Faculty and Staff Directory

Executive Staff | Faculty (Miami) | Faculty (China) | Adjunct Professors | Retired Faculty | Staff

Executive Staff

• Hampton, Mike, Ed.D. (Florida International University), Dean
• Upchurch, Randall, Ph.D. (University of Missouri), Associate Dean, Academics
• Qureshi, Mohammad, M.P.A. (Florida International University), Associate Dean, Administration and Facilities; Lecturer, Accounting and Management
• Angelo, Rocco, M.B.A (University of Miami), Associate Dean and Professor, Management
• Newman, Diann, Ed.D. (Nova Southeastern University), Assistant Dean, Student Services; Instructor, Human Relations and Graduate / Undergraduate Academic Advisor
• Wang, Wenjun, Ph.D. (Nankai University), Associate Dean, Marriott Tianjin China Program
• Pernick, Jonathan, M.B.A., M.S. (University of Florida), Assistant Dean, Marriott Tianjin China Program
• Alexander, Kathie, M.S. (Florida International University), Director, Budget & HR

Faculty - Miami

• Cassidy, Patrick, B.S. (Florida International University), Instructor, Wine Technology; Director, Beverage Program
• Chang, Elegance, Ed.D. (Florida International University),
• Cilli, Joseph, M.S. CS (Florida International University), Director of Distance Learning
• Cormany, Dan, M.S. (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), Visiting Assistant Professor
• D'Alessandro, Mark, M.S. (New York University), Visiting Assistant Professor
• Del Risco, Nancy, Ph.D (University of Paris Sorbonne), Assistant Professor, Tourism
• Formica, Sandro, Ph.D., J.D. (Virginia Polytechnic), Associate Professor, Strategic Management & Managing Self and Others
• Gump, Barry, Ph.D. (University of California), Professor, Harvey Chaplin Eminent Scholar Chair, Beverage Management
• Kitterlin, Miranda, Ph.D. (University of Las Vegas), Visiting Assistant Professor, Management
• Logan, Twila-Mae, Ph.D. (Ohio State University), Assistant Professor, Finance
• Moll, Steven, M.S. (Florida International University), Associate Professor, Management; Chair of the Faculty; Vice Provost, Biscayne Bay Campus
• Moran, Michael, M.S. (Florida International University), Instructor, Food Management
• Portocarrero, Nestor, B.A., B.B.A., C.P.A. (University of Miami), Professor, Accounting and Finance
• Probst, Roger, B.S. (University of New Haven), Instructor, Food Management
• Remington, Joan, J.D., CHE (Willamette University College of Law), Professor, Tourism and Marketing
• Rosellini, Donald, J.D. (Northwestern University), Lecturer, Management and Law
• Scanlon, Nancy, Ph.D. (University of Delaware), Associate Professor, Operations and Facilities Management
• Simón, Pablo, M.P.A., C.P.A C.I.A. (University of Miami), Assistant Professor, Accounting
• Suh, Eunju, Ph.D. (University of Las Vegas), Assistant Professor, Marketing
• Talty, David, B.S. (Florida State University), Assistant Professor, Restaurant Management
• Tanke, Mary, Ph.D. (Purdue University), Associate Professor, Management; Member of Graduate Faculty; Editor, FIU Hospitality and Tourism Review
• Thomas, John, J.D. (University of Miami), Assistant Professor, Law
• Wang, Wenjun, Ph.D. (Nankai University), Associate Dean, Marriott Tianjin China Program
• West, Joseph, Ph.D. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Professor, Restaurant Management; Member of Graduate Faculty
• Yoo, Michelle, Ph.D. (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), Visiting Assistant Professor, Hospitality Operations and Marketing
• Zhao, Jinlin, Ph.D. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Professor, Management; Director of Graduate Programs; Member of Graduate Faculty

Faculty - China

• Darby, Percival, M.S. (Florida Internatoinal University), Adjunct Instructor, Management, Travel and Tourism
• Huang, Wenbo, Ph.D. (Nankai University), Assistant Clinical Professor, Management and Marketing
• Hui, Dai, L.L.M (Nankai University), Assistant Clinical Professor, Management and Marketing
• Lam, Tommy, M.B.A. (University of Dubuque), Part Time Instructor, Wine Technology; Director of Wine Programs
• Li, Yunfei, M.S. (Florida International University), Instructor, Management
• Liu, Danqing, M.S. (Florida International University), Instructor, Marketing
• Tao, Wei, M.S. (Florida International University), Instructor, Management
• Wang, Hongye, Ph.D. (Louisianna State University), Professor, Information Technology
• Wang, Miao, Ph.D. (Nankai University), Assistant Clinical Professor, Management
• Yang, Jie, M.S. (Florida International University), Instructor, Accounting and Finance
• Zhang, Xiaoming, Ph.D. (National University of Defense Technology), Assistant Clinical Professor, Information Technology

Adjunct

• Alexakis, George, Ed.D. (Nova), Adjunct Instructor, Management
• Blumberg, Stuart, B.S. (University of Florida), Adjunct Instructor, Management
• Bohan, Gregory, B.S. (Cornell University), Instructor
• Brush, Scott, M.S. (Durham University), Instructor
• Burris, Michael, CPA (New York University), Adjunct Lecturer, Finance
• Chasen, Mel, B.A. (Brooklyn College), Adjunct Instructor, Management
• Corrado, Shena, M.S. (Florida Internatoinal University), Adjunct Instructor, Social Responsibility in the Hospitality Industry
• DeBianchi, Samantha, M.B.A. (Nova Southeastern University), Adjunct Instructor, Management
• DePasquale, Laura, M.S. (American University), Adjunct Lecturer, Wine Technology
• Drolet-Sadar, Patricia, M.S. (University of Miami), Adjunct Instructor, Cruise Line Operations and Management
• Egert, Robert, B.S. (Florida International University), Adjunct Lecturer, Catering Management
• Feigenheimer, Joel, M.S. (),
• Gomez, Dale, M.S. MIS (Florida International University), Associate Director, University Computer Systems; Webmaster; Online Learning Administrator; Adjunct Instructor, Information Systems Management; Hospitality Publications
• Gonzalez, Joel, M.B.A. (Webster University), Adjunct Instructor, Hospitality Property Management & Lodging Operations Control
• Guerra, Emilio, M.B.A. (Florida International University), Adjunct Instructor, Wine Technology
• Hacker, Robert, M.B.A. (Columbia University), Adjunct Lecturer, Entrepreneurship
• He, Wei, M.S. (Florida International University), Adjunct Lecturer, Management
• Hebrank, William, B.S. (University of Illinois), Adjunct Lecturer, Wine Technology
• Henson, Kenneth, B.S. (Florida International University), Adjunct Lecturer, Catering Management
• Kerbel, Marcos, M.B.A (Georgia State University), Adjunct Instructor, Financial Analysis in the Hospitality Industry
• La Belle, Margie, M.S. (Florida International University), Adjunct Instructor, Hotel and Food Service Management
• Leyva, Viviana, M.S. (Florida International University), Adjunct Instructor, Social Event Planning
• Marmorstone, James, J.D. (Loyola University School of Law), Adjunct Lecturer, Law
• Martinez, Adolfo, M.B.A. (Drexel University), Adjunct Lecturer, Management
• Pelzer, William, M.S. (Universidad de las Americas, Mexico), Instructor, Wine Technology
• Piras De Torrens, Alessandra, J.D. (University of Miami), Adjunct Instructor, Hospitality Industry Law
• Ross, Dean, M.S. (Thunderbird), Adjunct Instructor, Management
• Schutz, Heinz, M.B.A. (University of Colorado), Adjunct Instructor, Management
• Sighinolfi, Arturo, B.A. (Rutgers University), Adjunct Lecturer, Wine Technology
• Sturges, Robert, Hon D.B.A. (Johnson and Wales Universit), Adjunct Lecturer, Casino Operations
• Terminello, Louis, J.D. (University of Miami), Adjunct Instructor, Beverage Management Law
• Visconti, John, M.B.A. (Oglethorpe University), Adjunct Instructor, Management

Retired Faculty

• Dickson, Lee, M.B.A. (Babson College), Associate Dean; Associate Professor, Management and Marketing
• Hagenmeyer, Fritz, M.A. (Cornell University), Professor, Hotel Engineering
• Ilvento, Charles, M.B.A, C.P.A. (Cornell University), Founding Professor, Accounting and Finance
• Moncarz, Elisa, B.B.A., C.P.A. (Bernard Baruch College, City University Of New York), Professor Emeritus
• O'Brien, William, M.S. (Florida International University), Associate Professor, Information Systems Management
• Parker, Alan, Ph.D. (Columbia University), Professor, Information Systems Management and Marketing
• Robson, Kevin, M.S. (Florida International University), Associate Professor, Food Management

Staff

• Bhakta, Bhavik, A.S. (Florida International University), Senior Computer Support Specialist, University Computer Systems
• Castillo, Claudia, M.S. HRD/AE (Florida International University), Assistant Director, Career Development
• Dodge, Nathan, M.B.A. (Lynn University), Program Administrator
• Fagnan, Dawn, M.S. Ed. (University of Miami), Assistant Director, Enrollment & Recruitment Services
• Gomez, Dale, M.S. MIS (Florida International University), Associate Director, University Computer Systems; Webmaster; Online Learning Administrator; Adjunct Instructor, Information Systems Management; Hospitality Publications
• Kamal, Rakesh, M.S. (Florida International University), Kitchen Laboratory Manager
• Labady, Armante, M.S. (Florida International University), Academic Advisor
• Ledesma, Roger, M.S. (Florida International University), Dining Room Manager
• Lopez, Richard, B.B.A. (Florida International University), Student Associate Program Manager
• Minisall, Dawn, (), Administrative Assistant
• Morato, Delio, M.S. (Florida International University), Bridge/Academic Advisor
• Plugarasu, Mihaela, M.S. (Florida International University), Strategic Alignment Administrator
• Pravia, Arminda, B.S. (Florida International University), Accounting Coordinator
• Ross, Charles, B.S. (Florida International University), Senior Audio/Video Specialist
• Rutkowski, Kennard, B.S. (Florida International University), Undergraduate Academic Advisor
• Siskind, Jessica, B.S. (Florida International University), Director of Advancement