Falls School of Business

Dr. Brewer has managed HR, training and development, computer programming, and other functions in multiple corporate industries. He has also directed two nonprofits, including an international business incubator. He has taught for five universities across the country. His main interests are leadership, systems, and development.

Dr. Bruce has taught both undergraduate and graduate level courses at Geneva College, Maryville University, Saint Louis University, University of Pennsylvania, Robert Morris University, and Webster University. He has also taught internationally with the Pacific Institute of Business Management at Petroleum College in Chongqing, China, and The School of Management of China Economic and Trade Commission located in Chengdu. His international experience also includes teaching global marketing in Europe with the International Business Institute. Dr. Bruce worked for more than 16 years in both small and large companies like Wendy's, Southwestern Bell Telephone, North American Rockwell, and Funseekers, U.S.A., with experience in marketing, management, and information systems. His consulting experience includes advertising and marketing research, and customer satisfaction measurement.

Michael Bruce has served at Anderson University since 2003.

Contact Michael: 
mlbruce@anderson.edu
Professor of Marketing
B.S., Greenville College
B.S., University of Texas
M.S.M., Maryville University
Ph.D., St. Louis University

Dr. Collette has served at Anderson University since 1977 and blends a background rich in professional and community service. He holds a Doctor of Education degree with emphasis in organizational development at Indiana University and a BA in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has taught at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Dr. Collette is the former CEO of a small, regional marketing research firm. He is very active in consulting in the Midwest. Having worked with more than 40 organizations, he currently serves on the board of directors for two start-up businesses and serves on several local non-profit boards.

Contact Michael:
collette@anderson.edu
Professor of Management
B.B.A., M.S., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater;
Ed.D, Indiana University

Dr. Dulaney holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Ball State University, an MBA from Anderson University, and completed his DBA in 2009. Dulaney has a background in technology and publishing and has started businesses in both fields. His research interests are consumer behavior, e-business, and e-commerce. Dulaney has written several books on computer operating systems and certifications and is a columnist for two online publications as well as the editor of the Christian Business Academy Review.

Emmett Dulaney has served at Anderson University since 2006.

Contact Emmett:
eadulaney@anderson.edu
Director of Doctoral Studies
Professor of Marketing
B.S., Ball State University;
M.B.A., D.B.A., Anderson University

Dr. Fox shares with his students a background merging academic work, practical experience, and consulting service. He holds an MBA in finance from Indiana University and a PhD in organizational behavior and development from The Union Institute. In addition to being a certified financial planner, Dr. Fox is active in management consulting and is the author of numerous articles in professional journals, magazines, and newspapers. He has also published devotional guides for applying biblical principles to personal financial planning.

Jerry Fox has served at Anderson University since 1985.

Contact Jerry:
jmfox@anderson.edu
Austin/Cooper Director of Global Business Studies
Professor of Management
B.A., Anderson University; C.F.P, College for Financial Planning;
M.B.A., Indiana University;
Ph.D., Union Institute

Dr. Haskett teaches in the areas of management, non-profit leadership, and strategic planning. She completed her EdD in higher education at Indiana University, with a minor in non-profit strategic management. Her dissertation focused on emotional intelligence (EQ) and effective teaching, which has led to many speaking engagements on the topic. She is a certified trainer in the TalentSmart Emotional Intelligence training curriculum and the Emotional Intelligence Appraisal, and has been certified in the BarOn EQ-i Emotional Intelligence assessment. Her past experience includes 17 years as a CPA for General Motors, along with leading the organizational strategic planning process. She holds an MBA, has an accounting degree from Ball State University, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Rebecca Haskett has served at Anderson University since 1996.

Contact Rebecca:
bahaskett@anderson.edu
Professor of Management; CPA
B.S., M.B.A., Ball State University;
Ed.D., Indiana University

Dr. Hochstetler has enjoyed the opportunity to be involved in a variety of management positions in his career. After receiving his MBA from Indiana University, he worked in Human Resources for R. R. Donnelley and Sons and then for NCR. Jay then spent eight years at Indiana Wesleyan University where he was director of the business programs in the college of adult and professional studies, followed by eight years at Ivy Tech State College where he was the executive dean of the Marion campus. Dr. Hochstetler started an education program at the Miami Correctional Facility and also coordinated the separation of a physician's office from a large healthcare organization to become an independent office.  He also taught at Taylor University before coming to AU.  In addition to teaching at AU, he is a partner in a commercial real estate development. Brookhaven Wesleyan Church is a large part of his life, where he also serves as collegiate ministry leader, board member, and treasurer. He is married to Kelley and has a son and daughter-in-law who are graduates of AU.

Jay Hochstetler has served at Anderson University since 2007.

Contact Jay:
jjhochstetler@anderson.edu
Professor of Management
Director of Assessment and Accreditation
B.A., Goshen College;
M.B.A., Indiana University;
Ed.D., Ball State University
Ph.D., Northcentral University

Karen comes to Anderson University bringing ten plus years' experience as an administrative support professional at the primary, secondary, and higher education levels. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Karen assists the undergraduate programs of the Falls School of Business.

Dr. Lucas has been serving students at Anderson University since 1981 and as a faculty member in the Falls School of Business since 1984. An Anderson University graduate, Dr. Lucas has an MBA from Ball State University and a Ph.D. in higher education administration with an emphasis in organizational behavior and theory from Indiana University. In addition to his teaching, Dr. Lucas also serves as chairperson of the Anderson University faculty and also as the faculty athletic representative to the NCAA.

Contact Doyle:
djlucas@anderson.edu
Professor of Management
B.A., Anderson University;
M.B.A., Ball State University;
Ph.D., Indiana University

James Newton, MBA - Kent State University, comes to Anderson University Falls School of Business with a combined 25 years in the corporate and entrepreneurial sectors. Mr. Newton was an executive at Red Bull Energy Drink, The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Harley-Davidson Motor Company. In the private sector, he owned and operated a small chain of action sports retail stores, a motorcoach company, and a social media influencer marketing agency. Married to his college sweetheart, Melanie, they have five children; Tabitha, Griffin, Samiya, Zayda, and Sebastian and reside in Fishers, Indiana.

After graduating with a BA in Accounting from Anderson University in 1994, she worked several years for Ernst & Young LLP in Indianapolis where her audit clients included health-care, insurance, retail, and not-for-profit organizations. For the last 15 years, Professor Peddicord has held several positions in the financial management department at The Finish Line, Inc., most recently as the manager of financial reporting. She has also taught adjunct in the MBA program at the Falls School of Business. She is excited to be able to share her public and corporate accounting and management experiences with students as they prepare for their call to service in the accounting profession. Professor Peddicord has an MBA from Anderson University and is an active CPA. She and her husband, Todd, have three children.

Melanie Peddicord has served at Anderson University since 2011.

Contact Melanie:
mjpeddicord@anderson.edu
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.A., M.B.A., D.B.A. Anderson University

Professor Pianki has a well-balanced background, which blends academic ability and professional experience. He earned a BS in chemical engineering from University of Connecticut, an MS in chemical engineering from University of Arizona, and an MBA from Pepperdine University. Pianki served at Taylor University as assistant professor of business and environment management, at Barber Manufacturing as vice president of operations, at First Benefit as chief operating officer, and at PQ Corporation as plant manager. He also maintains an active consulting practice in the areas of strategy, operations, change management, and continuous improvement.

Frank Pianki has served at Anderson University since 1998.

Contact Frank:
fopianki@anderson.edu 
Professor of Business Administration
B.S.Ch.E., University of Connecticut;
M.S.Ch.E., University of Arizona;
M.B.A., Pepperdine University;
Ed.D., Indiana University

Dr. Shin teaches in the subjects of economics. He obtained his master’s degree in economics from Syracuse University and completed his Ph.D. degree in economics at Southern Illinois University. Prior to joining the FSB, he devoted himself as a senior researcher carrying out international economics research and providing consulting services to governments and private firms on international business strategies at the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy. His research interests lie in global development issues, such as foreign aid, poverty reduction and the economics of nonprofit organizations.

Hyeon Joon Shin has served at Anderson University since 2014.

Contact:
hshin@anderson.edu
Assistant Professor of Economics
B.A., Korea University
M.I.S., Seoul National University
M.A., Syracuse University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Prof. Tijerina joined the faculty after serving as the assistant treasurer and controller for Anderson University. In addition to teaching accounting, she leads the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which serves low-income families.

Dr. Vaughters is an alum of Anderson University and the Falls School of Business and brings with him over a decade of practical business experience. After graduating with a BA in Finance 2003, he worked for the Department of Defense doing numerous financial and accounting functions in Indianapolis. Professor Vaughters has also worked for various small businesses in the construction, real estate, and hard goods distribution industries. He has held the title of sales manager, area manager, corporate pricing manager, and vice president of operations. During that time Professor Vaughters completed his Masters of Business Administration from Ball State University. Prior to joining the faculty of Anderson University, Professor Vaughters spent over 6 years with Monster World Wide, the online job service, working exclusively with global executive recruiting and staffing companies. His list of clients included some of the largest staffing organizations in the country. He and his wife Angie (also an AU grad ‘03) have a daughter Mia and a son Drake and reside in the Indianapolis area.

Brock Vaughters has served at Anderson University since 2014.

D.B.A., Liberty University
M.B.A., Anderson University
B.A., Anderson University