Faculty

Dr. Edward A. Thomas
ethomas@mvnu.edu
(740) 392-6868 Ext. 4741

Education:
Ph.D. in Organization and Management (Specializations in Finance and Marketing) from Capella University, 2005.
MBA - Management, Robert Morris University, 1995
Professional Certificate Masters of Church Management, Olivet Nazarene University ? 1995
B.S. Business Administration (Specialization in Management)/Economics, Olivet Nazarene University, 1978

Professional Experience:
Associate Professor of In Adult and Graduate Studies (Management), 2005 to present
Dissertation Reader- Bernelli University, 2005
Assistant Professor of Accounting and Marketing, Geneva College, 2001-2004
Adjunct professor of Finance and Marketing, La Roche College, 1997-2001
Senior Credit Analyst: Commercial National Bank of Pennsylvania, Latrobe, PA, April, 1999 to 2001
Financial Analyst: National City Bank of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, PA, 1998 to April 1999
Ordained Pastor (Full and Part time): Church of the Nazarene (various assignments as Senior and Associate Pastor), 1980-Present

Professional Organizations:
Christian Business Faculty Association
Risk Management Associates

Awards and Recognition:
National Deans List, Robert Morris University, 1995
Various Church and Pastoral Awards-Church of the Nazarene

Published Works and Presentations:
Dissertation: ?INVESTIGATION TO DISCOVER THE USE OF BUSINESS MANAGERIAL TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CLERGY?

Favorite Subject-Related Links:
http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/instantbudget/instantbudget_101.jsp
http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml
http://www.rmahq.org/RMA/
http://www.guidestar.org/
http://www.dilbert.com/

Favorite Scripture:
Mark 10:29-31