Guided by Expert Faculty

Our faculty are experts in the diverse array of human dynamics and management and will prepare you for highly marketable positions across sectors—whether at corporate, nonprofit, or government organizations. Through one-on-one advising and intimate instruction in small classes, you’ll gain the multifaceted skills required for strong HR leaders.

MHR Program Director

PhD, University of Colorado, Boulder

MBA, University of Arizona

BS, United States Air Force Academy

A former Air Force officer skilled in acquisitions program management, Kip Kiefer specializes in strategic management and entrepreneurship, especially new venture creation, opportunity recognition, and interactions between firm managers.

DBA, Rollins College

MA, University of Florida

BS, University of Indiana, Bloomington

Sean Newman serves as the senior vice president of operations for Aon, a multinational professional services firm focused on financial risk mitigation. Newman’s areas of focus include team building and conflict management; performance and compensation management; and recruitment and training.

PhD, University of Memphis

MBA, Memphis State University

BA, St. Leo College

Tim Pett’s teaching and research interests center on issues that confront small and medium-size businesses, family businesses, and entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on organizational behavior and high-performance organizations.