EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Finance, May 1974, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Major Fields: Corporate Finance, Small Business Finance, and Investments

Minor Fields: Economic Theory and Economic History

Dissertation: The Inter-Firm Corporate Cash Tender Offer: Operating, Market and

Bid Characteristics of Target Firms

Master of Business Administration, December 1967, Wayne State University at Detroit

Emphasis in Finance

Bachelor of Business Administration, June 1966, University of Michigan at Dearborn

Emphasis in Accounting and Economics

Associate in Commerce, January 1964, Henry Ford Community College at Dearborn

Emphasis in Business

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of Wisconsin – Parkside, Kenosha, WI

School of Business and Technology, 2006 to Present

Administrative Experience:

Dean, School of Business and Technology, 2006-Present. The School of Business and Technology has two departments, Business and Computer Science, with over 700 undergraduate business majors, 90 computer science majors, 90 MBA students, 10 MSCIS students, 28 full-time faculty, and 17 part-time instructional academic staff. It is fully accredited by AACSB International at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The School also maintains four centers, including the Solutions for Economic Growth (SEG) Center, Center for Global Education, Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation, and Small Business Development Center. The dean is the chief academic officer for the School and directly reports to the Chancellor and the Provost/Vice-Chancellor of the University. Major responsibilities include: coordination of the activities of the associate dean, department chairs, and support staff relating to the development and growth of the School and its departments; planning, developing, and evaluating academic programs; recruitment, evaluation, and retention of faculty; fiscal management of the School’s $2.7 million budget; communication to and among faculty and the admainistration, and generation of external funding.

Administrative Effectiveness:

Merit rating of 5 (scale of 1 to 5; 5 being the highest) for 2006-07 and 2007-08 in job performance as Dean of the School of Business and Technology. Evaluation conducted by the Interim Provost/Vice Chancellor, March 30, 2007 and June 19, 2008, respectively.

Significant Accomplishments as Dean:

Signed a faculty/student exchange agreement with Indian Institute of Cost & Management Studies and Research (IndSearch), Pune, India, May 21, 2009.

Signed student transfer agreement with Milwaukee Area Technical College, May 12, 2009.

Signed student transfer agreement with Gateway Technical College, April 26, 2009.

Signed faculy/student exchange agreement with Beijing Information Science and Technology University, Beijing, China, February 25, 2009.

Creation of graduate assistantships for the MBA program, 2009.

Creation of short-term travel/study tour to Brazil, 2009.

Created associate dean and academic advisor positions, 2008.

Hired three new faculty members, 2006-08.

Developed student transfer guides for select two-year colleges, 2008.

Developed student career pathway guides for area high school students, 2008.

Revised MSCIS program, 2008.

Revamped School of Business and Technology website, 2007-08.

Developed international faculty exchange program, 2007-09.

Etiquette Dinner for School of Business and Technology students, 2007-09.

Creation of 5 ½ minute School of Business and Technology Webmercial and two 30-second TV spots, 2008.

Completion of Peer Review Training for AACSB International, 2008.

Creation of Graduate Business Student Alumni Association, 2008.

Executive-in-Residence Program, 2006-09.

Speakers Series, 2007-09.

Creation of a bi-annual School of Business and Technology eNewsletter, 2007.

Creation of Entrepreneurship, Project Management, and Web Security certificates, 2007

Revised MBA and undergraduate business and computer science curriculum, 2007.

AACSB International maintenance of accreditation successfully completed for the School’s business programs, December 2006.

Creation of a Center for Global Education, October 2006.

Expanded and enhanced the School of Business and Technology Advisory Board, 2006.

Professional Development:

Selected to serve on AACSB International Peer Review Team, Southern Arkansas University, October 2009.

Selected to serve on AACSB International Peer Review Team, Indiana University-Kokomo, October 2010.

Selected to serve on AACSB International Peer Review Team, University of Texas-Permian Basin, February 2011.

Attended AACSB International Webinar, “Revised Standards 2 and 10: Impacts and Expectations,” September 10, 2009.

Attended AACSB International Conference and Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, April 25-28, 2009.

Attended AACSB International Conference and Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL, April 22-24, 2007.

Attended AACSB International Deans Conference, San Francisco, CA, February 4-6, 2009.

Attended AACSB International Deans Conference, San Antonio, TX, February 2008.

Attended AACSB International Deans Conference, Las Vegas, NV, February 2007

Attended AACSB International Mid-Continent East Conference, Chicago, IL, October 12-14, 2008.

Attended AACSB International Mid-Continent East Conference, Chicago, IL, October 1-3, 2006.

Attended MBAA International Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 2009.

Attended MBAA International Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 2008.

Attended the Mobile Workforce Management Forume, Runzheimer International, Milwaukee, WI, September 9, 2008

Attended Benchmarking Forum, Runzheimer International, Chicago, IL, October 9, 2007.

Attended the Managing Your Mobile Workforce Conference, Runzheimer International, Chicago, IL, October 10, 2006.

Attended University of Wisconsin System Law Days, Madison, Wisconsin, April 1-2, 2009.

Attended workshop on Legal Issues in Higher Education, University of Wisconsin System, Whitewater, Wisconsin, October 18, 2006.

Attended Illinois Campus Compacts Conference, Chicago, IL, October 16-17, 2006.

Faculty Status:

Professor of Finance, 2006-Present

Granted Tenured, 2006

Western Illinois University, Macomb IL

College of Business and Technology, 1970 to 2006

Administrative Experience:

Dean, College of Business and Technology, 2004-2006. The College of Business and Technology has over 1,800 undergraduate majors, 225 graduate students, 125 full-time faculty, and programs at the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses. It is fully accredited by AACSB International at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College maintains an Executive Studies Center and publishes the Journal of Contemporary Business Issues. The dean is the chief academic officer for the College and directly reports to the President and the Provost of the University. Major responsibilities include: coordination of the activities of the assistant to the dean, associate dean, department chairs, and support staff relating to the development and growth of the College and its departments; planning, developing, and evaluating academic programs; recruitment, evaluation, and retention of faculty; fiscal management of the College’s $10.8 million budget; communication to and among faculty and the admainistration, and generation of external funding. Faculty covered by collective bargaining agreement.

Chair, Department of Marketing and Finance, 1997-2004. The 37-member department consists of 25 faculty members, eight graduate assistants, two secretaries, two student workers and over 800 students in one of four programs, marketing management, supply chain management, finance, and international business. The programs are offered at the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses. Major responsibilities include: supporting the professional development efforts of the faculty; representing the department within the College and with other institutional leaders; working with faculty to develop and implement programmatic and curricular innovations; supporting the development of external funding; promoting collaborations within and across departments; managing the department budget of $1.63 million; recruiting of faculty; evaluating faculty for retention, promotion and tenure; and class scheduling. Faculty covered by collective bargaining agreement.

Acting Chair, Department of Marketing, Finance and International Business, 1974-1975. Served as chairperson of a 27-member department (17 faculty members, six graduate assistants, two secretaries, two student workers) while the permanent chairperson was on a leave of absence. Responsible for faculty recruitment; evaluation of faculty for retention, promotion and tenure; budget preparation and administration; class schedules; and all other activities associated with the position.

Administrative Effectiveness:

Evaluated as “superb” in job performance as Dean of the College of Business and Technology by the Provost and Academic Vice President, May 31,

2005 and April 21, 2006.

Evaluated as “excellent” by faculty and administration and reappointed to second four-year term as chairperson of Department of Marketing and

Finance, July 2001.

Evaluated as “outstanding” by faculty and administration for job performance as Acting Chair of the Department of Marketing, Finance and

International Business, June 1975.

Significant Accomplishments as Dean:

Successfully completed AACSB International interim reports for business and accountancy programs, 2005.

Reestablished the College of Business and Technology Advisory Board, 2005.

Implementation of full-time MBA program at WIU-Quad Cities Campus, 2004.

Creation of Executive Studies Center at WIU-Quad Cities Campus, 2005.

Creation of Supply Chain Management major, 2005.

Creation of Executive-in-Residence Program and Executive Speakers Series, 2005.

Creation of Faculty Council in the College of Business and Technology, 2005.

Development of international exchange agreements with universities in France and Russia, 2004.

Signed international implementation exchange agreement with EFREI Engineering Institute, Paris, France, April 21, 2006.

Adoption of Digital Measures computer database to collect and analyze faculty accomplishments for AACSB International accreditation

reporting purposes, 2005.

Attended New Deans Seminar, AACSB International, Boston MA, October 2004.

Attended AACSB International Annual Meeting, San Francisco CA, April 2005.

Attended AACSB International Annual Meeting, Paris, France, April 2006.

Faculty Status:

Dean and Professor of Finance Emeritus, 2006-Present

Professor of Finance, 1982-2006

Associate Professor of Finance, 1977-1982

Assistant Professor of Finance, 1972-1977

Instructor of Finance, 1970-1972

Admitted to the Graduate Faculty, 1975

Granted Tenured, 1974

Courses Taught:

Personal Financial Planning, Personal Investing, Introduction to Finance, Business Finance, Advanced Financial Management, Seminar in Financial Management, Finance for Managers (Graduate), Corporate Financial Management (Graduate), Investment Management (Graduate), Research in Finance (Graduate), and International Business and Technology Travel Study (Graduate and Undergraduate).

Teaching Effectiveness:

Rated superior on evaluations by students and administrators.

Significant Awards:

Selected for Who’s Who in Finance and Business (35^th Edition), 2006-2007.

Selected for Who’s Who in America Education 2005-2006 and 2006-2007.

Selected for Who’s Who in America (59^th Edition, 2005), November 2004.

Selected for Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2003-2004, 2004-2005, & 2005-2006.

Selected for Academic Keys Who’s Who in Business Higher Education, July 2003.

Selected for Who's Who in Finance and Industry (31st Edition), April 1999.

College of Business & Technology Award for Outstanding Teaching, 1997

University Faculty Excellence Award, 1995, 1994, and 1993

University Professional Advancement Award, 1995 and 1990

College of Business Service Award, 1993

Research Award Certificate, 2004.

Best Paper Award Certificate, 2003.

Irwin Distinguished Research Paper Award, 1993

Phi Kappa Phi, 1998

Beta Gamma Sigma, 1982

Paul Harris Fellow Award, November 2002

Robert Morris College, Carthage IL

Department of Business Administration, 1968 to 1970

Faculty Status:

Assistant Professor of Business Administration, 1969-1970

Instructor of Business Administration, 1968–1969

Courses Taught:

Introduction to Business, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Intermediate Accounting.

Teaching Effectiveness:

Rated superior on evaluations by students and administrators.

General Motors Corporation, Detroit MI

Cadillac Motor Car Division, 1964 to 1968

Position:

Financial Administration

Area Assignments:

Asset Accounting, Liability Accounting, Cost Accounting, Statement Preparation and Financial Analysis.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

External Publications

“The Emerging Issues in Business and Technology Conference: History and Analysis.” Journal of Contemporary Business Issues, Vol. 12, No. 2 (Fall 2004), 1-9. Article also appeared in Emerging Issues in Business & Technology Proceedings (2004), Myrtle Beach SC, 378-386. Co-authored with Don T. Johnson and Honey M. Patterson.

"The Impact of Netcentricity on Business Alliances: The Management of the Supply Chain." International Applied Business Research Proceedings (2004), San Juan, Puerto Rico. Co-authored with Dan Morrell, Hugh Shane, and Kathleen Neumann.

"Service-Learning: A Comparative Study of Higher Education Practices in Europe and the United States." International Academy of Business and Public Administration Discipline Proceedings (January 24, 2004), New Orleans, LA. Article selected for Research Award Certificate. Co-authored with Christina Langwell, Hugh Shane, Kathleen Neumann, and Tej Kaul.

"Developing International Business Leaders." The Macomb Journal (August 3, 2003), Macomb IL, D-1.

"The Academy of Finance: The First Sixteen Years." Journal of the Academy of Finance, Vol. 1, No. 1 (Summer 2003), 114-126. Co-authored with Don T. Johnson.

"Workplace Abuse: Problems and Consequences." International Business & Economics Research Journal, Vol. 2, No. 6 (June 2003), 75-86. Article also selected for Best Paper Award Certificate, and published in the International Applied Business Research Conference Proceedings (2003), Acapulco, Mexico. Co-authored with Tej Kaul, Kathleen Neumann, and Hugh Shane.

"Managing the Workforce of the 21^st Century: The Diversity Challenge." International Applied Business Research Conference Proceedings (2003), Acapulco, Mexico. Co-authored with Douglas Rhoades, Kathleen Neumann, and Hugh Shane.

"From the Classroom to the World: Integrating International Business and French." The Journal of Language for International Business, Vol. 14, No. 1 (2003), 21-33. Co-authored with Deborah B. Beyer.

"Asset Allocation and the Small Investor." The Macomb Journal (August 4, 2002), Macomb IL, B-1.

"Developing Business Travel-Study Tours in North America." Journal of Contemporary Business Issues, Vol. 9, No. 1 (Spring 2001), 53-58. Article also appeared in Emerging Issues in Business & Technology Proceedings (2000), Myrtle Beach SC, 87-93. Co-authored with Deborah B. Beyer, George S. Peek, and Larry C. Wall.

"Integrating Business, Foreign Language and Culture." The Macomb Journal (June 4, 2000), Macomb IL, B1.

"Changing Perspectives: Viewing International Business Practices from Abroad." Emerging Issues in Business & Technology Proceedings (1999), Myrtle Beach SC, 67-72. Co-authored with Deborah B. Beyer.

"Optimal Asset Allocation and Political Gridlock." Midwest Review of Finance and Insurance, Vol. 12, No. 1 (Spring 1998), 230-238. Co-authored with William S. Compton and Scott B. Beyer.

"Using the World Wide Web in the Finance Curricula." Midwest Review of Finance and Insurance, Vol. 11, No. 1 (Spring 1997), 211-220. (Co-authored with Mandeep Singh and Peppi M. Kenny.

"The Effects of Firm-Size, Institutional Ownership, and Prior Returns on Year-End Price Volatility." Midwest Review of Finance and Insurance, Vol. 11, No. 1 (Spring 1997), 50-56. Co-authored with David A. DeBoeuf and Peppi M. Kenny.

"Early-January Returns Surprises." Proceedings of the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences, Vol. II (February 1997), Las Vegas NV, 115-119. Co-authored with David A. DeBoeuf and Peppi M. Kenny.

"Performance and Risk Ratings of Value Line: An Evaluation of Their Use as a Stock Selection Strategy." Midwest Review of Finance and Insurance, Vol. 10, No. 1 (Spring 1996), 145-152. Co-authored with Peppi M. Kenny.

"Dutch Auction Self-Tender Offers: Bid Characteristics, Market Premiums and Outcomes." American Business Review (January 1995), 58-66. Article also appeared in Midwest Review of Finance and Insurance, Vol. 7, No. 1 (Spring 1993), 1-11.

"A Comparison of Several Different Methods of Amortizing a Mortgage Loan." 1994 Journal/Proceedings of the Information Systems and Quantitative Methods, Chicago IL, 102-108. Co-authored with Robert W. Hull.

"An Analysis of Papers Presented at The Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance: 1987-93." Midwest Review of Finance and Insurance, Vol. 8, No. 1 (Spring 1994), 1-9. Co-authored with Don T. Johnson.

"Political Asset Allocation." Midwest Decision Sciences Institute Proceedings (Spring 1993), East Lansing MI, 17-20. Co-authored with Edwin C. Sims.

"An Alternative Approach to Determine the Equity Values in a Mortgage Loan." Midwest Decision Sciences Institute Proceedings (Spring 1992), Kansas City MO, 52-54. Co-authored with Robert W. Hull.

"Calculating Equity Percentages Without Constructing A Loan Amortization Schedule." Midwest Decision Sciences Institute Proceedings (Spring 1992), Kansas City MO, 44-47. Co-authored with Robert W. Hull.

"Using Mutual Funds to Achieve Long-Run Diversification: A Guide for the Small Investor." Midwest Review of Finance and Insurance, Vol. 6, No. 1 (Spring 1992), 108-115. Co-authored with Edwin C. Sims.

"An Algebraic Approach to Determine the Loan Balance for a Mortgage Loan," 1992 Journal/Proceedings of the Information Systems and Quantitative Methods, Chicago IL, 128-133. Co-authored with Robert W. Hull.

"Lindlou Carbon Technologies" (Abstract). The Proceedings of the North American Case Research Association (November 1991), Vol. 5, Atlanta, Georgia, 5. Co-authored with Kim Gaither.

"Amortized Loans: An Alternative Approach to Determining Selected Loan Balances, Equity Values, and Interest Amounts." The Proceedings of the Midwest Business Administration Association in Finance and Insurance (Spring 1991), Chicago IL, 78-85. Co-authored with Robert W. Hull.

"Pine Tree Campground." A case study published in a textbook by Stanford, Melvin J. New Enterprise Management. Reston Publishing Co., 1982, 315-320. Co-authored with Alan Korte.

"Campground Rate Determination: A Target Rate-of-Return Approach" (Abstract). Journal of Travel Research (Spring 1981), 45.

"New Venture Feasibility Analysis." Western Illinois Regional Business News (September 1978), 3.

"The Inter-Firm Cash Tender Offer: Its Predictive Outcome." University of Michigan Business Review (July 1977), 11-17.

"Grant Appliance Company." Harvard University Intercollegiate Case Clearing House (No. 9-277-639 and 5-277-640), January 1977. Co-authored with Alan Korte.

"Tender Offers: Characteristics Affecting Their Success." Mergers and Acquisition, The Journal of Corporate Venture (Fall 1976), 21-30.

"The Inter-Firm Corporate Cash Tender Offer: Operating, Market and Bid Characteristics of Target Firms" (Abstract). The Journal of Finance (September 1975), 1147-1148.

Internal Publications

Personal Financial Planning: An Instructional Study Guide. Macomb IL: Office of Independent Study Program, Western Illinois University, 1995 (Revised Edition, 1996; Third Edition, 1999; Fourth Edition, 2002).

Introduction to Finance: An Instructional Study Guide. Macomb IL: Office of Independent Study Program, Western Illinois University, 1994 (Revised Edition, 1995; Third Edition, 1999; Fourth Edition, 2001; Fifth Edition, 2004).

Business Finance: An Instructional Study Guide. Macomb IL: Office of Independent Study Program, Western Illinois University, 1979 (Sixth Edition, 1993; Fifth Edition, 1989; Fourth Edition, 1988; Third Edition, 1984; Revised Edition, 1981).

Personal Investing: An Instructional Study Guide. Macomb IL: Office of Non-Traditional Programs, Western Illinois University, 1979 (Third Edition, 1983; Revised Edition, 1980).

“The Top Business Schools of the Midwest.” Center for Business and Economic Research (April 1978). Western Illinois University. Co-authored with Newell Chiesl.

“The Use of Cash Budgeting As A Tool For Effective Cash Management.” Center for Business and Economic Research (March 1978). Western Illinois University.

GRANTS

“Conversations and Lessons Learned for the Transformation of International Business Education: In the Context of a Changing World.” A $448,600 grant proposal submitted to FIPSE (The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education), U.S. Department of Education, May 23, 2002. Co-authored with David Beveridge, Larry Wall, and Carol Fimmen.

“Conversations and Lessons Learned for the Transformation of International Business Education: In the Context of a Changing World.” A $276,000 preliminary grant proposal submitted to FIPSE (The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education), U.S. Department of Education, March 13, 2002. Co-authored with David Beveridge and Carol Fimmen). Invited to submit final proposal.

“Global Education: Gateway to the World.” An $182,000 grant proposal submitted to Business and International Education Program, International Education and Graduate Programs Service, U.S. Department of Education, November 5, 2001. Co-authored with Carol Fimmen, David Beveridge, Larry Wall, and Danny Terry.

"Partnership for the Education of Future Global Business Leaders." Assisted with the preparation of a $60,000 grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) and the Human Resource Development Canada (HDRC) to develop and implement an international conference, Washington, D.C., September 2000.

"International Business Program Development." A $1,800 grant awarded by Western Illinois University Foundation, Faculty Development Office, and the College of Business in May of 1994. The purpose of the grant was to fund an investigation into the development of an affiliation and/or exchange program with a foreign university specifically in the area of business.

"Dutch Auction Tender Offers: Bid Characteristics, Outcomes and Uses." A $2,500 grant awarded by The WIU College of Business Alumni Funded Research Program, May 1992. The project was completed and subsequently published in the American Business Review in January 1995. Earlier, the paper was presented at the Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance conference held in Chicago during March 1993. At the conference, the paper received the IRWIN DISTINGUISHED PAPER AWARD and later published as the feature article in Midwest Review of Finance and Insurance (Spring 1993).

INTERNATIONAL GRANT RELATED ACTIVITIES

Led a three-person delegation of representatives from the College of Business and Technology to the Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico for the installation of a new Rector and to explore the development of several grant opportunities. Visitation was made January 11-16, 2006.

Attended the 2003 Trilateral Project Directors' Meeting, Program for North American Mobility in Higher Education, held in San Diego, California, October 17-19, 2003. The meeting was held to provide various perspectives to international education and was attended by business, government, and higher education officials from Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Served as a program consultant, member of the steering committee, and presenter at the 2^nd International Business Education Conference, entitled "Developing International Business Leaders for the New Millennium." The College of Business and Technology at Western Illinois University and the Young Americas Business Trust of the Organization of American States were co- sponsors of the event held September 24-27, 2003 in Washington DC.

Attended the 2002 Trilateral Project Directors' Meeting, Program for North American Mobility in Higher Education, held in Toluca, Mexico, November 11-13, 2002. The meeting was held to provide various perspectives to international education and was attended by business, government, and higher education officials from Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Served as a member of a three-person delegation of Western Illinois University that visited with representatives of Université de Moncton and Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico to explore the possibility for developing a Tri-Lateral MBA and other opportunities for cooperation among institutions. Visitation was made November 9-10, 2002 as part of the "Education and Mobility in International Business for North American Consortium for International Advancement" FIPSE grant from the U.S. Government.

Session leader and member of a delegation of Western Illinois University administrators and faculty that attended NACIA Consortium Meeting, Program for North American Mobility in Higher Education, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, May 14-18, 2002. The meeting was held to discuss consortium activities and plans for international education in the coming year. Faculty and administrators from the six member schools in Canada, Mexico, and the United States attended the meeting.

Participated in a one-day summit at the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, D.C. for education, business and government leaders from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico (April 17, 2002). The focus of the discussion was on educational interdependence in the Americas and collaborative relationships among education, business and government.

Member of a delegation of Western Illinois University administrators that attended The 2001 Trilateral Project Directors' Meeting, Program for North American Mobility in Higher Education, held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, October 14-17, 2001. The meeting was held to provide various perspectives to international education and was attended by business, government, and higher education officials from Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Member of a delegation of Western Illinois University administrators that visited three educational institutions in Mexico, Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Querétaro (COBAQ) in Querétaro, Instituto Superior de Estudios Commerciales (ISEC) in Mexico City, and the Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresas (Universidad Panamericana - IPADE) in Mexico City, to explore the possibility for student/faculty exchanges and other opportunities for cooperation among institutions. Also attended an all day symposium at the Universidad of Panamericana on certification of accounting programs in Mexico. The visitation was made July 7-15, 2001 as part of the "Education and Mobility in International Business for North American Consortium for International Advancement" FIPSE grant from the U.S. Government.

Attended the meeting for Education and Mobility in International Business Education for the North American Consortium for International Advancement held in Veracruz, Mexico. The meeting was arranged to discuss international consortia -- institutions working to promote student mobility, curriculum development, faculty interaction, and new approaches to teaching and learning. Institutions of higher education from Mexico, Canada, and the United States were represented at the meeting, which was hosted by Universdad Veracruzana, January 25-27, 2001.

Member of a delegation of Western Illinois University administrators, which visited two universities in Mexico, ITESM - Campus Guadalajara and UNAM - Mexico City, to explore the possibility for student/faculty exchanges and other opportunities for cooperation among institutions. Visitation was made in January 2001 as part of the "Education and Mobility in International Business for North American Consortium for International Advancement" FIPSE grant from the U.S. Government.

Served as a program consultant, member of the steering committee, and session chair at the conference, entitled "Partnerships for the Education of Future Global Business Leaders: A Conference on Educational, Business, and Governmental Alliances." FIPSE (The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education), U.S. Department of Education and Human Resource Development Canada (HRDC), September 20-23, 2000, sponsored the conference, held in Washington DC.

Co-developed with Dr. Deborah B. Beyer a Canadian Travel/Study Tour program, entitled "NAFTA -- The Canadian Perspective" for the Summer 2000. This unique travel and study abroad program provided business and foreign language students the opportunity to experience first-hand the business, political and cultural environment that exists in the French-speaking areas of Ontario and Quebec, Canada. A visit to Ottawa, Montreal, Sherbrooke, and Quebec City was arranged to provide a basis for cross-cultural comparisons. The study tour was made in July 2000 as part of the "Education and Mobility in International Business for North American Consortium for International Advancement" FIPSE grant from the U.S. Government.

Attended the 2000 Trilateral Project Directors' Meeting in Austin, Texas. The meeting was held to discuss international consortia -- institutions working to promote student mobility, curriculum development, faculty interaction, and new approaches to teaching and learning. Institutions of higher education from Mexico, Canada, and the United States were represented at the meeting, which was sponsored by FIPSE (Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education), U.S. Department of Education, March 16-19, 2000.

Member of a delegation of Western Illinois University and Western Kentucky University faculty which visited four universities in Mexico to explore the possibility for student/faculty exchanges and other opportunities for cooperation among institutions. Visitation was made in November 1999 as part of the "Education and Mobility in International Business for North American Consortium for International Advancement" FIPSE grant from the U.S. Government.

Co-developed with Dr. Deborah B. Beyer a French Travel/Study Tour program for the Summer 1999. This unique travel and study abroad program provided business and foreign language students the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the business, political and cultural environment that exists in the French-speaking areas of Belgium, France and Switzerland. A visit to London, England was also added for an additional business and political perspective and to provide a basis for further cross-cultural comparisons.

CONFERENCE PAPERS/TALKS PRESENTED

“The Emerging Issues in Business and Technology Conference: History and Analysis.” A paper presented at the Emerging Issues in Business & Technology Conference, Myrtle Beach SC, October 30, 2004. Co-authored with Don T. Johnson and Honey M. Patterson.

"The Impact of Netcentricity on Business Alliances: The Management of the Supply Chain." A paper presented at the International Applied Business Research Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 15, 2004. Co-authored with Dan Morrell, Hugh Shane, and Kathleen Neumann.

"Service-Learning: A Comparative Study of Higher Education Practices in Europe and the United States." A paper presentation at the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Discipline Conference, New Orleans, LA, (January 23-25, 2004). Co-authored with Christina Langwell, Hugh Shane, Kathleen Neumann, and Tej Kaul.

"Accessibility of Study Abroad Programs for Students With Disabilities" A presentation at the 2nd International Business Education Conference entitled, Developing International Business Leaders for the New Millennium, Washington, D.C., September 24-27, 2003.

"Managing the Workforce of the 21^st Century: The Diversity Challenge." A paper presented at the International Applied Business Research Conference, Acapulco, Mexico, March 20, 2003. Co-presented with Kathleen Neumann and Hugh Shane.

"Workplace Abuse: Problems and Consequences." A paper presented at the International Applied Business Research Conference, Acapulco, Mexico, March 20, 2003. Selected for Best Paper Award. Co-presented with Tej Kaul, Kathleen Neumann and Hugh Shane.

"The Academy of Finance: The First Sixteen Years." A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Finance, Chicago IL, March 12, 2003. Co-presented with Don T. Johnson.

"Bond Returns Under Political Gridlock." A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Finance, Chicago IL, February 27, 2002. Co-presented with Scott B. Beyer.

"The Essence of Business: Understanding Language and Culture." A presentation at The 2001 Trilateral Project Directors' Meeting, Program for North American Mobility in Higher Education meeting held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, October 14, 2001.

"Integrating Foreign Language and Culture Curricula." A presentation at The 2001 Trilateral Project Directors' Meeting, Program for North American Mobility in Higher Education meeting held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, October 15, 2001. Co-presented with Francisco Lancaster-Jones of the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara.

"Finance in the 21st Century." A talk presented to the National Association of Insurance and Finance Advisors -- Central West Chapter, Macomb IL, October 10, 2001.

"Effective Teaching Techniques in the Finance Classroom." Presenter and moderator of a panel discussion at the Academy of Finance Conference, Chicago IL, March 9, 2001.

"Developing Business Travel-Study Tours in North America." A paper presented at the Emerging Issues in Business & Technology Conference, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, November 10, 2000. Co-presented with Deborah B. Beyer and Larry C. Wall.

"From the Classroom to the World: Integrating International Business and French." A paper presented at the Thunderbird – EMU 2000 Conference: Language, Communication and Global Management, Scottsdale AZ, April 6, 2000. Co-presented with Deborah B. Beyer.

"The First Course in Finance: Corporate Financial Management or A Survey Course." Presenter and moderator of a panel discussion at the Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance Conference, Chicago IL, March 2, 2000.

"Changing Perspectives: Viewing International Business Practices from Abroad." A paper presented at the Emerging Issues in Business & Technology Conference, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, October 29, 1999. Co-presented with Deborah B. Beyer.

"Meeting at the International Crossroads: An Innovative Approach to Incorporating Foreign Language Instruction into the Business Program." A paper presented at the 17th Annual EMU Conference for Language & Communication for World Business and the Professions, San Diego CA, March 13, 1999. Co-presented with Deborah B. Beyer.

"Optimal Asset Allocation and Political Gridlock." A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance, Chicago IL, March 26, 1998. Co-presented with Scott B. Beyer.

"Using the World Wide Web in the Finance Curricula." A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance, Chicago IL, March 13, 1997. Co-presented with Peppi M. Kenny.

"Performance and Risk Ratings of Value Line: An Evaluation of Their Use as a Stock Selection Strategy." A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance, Chicago IL, March 14, 1996. Co-presented with Peppi M. Kenny.

"A Comparison of Several Different Methods of Amortizing a Mortgage Loan." A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Business Administration Association in Information Systems/ Quantitative Methods Division, Chicago IL, March 17, 1994. Co-presented with Robert W. Hull.

"An Analysis of Papers Presented at The Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance: 1987-93." A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance, Chicago IL, March 16, 1994. Co-presented with Don T. Johnson.

"Political Asset Allocation." A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Decision Sciences Institute (Finance), Lansing MI, April 22, 1993.

"Dutch Auction Self-Tender Offers: Bid Characteristics, Market Premiums and Outcomes." A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance, Chicago IL, March 25, 1993.

"An Alternative Approach to Determine the Equity Values in a Mortgage Loan." A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Decision Sciences Institute (Innovative Education/Academic Affairs), May 3, 1992. Co-presented with Robert W. Hull.

"Calculating Equity Percentages Without Constructing A Loan Amortization Schedule." A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Decision Sciences Institute (Finance), May 5, 1992. Co-presented with Robert W. Hull.

"Using Mutual Funds to Achieve Long-Run Diversification: A Guide for the Small Investor." A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance, Chicago IL, March 26, 1992. Co-presented with Edwin C. Sims.

"An Algebraic Approach to Determine the Loan Balance for a Mortgage Loan." A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Business Administration Association in Information Systems/ Quantitative Methods Division, Chicago IL, March 26, 1992. Co-presented with Robert W. Hull.

"Lindlou Carbon Technologies." A case study presented at The North American Case Research Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, November 6, 1991.

"Amortized Loans: An Alternative Approach to Determining Selected Loan Balances, Equity Values, and Interest Amounts." A paper presented at the Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, April 4, 1991. Co-presented with Robert W. Hull.

"Asset Allocation: The New Frontier for the Small Investor." A paper presented at the Academy of Financial Services Annual Meeting, Boston MA, October 18, 1989. Co-presented with Edwin C. Sims.

"The Stock Market." A presentation to the senior economics class at Macomb High School, Macomb IL, September 27, 1989.

"Being a Department Chair (Joys-Challenges-Pitfalls)." Session leader for workshop held for new department chairs of Western Illinois University sponsored by the Office of Faculty Development, July 28, 2005. Co-presented with Dr. Kathleen Neumann, Dr. Christopher Sutton, and Dr. Hoyet Hemphill.

"Academic Dishonesty and Faculty Responsibilities." Workshop held for the faculty of Western Illinois University sponsored by the Office of Faculty Development, February 19, 1997.

"Personal Financial Planning." A workshop presented for Western Illinois University faculty and staff members through the Faculty Development Office, February 11, 1986.

"Financial Planning for Young Women." Seminar in personal financial management held for women in the Macomb community, March 3, 1982.

"Family Financial Planning for Reducing Stress." Seminar held for the Western Illinois Crime Commission, June 28, 1979.

"Campground Rate Determination: A Target Rate-of-Return Approach." A paper and workshop presented at the Annual Convention of the Association of Illinois Rural Recreational Enterprises, Springfield IL, March 15, 1979.

"Cash Management Techniques." A workshop presented at the Annual Convention of the Association of Illinois Rural Recreational Enterprises, Springfield IL, March 15, 1979.

"The Use of Cash Budgeting As A Tool For Effective Cash Management." A paper and workshop presented at the Annual Convention of the Association of Illinois Rural Recreational Enterprises, Springfield IL, March 14, 1978.

"Pine Tree Campground." Midwest Intercollegiate Case Development Workshop, Indiana University, October 25, 1976.

"Grant Appliance Company." Midwest Intercollegiate Case Development Workshop, Indiana University, October 26, 1976.

TEXTBOOK, MANUSCRIPT AND SOFTWARE REVIEWS

FOR PUBLISHERS

Ross, Westerfield, and Jordan, Introduction to Finance (Irwin/McGraw-Hill), October 2000. Review of manuscript for proposed text.

Gitman and Thygerson, Finance (Manchester, MO: HarperCollins, Publishers), March 1994. Review of revised manuscript for proposed text.

Gitman and Thygerson, Finance (Manchester, MO: HarperCollins, Publishers), October 1993. Review of manuscript for proposed text.

Mohundro, Charles W., Financial Analyst Software (St. Paul MN: West Publishing Company), January 1992. Review of proposed software package.

Kare, Dilip D., FINE$$E, Decision Support Software for Financial Managers (St. Paul MN: West Publishing Company), September 1991. Review of proposed software package and accompanying manual.

Moyer, McGuigan, and Kretlow, Contemporary Financial Management (St. Paul MN: West Publishing Company), February 1991. Review of textbook.

Maness, Terry, Introduction to Corporate Finance (New York NY: McGraw‑Hill Book Company), March 1986. Review of manuscript for proposed text.

Gitman, Lawrence J., Basic Managerial Finance (New York NY: Harper & Row, Publishers, Inc.), March 1985, July 1985, and September 1985. Review of manuscripts for proposed text.

Malkiel, Burton G., A Random Walk Down Wall Street, Fourth Edition (New York: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 1985). Review of book.

Author Unknown, Foundations of Managerial Finance (New York NY: Harper & Row Publishers, Inc.), January 1985. Review of manuscript for proposed text.

Cohen, Robbins and Young, The Financial Manager (Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice‑Hall, Inc.), July 1984. Review of manuscript for proposed text.

Roden, Peyton Foster, Basic Business Finance (New York NY: McGraw‑Hill Book Co.), October 1982 and September 1983. Review of manuscripts for proposed text.

Ford, Introduction to Corporate Finance (Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice‑Hall, Inc.), May 1983. Review of manuscript for proposed text.

TI Student Business Analyst (Lubbock, Texas: Texas Instruments Corp. 1982), August 1982. Review of a new calculator and an accompanying text specifically designed for undergraduate business students.

Bacon, Brewer and Anderson, Introduction to Financial Management (St. Paul MN: West Publishing Co.), April 1981. Review of manuscript for proposed text).

Author Unknown, Business Finance (St. Paul MN: West Publishing Co.), February 1981. Review of manuscript for proposed text.

Wright, Financial Management (St. Paul MN: West Publishing Co.), August 1980. Review of manuscript for proposed text.

Moyer, McGuigan and Kretlow, Contemporary Financial Management (St. Paul MN: West Publishing Co.), April 1980. Review of manuscript for proposed text.

Kratcoski, Principles of Modern Finance (St. Paul MN: West Publishing Co.), November 1979. Review of Manuscript for proposed text.

Block and Hirt, Foundations of Financial Management (Homewood IL: Richard D. Irwin, Inc., 1978), June 1979. Review of textbook.

SIGNIFICANT SERVICE ACTIVITIES

University of Wisconsin – Parkside, 2006-Present

External

Member of CATI Board of Directors, 2006-Present.

Member of Small Business Development Center Board of Directors, 2006-Present.

Member of the Racine/Kenosha Small Business Partnership Council, 2007-Present.

Member of Racine County Economic Development Corporation Implementation Team, 2006-Present.

Member of Advisory Board, MBAA International, 2006-Present.

Member of Executive Committee for University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium, 2006-Present.

Member of the Small Business Partnership Council, 2007-Present.

Member of Financial Executives International (FEI) Academic Relations Committee (Milwaukee Chapter), 2007-Present.

Member of Dean’s Advisory Council, Center for Community Partnerships, 2007-Present.

Elected as program Co-Chair of the 2009 Mid-Continent East AACSB Annual Meeting, October 2009.

Radio interview (1-hour) with Dwayne Olson, host of Education Matters on WGTD (93.1FM), discussing the School of Business and Technology at UW-Parkside,

February 19, 2009.

Radio interview (5-minutes) with Paul Kern from WLIP, Milwaukee Area Technical College Transfer Agreement, May 13, 2009.

Internal

University:

Provost’s Cabinet, 2006-Present.

Chancellor’s Cabinet, 2008-Present

Strategic Planning Committee, Leadership Team, 2008-Present.

Budget Briefing Committee, 2006-Present.

Plan 2008 Executive Committee, 2006-2008.

Inclusive Excellence Committee (formerly Plan 2008), 2008-Present

Graduate Studies Committee, 2006-Present.

Teacher Preparation Steering Committee, 2006-2009.

University Planning Council, 2006-Present.

Committee on Academic Planning, 2006-Present.

Facilities Planning Committee, 2006-Present.

Computer Replacement Committee, 2007-Present.

Director of Human Resources Search & Screen Committee, Chair, 2007-2008.

Chancellor’s Special Task Force: Complaint Review, 2008.

Provost Search & Screen Committee, 2009-2010.

Western Illinois University, 1970-2006

External

Member of Advisory Board, Midwest Business Administration Association, 1999-2002; 2003-Present.

Member and Western Illinois University representative to the State (Illinois) Universities Retirement System Advisory Committee (SURSMAC), 1995-2006.

Association officer for the Academy of Finance, 1998-2002 (Board Member), 1997-1998 (President), 1996-1997 (President-Elect and Program Chair), 1995-1996 (Secretary), and1993-1994 (Secretary/Treasurer).

Member and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, Western Illinois Credit Union (Assets of $1.5million), 1980-1983.

Internal

University:

President’s Advisory Group, 2004-2006.

Deans’ Council, 2004-2006.

Director of Center for International Studies Search Committee (Chair), 2005-2006.

Assistant to the President Search Committee, 2004-2005.

Director of Annual Giving Search Committee, 2005-2006.

Campus Master Planning Search Committee, 2005-2006.

Campus Action Planning Committee, 2005-2006.

Internet/Distance Learning Committee, 2004-2005.

Capital Campaign Consultant Search Committee, 2005.

Campus Master Pre-Planning Search Committee, 2005.

Enrollment Network Committee, 2004-2006.

Phi Kappa Phi, President (2004- Present); Vice-President (2003-2004); Chair, Faculty Initiates Committee (2000-2003).

Western Illinois University Honorary Doctorate Committee, 2000-2004.

Awards and Recognition Committee, 2003-2004.

Student Laureate Selection Committee, 2000-2004.

Director of Technology Transfer Search Committee, 2001-2002.

Assistant Director of International Student Admissions Search Committee, 2001-2002.

Study Abroad Academic Advisor Search Committee, 2000-2001.

University Fringe Benefits Committee, 1991-2006.

Faculty Council Board of Directors, 1989-1990.

Independent Study Advisory Committee, 1984-1987.

Dean’s Search Committee (Chair), College of Business, Western Illinois University, 1983-1984.

University Graduate Council, 1982-1984.

Distinguished Scholar Lecture Committee, 1980-1981.

Director of Non-Traditional Programs Search Committee (Chair), 1979-1980.

College:

Strategic Planning Committee (ex-officio), 2004-2006.

Computing and Technology Committee (ex-officio), 2004-2006.

Global Education Advisory Committee (ex-officio), 2004-2006.

International Programs Advisory Committee Member, 1998-2004.

Member, MBA Graduate Committee, 1990-1996.

Member, MBA Graduate Task Force, responsible for revising the MBA program, 1991-1994.

Member, Master of Business Education Review Committee, 1983-1984.

Member, Director of Executive Development Search Committee, 1982-1983.

Faculty Advisor, Association of Business Graduate Students, 1987-1989.

Member, Faculty Welfare Committee, 1980-1981.

Department:

Chair and/or member, Grade Appeals Committee.

Chair and/or member, Personnel Committee.

Chair and/or member, Library Committee.

Chair and/or member, Finance Curriculum Committee.

Chair and/or member, Faculty Recruitment Committee.

Chair and/or member, Honors and Awards Committee.

Honors Advisor.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Conference Participation

Group facilitator, Supporting Entrepreneurship, 2007 Economic Summit – Solutions for the Future, Kenosha County, held at Carthage College, Kenosha, WI, March 14, 2007 (with Thomas Mahoney and Jayne Herring).

Presiding Officer and Host, Emerging Issues in Business & Technology Conference, Myrtle Beach SC, November 3-5, 2005.

Presiding Officer and Host, Emerging Issues in Business & Technology Conference, Myrtle Beach SC, October 28-30, 2004.

Session Chairperson (Strategic Procurement & Management), Emerging Issues in Business & Technology Conference, Myrtle Beach SC, October 29, 2004.

Session Chairperson (International Business & Microfinance), Emerging Issues in Business & Technology Conference, Myrtle Beach SC, October 29, 2004.

"Educators' Conference on Commodities and Future Markets." A three-day conference held for university finance faculty (by invitation only). The Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago IL, December 2-5, 1979.

"Financial Planning Seminar for Credit Unions," Illinois Credit Union League, October 30, 1980.

Session Chairperson (Financial Institutions), Southwestern Finance Association, Federation of Business Disciplines Conference, St. Louis MO, March 8, 2002.

Session Chairperson (Accounting & Management), Emerging Issues in Business & Technology Conference, Myrtle Beach SC, November 10, 2000.

Session Chairperson (Debt Markets and Liquidity), Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, March 2, 2000.

Session Chairperson (Finance), Emerging Issues in Business & Technology Conference, Myrtle Beach SC, October 29, 1999.

Session Chairperson (Cash Flows and Market Efficiency), Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, March 27, 1998.

Session Chairperson (Individual Taxation Issues), Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, March 14, 1997.

Session Chairperson (International Stock Markets), Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, March 13, 1997.

Session Chairperson (Miscellaneous Topics), Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, March 15, 1996.

Session Chairperson (International Funds and Markets), Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, March 18, 1994.

Session Chairperson (Firms in Distress, Socially-Conscious Mutual Funds and Efficiency of Retirement Systems), Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, March 25, 1993.

Session Chairperson (Savings and Loan Crisis and Commercial Banks), Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, March 26, 1992.

Session Chairperson (Finance/Accounting), North American Case Research Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, November 6, 1991.

Session Chairperson (Health Management Potpourri), Midwest Business Administration Association Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, March 26, 1987.

Session Chairperson (Current Issues in Human Resource Management), Midwest Business Administration Association Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, March 28, 1985.

Discussant. Anthony Yanxiang Gu. "Investors' Maturity and Stock Market Behavior." A paper presented at the Academy of Finance Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, March 8, 2001.

Discussant. Swanton, Donald W. "Theory of Interest: An Expository Fisherine Model." A paper presented at the Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, March 14, 1996.

Discussant. Naidu, G. N. "Liquidity Effects of Listing in Tokyo." A paper presented at the Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, March 18, 1994.

Discussant. Tyree, Donald A. "An Alternative To The American Health Security Act of 1993." A paper presented at the Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, March 16, 1994.

Discussant. Volkman, David, Richard A. DeFuso, and Thomas S. Zorn. "The Impact of Advisory Incentive Fees on Returns of Investment Companies." A paper presented at the Midwest Decision Sciences Institute Annual Meeting, Kansas City MO, May 4, 1992.

Discussant. Okleshen, Marilyn J. and Henry J. Okleshen. "Games People Play: A Credit Decision/Analysis Case. A case study presented at the North American Case Research Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, November 6, 1991.

Discussant. Barrett, Peter J. "Dividend Policy - Rational or Not?" University of Wisconsin at Whitewater. A paper presented at the Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, April 4, 1991.

Discussant. Midwest Intercollegiate Case Development Workshop, Indiana University, October 25, 1976.

Chairperson for the panel discussion, "Asset Allocation for the "Boomer" Retirement Planning Process." Emerging Issues in Business & Technology Conference, Myrtle Beach SC, November 10, 2001.

Panel Discussion (Finance Department Chairpersons), Midwest Finance Association Annual Meeting, St. Louis MO, April 8, 1983.

Panel Discussion (Finance Department Chairpersons), Midwest Finance Association Annual Meeting, Louisville KY, April 3, 1981.

Attendance at numerous professional conferences, including: AACSB International, International Applied Business Research, The International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines, Midwest Business Administration Association; Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance; Academy of Finance, Southwest Finance Association, Federation of Business Disciplines, Financial Management Association; Academy of Financial Services; Midwest Decision Sciences Institute; Southern Finance Association; Midwest Finance Association; American Risk and Insurance Association, and North American Case Research Association, 1970-2005.

Miscellaneous

Attended University of Wisconsin System Business Consortium Spring Meeting, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI, May 1, 2009.

Attended University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium Leadership Committee Meeting, Wisconsin Dells, WI, January 23, 2009.

Attended University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium Leadership Committee Meeting, Wisconsin Dells, WI, August 14, 2008.

Attended University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium Leadership Committee Meeting, Wisconsin Dells, WI, April 21, 2008.

Attended University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium Leadership Committee Meeting, Wisconsin Dells, WI, August 1, 2007.

Attended University of Wisconsin System Business Consortium Spring Meeting, Wisconsin Dells, WI, April 27, 2007.

Attended University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium Leadership Committee Meeting, Wisconsin Dells, WI, November 16-17, 2006.

Attended University of Wisconsin System Business Consortium Spring Meeting, Lake Geneva, WI, October 31, 2006.

Attended University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium Leadership Committee Meeting, Wisconsin Dells, WI, September 15, 2006.

Editorial Review Board member for the Journal of Academy of Finance, Summer 2005.

Presented a program on supermarket operations for 10 Russian business managers, entitled "Financial Analysis and Management." The managers, accompanied by an interpreter and a facilitator, were part of the Productivity Enhancement Program in the U.S.A., a management-training program for non-English speaking Russian entrepreneurs. July 26, 1999.

Presented a program for 35 Chinese business leaders and government officials, entitled "Business Practices in Finance," November - December 1995.

Designed and developed the World Wide Web site for the Midwest Academy of Finance and Insurance, an academic professional organization (May 1996).

Designed and developed personal homepage and related documents to include course syllabi, biography and vita (March 1996).

Designed and developed homepage and related links for the Department of Marketing and Finance, Western Illinois University (December 1995).

Webmaster for the Department of Marketing and Finance, 1997-2004.

Outside reviewer for Bradley University at Peoria on a faculty excellence award decision, February 2, 1998.

Outside reviewer for Indiana University at South Bend on a faculty promotion decision, August 8, 1994.

Editorial Review Board member for special issue of the Journal of Contemporary Business Issues, Volume 5, Number 2 (Fall 1997).

Acknowledged contributor to Brooks, LeRoy, The Financial Management Decision Game (Homewood IL: Richard D. Irwin Publishing Co., 1982).

The Village Inn Motel, Inc. A feasibility study developed for a group of investors interested in constructing a 112-room facility, January 1978, 63 pgs. Co-authored with Terry Ball.

Computerized Financial Statement Analysis. Macomb IL: Office of Computer Services, Western Illinois University, 1975.

Chair, International Youth Exchange Committee and Youth Exchange Officer, Macomb Rotary Club, Macomb IL, 1999-2002.

Received the Paul Harris Fellow Award "in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world." The Macomb Rotary Club presented the award on November 5, 2002.

Financial consulting services provided numerous area business organizations and individuals.

Updated: November 10, 2009