-profit agencies. In addition to teaching, she enjoys assisting her clients in reaching their short-term and long-term personal and professional goals.

Education

Ph.D. Behavioral Sciences Walden University, Baltimore, MD In Progress
M.S. Behavioral Sciences Walden University, Baltimore, MD 2006
B.A. Behavioral Sciences University of Missouri 1987

Professional Involvement and Accomplishments

Conducted leadership and organizational seminars
Experienced in crisis counseling and life coaching
Member of SIOP (Society of Industrial Organizational Psychologists)
Member of PSI CHI (National Honor Society in Psychology)
Certificate in Real Estate

Expertise

  • Attribution and motivation
  • Leadership studies
  • Organizational behavior and psychology
  • Ethic studies

Special Interests and Activities

  • Renaissance and Medieval art, music and history
  • Cultural history
  • Running and tennis
  • Cooking

Courses Taught at Concordia

  • BUS 327- Organizational Behavior (OB)
  • PSYC 320- Life-Span Development
  • BAL 303 – Ethical Principles of Effective Business
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  • Thomas, Rich

  • (714) 552-3002
  • RTAgencies@hotmail.com

Adjunct Professor

Biography

Graduate from Foothill HS '82, Santa Ana College '84, and U.C. Berkeley '86 earning a B.A. in Political Economics emphasis on International Business, and for my MBA, National University '91. If you went to Villa Park High School, I scored 51 points against your school in basketball in 1982- before the 3 point line! (that's 61 points nowadays)

After nearly 20 years of marketing and running businesses, I finally began my teaching career in 2004. Along with teaching International Business at Concordia University, I teach all Economics courses at O.C.C. in Costa Mesa. Previously, I taught Entrepreneurship at CUI as well.

I love to travel and see new places- well, some not so new: Israel, Jordan, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Italy, Germany, Belgium, France, England, Madagascar, Mexico, Canada, and 48 of the 50 states.

I spent 13 years expanding a small business nationwide, and wore all hats, but marketing was my area of focus. You won't see me on the basketball court any more, but look over in the swimming pool at the giant doing laps. My retirement date is set for my expiration date. Unknown at this time!

Education

MBA Business Administration National University 1991
BA Political Economics Int'l Business University of California, Berkeley, CA 1986

Professional Involvement and Accomplishments

Expanded small business nationwide

Expertise

Marketing/radio ads

Special Interests and Activities

Swimming/gym

Classes Taught at Concordia

BAL 415 – Succeeding in the Multinational Business Environment

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  • Carlos Rodriguez, CPA, MBA
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