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Thomas J. Alexander
Professor of Finance, Department Chair
M.B.A., Central Michigan University
B.S., University of Michigan
Location: GSAB
talex@northwood.edu
Dr. R. John Amin
Professor of Economics
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
M.A., University of Colorado
B.A., summa cum laude, University of Cologne, Kabul, Afghanistan
Location: Strosacker
amin@northwood.edu
Mauro Amor
Professor of Economics
Ph.D. (ABD), Univ. of Washington
M.A., Univ. of Washington
M.A., Univ. del CEMA (Argentina)
B.A., Univ. Nacional de La Plata (Argentina)
Location: Jordan P
amorm@northwood.edu
William T. Anderson
Professor
Management Information Systems
M.B.A., B.G.S., University of Nebraska
Location: Jordan 28
anderson@northwood.edu
Gala Bank
Assistant Professor and Chair
Entertainment, Sport & Promotion Management
M.A., B.A., Saginaw Valley State University
Location: Hach Building
bankg@northwood.edu
Dr. Eugene C. Beckham III
Professor
Mathematics and Science
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
B.S., M.S., University of Alabama
beckham@northwood.edu
Jeffrey L. Bennett
Instructor of Automotive Marketing
M.A., Saginaw Valley State University
B.A., Kenyon College
Location: NADA
bennettj@northwood.edu
Melvin Billik
Associate Professor, Mathematics
M.A., Michigan State University
B.A., New York University
Location: Miner 15
billikm@northwood.edu
Dr. Jamie H. Burns
Professor of English, Director, MI Campus Honors Program
D.A. (Doctor of Arts) in English, M.A., University of Michigan
A.B. (cum laude and with distinction in English), Duke University
Location: GSAB 103
burns_j@northwood.edu
Rebecca Chakraborty
Assistant Professor
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Calcutta University, India
Location: Jordan Hall
rebecca@northwood.edu
Dr. Jay P. Chandran
Professor and Chair, International Business
Ph.D., M.B.A., University of South Florida
M.A., B.S., Bangalore University, India
Location: Strosacker
chandran@northwood.edu
James P. Cleary
Associate Professor & Chair, Advertising
M.B.A., Central Michigan University
B.B.A., University of Notre Dame
Location: Miner
cleary@northwood.edu
http://www.northwood.edu/faculty/cleary
Dr. Margaret C. Colarelli
Assistant Professor and Chair,
English (Language Arts)
Ph.D., M.A., University of Chicago
B.A., Kirkland College (now Hamilton College)
Location: CFAB
colarell@northwood.edu
John E. Dexter, Jr.
Associate Professor of Accounting
M.A., Webster University
B.B.A., McKendree College
Certified Public Accountant, Michigan and Ohio
Location: Jordan A
dexterj@northwood.edu
Dr. Louis J. Firenze
Professor, Director of Business Division
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Ed.S., M.B.A., B.S., Central Michigan University
A.A., Lincoln College
Location: Strosacker
firenze@northwood.edu
John D. Grether
Academic Dean
J.D., Michigan State University
M.A., Central Michigan University
B.B.A., Northwood University
Location: Church Family Administration Building
grether@northwood.edu
Mariana Grigoras
Assistant Professor of History
M.A., University of Bucharest
Location: Jordan
grigoras@northwood.edu
Dr. Stelian Grigoras
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., University of Illinois, Chicago
B.S., M.S., University of Bucharest
Location: Miner
grigora2@northwood.edu
Douglas J. Hentschel
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
M.S., Clemson University
B.A., Kalamazoo College
Location: Miner
hentsche@northwood.edu
Fred Honerkamp
Associate Professor
M.B.A., Central Michigan University
B.S., Providence College
Mid-Management Development Program, University of Michigan
Certified Purchasing Manager, National Association of Purchasing Managers
honerkam@northwood.edu
Benedict Hughes
Assistant Professor
M.F.A., Brooklyn College
B.J., University of Missouri
Location: Jordan R
hughesb@northwood.edu
Brett C. Hunkins
Assistant Professor
M.B.A., Central Michigan University
B.B.A, Northwood University
Certified Public Accountant, Michigan
Location: Jordan G
bhunkins@northwood.edu
James R. John
Professor and Chair,
Automotive Aftermarket Management
Location: NADA
jjohn@northwood.edu
DeLois T. Leapheart
Associate Professor of Law
J.D., Ohio State University
B.A., University of Michigan
Location: GSAB 134
leapheart@northwood.edu
Joseph J. Lescota
Associate Professor and Chair,
Automotive Marketing
BS, Jones College
Location: NADA
lescota@northwood.edu
Dr. Carolina M. López
Associate Professor of Language Arts & Spanish
Ed.D, University of Florida
M.Arch, University of Florida
Licentiate in Architecture and Urban Design, Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Ureña, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Location: Jordan B
lopez@northwood.edu
Jennifer Luzar
Assistant Professor
M.S., Indiana University
B.A., Western Michigan University
Location: Jordan Hall
luzarj@northwood.edu
Dr. Dale Matcheck
Professor and Chair, Economics
Ph.D., Cornell University
B.A., University of Michigan
Location: Strosacker
matcheck@northwood.edu
Carol J. Meinhardt
Assistant Professor of English and Humanities
MA, BA, Central Michigan University
Location: GSAB 135
meinhardt@northwood.edu
Carol Sue Messing
Professor of English/Speech
MS, BA, Brooklyn College,
City University of New York
Location: GSAB 136
messing@northwood.edu
Elizabeth A. Minbiole
Associate Professor of Accounting,
Chair, Accounting Department
M.B.A., Central Michigan University
B.S., Wayne State University
Certified Public Accountant, Michigan
Location: GSAB 108
eaminbio@northwood.edu
Glenn A. Moots
Associate Professor
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
M.S., Walsh College
M.A., Louisiana State University
B.A., University of Michigan
United States Military Academy
Financial Planning Practitioner Studies, Oakland University
Location: Jordan F
moots@northwood.edu
Geraldine A. Moultine
Associate Professor and Chair, Mathematics and Science
M.A.T., BS, Central Michigan University
Location: Miner
moultine@northwood.edu
http://www.northwood.edu/faculty/moultine
Dr. Chandran Mylvaganam
Associate Professor, Department of Management and Marketing
B.Sc. (First Class Honors) - University of Ceylon
M.A. - University of Rochester
Ph.D. - University of Manitoba
M.B.A. - York University
Location: Jordan
mylvagan@northwood.edu
Jill Ouellette
Associate Professor,
Fashion Marketing / Management and Advertising
M.A., Central Michigan University
B.A., Adrian College
ouellette@northwood.edu
Jeffrey G. Phillips
Professor of English and Chair,
Professional Standards Committee
M.A., B.A., Central Michigan University
Location: Strosacker
phillips@northwood.edu
http://www.northwood.edu/faculty/phillips
M. Andersen (Andy) Rapp
Associate Professor of Language Arts
Director of Competitive Speech
M.S., State University of New York
B.A., Colgate University
Location: Jordan R
rapp@northwood.edu
Anastasia Romanchuk
Assistant Professor, Language Arts
B.A. McMaster University
M.A. Central Michigan University
Location: Jordan
romanchu@northwood.edu
Joseph B. Rousseau
Chair Professor of Entrepreneurship
J.D. Georgia State University
M.A. Central Michigan University
B.S. Rutgers University
Location: Sloan Family Building
rousseau@northwood.edu
Mary Beth Rousseau
Assistant Professor of Finance
M.S., Florida International University
B.A., Michigan State University
Location: Jordan K
mbrousseau@northwood.edu
Aaron A. Satterlee
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Location: Jordan
satterle@northwood.edu
Karla H. Spaeth
Assistant Professor,
Hotel, Restaurant and Resort Management
M.B.A., DeVos Graduate School of Management
B.B.A., Northwood University
Location: Jordan Hall
Spaeth@northwood.edu
William E. Spaulding
Associate Professor and Chair,
Hotel,/Restaurant Management
M.B.A., Central Michigan University
B.A., Michigan State University
Location: GSAB 132
spauldin@northwood.edu
Barbara Elizabeth Sumi
Professor of Accounting
M.S., Central Michigan University
B.A., Sophia International University, Tokyo, Japan
Elementary and Mentally Impaired Teaching Certification
Location: GSAB 133
sumi@northwood.edu
Elmer H. Tofteland, CPA
Associate Professor of Accounting
Certification in Computer Programming, Central Michigan University
Certified Public Accountant, MI
B.B.A., M.B.A., Central Michigan University
A.A., Mott Community College
Location: GSAB 107
toftelan@northwood.edu
Kathy J. VanderKolk
Associate Professor of Mathematics
M.A., B.S., Central Michigan University
Location: Miner
kvanderk@northwood.edu
/faculty/kvanderk
Dr. Laura Vosejpka
Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Science
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
B.A., Ohio State University
Location: Church Family Administration Bldg.
vosejpka@northwood.edu
Dennis R. Witherspoon
Assistant Professor
B.B.A., Saginaw Valley State University
Robert M. Perry School of Banking, Central Michigan University
M.B.A., Central Michigan University
Location: Jordan G
withersp@northwood.edu
Joseph B. Wulffenstein
Chair and Associate Professor of Management Information Systems
M.S., B.B.A., Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration
A.A., A.B., St. Clair County Community College
Location: Jordan E
wulffen@northwood.edu
Michael A. Wynn
Associate Professor,
Entertainment, Sport & Promotion Management
American Bankers Assn. School of Finance, University of Virginia
B.A., M.S.E., Wayne State College, Nebraska
Location: Miner 17
wynnma@northwood.edu
We focus on education for a life of contribution in the private sector. We believe that is where the productive future exists. We specialize, in that we develop and build all our curriculums around the principles of the market economy. We incorporate a series of beliefs into our curriculums. And they serve to anchor us in order that the changing parts of what we do cannot lead us astray.
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