Online MBA Faculty
Beverly Amer, MBA
Online Lead Instructor
- Teaches BA 500
- Her teaching career spans more than 36 years. She most recently led implementation of the Carson College of Business’ new data analytics course sequence.
- She enjoys travel, baking, and spending time with her family.
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.
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
Jarl Kallberg, PhD
MBA Professor
- Teaches FIN 521
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
Debi Mundell, MED
Assistant Director, Transformational Student Experience
- Teaches MGMT 599
- She has been in higher education for 38 years. In student services, she has worked in every area except for housing.
- She enjoys golfing, baking, crafting, paddleboarding, traveling and just life in general.
Donna Paul
Associate Professor
- Teaches FIN 526
- She conducts research on corporate policy and decision-making with respect to aligning managerial and stakeholder interests, determining financing and payout structures, and acquiring and divesting assets.
- She was born and raised in the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. She is an emerging poet who enjoys world travel and is fluent in French.
Michael Petersen, PhD
Online Section Instructor
- Teaches ACCTG 533
Alex J. Prera, PhD
Teaching Associate Professor – Career
- Teaches ECONS 555
- Before earning his PhD, Dr. Prera worked as in World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank funded project in Guatemala. He has been teaching at WSU since 2014.
- In his free time, he enjoys hiking in the area and walking up and down all the hills in Pullman.
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
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.
