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Inducted Class of 2018
Eastern Kentucky University 1961-63 (Football Scholarship)
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems – University of Cincinnati – Magna Cum Laud
Master of Business Administration – Robert Morris University – with High Honors
Doctor of Science – Robert Morris University – with High Honors
Dissertation: The Impact of Technology on Community College Libraries
Additional studies:
Executive Leadership Institute [League for Innovation in the Community College]
Executive Level Communication Skills [C3 Communications]
Strategic Enrollment Management [SEM Works]
E-Commerce: The Emerging Business Model [Carnegie Mellon University]
Total Quality Management
Continuous Process Improvement
Management & Leadership in the 90’s
Leading Change in the Organization, Partnering and Relationship Building in Business
Information Technology Strategic Planning [American Management Association]
Open Communication and Conflicts
Teaming for Success
Effective Customer Communication [VoicePro, Inc.)
Internet Site Development & Marketing [IDC]
Executive Institute [IBM]
Systems Management [DEC]
Information Systems Design [GE]
AT&T Communications Equipment and Network Design [AT&T]
Disaster/Recovery Planning [AMA]
MCI Voice and Data Networks [MCI]
Executive Computer Security [HIS]
Work History
1966-73 General Electric, Evendale, OH – Programmer/Systems Analyst
Developed Commercial Airlines Business Simulation Model
Developed Executive Jet Engine Maintenance Forecast System
1973-75 Computer Sciences Corporation, Arlington, VA – Department Manager
Development of Nuclear Deployment System for the National Military Command Center, Joint Chiefs of Staff
1975-79 Honeywell Information Systems, Cincinnati, OH – Branch Systems Manager
Achieved Installation and Financial Goals each year
Midwest Region Systems Manager of the Year – 1974
1979-87 Eastern Associated Coal Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA – Vice President/Director of Information Systems
Installation of new computer systems (hardware and software) at the home office, the Southern office, and 22 mine locations in West Virginia and Colorado
1988-95 Impact Solutions, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA – Part Owner/Executive Vice President
Management of Consulting and Development functions
Customers included companies from a wide variety of industries including high-tech chemical processing, manufacturing, engineering, financial, distribution, retail, medical, and service operations
1995-2000 Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA – Information Systems Division Manager
Responsible for the development, maintenance, and operation of information technology and communications resources with a $6.5 million annual Operating Budget and a $1.5 million annual Capital Budget
2000-2013 Sinclair College, Dayton, OH – Senior Vice President for Business, Information, and Security Services
Reported to the President and Chief Executive Officer; one of three Senior Vice Presidents responsible for managing the internal operations of the College. Areas of direct responsibility included Information Services (IT; Library; Research, Analytics, and Reporting); Business Services (Bookstore, Food Services, Parking, Purchasing & Materials Management, Mail Services, Insurance, and Property Acquisition); and Safety Services (Sinclair Police Dept., Safety Administration).
Significant change in IT services at Sinclair Community College – went from worst to best in Employee Satisfaction survey in 3 years
Led an $8 million award-winning Library Renovation Project to design the Community College Library of the Future – Library utilization increased over 1000% and was voted by the students as the best place on campus to “hang out”
Executive in charge of acquiring property and developing a new campus location in a county added to Sinclair’s Service District