Sanjeev Agarwal     Deans Faculty Fellow in Marketing     Professor of Marketing     College of Business     3137 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-9822     sagarwal@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, Ohio State University, 1986 MA, Ohio State University, 1986 MS, University of California at Davis, 1980 BS, University of Roorkee, India, 1978 Expertise Marketing Strategies Cross-cultural Marketing International Marketing/Business Branding Quality Perceptions Foreign Direct Investment Cross-Cultural Negotiations Contracts and Rural Livelihoods Professional Activities Professor Agarwal teaches international marketing and international business, primarily at the graduate level. He has authored or co-authored over 35 research publications. His research appears in several of the top academic journals in his field, including Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of International Marketing, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Personal Selling and Sales Management, and International Marketing Review. He has presented research papers in several national and international academic conferences. He is or has been a member of the editorial review board of Journal of International Business Studies, Advances in International Marketing and International Journal of Commerce and Management. He has conducted classes, study tours, research, and consulting in several countries in North America, Europe and Asia. Dr. Agarwal has prepared marketing guides for export of U.S. meat, dairy, and oilseed processing equipment. He has studied marketing challenges faced by Midwest agri-business firms in India, China, and Argentina. He is also helping farmer groups in understanding the technical and marketing feasibility of producing value-added processed foods from soybeans. Most recently, he has also involved in a multi-disciplinary project to help create sustainable rural livelihoods in developing countries. Selected Publications M.K. Erramilli, S. Agarwal, and C. Dev (2002), "Choice of Non-Equity Modes: An Organizational Capability Perspective." Journal of International Business Studies, 33 (Second Quarter): 223-242. Agarwal, S., T. DeCarlo, and S. Vyas (1999), "Leadership Behavior and Organizational Commitment: A Comparative Study of American and Indian Salespersons." Journal of International Business Studies, 30 (4): 727-744. Teas, K.R. and S. Agarwal (2000), "The Effects of Extrinsic Product Cues on Consumers' Perceptions of Quality, Sacrifice, and Value." Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, 28 (2): 278-290. Erramilli, M.K., S. Agarwal, and S. Kim (1997), "Are Firm-Specific Advantages Location-Specific Too?" Journal of International Busines Studies, 28 (4): 735-758. U.H. Rao, S. Agarwal, and C.P. Haugtvedt (1996), "The Inhibiting Effects of Imagery on the Processing of Advertising Information." Journal of Consumer Research, 23 (June): 81-88. Agarwal, S. (1993), "Influence of Formalization on Role Stess, Organizational Commitment, and Work Alienation of Salespeople: A Cross-National Comparative Study." Journal of International Business Studies, 24 (Fourth Quarter): 715-740. Current Research Performance in Service Firms: Role of Competitive Advantages and Inimitability Expected Completion Date:

Virginia L. Blackburn     Associate Professor of Management     College of Business     3337 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-3084     vblackbu@iastate.edu

Academic History DBA, University of Kentucky, 1987 MBA, University of Missouri, Columbia, 1980 BA, University of Kentucky, 1977 Expertise Competitive Business Strategy Corporate Governance Consumer Credit Professional Activities Professor Blackburn has published in such journals as the Journal of Management, the Journal of Managerial Issues, Financial Review, Corporate Governance and the International Journal of Management. Her current research is concentrated on explaining and finding ways to mitigate the emerging student debt crisis. Dr. Blackburn has worked on educational partnerships or collaborative research projects and/or lectured in such places as Russia, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Guatemala and Ghana. Dr. Blackburn has taught at Paderno Del Grappa, Italy at Consortium International University. Professor Blackburn was named the University VEISHEA faculty member of the year in 1999. She won the 2002 ISU Foundation award for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching.

Jennifer Blackhurst     Assistant Professor of Logistics & Supply Chain Management     College of Business     3131 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-2839     jvblackh@iastate.edu

Academic History Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2002 Expertise SC Collaboration SC Risk Supplier Evaluation Professional Activities Professor Blackhurst serves on the editorial boards for Journal of Operations Management (2007-present) and Decision Sciences Journal (2005-present). Selected Publications Blackhurst, J., Wu, T., and O’Grady, P., forthcoming. A Network Based Decision Tool to Model Uncertainty in Supply Chain Operations. Production Planning and Control. Craighead, C., Blackhurst, J., Rungtusanatham, M., and Handfield, R., 2007. The Severity of Supply Chain Disruptions: Design Characteristics and Mitigation Capabilities. Decision Sciences Journal, 38(1), 131-156. Blackhurst, J., Wu, T., and Craighead, C., forthcoming, A Systematic Approach for Supply Chain Conflict Detection with a Hierarchical Petri Net Extension. Omega. Wu, T., Blackhurst, J., and O’Grady, P., 2007. A Methodology for Supply Chain Disruption Analysis. International Journal of Production Research, 45(7), 1665-1682. Wu, T., Blackhurst, J., and Chidambaram, V., 2006. A Model for Inbound Supply Risk Analysis. Computers in Industry, 57(4), 350-365. Blackhurst, J., Craighead, C., Elkins, D., and Handfield, R., 2005. An Empirically Derived Agenda for Quantitative Tools to Analyze and Reduce Supply Chain Disruption Impacts. International Journal of Production Research, 43(19), 4067-4081. Blackhurst, J., Wu, T., and O’Grady P., 2005. PCDM: A Decision Support Modeling Methodology for Supply Chain, Product and Process Design Decisions. Journal of Operations Management, 23(3-4), 46-53.

Marvin L. Bouillon     Chair, Accounting and Finance Departments     Director, Master of Accounting     Mark & Pam Fisher Fellow in Accounting     College of Business     2333 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-9276     bouillon@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, University of Kansas, 1986 MS, University of Kansas, 1984 MBA, University of Northern Iowa, 1982 BA, University of Northern Iowa, 1974 Expertise Management accounting Professional Activities Dr. Bouillon joined the faculty at Iowa State University in 1986. His research has been published in the Appraisal Journal, Journal of Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Finance, Journal of Applied Business Research, Journal of Education for Business, Industrial Relations, Issues of Accounting Education, Midwestern Journal of Business and Economics, Real Estate Issues, Industrial and Labor Relations Review, Real Estate Appraiser and Analyst, Tickmark, and various conference proceedings. Dr. Bouillon has also worked in a consultative role with a number of organizations.

	E. Deanne Brocato     Assistant Professor of Marketing     College of Business     3256 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-9634     brocato@iastate.edu
Academic History Ph.D., The University of Texas at Arlington, 2006 MSMR, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2001 MBA, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2001 B.A., Grinnell College, 1995

	Bill Cahill     Lecturer of Finance     College of Business     3215 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-1355     bpcahil@iastate.edu

Cynthia J. Campbell     Associate Professor of Finance     College of Business     3220 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-8104     campcj@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, University of Michigan, 1986 MBA, University of Michigan, 1985 MAE, University of Michigan, 1981 BA, Gordon College, 1977 Expertise Private Placement of Securities (Rule 144) Executive and Director Compensation Convertible Debt Professional Activities Professor Campbell’s current research focus is on the private placement of securities under Rule 144 and executive compensation of CEOs and boards of directors. Some of her research interests stem from having been a Senior Financial Economist (Academic Fellow) in the Office of Economic Analysis at the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, DC for two years. Among the journals Professor Campbell has published in are the Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, and Financial Management. Professor Campbell is currently serving as an elected Academic Director on the Financial Management Association’s Board of Directors. She is on the FMA’s nominating committee for future presidents and other board members, a member of the FMA’s Long Range Planning Committee, and Chair of its Demographics subcommittee. She is also a member of the American Finance Association, Eastern Finance Association, Midwest Finance Association, and Southern Finance Association. Professor Campbell has consulted for Cornerstone Associates.

Richard B. Carter     Professor of Finance     Dean's Professorship in Finance     College of Business     3333 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-9438     rbcarter@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, University of Utah, 1987 MBA, University of Utah, 1985 BA, SUNY at Potsdam, 1971 Expertise Investment Banking Raising Capital Investment Analysis Professional Activities In addition to his duties as Chair of Accounting and Finance, Professor Carter teaches courses in Investment Fundamentals and in Security Analysis and Real Estate Finance at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Prior to receiving his graduate degrees, Dr. Carter was Supervisor of Systems Quality Control, Accounting, Data Processing and of Policy-owner Service at Mutual of New York and Terminal Manager at Stott and Davis Motor Express. Recent research has involved the affect of the Internet on investment banking activities and raising capital. Selected Publications Richard B. Carter and Howard Van Auken, "Small Firm Bankruptcy," Journal of Small Business Management, 493-512. Richard B. Carter and Troy J. Strader, "The Impact of the Internet on IPO Performance and Process Choice," Quarterly Journal of Electronic Commerce, 3(1), 2002, pp. 1-16. Carter, R., M. Power and M. Morin. "An Employer Analysis of Managed care costs and Satisfaction: Process, Effects, and Policy," Risk Management and Insurance Review, Fall 1999: 29-32. Boyle, G., R. Carter, and R. Stover, "Extraordinary Anti-takeover Provisions and Insider Ownership Structure: The Case of Converting Savings and Loans," Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, June 1998: 291-304. Carter, R.B., F. Dark, and A. Singh, "Underwriter Reputation, Initial Returns and the Long-Run Performance of IPO Stocks," Journal of Finance, February 1998: 285-311. Carter, R.B. and S. Manaster, "Initial Public Offerings and Underwriter Reputation," Journal of Finance, September 1990: 1045-1068. Carter, R.B. and S. Manaster, "Initial Public Offerings and Underwriter Reputation," Journal of Finance, September 1990: 1045-1068.

Thomas I. Chacko     Chair, Departments of Marketing and Management     Professor of Management     College of Business     2353 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-8115     tichacko@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, University of Iowa, 1977 MA, St. Francis College, 1972 PostGraduate Honours Diploma, Xavier Labour Relations Institute, 1971 BSc, University of Madras, 1968 Expertise Human Resource Management Pay Systems and Practices Employee-management Cooperation Professional Activities Professor Chacko's current research program focuses on human resource practices and their impact on firm performance and in particular, on practices that create the high performance organization. He has published in journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Decision Sciences, Human Relations, International Business Review, International Journal of Management, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Labor Research. In the past, he has served on the editorial review board of the Journal of Managerial Issues and was the associate editor for the International Journal of Management. At Iowa State University he has served as the chairman of the Department of Management and as the Associate Dean of the College of Business. He is a member of the Academy of Management, Industrial Relations Research Association and International Industrial Relations Association.

Fred Farhad Choobineh     Lecturer of Management Information Systems     College of Business     3336 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-9401     fred88@iastate.edu

Academic History ME, Iowa State University, 1983 BS, College of Management, 1974 Expertise Manufacturing Systems Analysis and System Integration Management Information Systems Application of Artificial Intelligence to Organizational Problems Production/Operations Management Management Science Professional Activities Mr. Choobineh has been a faculty member at Iowa State University since 1983. He is responsible for teaching the core course in Management Information Systems 330 and also teaches the core course, Production/Operations Management 320 off campus each semester. Prior to coming to Iowa State, he taught on the faculties of Simpson College and Upper Iowa University and is a consultant to investment and software companies. Mr. Choobineh is a member of Alpha Kappa Psi and Alpha Pi Mu.

Anne M. Clem     Senior Lecturer of Accounting     College of Business     3117 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-9408     aclem@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, University of Texas, 1997 BBA, Iowa State University, 1990 Expertise Financial Accounting, Reporting, and Disclosure Financial Statement Analysis Professional Activities Professor Clem conducts research on disclosure issues in financial accounting. Her research focuses on accounting issues related to research and development and employee stock options. She currently is a member of the American Accounting Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Arnold R. Cowan     Professor of Finance     Wells Fargo Professorship in Finance     College of Business     3344 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-9439     arnie@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, University of Iowa, 1988 MS, University of Iowa, 1985 MA, University of Iowa, 1980 BA, Augustana College (Illinois), 1977 Expertise Corporate Convertible Security Financing Statistical Methods of Event Studies Mergers and Acquisitions Professional Activities Arnold Cowan, professor of finance, is the Wells Fargo Professorship in Finance. Cowan’s research addresses issues in corporate financial management and statistical methods of financial markets research. He is also the author of Eventus, a software package widely used in research on the stock price reaction to information announcements. He is editor of The Financial Review (jointly with Cynthia Campbell) and an editorial board member of the International Journal of Finance and the Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance, and President of the Midwest Finance Association. He is an active member of the Financial Management Association International and the Eastern Finance Association.

Michael R. Crum     Associate Dean, Academic Programs     Professor of Logistics & Supply Chain Management     John and Ruth DeVries Endowed Chair in Business     College of Business     2200 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-8105     mcrum@iastate.edu

Academic History DBA, Indiana University, 1983 MBA, Indiana University, 1978 BS, Indiana University, 1975 Expertise Freight Transportation Management Supply Chain Management Carrier Management Truck Driver Issues Professional Activities Dr. Crum teaches carrier management, business logistics, and supply chain management at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. He has authored or co-authored more than seventy research publications including three books, and he has been a principal investigator on three research grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation. His research appears in several of the top academic publications in his field, including The Journal of Business Logistics, Transportation Journal, Transporation Research: Logistics and Transportation Review, International Journal of Logistics Management, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, International Journal of Transport Economics, and Transportation Research: Practice and Policy. Dr. Crum has conducted seminars, research, and consulting with several professional organizations including the American Trucking Associations, Barr-Nunn Transporation, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., Compaq Computers, CSX Transportation, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Des Moines International Airport, IBM, Iowa Department of Transportation, LOT Polish Airlines, Union Pacific Railroad, and the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. He is the recipient of the College of Business dean's Advisory Council awards for overall excellence (1988), teaching (1996, 2003, 2005) and research (1998). He was a Fulbright Scholar in Transportation Economics at the Warsaw School of Economics during 1988-89. He currently co-editor of the International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management. Selected Publications Yoshinori Suzuki, Michael R. Crum, and Michael J. Audino, "Airport Choice, Leakage, and Experience in Single-Airport Regions," Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 129, No. 2, March/April 2003, pp. 212-218. Michael R. Crum and Paul C. Morrow, "The Influence of Carrier Scheduling Practices on Truck Driver Fatigue," Transportation Journal, Vol. 42, No. 1, Fall 2002, pp. 20-41. Michael R. Crum, Paula C. Morrow, Patricia Olsgard, and Philip J. Roke, "Truck Driving Environments and Their Influence on Driver Fatique and Crash Rates," Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1779, 2001, Theodore Stank, Michael R. Crum, and Miren Arango, "Benefits of Interfirm Coordination in Food Industry Supply Chains," Journal of Business Logistics, Volume 20, No. 2, 1999, pp. 21-41. Works In Progress "Dispatcher-Driver Relationship Influence on Truck Drive Turnover." "Work and Recruitment Factors Influencing Truck Driver Turnover." Current Research Supply Chain Security Practices and Policies (with Richard Poist) Expected Completion Date:

Larry R. Curtis     Adjunct Assistant Professor of Accounting     College of Business     3361 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-1078     lrcmayor@iastate.edu

Academic History JD, University of Iowa, 1973 MBA, University of Iowa, 1973 BSME, Iowa State University, 1968 Expertise Business Law Professional Activities Mr. Curtis joined the faculty at Iowa State University in 1973. He has taught business law in large section lectures and chaired various all-university committees, including the All-University Judiciary and Pre-Law Advisors Committee. He has provided public service to the Ames Community, having served on the Ames City Council for 12 years and having served as Mayor of Ames, Iowa, for eight years. Through his governmental service, he was elected President of the Iowa League of Cities and served two years on the Board of Directors of the National League of Cities. He has participated in seminars on various topics related to local government in the countries of Turkey, Russia, and Bulgaria. In addition to his teaching duties, he continues his private law practice in Ames.

Frederick H. Dark     Associate Professor of Finance     Dean's Professorship in Finance     College of Business     3335 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-5922     dark@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, University of Utah, 1988 BS, University of Arkansas, 1971 Expertise Franchising Financial Markets Investment Banking Professional Activities Professor Dark’s scholarly activities include publications in the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Financial Management, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis and the Financial Review. His research addresses financial issues relating to reputation effects in investment banking and initial public stock offerings, the listing of financial securities with a stock exchange, and franchise organizations. He currently is an active member of the Financial Management Association.

	Suzanna De Baca     Lecturer of Finance     College of Business     3331 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-5922
Academic History MBA, Harvard University School of Business Administration, 1992 BA, Iowa State University, 1986

Samuel M. DeMarie     Associate Professor of Management     College of Business     3181 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-5526     demarie@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, Arizona State University, 1995 MBA, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 1992 BS, Northern Arizona University, 1981 Expertise Strategic Planning Leadership Development and Executive Training Corporate Change Initiatives Strategic Management Virtual Teamwork Professional Activities Professor DeMarie joined our faculty in the fall of 1999. He has been awarded a grant in the KPMG Business Measurement Case Development and Research Program, with William Dilla and Anthony Hendrickson. He is also the Principal Investigator of a research grant from the PricewaterhouseCoopers Endowment for the Business of Government. Dr. DeMarie has published in such journals as Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Executive, Journal of Labor Research, Organizational Dynamics, Journal of Computer Information Systems, and Information Systems Journal. He has served on the editorial boards of Journal of Management and Academy of Management Executive. In the Spring of 2001 he received the ISU College of Business Dean's Advisory Council Business Impact Award for an executive education program he designed and implemented for the ITA Group of Des Moines. Professor DeMarie has served as a consultant for such companies as Detroit Edison, ATC Vancom, Gale Industries, the U.S. Army and Clark County of Nevada and Hagie Manufacturing.

William N. Dilla     Associate Professor of Accounting     Union Pacific/Charles B. Handy Professorship in Accounting     College of Business     3342 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-1685     wdilla@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, University of Texas, Austin, 1987 MBA, Syracuse University, 1979 BMus, Syracuse University, 1978 Expertise Auditing Sarbanes-Oxley Implementation Balanced Scorecard Fraud Examination & Prevention Financial Information Display Formats Professional Activities Professor Dilla's scholarly activities include publications in The Accounting Review, Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory, Journal of Information Systems, Decision Sciences, and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. His research addresses the effects of information display formats on judgments in auditing, managerial accounting, and financial accounting. He teaches auditing and fraud examination, and coordinates Iowa State's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. He is a member of the American Accounting Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Institute of Internal Auditors, and Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He serves on the Editorial Board of Behavioral Research in Accounting and as an ad hoc reviewer for The Accounting Review and Journal of Information Systems.

Benjamin M. Doran     Associate Professor of Accounting     College of Business     3155 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-9448     bdoran@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, The University of Iowa, 1984 MS, Iowa State University, 1978 BS, Iowa State University, 1968 Expertise Financial Accounting, Reporting, and Disclosure Accounting Education Professional Activities Professor Doran’s teaching interest is directed towards financial accounting (undergraduate courses) and financial accounting theory (graduate course). In the past he has taught a financial statement analysis course over the ICN in the College’s Saturday MBA program. His scholarly activities include publications in The Accounting Review, Issues in Accounting Education, Journal of Applied Business Research, and Journal of Small Business Management. His research addresses issues in financial accounting and accounting education. He currently is an active member of the American Accounting Association and the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants. Professor Doran was recognized in 1997 from ISU students of Beta Alpha Psi in appreciation of his three years of service as Faculty Advisor. He was the recipient of the Innovation in Teaching Award, presented by the Dean’s Advisory Council, in 1996 as well as the Iowa State University Advisor of the Year Award from the College of Business in 1992.

Jan M. Duffy     Adjunct Instructor of Accounting     College of Business     3228 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-1481     jduffy@iastate.edu

Academic History MS, Pennsylvania State University, 1980 BA, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1977 Expertise Financial and Managerial Accounting Professional Activities Jan Duffy is a Charter member of Ames Chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants. Positions held include: Vice President of Local Chapter (currently), Treasurer, Scholarship Chair, Bulletin Chair, and Program Chair. During 1999-2000 she was editor for the revived ISU Accounting Newsletter, which is a semiannual publication. Duffy serves on the Board of Directors of ACPC, Ames largest daycare center, and has served two years as President.

	Scott E. Elston     Senior Lecturer of Management     College of Business     3332 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-3865     hrdude@orthoii.com
Academic History B.S., 1984, Iowa State University MSBAS, 1990, Iowa State University ABD Organizational Behavior, The University of Iowa

	Tim Folger     Lecturer of Marketing     College of Business     3116 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-0476     tfolger@iastate.edu

	Robert F. Gary     Assistant Professor of Accounting     College of Business     3187 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-2132     rgary@iastate.edu

	Monica Gordillo     Lecturer of Management     College of Business     3138 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-8796     monicag@iastate.edu

	Ferzana Hashmi     Lecturer of Accounting     Lecturer of Management     College of Business     3215 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-1355     ferzana@iastate.edu

Dermot J. Hayes     Pioneer Hi-Bred International Agribusiness Chair     Professor of Finance     Professor of Economics     College of Business     3375 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-3786     dhayes@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, University of California at Berkeley, 1986 BSc, University College Dublin, Ireland, 1981 Expertise Agricultural Markets and Trade Agribusiness Insurance Options Professional Activities Professor Hayes is a member of the Finance Department and of the Economics Department. His scholarly activities include publications in the Journal of Finance, American Economic Review, The Journal of Development Economics and the American Journal of Agricultural Economics. His current research involves the impact of the information revolution on the structure of agricultural markets, the pricing of exotic options and insurance contracts, the use of speculative markets to reinsure the systemic portion of risky portfolios, and the possible impact of current trade liberalization in China on world agricultural markets.

Guy G. Helmer     Lecturer of Management Information Systems     College of Business     3215 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-1355     ghelmer@iastate.edu

Academic History Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2000 M.S., Iowa State University, 1998 B.S., South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, 1989 Expertise Operating Systems Networks Security Computer Architecture High Performance Computation Software & Safety Engineering Artificial Intelligence Selected Publications Guy Helmer, Johnny Wong, Mark Slagell, Vasant Honavar, Les Miller, Yaxin Wang, Xia Wang, and Natali Stakhanova. Software Fault Tree and Colored Petri Net Based Specification, Design and Implementation of Agent-Based Intrusion Detection Systems. Inte Guy Helmer, Johnny Wong, Mark Slagell, Vasant Honavar, Les Miller, and Robyn Lutz. A Software Fault Tree Approach to Requirements Analysis of an Intrusion Detection System. Requirements Engineering Journal, Volume 7 Number 4, 2002, pp. 207-220. Guy Helmer. Security Tools in FreeBSD. SysAdmin: The Journal for UNIX Systems Administrators. Volume 7 Number 5, May 1998. Stephen Elbert, Quinn Snell, Armin Mikler, Guy Helmer, Chris Csanady, Kim Stearns, Brian MacLeod, Matt Johnson, Bryan Osborn, Iain Verigin. Gigabit Ethernet and Low-Cost Supercomputing. Ames Laboratory Technical Report IS-5126. November, 1997.

Pol Herrmann     Associate Professor of Management     College of Business     3135 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-3548     pol@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, University of Kansas, 1999 MS, Southern Methodist University Civil Engineer, Polytechnic National School, Quito, Ecuador Expertise Management of Innovation: Strategic management of new ventures and new technologies. Strategic Management: Strategic planning for new and established companies. Professional Activities Professor Herrmann has published articles in journals such as Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management Studies, British Journal of Management, Management International Review, and International Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management, among others. At ISU he has received the 2001 VEISHEA's Outstanding Faculty of the Year and the Dean's Advisory Council Undergraduate Teaching Awards. Dr. Herrmann has won 2001, 2002, and 2005 Outstanding Reviewer Awards in the International Management Division of the Academy of Management. He is a visiting professor in the Executive MBA at IDE (Escuela de Dirección de Empresas) in Ecuador and at the Graduate School of Business Administration (EGADE) at the Monterrey TEC (ITESM) in Mexico. Professor Herrmann has over 10 years of industry experience including general management responsibilities for business consulting and executive training for companies such as InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB), Deloitte & Touche, Price Waterhouse, Ecuadorian Rubber Company (ERCO), Production Bank, and First National Bank of Ames. Dr. Herrmann fluently speaks Spanish, French, and Portuguese. He is also proficient in German. Current Research Strategic Leadership and Innovation This research project studies the role of strategic leadership on managing innovation or the circumstances under which specific managerial attributes play a critical role on fostering innovation. Expected Completion Date:

Labh S. Hira     Dean, College of Business     Professor of Accounting     College of Business     2200 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-2422     lhira@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 1975 MS, Punjab Agricultural University (India), 1971 BS, Punjab Agricultural University (India), 1969 Expertise Financial Accounting Taxation Professional Activities Dr. Hira is the dean of the College of Business at Iowa State University. Prior to his appointment as the dean, he served as department chair for Accounting and Finance, associate dean, senior associate dean and interim dean of the College. He earned his Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Missouri – Columbia. His B.S. in Agriculture and M.S. in Economics are from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. Dr. Hira specializes in the taxation of retirement and insurance products with financial accounting being his teaching focus. He has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and has authored numerous journal articles. He has served on the editorial board of two national journals and authored chapters in four books. During his term as associate dean (1996-2000) and senior associate dean (2000-2001), Dr. Hira was instrumental in developing and implementing the Des Moines MBA program. He also chaired MBA students’ program of study committees during this time while managing the College budget. At Iowa State University, Dr. Hira chaired the College of Business Building Planning Committee. It was a $25 million project to build a state of the art facility for the College. The Gerdin Business Building, named for donors Russ and Ann Gerdin, opened in January 2004. Dr. Hira serves on the Board of Directors of the Iowa State University Foundation. He is also a member of the Finance Committee for the Foundation. From 1996-2000, he was co-chair of the “Drive from Within” campaign. This $10 million fund drive exceeded its goal by raising $14.2 million. He has also served on the Employee Plans Ad Hoc Committee for the Internal Revenue Service. For the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Dr. Hira acted as a technical reviewer for continuing professional education courses and served on the Employee Benefits Subcommittee. Dr. Hira is a member of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines board. He serves on the Board of Directors and Public & Professional Relation Committee for the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants (ISCPA). At the ISCPA, Dr. Hira has also served on the Federal Taxation Committee, Professional Ethics Committee, Insurance and Membership Benefit Committee, and was an expert volunteer for employee benefits with the society’s call-in program. Dr. Hira is a member of the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, American Association of Accountants, American Taxation Association, Beta Gamma Sigma (Honor Society for Collegiate Schools of Business), and Gamma Sigma Delta (Honor Society of Agriculture).

	Curtis Hoff     Lecturer of Finance     College of Business     3116 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-0476     curthoff@iastate.edu
Academic History MBA, Iowa State University, 2001 BA, University of Northern Iowa, 1984 Expertise Bank Management Risk Management Trust Services Personnel Personal Finance Professional Activities Curt has served as Senior Vice-President, Trust Officer and Board Member for State Bank & Trust Company since 1985.

Diane J. Janvrin     Assistant Professor of Accounting     College of Business     3365 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-9450     djanvrin@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, University of Iowa, 2001 MA, University of Iowa, 1986 BA, Central College, Pella IA, 1983 Expertise Accounting Information Systems Auditing Professional Activities Professor Janvrin joined the faculty at Iowa State University in January 2001. Her research has been published in Journal of Information Systems, Accounting Horizons, Accounting and the Public Interest, Advances in Accounting, Research in Accouting Regulation and Informational Management. She serves on the AAA Auditing Section Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) confirmation research team. Her educational cases appear in Journal of Information Systems and the 2003, 2004 and 2006 editions of C3: Compendium of Classroom Cases and Tools for Accounting Information Systems (AIS) Applications. She has earned her Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certificates. She is an active member of the American Accounting Association (AAA) and the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Patrick Jeffers     Assistant Professor of Management Information Syst     College of Business     3286 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-3709     pjeffers@iastate.edu

Academic History Ph.D., Management Information Systems, The Ohio State University MBA, Computer Information Systems, Baruch College, City University of New York MS, Transportation Planning & Engineering, Polytechnic University of New York BS, Economics, University of the West Indies, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago Expertise IT issues in supply chains and inter-organizationsl networks The role of IT in customer-centric business strategies E-commerce strategies in a nurban multi-channel market environment Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) development Information as an input in urban transportation modeling Selected Publications Jeffers, Patrick I. and Muhanna, Waleed A., "IT and Process Performance: an Empirical Investigation of the Complementarities between IT and non-IT Resources," AMCIS Proceedings, Tampa, FL 2003. Works In Progress Jeffers, Patrick I., Muhanna W. and Nault B., "The Complementarity Role of Information Technology in Determining Process-level Performance: An Empirical Investigation of the Resource-based View (RBV)." Jeffers, Patrick I. and Nautl, Barrie R., "Does E-commerce Benefit Off-line Consumers?" Jeffers, Patrick I., "A Markov Decision Process (MDP)-based Approach to Optimizing IT Infrastructural Investments in Supply Chains." Jeffers, Patrick I., "Herd-members, First-movers and Information Cascades - A Question of Risk and Reward?" Jeffers, Patrick I., "Information as an Independent Variable in Urban Transportation Modeling."

Cynthia G. Jeffrey     Associate Professor of Accounting     CPA     College of Business     3366 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-9427     cjeffrey@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, University of Minnesota, 1989 MS, Iowa State University, 1979 BS, Iowa State University, 1972 Expertise International Accounting Intangible Assets Ethics Mergers and Acquisitions Professional Activities Dr. Jeffrey joined the faculty at Iowa State University in 1988. Her research has been published in The Accounting Review, Behavioral Research in Accounting, Research on Accounting Ethics, Advances in Behavioral Accounting Research, Issues in Accounting Education, Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting, and The International Journal of Accounting. Dr. Jeffrey has also presented papers at numerous conferences. Currently, Dr. Jeffrey is the Editor for Research on Accounting Ethics and serves on the Editorial Review Board for Advances in Accounting Education: Teaching and Curriculum Innovations. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, The American Accounting Association, The Canadian Academic Accounting Association, and the Society for Judgment and Decision Making. She is also a member of Beta Alpha Psi and Beta Gamma Sigma. In 2000, Dr. Jeffrey was named the Director of the Master of Accounting Program. She was also awarded the Business Council College of Business Outstanding Teacher Award for 1998/1999 school year.

Mindy F. Ji     Assistant Professor of Marketing     College of Business     3133 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-4889     mjisong@iastate.edu

Academic History Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2002 MS, Texas A&M University, 1998 BS, Peking University, P.R. China, 1996 Expertise Consumer-Brand Relationships, Brand Personality Advertising to Children Packaging and Children Consumer Socialization (U.S. and Chinese Children as Consumers) Habitual Consumer Behavior and Brand Loyalty Selected Publications Ji, Mindy F. and Wendy Wood (2007), "Purchase and Consumption Habits: Not Necessarily What You Intend," Journal of Consumer Psychology, 17 (4), 261-276. Ji, Mindy F. & Russ Laczniak (2007), "Advertisers' Implementation of the CARU's." Ji, Mindy F., "Guidelines for Advertising Targeted at Children," Journal of Current Issues and Research in Advertising. Ji, Mindy F. (forthcoming), "Child-Brand Relationships: A Conceptual Framework," Journal of Marketing Mangement.

Danny J. Johnson     Associate Professor of Operations & Supply Chain Management     College of Business     3334 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-0629     danjohns@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1998 MBA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1991 BS, Moorhead State University, 1989 Expertise Quick Response Manufacturing Cellular Manufacturing Process Analysis and Improvement Lean Manufacturing Professional Activities Professor Johnson's research focuses on the design, implementation, operation, and management of quick response and lean manufacturing systems and the problems faced by firms as they attempt to develop and use these systems to improve key performance measures. He has conducted and assisted with studies on the implementation of cellular manufacturing systems in industry. His research has been published in the International Journal of Production Research, Production and Operations Management, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, and as selected chapters in two books. His research has also been presented at numerous conferences put on by the Production and Operations Management Society and by the Institute for Decision Sciences. Professor Johnson teaches operations management; process management, analysis, and improvement; and supply chain planning and control systems. He is very active as an advisor to students involved with independent studies, honors projects, and internships, and is the advisor for the ISUAPICS club (a student chapter of APICS - The Association for Operations Management). He is Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) by The Association for Operations Managment (APICS). Professor Johnson is an Ad Hoc reviewer for International Journal of Production Research, Production and Operations Management and International Journal of Operations and Production Management. Selected Publications Johnson, D.J. (2005), "Converting Assembly Lines to Assembly Cells at Sheet Metal Products: Insights on Performance Improvements," International Journal of Production Research, 43 (7), 1483-1509. Johnson, D.J. and U. Wemmerlov (2004), "Why Does Cell Implementation Stop? Factors Influencing Cell Penetration in Manufacturing Plants," Production and Operations Management Journal, 13(3), 272-289. Johnson, D.J., (2003), "A Framework for Reducing Manufacturing Throughout Time," Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 22(4), 283-298. Johnson, D.J. (2002), "A Spreadsheet Method for Calculating Work Completion Time Probability Distributions for Paced or Linked Assembly Lines," International Journal of Production Research, 40(5), 1131-1153. Wemmerlov, U. and D.J. Johnson (2000), "Empirical Findings on Manufacturing Cell Design," International Journal of Production Research, 38(3), 481-507. Wemmerlov, U. and D.J. Johnson (1997), "Cellular Manufacturing at 46 User Plants: Implementation Experiences and Performance Improvements," International Journal of Production Research, 35(1), 29-49. Johnson, D.J. and U. Wemmerlov (1996), "On the Relative Performance of Functional and Cellular Layouts - An Analysis of the Model-Based Comparative Studies Literature," Production and Operations Management, 5(4), 309-334.

W. Roy Johnson     Associate Professor of Management     College of Business     3348 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-8267     wrjohns@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, Bowling Green State University, 1986 MA, Bowling Green State University, 1980 MS, Chicago State University, 1976 BA, Chicago State University, 1974 Expertise Compensation Management Personnel and Human Resource Management Organizational Behavior Managing Organizational Attitudes/Behavior Professional Activities Professor Johnson’s research deals with “perceived overqualification.” He has published articles in journals such as the Journal of Psychology, Journal of Social Psychology, National Journal of Sociology, and Journal of Applied Social Psychology.

Jeffrey B Kaufmann     Assistant Professor of Management     College of Business     3121 Gerdin Business Building     Ames, IA 50011     (515) 294-1201     jkaufmnn@iastate.edu

Academic History PhD, University of North Carolina JD, College of William & Mary BBA, James Madison University Expertise Competitive Strategy Cooperative Strategies Organizational Culture and Socialization Organizational Responses to Changes in the Legal/Regulatory Environment Business Ethics Professional Activities Dr. Kaufmann's research has appeared in a variety of journals including the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of World Business, Business & Professional Ethics Journal, Business Horizons, Qualitative Organizational Research, The Legalistic Organization and The Administrative Law Review. In addition, he has presented several papers at the Academy of Management and other conferences. Dr. Kaufmann currently serves as vice-chair of the International Law Committee for the Administrative and Regulatory Law Section of the American Bar Association. This committee deals with issues involving the regulation of global trade. A former National Doctoral Fellow, Dr. Kaufmann's biography has appeared in Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in Finance and Industry and Who's Who in American Law. In addition, his dissertation was a finalist for the Free Press Doctoral Dissertation Award from the Academy of Management. Dr. Kaufmann currently teaches courses in Competitive Strategy. While at the University of Illinois he taught graduate level courses in Managing Organizational Change, Technology Strategy and Law and Economics. Dr. Kaufmann is a member of the Academy of Management, American Bar Association and the Virginia State Bar. Selected Publications Kaufmann, J. & O'Neill, H. 2007. Do Culturally Different Partners Choose Different Types of Joint Ventures. Journal of World Business. Pratt, M., Rockman, K. & Kaufmann, J., 2006. Constructing Professional Identity: The Role of Work and Identity Learning Cycles in the Customization of Identity among Medical Residents. Academy of Management Journal. Kaufmann, J. and Pratt, M., 2005. Re-Examining the Link Between Organizational Image and Member Attraction: On the Positive Uses of "Negative" Organizational Stories in Recruiting Medical Residents. Qualitative Organizational Research. Kaufmann J., Kesner, I. & Hazen, T., 1994. The Myth of Full Disclosure: Corporate Communications During Crisis. Business Horizons, 37 (4): 29-39. Kesner, I. & Kaufmann, J., 1994. The Changing Legal Environment: A Review and Recommendations for Today's Corporate Directors. In Sitkin, S. & Bies, R. (eds.) The Legalistic Organization. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications, Inc. Heimann, C., Bennett, D., Binzer, M., Cosby, C., Jackson, J., Kaufmann, J., Livingston, A., McKenney, P., Silber, F. & Thomas, W., 1990. Project: The Impact of Cost-Benefit Analysis on Federal Administrative Law. Administrative Law Review, 42(4): 5 Works In Progress Boundary Theory and the Impact of Encapsulation Strategies on the Work-Family Barrier (with Michael Pratt) Current Research Dual Identity Socialization A longitudinal (1996-present) study tracking the socialization of residents in three departments (surgery, radiology and internal medicine) during their training at a major graduate medical education center. The study focuses on how these individuals are simultaneously socialized both to their profession and to their organization. Moreover, we are examining the effectiveness of socialization tactics at achieving a variety of individual (e.g. commitment) and organizational (e.g. placement) outcomes. Expected Completion D