Faculty and Staff
We provide high-quality, state-of-the-art broad-based business education in entrepreneurship, logistics and supply chain management, management, management information systems, international business, and marketing. We strive for excellence in teaching, learning, service, and research. Our MBA program endows learners with the foundational skill sets to succeed in the ever-changing world. We are learner-centered, ensuring that learners start from here and go anywhere in the competitive professional world. Each of our learners has an academic advisor to ensure that learners take advantage of our world-class expert professors for success. All our programs are accredited, the premium business accreditation body in the world, to educate and grow the next generation of great leaders.
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Department Staff
Jifeng Mu
Department Chair
Office: School of Business 316A
Phone: 256-372-4796
Email: jifeng.mu@aamu.edu
- Ph.D., University of Washington
Lisa Storry
Administrative Assistant
Office: School of Business 316
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: lisa.storry@aamu.edu
- Bacherlor of Science, Business Administration, Upper Iowa Univeristy
Entrepreneurship Faculty
Valentina Iscaro
Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
Office: School of Business 315B
Phone: 256-372-4848
Email: valentina.iscaro@aamu.edu
- Ph.D., Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Universita' della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
- Master of Arts, Business Communication, Sapienza University of Rome
- Bachelor of Arts, Public and Corporate Communication, Sapienza University of Rome
Jack Richter
Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
Office: School of Business 302B
Phone: 256-372-4414
Email: jack.richter@aamu.edu
- Ph.D., Strategy, Florida State University
- Master of Business Administration, Getulio Vargas Foundation
- Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, Claretiano Catholic University
Candice Rodgers
Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: candice.rodgers@aamu.edu
- Doctor of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Walden University
- Master of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Walden University
- Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of the Cumberlands
Malcolm Taylor
Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: malcolm.taylor@aamu.edu
- Doctor of Business Administration, Trident University
- Master of Business Administration, Strayer University
- Master of Arts, Marriage & Family Therapy, Amridge University
- Bachelor of Science, Management, Athens State University,
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Faculty
Emeka Dunu
Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Office: School of Business 313A
Phone: 256-372-4818
Email: emeka.dunu@aamu.edu
- Ph.D., University of North Texas
Hossein Jamshidi
Professor of Operations Management
Office: School of Business 313B
Phone: 256-372-4808
Email: hossein.jamshidi@aamu.edu
- Ph.D., Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of 51AV in Huntsville
- Master of Science, Industrial Engineering, Clemson University
- Master of Science, Industrial Engineering, North Carolina A&T University
- Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering, North Carolina State University
Ronald Childress
Adjunct Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: ronald.childress@aamu.edu, ronaldchildressjr06@gmail.com
- Master of Science, Logistics Management, Florida Institute of Technology
- Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Central State University
Jorja Wright
Adjunct Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: jorja.wright@aamu.edu
- Doctor of Executive Leadership, University of Charleston
- United States Army Logistics University and Federal Acquisition Certification
- Master of Business Administration, Healthcare, Florida Institute of Technology
- Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of 51AV in Huntsville
Kaitlyn McCollum
Adjunct Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: kaitlyn.mccollum@aamu.edu
- Doctor of Business Administration, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Liberty University
- Master of Business Administration, Liberty University
- Bachelor of Science, Management, University of South 51AV
Management Faculty
Chester Andrews
Adjunct Professor of Management
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: chester.andrews@aamu.edu
- Doctor of Business Administration, Global Organizational Leadership, Keiser University
- Master of Business Administration, Fontbonne University
- Bachelor of Science, Management, Columbia University
Kenji Baker
Adjunct Professor of Management
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: kenji.baker@aamu.edu
- Master of Business Administration, University of Missouri Kansas City
- Bachelor of Science, Management, 51AV A&M University
Janel Bell-Haynes
Adjunct Professor of management
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: janel.bell@aamu.edu
- PDB, Marketing and Management, Hough Graduate School of Business, University of Florida
- EdD, Leadership Policy and Law, 51AV State University
- Master of Business Administration, Marketing, University of Akron
- Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Southern University A&M College
Marcya Burden
Adjunct Professor of Business Law
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: marcya.burden@aamu.edu
- Juris Doctor, Valparaiso University School of Law
- Villanova University School of Law, LLM in Taxation
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Oakwood University
Ashley Davis
Adjunct Professor of Business Law
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: ashley.davis1@aamu.edu
- Juris Doctor, University of 51AV School of Law
- Bachelor of Science, Math & Computer Science, Birmingham Southern College
Bennie Douglas
Adjunct Professor of Management
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: bennie.douglas@aamu.edu
- Doctor of Business Administration, California Southern University
- Master of Business Administration, Gardner-Webb University
- Bachelor of Arts, Theology, Oral Roberts University
Deshannon McDonald
Associate Professor of Business Law
Office: School of Business 314B
Phone: 256-372-4801
Email: deshannon.mcdonald@aamu.edu
- Juris Doctor, University of Florida
Nero Edevbie
Adjunct Professor of Management
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: nero.edevbie@aamu.edu
- Ph.D., Business Administration, Jackson State University
- Master of Business Administration, Albany State University
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Babcock University
Andrea Hawkins
Associate Professor of Management
Office: School of Business 315C
Phone: 256-372-4817
Email: andrea.hawkins@aamu.edu
- Ph.D., Business Administration, Management, Jackson State University
- Master of Science, Agricultural Economics, Alcorn State University
- Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Economics, Alcorn State University
Eugene Lewis
Adjunct Professor of Management
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: eugene.lewis@aamu.edu
- Ph.D., Capitol Technology University
- Master of Business Administration, Florida Institute of Technology
- Bachelor of Science, Oakwood University
Torin Malone
Adjunct Professor of Management
Phone: 256-372-8088
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- Doctor of Business Administration, Florida Institute of Technology
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Master of Science, Communications Specialist (Business Concentration), 51AV A&M University
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Bachelor of Arts, Architecture, Morris Brown College
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Jameen Mathews
Adjunct Professor of Management
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: jameen.mathews@aamu.edu
- Doctor of Business Administration, Florida Institute of Technology
- Master of Science, Florida Institute of Technology
- Bachelor of Science, Management, Athens State University
Michael Porter
Associate Professor of Management
Office: School of Business 311B
Phone: 256-372-4780
Email: michael.porter@aamu.edu
- Ed.D, Florida International University
- Master of Pulic Policy and Management, University of York
- Master of Business Administration, 51AV A&M University
- Bachelor of Arts, Caribbean Nazarene College
James Pingar
Adjunct Professor of Management
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: james.pinegar@aamu.edu
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Doctorate of Business Administration, William Howard Taft University
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Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix
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Bachelor of Science in Marketing, University of 51AV in Huntsville
Lester Reid (Certified Management Accountant, Certified Public Accountant)
Adjunct Professor of Management
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: lester.reid@aamu.edu
- Doctor of Business Administration, Management, Grand Canyon University
- Doctor of Education, Higher and Adult Education, University of Memphis
- Master of Science, Accounting, Texas A&M University
- Master of Science, Finance, Texas A&M University
- Master of Business Administration, Texas A&M University
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, Florida Atlantic University
Kuryakin Rucker
Adjunct Professor of Management
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: kuryakin.rucker@aamu.edu
- Ph.D., Management, Sullivan University
- Juris Doctor, Wayne State University
- Master of Arts, Industrial Relations, Wayne State University
- Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication, Wayne State University
Raina Rutti
Adjunct Professor of Management
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: raina.rutti@aamu.edu
- Ph.D., Business Administration (Organizational Behavior), University of South Carolina
- Master of Business Administration, Kansas State University
- Bachelor of Science, Management, Fort Hays State University
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems, Fort Hays State University
- Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication, Wayne State University
Reuben Twijukye
Assistant Professor of Management
Office: School of Business 302D
Phone: 256-372-5350
Email: reuben.twijukye@aamu.edu
- Ph.D., Human Resource and Leadership Development, Louisiana State University
- Master of Science, Human Resource and Leadership Development, Louisiana State University
- Bachelor of Science, Sociology, Louisiana State University
Col. Taurus Smith
Adjunct Professor of Management
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: taurus.smith@aamu.edu
- Master, Higher Education Administration, University of Louisville
- Master, Procurement and Acquisition Management, Webster University
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Florida A&M University
Rashida Wilson
Adjunct Professor of Management
Director of Experiential Learning Opportunities
Office: School of Business 201
Phone: 256-372-5499
Email: rashida.wilson@aamu.edu
- Master of Science, Management, Faulkner University
- Bachelor of Science, Metropolitan College of New York
Management Information Systems Faculty
William Coleman
Adjunct Professor of Management Information Systems
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email address: william.coleman@aamu.edu
- Doctor of Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Colorado Technical University
- Master of Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Strayer University
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Strayer University
Kuan Collins
Adjunct Professor of Management Information Systems
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: kuan.collins@aamu.edu
- Doctor of Management, University of Maryland
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)
- Program Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Master of Science, Information Systems, Strayer University
- Defense Acquisition Program Management Level III Certified, Defense Acquisition University
- Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland at College Park
Augustine Dike
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
Office: School of Business 313C
Phone: 256-372-4809
Email: augustine.dike@aamu.edu
- DBA, Cambridge College Global
- Master of Science, Computer Science, 51AV A&M University
- Master of Business Administration, Finance, 51AV A&M University
- Bachelor of Science, Accounting, 51AV A&M University
Guy Posey
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
Office: School of Business 314C
Phone: 256-372-4811
Email: guy.posey@aamu.edu
- Ph.D., Business Computer Information Systems, University of North Texas
- Master, Jackson State University
- Bachelor, University of Southern Mississippi
- Associate Degree, Jones County Junior College
Adolph Scissum
Adjunct Professor of Management Information Systems
Director of User Support, Information Technology Services
Phone: 256-372-5219
Email: adolph.scissum@aamu.edu
- Master of Science, Computer Science, 51AV A&M University
- Bacher of Science., Mathematics and Operations, United States Naval Academy
Pamela Whitehead
Adjunct Professor of Management Information Systems
Phone: 256-372-5089
Email: pamela.whitehead@aamu.edu
- Ph.D., Management, University of South 51AV
- Master of Science, Computer Science, 51AV A&M University
- Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, 51AV A&M University
Marketing Faculty
Alicia Cooper
Associate Professor of Marketing
Office: School of Business 315A
Phone: 256-372-5659
Email: alicia.cooper@aamu.edu
- Ph.D., Marketing, Michigan State University
- Master of Business Administration, Marketing, (Clark) Atlanta University
- Bachelor of Arts, Economics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Kelvyn Moore
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Office: School of Business 314 A
Phone: 256-372-4810
Email: kelvyn.moore@aamu.edu
- Ph.D., University of Iowa
- Master of Business Administration, Saint Louis University
- Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Indiana University
Jifeng Mu
Professor of Marketing
Office: School of Business 316A
Phone: 256-372-4796
Email: jifeng.mu@aamu.edu
- Ph.D., University of Washington
Charles Richardson
Professor of Marketing
Office: School of Business 315D
Phone: 256-372-4821
Email: charles.richards@aamu.edu
- Doctor of Professional Studies, Pace University
- Master of Business Administration, New York University
- Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Pratt Institute