project management center of excellence faculty and board
experienced practitioners share real-world experience with our students.
Our project management teaching faculty in the Center are professional practitioners in their fields who can share real-world experiences. The majority of our faculty have obtained a doctorate, are published scholars, have earned the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or other project management credentials, and have over a decade of teaching and project management experience across diverse industries.
Our curriculum follows an applied-learning approach to project management. This teaching approach offers you the benefits of integrating business scenarios and simulations into the classroom, bringing case studies to life, and of learning from faculty who provide you mentorship and coaching. You will leave this program with more than just a degree: you will have gained an extensive professional network and a life-changing experience that will prepare you for a valuable and respected career.
Our faculty
Dr. Emad Rahim, PMP, SA, A-CSM, CSP, Six Sigma Black Belt Professional (SSBBP)®
Titles:
- Kotouc Family Endowed Chair, Professor & Program Director, Bellevue University
- Lecturer, Syracuse University
- Former College Dean, Claremont Lincoln University, Colorado Tech, Strayer University
Education:
- PhD in Organizational Sustainability, Capitol Technology University
- DM (Doctor of Management) in Organizational Development, Colorado Technical University
- PhD in Humanities (honors), The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
- MSc in Project Management, Colorado Technical University
- BS in Community Management, SUNY Empire State College
Certifications:
- PMP®, CSP-SM, A-SCM, ATP, APMC
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Certified Manager (Charter Designated)
Dr. Andy Rodriguez, PMP
Titles:
- Founder & CEO, STAR, LLC, Littleton, CO
- Adjunct Faculty, Project Management, Bellevue University
- Former: Sr. Director, Enterprise Project Management Office – State of Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology
- Former: Head of Corporate Security PMO, Cognizant Technology Solutions
- Former: Director, Program Management, IHS, Inc.
- Former: Adjunct Professor at Colorado Technical University
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business Organization and Management, Capella University
- Master of Science (MS), Computer Information Systems, Regis University
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), Computer Geology, Metropolitan State University of Denver
Certifications:
- PMP®, SAFe, CSM
- Six Sigma Green Belt at Six Sigma
Dr. Arnetra Arrington, PMP
Titles:
- Founder of Zoen (zoen.io)
- Adjunct Instructor – Project Management, Bellevue University
- Former – PMO Consultant
Education:
- PhD in Project Management, Capella University
- MBA, Devry University
- BA, University of Michigan
Certifications:
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- PMP®, CSM, ATP
Dr. Casey Reason, CSM
Titles:
- Adjunct Faculty, Project Management, Bellevue University
- Trainer and Executive Coach with Highpoint Learning
Education:
- Ph.D., Educational Leadership, Bowling Green State University
- Ed.S., The University of Toledo
- ME.d, Bowling Green State University
- BA, Bowling Green State University
Certifications:
- CSM, Certified ScrumMaster
- CEC, Certified Executive Coach
Dr. Natalie Stroble, PMP
Titles:
- Adjunct Faculty, Project Management, Bellevue University
- RealMint Inc. – Educational Trainer
Education:
- Doctor of Management (DM), Management Colorado Technical University
- Master of Science (MS) Management, Texas A&M University
- Bachelor of Science (BS) CISM, Colorado Christian University
Certifications:
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Transportation Operations Training Certificate
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework Training Certificate
Dr. Terrence D. Duncan, PMP
Titles:
- Adjunct Faculty, Project Management, Bellevue University
- Assistant Professor/Research Methodologist – Liberty University
- Doctoral Research Methodologist – University of Phoenix
- Adjunct Faculty/SME – Missouri Baptist University
- Managing Partner, MLP Capital Advisors, LLC
Education:
- DBA, Walden University
- MBA, Park University
Certifications:
- PMP®, CAPM, ATP
Dr. Wayne Richards Jr., PMP, Six Sigma ®
Titles:
- Adjunct Faculty, Project Management, Bellevue University
- Sr. Manager Program Management, RTX
Education:
- DBA, Walden University
- MBA, Troy University
- BS, University of Maryland University College
Certifications:
- PMP®
Dr. Will Garner, PMP
Titles:
- Adjunct Faculty, Project Management, Bellevue University
- Adjunct Instructor – Organizational Behavior, Business, and
- Project Management, Lindenwood University
- PMI-Certified ATP Instructor – PMP®, Bellevue University
- Principal – Business Management, AT&T
- Former: Principal – Program/Project Management, AT&T
Education:
- DBA, Doctor of Business Administration, Capella University
- MBA, Master of Business Administration, Lindenwood University
- BA, Bachelor of Arts/Management, Lindenwood University
Certifications:
- PMP®
- LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt, AT&T
- Burke Learning Agility Inventory Certification, Burke Assessments
Heather Graham, PMP, PMI-ACP
Titles:
- Adjunct Faculty, Project Management, Bellevue University
- Senior Lead Technology Business Systems Consultant, ED, Office of the CISO, Wells Fargo
- Former – Senior Scrum Master, AVP, Information and Cybersecurity, Wells Fargo
- Former – Senior Information Technology Project Manager, Wells Fargo
- Former – Program Manager, Information Security, Bank of the West
Education:
- MS, Leadership and Executive Coaching
- MS, Computer Information Systems
- BS, Computer Science
Certifications:
- PMP®, PMI-ACP®, CSM, CSPO
Jon Flower, MBA, PMP
Titles:
- Adjunct Professor | Project Management – Bellevue University [current]
- Program Manager | Acquisition Integration – FNBO [current]
- Sr. Project Manager | Sourcing & Acquisitions – FNBO
- Project Manager | Strategic Initiatives & Workflow – FNBO
Education:
- Graduate Certificate – Project Management | Midland University (2021)
- Master’s Business Administration| Midland University (2017)
- Bachelor’s Fine Arts | New School University (2016)
Certifications:
- PMP – PMI
- Yellow Belt – Six Sigma
- PMI micro-credentials – Organizational Transformation and AI for Project Managers
Katherine Geeser, PMP
Titles:
- Adjunct Faculty – Project Management, Bellevue University
- IT Enterprise Architect, Defense Intelligence Agency,
- USSTRATCOM
Education:
- BS., Management Information Systems, Bellevue University
- MS., Management Information Systems. Bellevue University
Certifications:
- PMP®, ITIL V3 Expert
Vincent Painter, PMP
Titles:
- Assistant Professor and Program Director | Bachelor of Science in Project Management, Bellevue University
- Former – Adjunct Instructor, Bellevue University, College of Science and Technology
- Former – Project Manager, Bombardier Flight Test Center
- Former – Supervisor, Project Engineering, Learjet Aircraft
- Former – Manager, United States Air Force
Education:
- MA., Human Resource Development, Webster University
- BS., Human Resource Management, Friends University
- AAS., Aircraft Maintenance Technology, U.S. United States Air Force
Certifications:
- PMP®, CSM
- FAA Airframe and Power Plant License
- Six Sigma Agent
Bob Gregory
Titles:
- Adjunct Faculty, Project Management, Bellevue University
- Course designer, Business Analysis, Metropolitan Community College
Education:
- Ph.D. Capella University, Education, Curriculum, and Instruction
- MBA, Bellevue University, MIS emphasis
- BSBA, University of Northern Colorado
Certifications:
- PMI, member, IIBA member
Erica Grong, PMP
Titles:
- Adjunct Faculty, Project Management, Bellevue University
- Adjunct Faculty, University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management, Department of Finance and Innovation
- Technology Program and Portfolio Manager, National Laboratory
- Former – IT Project Manager, University of New Mexico
- Former – IT Manager, New Mexico Board of Nursing
Education:
- BS Business Administration, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Executive MBA, University of New Mexico
Certifications:
- PMP®, PgMP®, PMP® ACP®, DASSM, SPC, CPMAI™, CSPO, CSP-SM
Dr. Kimberly Strickland, PMP
Titles:
- Adjunct Faculty – Project Management, Bellevue University
- Senior Consulting Manager, Project Management Office, SAS Institute
- Former – Consulting Manager, Project Management Office, SAS Institute
- Team Lead/RMSS Program Manager/Implementation Project Manager
- Former -Team Lead/RMSS Program Manager/Implementation Project Manager, SAS Institute
- Former – IT Project Manager, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Education:
- Doctor of Business Administration, Walden University
- Master of Science in Project Management, Walden University
- Master of Business Administration, Methodist University
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Certifications:
- PMP
Advisory Board
Kate Bruzzano
Senior Vice President and Head of IT Service Delivery at Bank of the West
Michael Schalbrack
Agile Transformation Coach
Darrell Burrell
Organizational Social Scientist & Leadership Development Consultant
Casey Reason
Leadership & Innovation Consultant, Casey Reason Companies
Terrence Duncan
Management consultant and Owner, J.I. Enterprises, LLC
Vincent Painter
Adjunct Professor, Bellevue University