Mohamed Elbannan is a tenured professor of accounting at the...

Mohamed Elbannan is a tenured professor of accounting at the Paseka School of Business at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He previously held accounting teaching positions at AACSb-accredited business schools at the following universities: Southern Illinois University Carbondale, California Polytechnic State University, and the American University in Cairo (Egypt). Mohamed obtained his master of science in accounting from Eastern Michigan University in 1998 and earned his Ph.D. in Business administration (with a concentration in accounting) from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2003. Mohamed has several publications in top and prominent peer-reviewed academic journals, including Accounting, Organizations and Society, Journal of Accounting, Auditing, and Finance, Journal of International Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation, and the Advances in Accounting. A extensive list of those publications are available at: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8AXh3yAAAAAJ&hl=en. He also has several published books. Mohamed has extensive service activities off- and on-campus, including membership of professional organizations, university and college committees, and national boards.

Education: PhD Communication, NDSU, Dissertation “Extending...

Education: PhD Communication, NDSU, Dissertation “Extending Institutional Theory through Image Restoration and Stakeholder Salience Models: A Case Study of Arthur Andersen’s Inability to Salvage Organizational Legitimacy”. MBA, Minnesota State University Moorhead BS Accounting, Minnesota State University Moorhead CPA – Licensed to practice in the state of ND Teaching: Audit I (ACCT 460) and Audit II (461/561) Intermediate I (ACCT 330) Cost (ACCT 350) Principles of Accounting and Managerial Accounting Research: Dr. Erickson’s research interests include interdisciplinary research utilizing communication theory with financial theories that investigate stakeholder responses and organizational reporting strategies during organizational crises. Other research interests include accounting education studies. Her research has been published in many academic journals including Issues in Accounting Education and Advances in Public Interest Accounting. Dr. Erickson is active in professional organizations and is currently serving a 5-year appointment (by the Governor) to the ND State Board of Accountancy, which reviews CPA candidate qualifications, registers accountants each year, monitors continuing education, and addresses consumer concerns. Her prior experience includes being an auditor for a large public accounting firm. She is a member of the ND Society of CPAs, the American Association of Accountants, the Institute of Management Accountants, the National State Boards of Accountancy, and the American Institute of CPAs.

EDUCATION: Ph.D., Business Administration: Marketing, Templ...

EDUCATION: Ph.D., Business Administration: Marketing, Temple University, USA MBA, Marketing Emphasis, Pepperdine University, USA MSc, Marketing, Strategy and International Business, Konkuk University, Korea AWARDS & HONORS (Selected): • Employee Excellence Award in Research & Creative Activity, MSUM (2019) • Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award with Beta Gamma Sigma, MSUM (2019) • Best Paper Award by Tourism Sciences Society of Korea, The Korea-America Hospitality & Tourism Educators Association (2019) • Junior Faculty Scholarship Award, The Midwest Academy of Management (2018) • Best Conference Paper Award, The Korea-America Hospitality & Tourism Educators Association (2018) • Advisory Board in Professional Science Master Program, KMAC (2016-2018) • Best Paper Award in Sports Marketing Track, The Atlantic Marketing Association (2017) • Google i-10 High Citation-Impact Award, The Journal of Global Scholars of Marketing Science (2016) TEACHING COURSES: [Undergraduates] MKTG 270 Principles of Marketing MKTG 421 Consumer Behavior MKTG 451 Marketing Research I: Theory and Statistics in Marketing MKTG 452 Marketing Research II: Actual Marketing Project and Consulting [Graduates] MBA 611 Marketing Management MBA 615 International Marketing MBA 695 Portfolio - MBA Thesis BIO: Dr. Wooyang Kim’s experience is characterized as a business savoir-faire, encompassing a diverse set of experience in both industry and academic fields globally. He is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, an honor society for business school worldwide, as well as of academic communities in marketing-related fields. As a practitioner, he has worked for companies as an analyst, consultant, instructor, and researcher. The companies have included Samsung, LG, and among other global companies as well as small & medium companies in both Korea and the USA. His main duties have included market & marketing analysis, behavioral analytics, brand & new product development, and employee education. As a scholar, his foci on research are consumer perception and decision process in the naturalistic given information underlying an ecological perspective (e.g., foraging behavior and heuristics), which represent an infusion of the Darwinian framework in behavioral ecology into marketing fields. Dr. Kim’s research interests cover three topic areas including consumer information foraging, consumer innovativeness and innovation diffusion, and healthcare service consumption, associated with cross-cultural socioeconomics and sociodemographics. His scholarly works have been awarded academic achievements and are found in academic journals, books, and conference proceedings, etc. He has served as an editorial board member and reviewer at the reputed journals and a member of the organizing committee at the academic conferences. His expertise encompasses the following areas: behavioral theories and analytics, consumer decision process, cultural marketing, healthcare marketing, and marketing research and strategy. At PSB in MSUM, Dr. Kim has been working with students. With his students, he made several academic publications at the conferences as well as completed the local business projects.

Vinod Lall, Ph.D., CSCP is the co-chair and professor of Ope...

Vinod Lall, Ph.D., CSCP is the co-chair and professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at the AACSB accredited Paseka School of Business (PSB) at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) with teaching responsibilities in supply chain management, operations management, prescriptive analytics and project management. Since 2003, he has been involved in delivering a graduate course in logistics and supply chain management to US Navy personnel through the Department of Engineering Management at Old Dominion University. Every Fall Semester, he teaches an Executive MBA course in Operations Management for American University Bulgaria (AUBG) at the Elieff Center in Sofia, Bulgaria. Other international teaching assignments at the graduate level have taken Vinod to Ecuador, India and Thailand. Previously, he developed and taught online courses for Kaplan College.com, a division of The Washington Post and has developed online content for several institutions. Vinod’s recent research activities have focused on the application of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) for selection decisions and the application of the Six Sigma methodology to services and transactional data. He has an active research agenda and published thirteen peer reviewed journal articles between 2010 and 2019. In August 2006, Vinod earned the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential by APICS, The American Society for Operations Management. Between 2013 and 2018, he served as a member of the CSCP subcommittee. The subcommittee is responsible for developing and maintaining the CSCP body of knowledge. Vinod and his wife Rita have been married for 33 years. They are the proud parents of two daughters - Naveena (27) and Anjali who unexpectedly passed away in June 2014 at the age of 18.

Ralf holds a Juris Doctor from George Washington University,...

Ralf holds a Juris Doctor from George Washington University, a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and International Business from Carthage College and a degree as "Bankkaufmann" in his native Germany. He currently teaches The Legal Environment of Business (ACCT 280), Contracts and Business Entities (ACCT 306), Commercial Transactions and Special Topics (ACCT 407/507) and First Year Experience (FYE 101) online and in traditional settings at the Paseka School. He has also taught classes in business ethics, government regulation and law in international business. He is a faculty advisor for MSUM’s Collegiate DECA chapter. Ralf has significant business experience in developing domestic and international business in the ERP, Cloud and healthcare industries. He is a licensed attorney and has worked in global executive and management positions with SNP Americas, Velocity Technology Solutions, Intelligent InSites, SAP Societas Europaea and Great Plains Software in the United States and Germany. He is a hobby blacksmith and avid traveler and likes to read and write. His most recent publications, "When in Rome (or Manila)…" and "The Chairman’s Jokes", discuss business, legal, HR and ethical issues in the international environment. Ralf’s teaching philosophy is: “Keep it simple, keep it real and make it relevant for the students”.

Kim is a full-time, tenured, Associate Professor of Accounti...

Kim is a full-time, tenured, Associate Professor of Accounting in the AACSB-accredited Paseka School of Business at MSUM. Since joining MSUM in the fall of 2008, Kim has taught tax courses (currently teaches Tax I and II) in both undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as introductory accounting courses (financial accounting and managerial accounting) at the undergraduate level. Continuing to practice as a CPA in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota when his duties do not require him to be at the University has given him the rare opportunity that many professors envy-the opportunity to embrace life-time learning, to apply that which is learned, a tremendous bonus for his students as they discuss real-world cases and problems. Kim’s research interests have been in areas of practical application of tax law. Education: Master of Business Taxation, 1983, University of Minnesota Bachelor of Science in Business-Accounting, 1979, University of Minnesota Significant Experience: Kim T. Mollberg, LTD (Owner of CPA firm in Detroit Lakes MN, since 1991) North Dakota State University (Adjunct Instructor of Financial Accounting, 2007-2008) Price Waterhouse CPAs (Tax Manager in Minneapolis office of international CPA firm, 1985-1991) Main Hurdman CPAs (Senior Tax Accountant in Minneapolis office of international CPA firm now part of KPMG, 1982-1985) Professional Certification: Certified Public Accountant (passed all parts exam May 1980; maintain active license) Certified Management Accountant (completed requirements in 2011; maintain active license) Certified Global Management Accountant (completed requirements in 2012; maintain active license) Professional Organizations: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Minnesota Society of CPAs Institute of Management Accountants Publications: "New life for IRA qualified charitable distributions" (Journal of Accountancy/October 2018) "Property-related litigation costs held includable in home office deduction" (Journal of Accountancy/October 2015) "Government farm payments subject to SE tax" (Journal of Accountancy/November 2013) "Making a "backdoor" Roth IRA contribution" (Journal of Accountancy/April 2013) Service to University and Students: Various Departmental, University, and Faculty Association Committees and/or Positions Faculty Advisor to various students each semester and to student organization Accounting Club Support of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Service Organizations: Detroit Lakes Kiwanis Club Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce El Zagal Shrine Temple Detroit Lakes Shrine Color Guard Mount Tabor Lodge #106, AF & AM Detroit Lakes United Methodist Church

Atif is a PhD in Industrial Engineering from North Dakota St...

Atif is a PhD in Industrial Engineering from North Dakota State University. His research interests are in sustainable optimization of renewable energy supply chains, stochastic programming, simulation modeling, and application of systems engineering concepts to healthcare operations.

Education: Tulane University, A.B. Freeman School of Busine...

Education: Tulane University, A.B. Freeman School of Business, Ph.D. in Finance 2001 Tulane University, A.B. Freeman School of Business, M.A. in Economics 2001 Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración (IESA), Caracas - Venezuela. MBA 1993 Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB), Caracas - Venezuela. Industrial Engineering 1990 Bio: Eduardo Pablo is Professor of Finance at the Paseka School of Business, Minnesota State University Moorhead. He has a vast experience analyzing emerging markets and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in finance. Before moving to United States, he worked at EGADE – ITESM in Monterrey, Mexico (2003 – 2005) and at IESA in Caracas, Venezuela (2001 – 2003 and 2005 – 2010). Before becoming a professor at MSUM, Eduardo worked as a Clinical Professor at the A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University. During summer time, he collaborates with other U.S. and Latin American universities teaching and doing research abroad. His main research interests are related to (1) corporate governance, (2) dividend policy, and (3) the analysis of mergers and acquisitions and other ways to organize the economic activity. Three of his most recent research papers are in the area of dividends (Gonzalez, M., Molina, C.A., Pablo, E., and Rosso, J, The Effect of Ownership Concentration and Composition on Dividends: Evidence from Latin America. Emerging Markets Review (Elsevier), Volume 30, March 2017 pp. 1 – 18.), corporate productivity (Gaitán, S., Herrera-Echeverri, H., and Pablo E., How corporate governance affects productivity in civil-law business environments: Evidence from Latin America. Global Finance Journal (Elsevier), Volume 37, August 2018, Pages 173-185) and gender diversity (González, M., Guzmán, A., Pablo, E., and Trujillo, M.A., Does gender really matter in the boardroom? Evidence from closely held family firms. Review of Managerial Science (Springer Berlin Heidelberg). July 2018. pp 1 – 47.) At the Paseka School of Business, Eduardo currently teaches the following graduate and undergraduate courses, FINC441 Advanced Corporate Finance FINC445/545 International Finance FINC446.546 Financial Decision Making FINC450/550 Entrepreneurial Finance MBA631 Financial Management BUS642 Corporate Finance

Jane L. Pettinger — Professor Pettinger is certified as a Se...

Jane L. Pettinger — Professor Pettinger is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources, the highest level of certification through the Human Resources Certification Institute. She is currently working as a Human Resources consultant and educator. Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Paseka School of Business has capitalized on her Human Resource Management expertise in the classroom since 1989. Professor Pettinger is responsible for the successful launch of the Executive Mentorship program in the Paseka School of Business in 2013. She also coordinates internships and other Experiential Learning student opportunities. She was named the MSUM Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society Chapter Honoree in Spring 2020 as an outstanding community professional. Some time back, she served in the position of Human Resources Director for the Austin Medical Center, a Mayo Health System affiliate. In this position, she provided leadership for numerous departmental and organizational improvements focusing on legal compliance and employee satisfaction. Prior to that, she served North Dakota State University as a management instructor and the Practicum Coordinator for the College of Business Administration. She received her MBA from NDSU and joined the teaching faculty that same year. While at NDSU, she received numerous awards for excellence in teaching and student interaction. Professor Pettinger is a member of the Fargo-Moorhead Human Resource Association and was a charter member of the Agassiz Valley Human Resources Association. She has been reappointed for numerous terms as a Civil Service Commissioner for the City of Fargo, serving under three Mayors and served as the Chair of the Commission for a number of years. She has recently been appointed to the newly formed Position Evaluation Committee for the Fargo Municipal Airport Authority by Mayor Mahoney. She has had the honor to serve on selection committees for local municipalities’ national search efforts including the current search for the Chief of Police for the City of Fargo. She has also served on the Board of Directors for the Fargo-Moorhead Area Youth Symphonies, including serving as Board President. She additionally serves her local community and the world community as a member of Lions Clubs International. In 2019, she filled in as District Treasurer when the appointed Treasurer was diagnosed with advanced stage cancer. The Fargo Lions Club has repeatedly recognized Professor Pettinger for outstanding leadership and service. Professor Pettinger’s professional mission is to Improve Human Resources. June 2020

Ph.D. in Strategic Management, Syracuse University. MBA, Em...

Ph.D. in Strategic Management, Syracuse University. MBA, Emphasis in Management, University of West Georgia. B.Sc. in Chemistry, Bogazici University Istanbul. Dr. Serdar's research interests include corporate social responsibility and corporate governance. His research examines the combined impact of state and national politics on how firms operate and how politics affect firm performance. Dr. Serdar teaches the undergraduate and MBA level capstone courses in Strategic Management and International Business. As a practitioner, he has spent most of his time in the pharmaceutical industry. He has practical experience in the United States, Germany, and Turkey with companies including Johnson & Johnson and Bayer HealthCare.

From 1982 until 2010, I was an accounting professor and ...

From 1982 until 2010, I was an accounting professor and the Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at MSUM. As of January 1, 2011, I left the SBDC director position and began functioning as a full-time accounting professor. Also during the 1986 through 2017 time period, I provided professional consulting services specializing in the valuation of closely held companies, assessing commercial damages, and providing forensic accounting services. I have presented lectures and continuing education seminars and authored numerous articles in professional journals on these topics. I have also testified in state district courts, federal district court, and the United States Tax Court on these issues. My education background is as follows. a) Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of Illinois b) Masters of Science in Accountancy from DePaul University c) Ph.D. in Business Education from the University of North Dakota My professional licensures/certifications are as follows: a) Certified Public Accountant b) Certified Management Accountant c) Certified Fraud Examiner d) Accredited in Business Valuation e) Accredited Senior Appraiser in Business Valuation f) Certified Economic Development Finance Specialist

Co-Chair, Accounting Education: PhD in Accounting, Virgi...

Co-Chair, Accounting Education: PhD in Accounting, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University MS in Accounting, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University BS in Accounting, University of Tulsa Teaching: Graduate Level Financial and Managerial Accounting Advanced Accounting (Consolidations) Intermediate Accounting Cost Accounting Principles of Financial and Managerial Accounting Research: Dr. Stone’s research interests include accounting pedagogical studies, corporate crisis communication, as well as ethical decision making. Her research has been published in several academic journals, including Issues in Accounting Education, Advances in Public Interest Accounting, Journal of Business and Accounting, and Academy of Strategic Management Journal. Dr. Stone is active in professional organizations, serving as treasurer of the Red River Valley chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants. As a professor, Dr. Stone wants to not only teach her students accounting skills, but also foster a desire for learning, a commitment to excellence, a respect for teammates, and responsibility for serving others.