{"id":6699,"date":"2024-12-11T20:00:29","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T20:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/?p=6699"},"modified":"2025-03-28T14:11:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T18:11:07","slug":"college-of-business-chairs-bring-career-insights-to-academics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2024\/12\/11\/college-of-business-chairs-bring-career-insights-to-academics\/","title":{"rendered":"College of Business Chairs Bring Career Insights to Academics"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column6699_ba5461-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column6699_ba5461-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column6699_ba5461-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column6699_ba5461-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6699_ba5461-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column6699_ba5461-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column6699_ba5461-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6699_ba5461-25{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6699_ba5461-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kadence-column6699_ba5461-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6699_ba5461-25\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/indexb.aspx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/indexb.aspx\">College of Business<\/a> has hired three new chairs whose academic expertise and real-life work experience will help to advance students\u2019 career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.kb-image6699_edb092-0f.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image6699_edb092-0f .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:225px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image6699_edb092-0f.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image6699_edb092-0f .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image6699_edb092-0f figure{max-width:225px;}.kb-image6699_edb092-0f .image-is-svg, .kb-image6699_edb092-0f .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image6699_edb092-0f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image6699_edb092-0f\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Allison_Jengehino.jpg\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Allison_Jengehino.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Allison_Jengehino-188x250.jpg 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption><em>Dr. Jengehino<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Allison Jengehino<\/strong>, chair of Accounting, has worked in financial accounting, management, and accounting information systems and software.&nbsp;She played a key role in implementing and adapting International Financial Reporting Standards and evaluating its impact on firms.&nbsp;Dr. Jengehino also is a licensed CPA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDr. Jengehino\u2019s extensive experience in accounting education and her leadership as assistant chair uniquely position her to enhance our Accounting programs,\u201d says <strong>Dr. Robin Weinstein<\/strong>, dean. \u201cHer focus on academic excellence and student success will ensure our graduates are well-prepared for professional careers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.kb-image6699_b337b0-29 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image6699_b337b0-29\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"212\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dave-Gomez.jpg\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dave-Gomez.jpg 212w, https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dave-Gomez-182x250.jpg 182w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><figcaption><em>Dr. Gomez<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. David R. Gomez<\/strong>, a longtime airline executive, is the MS of Management chair, leveraging his extensive expertise in leadership, data analytics, and organizational performance. The dean says his passion for integrating real-world experience into the classroom ensures students gain practical insights into management and business strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDr. Gomez\u2019s blend of corporate and academic leadership brings a dynamic perspective to the MS in Management program,\u201d he says.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.kb-image6699_d2dceb-fd.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image6699_d2dceb-fd .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:225px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image6699_d2dceb-fd.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image6699_d2dceb-fd .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image6699_d2dceb-fd figure{max-width:225px;}.kb-image6699_d2dceb-fd .image-is-svg, .kb-image6699_d2dceb-fd .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image6699_d2dceb-fd .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image6699_d2dceb-fd\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"365\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Karen-Graves-778x1024-1-365x480.jpg\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Karen-Graves-778x1024-1-365x480.jpg 365w, https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Karen-Graves-778x1024-1-190x250.jpg 190w, https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Karen-Graves-778x1024-1-768x1011.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Karen-Graves-778x1024-1.jpg 778w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><figcaption><em>Dr. Graves<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Karen Graves<\/strong> has over 20 years of experience in accounting, operational management, human resources, information technology, strategic planning, and project and financial management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDr. Graves\u2019s impressive background in financial management and her years as an adjunct faculty member equip her to lead our Finance and Economics programs with innovation and expertise,\u201d Dr. Weinstein says.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The College of Business has hired three new chairs whose academic expertise and real-life work experience will help to advance students\u2019 career goals. 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