Apr
02
Meet the Team
Miguel A. Vicens Feliberty
Associate Dean
Miguel A. Vicens Feliberty
Associate Dean
Department
School of Business
Education
- D.E.D. New Mexico State University, May 2013
- M.B.A. Universidad de Puerto Rico Mayagüez, May 2008
- B.S.B.A. Universidad de Puerto Rico Mayagüez, May 1996
Disciplines
- Finance
- Management
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
Courses Currently Taught
- ECON 2120- Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 2110- Principles of Macroeconomics
- MGMT 2110- Principles of Management
- BSAD 461- Principles of Operations Management
- BSAD 560- Operations Management and Analysis
- BSAD 497/597- Business Strategy and Policies
- BSAD 486- International Business
- BSAD 586- International Business for Managers
- BSAD 360Entrepreneurship I
- BSAD 361- Entrepreneurship II
- BSAD 489/589- Introduction to Economic Development
- Principles of Finance
- FINC 471- Intermediate Finance
- BSAD 458- Environmental Policy Analysis
- BFIN 2120- Corporate Finance
Biography
Dr. Miguel A. Vicéns-Feliberty is a Professor of Finance, and Accreditation Champion for the School of Business at Western New Mexico University in Silver City New Mexico. Dr. Vicéns holds a Doctorate in Economic Development (D.E.D) from New Mexico State University, and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) in Finance from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez. Over the last ten years, Dr. Vicéns has published and internationally presented over 20 research papers. His research includes chapters in four books, several contributions to his professional discipline, professional practice and learning and pedagogy in several business areas. Among the mentioned intellectual contributions, Dr. Vicéns has created several feasibility studies, economic impact analyses and business plans.
Dr. Vicéns is an expert in International Trade and Regional Economic Development. While living in Puerto Rico, he spent 13 years in the Foreign Trade Zone #163, as Assistant Director of this Economic Development Corporation. Dr. Vicens earned his MBA in Finance with his thesis, identifying the industries that would create the most value added in the southern region of Puerto Rico. In 2009, Dr. Vicens moved to Las Cruces, where he graduated from his D.E.D and acquired firsthand experience of how to develop economic impact analyses, feasibility studies and other economic development instruments. Additionally, he worked as a consultant for the Village of Hatch with the Spaceport America Consultants group during his time in Las Cruces. In 2013, the employment with the School of Business, relocated him to Silver City New Mexico. In 2014 Dr. Vicens Directed the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) Program, doubling its size in two years, and moving its delivery from purely face to face, to online. The M.B.A remains one of the leading programs at WNMU with five specializations and national recognition for its quality and affordability. Dr. Vicens has spent most of his academic career leading the School of Business as Associate Dean, developing and implementing program assessment, academic research, community collaborations, and strategic growth plans. As Associate Dean, Dr. Vicens achieved the re-accreditation of the School of Business, achieved over 90% of the strategic plan goals, increased overall enrollment in business, increased the number of academic offerings, and developed several flagship programs.
Contact Information
Email: miguel.vicens@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6403
Location: Light Hall 218-219
Gordon Flanders
Professor of Marketing
Gordon Flanders
Professor of Marketing
Department
School of Business
Education
- D.B.A. 2013, University of Phoenix
- M.B.A. 1999, University of Minnesota
- B.A. 1996, Augsburg University
Courses Currently Taught
- MKTG 2110 - Principles of Marketing
- MKTG 341 - Consumer Behavior
- MKTG 342 - New Product Development
- MKTG 343 - Integrated Marketing Communications
- MKTG 345 - Marketing Channels
- MKTG 346 - Sports Marketing
- MKTG 347 - Social Media Marketing
- MKTG 348 - Services Marketing
- MKTG 349 - Multicultural Marketing
- MKTG 440 - Personal Selling and Sales Management
- MKTG 441 - Market Research
- MKTG 445 - Market Strategy
- MKTG 486 - International Marketing
- BSAD 540 - Marketing
- BSAD 543 - Buyer Behavior
- BSAD 547 - Market Research
- BSAD 545 - International Marketing
- BSAD 549 - Market Strategy
- BSAD 554 - Personal Selling and Sales Management
Biography
Dr. Flanders is a Professor of Marketing and Director of the MBA Program. Dr. Flanders teaches 13 undergraduate marketing courses and six graduate level marketing courses. Prior to entering higher education Dr. Flanders spent 20 years with the 3M Company in St. Paul as a Global Marketing Manager. Dr. Flanders has taught at the University of Minnesota, the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Capella University, Carroll College in Helena, MT and Montana Technological University in Butte, MT.
Contact Information
Email: Gordon.Flanders@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6329
Location: Remote
Clifford Kyle Jones
Assistant Professor of Finance
Clifford Kyle Jones
Assistant Professor of Finance
Department
School of Business
Education
TBA
Disciplines
TBA
Courses Currently Taught
TBA
Biography
TBA
Contact Information
Email: clifford.jones@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6241
Location: Light Hall 104
Jorge Romero-Habeych
Assistant Professor of Economics
Jorge Romero-Habeych
Assistant Professor of Economics
Department
School of Business
Education
- Texas Tech University: PhD in Agricultural and Applied Economics
- Texas Tech University: Master of Science-Agricultural and Applied Economics
- University of Central Florida: Master of Science-Economics
- University of Central Florida: Bachelor of Science-Economics
Disciplines
Economics
Courses Currently Taught
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Labor Economics
- Money and Banking
- Personal Finance and Career Exploration
- Entrepreneurship
Biography
Jorge Romero-Habeych is an assistant professor of economics at Western New Mexico University's School of Business. His current course offerings include Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Labor Economics, Money and Banking, Introduction to Business, Personal Finance and Introduction to Entrepreneurship. In the past, he has also taught Business Math, Remedial Math, and Pre-Algebra. His research interests involve applied economics in the areas of land management, water, fisheries, energy, wildlife issues, and agriculture. He has experience in leadership, data analysis, critical thinking, and economics modeling. He has working knowledge in coding packages such as R, MATLAB, SAS, and Python.
Contact Information
Email: jorge.romero-habeych@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6326
Location: Light Hall 107
Ivan Ibarra Sanchez
Assistant Professor of Business
Ivan Ibarra Sanchez
Assistant Professor of Business
Department
School of Business
Education
- 2018-2021 P.h.D. Project Management at C.E.P.E.S. Puebla, Mexico
- 2009-2011 Master in Business Administration at Tec Milenio Monterrey, Mexico
- 2001-2006 B.S. Mechanical Engineering at Tec de Monterrey Monterrey, Mexico
Courses Currently Taught
- BUSA 1110 Introduction to Business
- MGMT 2110 Principles of Management
- MGMT 461 Operations Management
- BSAD 486 International Business
- BSAD 586 International Business
Biography
- I was born in a little town in the south of Chihuahua state in Mexico, called Parral, one of the oldest cities in the country founded by the Spaniards back in 1631, It is located driving 6 hours south the border. I enjoy playing soccer, going to the gym, reading, traveling, and trying new things.
- Academic background: I hold an B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA and a PhD in Project Management.
- Experience: I worked nearly 10 years in the oil industry as Field Engineer, Tech Support Engineer and Project Manager for Schlumberger and Baker Hughes, specifically in drilling operations, working in projects in different countries, for Oil companies such as Shell, Saudi Aramco, Petrobras, British Petroleum, ENI and others. After that I Worked 6 years as Academic Chairman/Professor at the Economics Faculty of Chihuahua's State University (UACH) in Mexico. Hereupon I started working here at WNMU (2021). I also have started and own several businesses throughout my life, some of them are still on operations.
- Research: Published Articles:
- Iván Alfredo Ibarra Sánchez, Laura Georgina Carmona García, Lorena Araceli López Guzmán. “La contabilidad ambiental en la agenda 2030 para el desarrollo sostenible: México”. Revista del Desarrollo Urbano y Sustentable. Volumen 5 Número 14 21-30 (2019)
- Miguel Vicens Feliberty, Javier Martínez Morales, Ivan Alfredo Ibarra Sánchez, “Hispanics and minorities as an entrepreneurial force in economic development of the United States of America” Ebook Proceedings of the XXVIII Meeting of the Economics of Education Association (2019)
- Iván Alfredo Ibarra Sánchez, Javier Martínez Morales, Nayely Yolanda Balbuena Saldívar, “La sobre-educación y la informalidad en el mercado laboral mexicano” Revista Universitaria de Administración. Volumen 8, numero 14 (2017).
- Iván Alfredo Ibarra Sánchez, Elisa Cabrera Ignacio, Carlos Cupul Rosado, “Equidad de Género entre alumnos de la Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana” Revista de Políticas Universitarias ERCOFAN Perú. Volumen 1, numero 2 (2017).
- Published Chapters: Javier Martínez Morales Miguel Vicens Feliberty,, Ivan Alfredo Ibarra Sánchez, “El Bienestar y La Inclusion Financiera En Estudiantes de Nivel Superior” Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (To be Published).
- Books:
- Mercado de Trabajo y Crecimiento Economico: Analisis Teoricos y Aplicados para el caso de Mexico.
- Miguel Vicens Feliberty, Javier Martínez Morales, Ivan Alfredo Ibarra Sánchez, “Hispanics and minorities as an entrepreneurial force in economic development of the United States of America” Asociación de Economía de la Educación ISBN 978-09-12754-2. (2019).
Contact Information
Email: ivan.ibarra@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6331
Location: Light Hall 120
David J. Scarborough
Associate Professor of Management
David J. Scarborough
Associate Professor of Management
Department
School of Business
Education
- PH.D. University of North Texas, 1995
- M.B.S. University of North Texas 1981
- B.A. Psychology, Texas Christian University, 1979
- Certified Senior Professional in HR, SHRM (2010-present)
Disciplines
- Business Administration
- Human Resource Management
- Management
Courses Currently Taught
- ALAS 1825 Career Exploration & Financial Independence
- MGMT 332 Human Resource Management
- MGMT 452 Organizational Behavior
- MGMT 454 Decision Making
- MGMT459 Human Resource Planning & Selection
- MGMT 460 Compensation Management
Biography
David Scarborough joined the faculty of Western New Mexico University in 2016. Prior to joining WNMU, Dr. Scarborough served as Professor of Human Resource Management at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. Prior to becoming an academic in 2006, his private sector career included a wide variety of HR, consulting and leadership positions with major employers including Kronos, Inc., American Airlines, General Dynamics and Bell Helicopter-Textron. He is the author of Neural Networks in Organizational Research (APA Books, 2006) . As Chief Scientist of Kronos Talent Management Division, David and his team launched the first commercial application of machine learning-based algorithms for employee selection decision support in 2001 and was awarded seven national and five international patents for this technology. He is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology.
Contact Information
Email: david.scarborough@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6311
Location: Light Hall 104
Henry Singletary
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Henry Singletary
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Department
School of Business
Education
- Ph.D. Northcentral University
- Master of Accountancy, Stetson University
- Master of Science in Taxation, Bentley University
- BBA Campbell University, with minors in Economics and Marketing
- Certificate in Accounting Prince George’s Community College
Courses Currently Taught
Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting II Fraud Examination Financial Accounting IV VITABiography
Henry earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Campbell University, a Certificate in Accounting from Prince George’s Community College, his Master of Science in Taxation from Bentley University and his Master of Accountancy degree from Stetson University. He holds a Ph.D. in Advanced Accounting from Northcentral University.
Dr. Singletary brings a wealth of business and accounting experience to the classroom. Before his time at WNMU, he served as the Director of the master’s in accountancy at his previous job for 5 years in Virginia. He also served at the University of Mount Olive as an Assistant Professor of Accounting for seven years, including three years as the Department Chair of Accounting and Finance. Dr. Singletary owned his own CPA business and served as the CPA for his family medical billing service, which was in Southern Maryland until 2017. Before owning his own business, he was a Branch Manager and Bank Officer at a local bank for five years. In his first job out of college, he served as an assistant manager at a retail store for eighteen months. In addition to holding a Certified Public Accountant license, he previously held an IRS Enrolled Agent Card, a Real Estate Salesperson license and Series 6 Investment License while working in Maryland. He also served as a Board Member at Grace Christian School and was a member of the Blue-Ribbon Diversity Commission in Charles County, Maryland. He also served as an Assistant Golf Coach and Baseball Coach at Grace Christian School as well as a chess teacher and league coordinator for the Prince George’s County Public Schools and Public Libraries. He also served in the past as an Elder at his church. In addition to his duties as a professor, he served as the sponsor of the Accounting Club, Chess Club, and IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at his previous university. Dr. Singletary’s dissertation and research interest are in the area of ethics in accounting and taxation. Dr. Singletary has four grown children and one grandchild.
He holds memberships in the following professional organizations: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)Contact Information
Email: henry.singletary@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6329
Location: Light Hall 108
Michael Coffey
Adjunct Faculty
Michael Coffey
Adjunct Faculty
Department
School of Business
Contact Information
Email: Michael.Coffey@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6321
Location: Remote
William Corbett
Adjunct Faculty
William Corbett
Adjunct Faculty
Department
School of Business
Education
- 1975 B.A., Political Science, Pennsylvania State University
- 1979 MPA, Master of Public Administration, Pennsylvania State University
- 1984 J. D., Juris Doctorate, University of Illinois
Disciplines
Criminal Justice and Business Law and Ethics
Courses Currently Taught
- BSAD 510
- BUSA 2460
- BLAW 2110
- CJUS 347
- CJUS 457/557
- CJUS 311
- CJUS 342
Biography
I received a B.A. in Political Science and a MPA from the Pennsylvania State University. Following graduation, I worked as a family law hearing officer for the Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania prior to working as a management consultant for the Alexander Proudfoot Company. I then obtained a J.D. degree from the University of Illinois and worked as a civil litigator in California for 13 years. Since 2008, I have taught in the areas of business law and ethics, criminal justice, and political science. I previously have served as a facilitator/mediator for civil litigation cases filed in the Third Judicial District of New Mexico and currently serve pro bono with the New Mexico Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program.
Contact Information
Email: corbettw1@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6442
Location: Remote
Wade Fletcher
Wade Fletcher
Department
School of Business
Contact Information
Email: wade.fletcher@wnmu.edu
Phone:
N/A
Location: N/A
Jimmie Flores
Adjunct Professor
Jimmie Flores
Adjunct Professor
Department
School of Business
Contact Information
Email: jimmie.flores@wnmu.edu
Phone:
N/A
Location: N/A
Robert Freeborough
Adjunct Faculty
Robert Freeborough
Adjunct Faculty
Department
School of Business
Education
- PhD Organization and Management
- MBA - Entrepreneurship
- BS Civil Engineering
Disciplines
- Organizational Leadership
- Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resources
Courses Currently Taught
- BSAD 586
- BSAD597
- BSAD 497
- ALAS 1825
Biography
Experienced Educational Administrative Leader and Academic Professor in traditional and online environments: 7 years of Academic Leadership experience as a Chair/Associate Chair, 10 years of nonprofit executive leadership and 15 years of online and traditional university teaching experience, including Subject Matter Expert, Course Design, and Doctoral Dissertation Chair experience. Course Design Certification from Quality Matters. Expert in nonprofit organizational leadership and entrepreneurism, including owning and operating a nonprofit organization and a consulting business.
Contact Information
Email: freeboroughr@wnmu.edu
Phone:
N/A
Location: Remote
Jacqueline Gilliard
Adjunct Faculty
Jacqueline Gilliard
Adjunct Faculty
Department
School of Business
Education
- Ph.D., 2008, Capella University
- M.S., 1995, Houston Christian University
- B.B.A., 1987, University of Houston
Disciplines
Business
Courses Currently Taught
- BSAD-486 International Business
- BSAD-575 International Investments
- BSAD-556 Production & Operations Analysis
Biography
Background
I have 25 years’ domestic and international management and leadership experience. I also have
experience in management and business development consulting, strategic planning, and
employee and leadership coaching.
Currently, I provide business & technology consulting as well as leadership and project management
services to various organizations. When I am not working, I serve on the advisory boards of local
community colleges, helping them ensure that their courses are in sync with the real world.
Hobbies/Interests
My hobbies include gardening, photography, jewelry making, and just about any type of craftwork.
When I'm not busy with any of these activities, I like to sit back and soak up a beautiful day, which
is a great de-stressor.
Contact Information
Email: jacqueline.gilliard@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6321
Location: Remote
Tracy Green
Adjunct Faculty
Tracy Green
Adjunct Faculty
Department
School of Business
Contact Information
Email: Tracy.Green@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6321
Location: Remote
Mountasser Kadrie
Adjunct Faculty
Mountasser Kadrie
Adjunct Faculty
Department
School of Business
Contact Information
Email: Mountasser.Kadrie@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6321
Location: Remote
Jose A Lopez-Martinez
Adjunct Faculty
Jose A Lopez-Martinez
Adjunct Faculty
Department
School of Business
Education
- Ph.D in Managememt with a specialization in Human Resource Management
- Mphil in Managememt with a specialization in Human Resource Management
- Master in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resource Management
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Management
Disciplines
- Human Resources Management
- Management
Courses Currently Taught
- BSAD 486 International Business
- BSAD 55o Management Theory
- BSAD 552 Human Resource Management
- BSAD 565 International Human Resource Management
- MGMT 332 Human Resource Management
- MGMT 454 Decision Making
- MGMT 460 Compensation Management
Biography
Dr. López has over 20 years of experience in higher education institutions. He has also participated as a guest professor and international speaker in countries such as Colombia, Chile, Peru, the United States, and others. His academic research interests include strategic human resource management, strategic leadership, and entrepreneurship, among others. He specializes in quantitative research methodology. Dr. López has published academic articles in recognized peer-reviewed journals and has participated in international conferences. Additionally, he has worked as a textbook reviewer and an academic article reviewer.
Contact Information
Email: jose.lopez-martinez@wnmu.edu
Phone:
N/A
Location: N/A
Andrew Lunt
Adjunct Faculty
Andrew Lunt
Adjunct Faculty
Department
School of Business
Contact Information
Email: andrew.lunt@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6181
Location: Juan Chacon - Admission Office
Gilbert Najar
Adjunct Faculty
Gilbert Najar
Adjunct Faculty
Department
School of Business
Contact Information
Email: najarg@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-2688
Location: Phelps Dodge 238
Joshua Orozco
Adjunct Faculty
Joshua Orozco
Adjunct Faculty
Department
School of Business
Contact Information
Email: joshua.orozco@wnmu.edu
Phone:
N/A
Location: N/A
Sabrina Pack
Adjunct Faculty
Sabrina Pack
Adjunct Faculty
Department
School of Business
Courses Currently Taught
MSW Field Director and Assistant Professor of Social Work
Contact Information
Email: Sabrina.Pack@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6321
Location: N/A
Rafael Acevedo Rueda
Adjunct Business Administrator
Rafael Acevedo Rueda
Adjunct Business Administrator
Department
School of Business
Contact Information
Email: rafael.acevedorueda@wnmu.edu
Phone:
N/A
Location: N/A
Daisy Valentin
Business Faculty
Daisy Valentin
Business Faculty
Department
School of Business
Education
- Doctor of Business Administration Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota Major Field: Accounting Specialization: Accounting and Self-Designed/ Quantitative Dissertation: “Relationship Between Corporate Social Responsibility, Environment Management, and Profitability”
- Master of Business Administration Capella University, Minneapolis, MN Major Field: Accounting/Finance
- Bachelor of Science Hodges University Naples/International College, Florida Major Field: Accounting/Finance
- Associates of Science Southwest Florida College Fort Myers, Florida Major Field: Accounting
- Certifications Management and Strategy Institute
- Project Management Essentials Certified (PMEC)™
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified (LSSWB)™
- Six Sigma Essentials Certification (SSE)
- MSI Ambassador (Title ID#: 101875998)
- Business Management Essentials Certification (BMEC)
- TEFL Certification
Disciplines
- Managerial Accounting
- Managerial Finance
- Cost Accounting
- Auditing
- Tax Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Human Resource Management
- Masters Business Graduate Capstone
- Marketing Management
- Business Policy and Decision Making
- Financial Accounting for MBAs
- Applied Managerial Statistics
- IT Applications in Management Decisions
- Project Management
- Leadership Strategy & Change
- Financial Management
- Undergraduate (On-line and On-Campus)
- Principles of Accounting I
- Principles of Accounting II
- Principles of Management
- Relationship Management
- Business Ethics
- Introduction to Marketing
- Operations Management
- Into Project Management
- Intermediate Accounting, I & II
Courses Currently Taught
- Principles of Accounting I (Financial Accounting)
- Principles of Accounting II (Managerial Accounting)
Biography
Hello, my name is Dr. Daisy Valentin (she, her, ella) - Puerto Rican- I am co-owner and President of Valyntin Consulting, LLC., and have Doctorate from Walden University with an emphasis on Accounting, Finance and Quantitative analysis, Certifications in Project Management Essentials (PMEC), Lean Six Sigma White Belt (LSSWBC), Six Sigma Essential (SSEC), and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFLEN). I also have been an online professor for the Higher Education sector for over ten years in various universities and colleges across the country and internationally as an adjunct and other positions within the organizations. My husband and I reside in Lakeville, Minnesota. Where we have had our first snowfall a week ago. I love spending time with my family. When I mention family, I have 3 children, my daughter (Iris), also has 4 children, and my oldest son served in the United States Navy for 9 years (Victor), has 1 child, and now works for a power plant company based in California, and my youngest is 9 years old. My husband and I love traveling, Wrestling, and NASCAR Racing.
Contact Information
Email: daisy.valentin@wnmu.edu
Phone:
N/A
Location: Remote
Geoffrey Vanderpal
Adjunct Faculty
Geoffrey Vanderpal
Adjunct Faculty
Department
School of Business
Contact Information
Email: geoffrey.vanderpal@wnmu.edu
Phone:
N/A
Location: N/A
Benjamin Zamzow
Adjunct Faculty
Benjamin Zamzow
Adjunct Faculty
Department
School of Business
Contact Information
Email: Benjamin.Zamzow@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6321
Location: Remote
Miguel Zuniga
Adjunct Faculty
Miguel Zuniga
Adjunct Faculty
Department
School of Business
Contact Information
Email: miguel.zuniga@wnmu.edu
Phone:
N/A
Location: N/A
Sally Beckworth
Major Advisor for School of Business
Sally Beckworth
Major Advisor for School of Business
Department
School of Business / Advising Center
Contact Information
Email: Sally.Beckworth@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6376
Location: Light Hall 123
Dora Brown
Administrative Assistant
Dora Brown
Administrative Assistant
Department
School of Business
Contact Information
Email: dora.brown@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6321
Location: Light Hall 218-219
