Online MBA Faculty
Lora Louise Broady
- Teaches BA 595
Mesut Cicek
Associate Professor (Career Track)
- Teaches IBUS 582
- He started his career as a marketing manager, but decided to become a professor to share his knowledge and experience with students.
- He’s a father of three boys, and they love exploring new cultures and places together. He’s been to more than 40 countries—and counting.
DJ Fairhurst, PhD
Associate Professor and Maughmer Freedom Philosophy Professor
- Teaches FIN 581
- His research focuses on factors impacting managerial decision making related to corporate financing and investment decisions. He also has industry experience as a financial analyst, a tax auditor, and a trust accountant.
- DJ and his wife Kindra have three daughters and one son. As a family, they enjoy different outdoor activities and family movie nights.
Mark Gibson
Professor (Career Track)
- Teaches ECONS 555
- He oversees the Global Campus degrees in Economic Sciences
- He worked at the Federal Reserve and closely follows monetary policy
Dogan Gursoy, PhD
Regents Professor and Taco Bell Distinguished Professor
- Teaches HBM 535
- He is one of the few hospitality and tourism scholars who received the top 1% Highly Cited Researcher Award and Recognition from Clarivate in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
- Born and raised in Turkey, he moved to the United States at the age of 25, where he has built both a fulfilling personal life and a long-standing professional career. He is married and the proud parent of one son.
Angie Howard, MBA
Online Section Instructor
- Teaches BA 600
- She is an animation studio executive with more than 20 years of experience. Currently, she works for DreamWorks Animation as the VP of custom animation.
- She enjoys traveling, snowboarding, hiking, reading and watching movies.
Jianli Hu, PhD
Online Lead Instructor
- Teaches BA 502
- Jianli Hu holds a Ph.D. in Operations Management and an M.A. in Apparel Merchandising, both from Washington State University. Her primary research interests focus on supply chain management, inventory management, and forecasting.
- She enjoys traveling, reading, baking, and hiking. She finds inspiration in exploring new cultures and cuisines, and she often seeks out unique local experiences wherever she goes.
Dipra Jha, PhD
Associate Professor (Career Track)
- Teaches IBUS 580
- He is recognized as an expert in luxury hospitality and tourism strategy, and he currently serves on the Board of Directors of State of Washington Tourism.
- He enjoys travel, jazz, and great food!
Nathan Johnson, PhD
Online Lead Instructor
- Teaches MIS 580
- He has more than 15 years of academic leadership and teaching. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
- He can be found with his family enjoying anything that can be done outdoors.
Jeff Joireman, PhD
Director, International Business Institute, Professor
- Teaches BA 501
- He has published more than 75 articles in leading journals, and along with Paul Van Lange, published a book titled How to Publish High-Quality Research.
- He enjoys hiking, backpacking, climbing, travel, and photography.
Michael S. Jordan, DBA
Online Lead Instructor
- Teaches BA 579
- Michael has extensive executive leadership and entrepreneurial experience in the tech industry. Michael’s focus is on helping students and business leaders think strategically about how to integrate AI into products, services, and operations in ways that generate measurable earnings impact.
- He enjoys wilderness hiking excursions, rafting and boating.
Jenny Kim, PhD
Professor and W. Terry Umbreit Distinguished Professor
- Teaches HBM 581
- She is the Terry Umbreit Distinguished Professor in Hospitality Management. Her work combines teaching and research to explore how organizations can deliver exceptional service and foster effective, people-centered workplaces.
- She has a wonderful spouse and a daughter who bring joy to her life. They’ve made their home in Pullman, where she’s lived for over 20 years.
Thomas Kokta, PhD
Online Lead Instructor
- Teaches MKTG 561
Flora Ma
Assistant Professor
- Teaches FIN 521
Ramin Maysami
Online Section Instructor
- Teaches FIN 527
Doug Miller, PhD
Online Section Instructor
- Teaches MGMT 590
Kristin Minetti
Online Section Instructor
- Teaches BA 599
- After graduation, she worked at an advertising agency. She then switched careers and went to work for Target Corporation where she held multiple roles. She gained valuable real-world experience from these positions that she loves to share in the classroom.
- She is married with two young children and enjoys outdoor activities and sports. She also loves travel.
Michael Petersen, PhD
Online Section Instructor
- Teaches ACCTG 533
Andrew Perkins, PhD
Chair, Department of Marketing and International Business, Professor
- Teaches MKTG 577
Mario G. Reyes, PhD
Chair, Department of Finance and Management Sciences, Professor (Career Track)
- Teaches BA 504
Steven Silverman, PhD
Online Lead Instructor
- Teaches MKTG 506
- He has worked in more than 10 industries as a consultant and employee.
- After 20 years in Seattle, he moved to Chicago to live near family.
Holly Walker
Online Section Instructor
- Teaches MKTG 577
- She began her career at Microsoft, teaching big chain computer store managers and employees how to sell their “new” Windows 95 platform to the general public. It is here where she found her passion for marketing and education.
- She love all things family!
Bernard Wong-On-Wing, PhD
Chair, Department of Accounting, Professor and Ted Saldin Distinguished Professor
- Teaches ACCTG 550
Lizao Zhang, PhD
Online Lead Instructor
- Teaches BA 500
- She holds a PhD in Operations Management and a master’s degree in accounting from Washington State University and has a decade of teaching experience.
- She helps students apply analytical tools to real-world business challenges through engaging learning experiences that strengthen practical problem-solving and managerial decision-making skills.
MBA Courses and Curriculum
Our dedicated faculty members have expertise across a wide range of business-related topics and are eager to share their knowledge with you. Learn more about the courses you’ll be taking in the Online MBA program.
