EMBA Faculty
Rob Crossler, PhD
Chair, Department of Management, Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship, Professor and George & Carolyn Hubman Distinguished Professor
- Teaches MIS 572
- His professional career has allowed him to live in various parts of the country including Viginia, Texas, Mississippi, and Washington.
- He has visited 46 states and is working on reasons to visit the last four on his list. Which four? Alaska, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Jianli Hu, PhD
Online Lead Instructor
- Teaches MGTOP 581
- 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!
Michael S. Jordan, DBA
Online Lead Instructor
- Teaches BA 579
Alex Kier
Associate Professor
- Teaches MGMT 588
- He currently serves as an associate editor at the Journal of Business Venturing. His research has been featured in several media outlets including Forbes, Money Inc., U.S. News & World Report, and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)’s Executive Network.
- Between shuttling the kids to soccer, baseball, gymnastics, and dance, he carves out time for his favorite pastime, golf.
Wade Larson, DM
Online Lead Instructor
- Teaches MGMT 593
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.
Ronald Moser, MA
Associate Professor (Career Track)
- Teaches BA 600
- He has served more than 30 years, across diverse business sectors—public and private, large and small—as an employee, investor, and independant consultan. His philosophy is that we are all, at the same time both, student and teacher.
- Family time across many activities is awesome, and along with learning/achieving something meaningful, fills his bucket!
Michael Petersen, PhD
Online Section Instructor
- Teaches ACCTG 533
Raul M. Sanchez, JD
Online Lead Instructor
- Teaches MGMT 587
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.
Executive MBA Courses and Curriculum
Our dedicated faculty members have expertise acorss 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 Executive MBA Online program.
