Business
Instructors from Around the World
One of the benefits of taking online classes at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is studying with professionals and experts from around the country. Although these instructors may be far away in terms of distance, they are as near as your computer and are committed to student success just like their counterparts in Woodbury. To learn more about our faculty or our online programs, contact us. Call 877-609-8889. Or review the brief biographies of some of our online faculty below.
Jamie Thomton
M.S. Marine Biology - University of Alaska Fairbanks
B.S. Forestry and Natural Resources - Purdue University
Experience: Teaching and research in biology, reproductive endocrinology, physiology. Research boat captain. Highly experienced in distance education and Blackboard.
Other interests: During my free time I enjoy hiking, kayaking, skijoring, snowboarding and relaxing.
Kathleen Henry
Ph.D. Human & Organizational Systems-Fielding Graduate University
M.A. Organizational Development – Fielding Graduate University
B.S. Workforce Education & Development – Southern Illinois University
Experience: Native of northern California, now living in Pasadena. Owns a private international consulting firm focusing on executive leadership and strategic intervention. Worked in industries such as banking, wine, government, dot.com, utilities and healthcare. Taught online courses for more than six years.
Other interests: photography, baseball, Corvettes, Native American mask carving and exploring the vast Southern California area with my pup.
Scott Rudeen
Ph.D. Education
M.S. Law Enforcement Management
B.S. Law Enforcement
Experience: Taught many different criminal justice courses over the years. Currently works full-time as a Minnesota State Trooper. Previously a Deputy Sheriff for Hennepin County where I provided police services in the Adult Detention Center and County Courthouse. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education with an emphasis in youth violence with an anticipated completion date of next fall.
Andaz Ahmad
M.S. Information System Management – University of Phoenix
B.E. Electronics Communication/Computer Engineering – University of Bradford
Experience: Currently working as Director of Instructional Technology at Ivy Tech Community College in Fort Wayne, IN. Experienced in the Informational Technology field, working in London, England, as a systems analyst and project manager. Designed e-commerce web sites. Has been a professor of computer systems technology and director of distance learning. Currently interested in web-based instructional tools/techniques; open source and commercial courseware; distance communication and online training.
Other interests: astronomy, mathematics, video games, programming
Bruce Bisbee
M.B.A. Management of Operations and Technology – Bryant University
Experience: Many IT certifications, including A+ certification for hardware and operating systems. Also holds the Master Instructor certification in Microsoft Office. Also a Microsoft Certified Trainer by earning the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician designation and CompTIA's Certified Technical Trainer CTT+ designation.
Other interests: Travel. Lives in Rhode Island but gets to go to Berlin, Milan, and Shanghai as part of his position as manager of IT operations.
Janice M. Spangenburg
PhD in Business – Regent University
MA in Organizational Development – The Fielding Graduate School
MA in Management –Troy University
BA in Business Administration – Saint Leo University
Experience: Navy active duty-five years. Also Department of Defense-five years. Management consultant in areas such as program management, budgeting and contracts administration. Clients include the federal government and the U.S. Postal Service. Educational administrator with experience developing curriculum, managing faculty, developing partnerships and managed an undergraduate academic chair for HR program. She teaches in the online MBA program at GU/MSB.
Gordon Whitehead
B.A. Business – Oregon State University
M.B.A. – University of Phoenix
D.M. Leadership Development & Organizational Behavior – George Fox University
Experience: Marine Corps – 13 years. Subsequently worked at Nike as the senior IT manager for the Americas region. Lived in Japan and traveled to Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, England and Canada.
Other interests: Coaching youth sports and other volunteer activities. Has eight children with wife Diane.
Globe University/ Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) in Woodbury is one of 13 locations that are also part of the Globe Education Network. Other members include Utah Career College , Institute of Production and Recording (Edina, MN), Minnesota School of Cosmetology, and the Duluth Business University. Globe Education Network provides academic and operational support and manages shared resources that benefit students. Through approved consortium agreements, students are able to earn credit for coursework from member schools.