Department Archives: Integrated Business Degree Program

Dr. Sönmez is the former Associate Dean for Faculty, Research and Graduate Programs at UCF College of Business. She holds a doctorate from Penn State University, a Master’s degree from Clemson University, and a B.B.A. from Bernard Baruch College/City University of New York. Her research is interdisciplinary and applied and delves broadly into the nexus […]

Dr. Gallo is a Lecturer in Human Resources who works for the University of Central Florida in the College of Business. Jim has 20+ years of leadership experience as a senior executive in Human Resources and Organizational consulting. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from Florida Tech and holds an MBA and […]

L. Harrison ‘Hal’ Thayer is an Assistant Director at the Florida SBDC at the University of Central Florida. With more than 7 years as a consultant and program manager at the FSBDC, Hal has a broad and deep knowledge and understanding of small businesses and consulting services, training opportunities and research resources offered to them […]

Education and Certifications Dr. Brown has a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida, a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Florida Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee State University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). […]

Dr. Alecse is a lecturer in the College of Business, at the University of Central Florida. His research interest is in the information systems area, particularly in behavioral cybersecurity. Since joining UCF, Dr. Alecse has taught a variety of courses, including Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Managerial Economics, Small Business Finances, and Project Management. Dr. Alecse has […]

Frank J. Tamberelli is a Lead Faculty member with the Integrated Business Program and he is responsible for the development and maintenance of two courses — Managing Small Business Finances and Small Business Development. Dr. Tamberelli has a background in international banking and has managed global organizations in some of the country’s largest corporations. Tamberelli […]

Dr. Henry has earned a B.A. in psychology, English, and political science; an M.S. in industrial/organizational psychology; and a Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis, all from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he lived from 1981 to 1993. Dr. Henry first earned his professional certification in human resource management in 1998 and renewed his […]

Dr. Carlos Valdez is the Program Director of the Master of Science in Management- Integrated Business track and Senior Lecturer and Lead Faculty for the Integrated Marketing and Sales course in the Integrated Business program of the College of Business Administration at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Valdez is a Professional Certified Marketer in […]

Ms. Connell is the Lead Faculty for the Integrated Business Foundations course in the Integrated Business program and an Associate Instructor. Originally from Austin, Texas, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and General Business with a minor in Economics from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. Continuing her education at the University of Central […]

Jim Gilkeson is the Chair of the Integrated Business Department and an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at the University of Central Florida. He earned his Ph.D. in Business Administration (Finance) from Duke University and holds an MSM (MBA) with a concentration in Finance from Georgia Tech and a BS in Computer Science […]