Our faculty are eager to share their expertise as well as their commitment to collaboration, innovation, and servant leadership through Concordia’s uncompromising Christian mission.
Elisabeth Bennett
Director - Master of Science in Leadership, Assistant Professor
Joey Bialkowski
Associate Professor
Phone: (734) 995-7379
Education
- EDD - Leadership Administration, Concordia University Chicago (2017)
- MBA - Sport Administration, Canisius College (2002)
- BS - Sport Management, Brock University (1999)
Daniel Chlebos
M.S.
Assistant Professor
Phone: (734) 995-7367
Bio
Worked for a police agency in Kenosha County, WI as Lt./Chief. Prof. Chlebos continues to train law enforcement officers and consult for attorneys. He teaches several of the law enforcement/pre-law classes and has two criminal justice related radio shows (ABC affiliate/iHeart Radio). He also is an expert witness in Federal Court.
Education
- MS - Criminal Justice - concentration in law, University of Wisconsin - Platteville (2005)
- BA - Human Resource Admin., Concordia College (now University) (1996)
- Business, Monroe Community College (1991)
- Executive Leadership, Cornell University (2015)
- Public Administrator, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (1982)
Research Interests
- Anything current/trending in law enforcement
Teaching Interests
- Intro to Law Enforcement
- Criminology
Meagan Dougherty
Assistant Professor
Office: Student Services - CUAA 132
Phone: (734) 995-7368
Education
- EDD - Organizational Leadership, Concordia Portland / Concordia Chicago (2022)
- MA - Higher Education Administration, State University of New York at Buffalo (2001)
- BA - Communications, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (1994)
Research Interests
- Translation of Skills/knowledge/Experience from Athletics and Leadership to Business
- Leadership in Business
Teaching Interests
- Leadership in Sport Business
- Sport Marketing & Promotions
Amber Gray
EdD, CPA, MSA
Director - Director of MBA Program, Assistant Professor
Office: Student Services - CUAA 135
Phone: (734) 995-7315
Bio
Professor Gray is a CPA and has over 10 years of professional accounting experience, including both public and corporate accounting positions. She is the author of The Handy Accounting Answer Book and loves working with students in the classroom.
Education
- EDD - Leadership, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, Concordia University Wisconsin (2021)
- MS - Accountancy, Western Michigan University (2003)
- BBA - Accountancy, Western Michigan University (2003)
Contributions
- Gray, A. (2021). "Changing workplaces: Emotional intelligence training more vital than ever in virtual work environments." ForwardHR. (vol. Spring 2021,pp. 15-16). Appleton, WI: Insight Publications. http://www.insigh...
- Gray, A. (2019). "The Handy Accounting Answer Book." No. (pp. 397). Canton, MI: Visible Ink Press.
- Gray, A. & Todaro, S. (2016). "Technology in the accounting classroom: Practitioner expectations and educator practices." No. (1 ed.,vol. 2,pp. 30-44). International Journal of Business and Applied Social Science. https://ijbassnet...
Presentations
- Gray, A. & Todaro, S. (2023). Increasing analytics skills: One lesson at a time. Oral Presentation. 2023 Midwest Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. South Bend, IN.
- Dvorak, L., Gray, A., Holtan, S. & Johnson, B., (2023). Finding resiliency during the great resignation. Oral Presentation. Advancing Women in Leadership 2023 Conference. Elgin, IL.
- Gray, A. (2021). Gamifying the accounting classroom and gauging student progress with Kahoot. Oral Presentation. MICPA Spring Accounting Educators Conference. Virtual.
- Gray, A. (2018). Fundamental techniques for teaching principles of accounting. Oral Presentation. MICPA Accounting Educators Conference. Grand Rapids, MI.
- Gray, A. & Todaro, S. (2015). Technology in the accounting classroom. Oral Presentation. MICPA Accounting Educators Conference. Traverse City, MI.
Research Interests
- Auditor Professional Skepticism
- Emotional Intelligence
Teaching Interests
- Managerial Accounting
- Cost Accounting
Beth Heiss
Assistant Professor
Oleg Ivanets
Ph.D.
Department Chair - Quantitative Business, Assistant Professor
Office: Student Services - CUAA SS134
Bio
I have 7 years of industry experience in private equity followed by 8 years of university teaching experience. My research interests are macroeconomics and monetary policy; financial stability; long-term investments and sustainable development.
Education
- Ph D - Economics, University of Hawaii at Manoa (2018)
- MS - Economic cybernetics, Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (2006)
Presentations
- Ivanets, O. (2022). A road to hell is paved with good intentions: an empirical investigation of the macroeconomic impact of mortgage loans using VAR. Case of Australia.. Oral Presentation. 97th WEAI (Western Economic Association International) Conference. Portland, Oregon.
Research Interests
- Financial stability
- Sustainable development
Teaching Interests
- Finance
- Economics
Kimberly Schave
PhD, CPA (Deaconess)
Assistant Professor
Office: Student Services - CUAA 130
Phone: (734) 995-7438
Bio
CPA with a background in public accounting, non-profit accounting, and higher education budget administration. Rostered Deaconess in the LCMS. U.S. Army Veteran (Military Police, Ohio Army National Guard).
Education
- Ph D - Organizational Leadership-Business Management, Eastern University (2018)
- MA - Theology (Deaconess Certification), Concordia Theological Seminary (2006)
- BBA - Accounting, University of Cincinnati (1993)
- Graduate Certificate in Business Management for Non-Profit Leaders, Washington University (2021)
Contributions
- Schave, K. (2014). Blessings and Curses in Malachi. In Sarah Hinlicky Wilson (Ed.), (Winter 2014 ed.). Delhi, NY: Lutheran Forum.
- Schave, K. (2012). "Vocational Boundaries – The Service of Women in the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod." In John T. Pless and Matthew Harrison (Ed.), Women Pastors?: The Ordination of Women in Biblical Lutheran Perspective. (3rd Edition ed.). St. Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House.
Presentations
- Schave, K. (2021). Courage and Conviction in the Workplace. Oral Presentation. Courage for the Calling - Women's Leadership Institute, Concordia University Wisconsin. Virtual.
- Schave, K. (2016). Community Partnerships and the Mission of the Church. Oral Presentation. Best Practices for Ministry Conference. Phoenix, AZ.
- Schave, K. (2016). Identify, Understand and Intervene. Oral Presentation. Workshop on Domestic Violence and Child Abuse. St. Louis, MO.
- Schave, K. (2015). Neighborhood Renewal and Revitalization through Works of Mercy. Oral Presentation. In the World for Good: A National Urban Ministry Conference. Fort Wayne, IN.
- Schave, K. & Yetroy, H. (2013). The Relationship Between Leader Spirituality and Corporate Social Responsibility. Poster. 14th Annual ILA Global Conference. Denver, CO.
Research Interests
- Corporate Social Responsibility/Triple Bottom Line
- Financial Ethics
Teaching Interests
- Accounting
- Business Ethics
Adjunct Faculty
Barbara Collister-Priestley
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (734) 646-3294
Bio
MBA with a concentration in marketing. Over 20 years in high-tech, most recently as a Director of Human Resources. 20 years as an instructor in higher education, over 10 years at CUAA/CUW.
Education
- MBA - Marketing, University of Santa Clara (1982)
- BA - Psychology/Sociology, California State University (1972)
Teaching Interests
- Economics
- Management
- Statistics
Sharon L. Douglas
CMA, MBA
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (734) 649-1760
Bio
During a 41-year career at General Motors Company, Sharon served as global senior manager of business process controls, business analysis, and as a plant controller. Sharon received a BS in Accounting and MBA from Eastern Michigan University. She is a Certified Management Accountant. Sharon and husband, Ted, attend Christ Our King in Saline, MI and serve as musicians.
Education
- MBA - Information Systems, Eastern Michigan University (1982)
- BA - Accounting, Eastern Michigan University (1979)
Research Interests
- Improving Internal Controls
- Responsibility Accounting
Teaching Interests
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Accounting Information Systems
Caroline Harris
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (734) 995-7406
Bio
Caroline Harris is a Graduate Business Program Manager at Concordia University where she serves as academic advisor for graduate business students, conducts market research on current trends within business education, and facilitates the hiring and training of graduate business faculty. Caroline graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Language, Literature, and Writing and earned a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Liberal Studies.
Education
- MA - Leadership and Liberal Studies, Madonna University (2014)