Graduation
Steve A. Varela, Ph.D.

Steve A. Varela, Ph.D.

Associate Professor; Program Director, Business Management
Dr. Varela earned his B.Sc. in Computer Science/MIS and a M.Sc. in Telecommunications from DePaul University, an M.B.A. in International Management from Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management, and a Ph.D. from the International School of Management based in Paris, France. Steve developed new courses such as East-West Negotiation for Asian audiences in Taiwan and also localized first…
Roy Scheive, Ed.D.

Roy Scheive, Ed.D.

Associate Professor; Program Director, Master of Science in Management
Elizabeth Mannion, J.D.

Elizabeth Mannion, J.D.

Adjunct Faculty
Attorney Mannion has practiced law in various areas of civil law, such as personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. She currently practices workers’ compensation law as in-house counsel for a municipal body. Attorney Mannion graduated as Valedictorian from Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana, in 2008 with a B.A. in International Studies and a B.A. in German. She went…
Catherine Lopez-Gonzalez, Ph.D.

Catherine Lopez-Gonzalez, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Business; Program Director, Business Management Fast Track
Dr. Lopez-Gonzalez is currently an advisor for the Business Professionals of America, Porter County division, participated on various committees (Multi-Cultural, Service Leadership and Strategic Planning); is currently a member of the academy of management and in 2005, Indiana Wesleyan University recognized Dr. Lopez-Gonzalez with the Outstanding Leadership Professional award. Teaching Philosophy: The teachers I have had who stand out in…