Faculty

Dr. Tomas H. Parks
tparks@mvnu.edu
(740) 392-6868 Ext. 3310

Education:
Ph.D., 1996, Kent State University
M.B.A., 1988, University of Phoenix
B.S., 1982, University of Akron

Professional Experience:
Dean of the School of Business – Professor, 2003 to present
Assistant Professor, Pennsylvania State University, Sharon, Pennsylvania, 1998-2003
Assistant Professor, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 1996-1998
Instructor, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, 1996
Graduate Assistant Instructor, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, 1992-1993, 1994-1996
Graduate Assistant Instructor, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 1993-1994

Professional Organization:
Christian Business Faculty Association
Academy of Management
Strategic Management Society

Published Works & Presentations:

Published in Refereed Journal
"The Emergence of Strategic Marketing – Towards a Definition." International Journal of Management, Vol. 15, No. 3, Sept. 1998, 313-325.
Parks, T., Flores, F., "A Clarification and Identification of Relevant Risk Variables for Multinational Enterprises."
International Journal of Management, Vol. 17, No. 2, June 2000, 272-282.
Kos, A., Parks, T., Psenicka, C., Kasuganti, R., “The World Trade Organization in the Accounting Services Industry: New Threats, Opportunities, and Strategies.” International Journal of Management, Vol. 19, No. 2, June 2002.
Loth, F., Parks, T., “The Impact of Foreign Operations on Organizational Performance.” International Journal of Management, Vol. 19, No. 3, Sept. 2002.
Horne, M., Parks, T., “Implementing Competitive Intelligence at a Non-Profit University.” Competitive Intelligence, Vol. 7, No. 1, January/February 2004.

Submitted to Refereed Journal
Parks, T., Parks, T. Ecoturism: An Emerging Industry or a Reclassification? International Journal of Management, Submitted September 2004.

In Progress
Parks, T., Silver, R., “Ecoethics: The Developing Global Perspectives.”
Bittlinsky, F., Parks, T., “A Strategic Perspective for Virtual Organizations.”

Refereed Presentations and Proceedings
Parks, T., "Putting the Pieces Together: The Missing Element in the CEO Performance Relationship," 1993 DSI Meeting Presentation and Proceedings.
Parks, T., "An Integrative Approach to Fit," 1996 Midwest Academy of Management Conference Presentation and Proceedings.
Parks, T., "Leadership: Myth or Magic," 1996 KSU Graduate Research Colloquium Presentation.
Loth, F., Parks, T., "The Impact of Foreign Operations on Organizational Performance," 1999 Strategic Management Society International Conference Presentation and Proceedings, Berlin, Germany.
Horne, M., Parks, T., “Implementing Competitive Intelligence at a Non-Profit University,” December 8-9, 2000, Academic Conference on Competitive Intelligence: Curriculum and Research, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Loth, F., Parks, T., “The Impact of Country Risk Analysis on Organizational Performance.” Midwest Academy of Management Conference Presentation and Proceedings, April 4-6, 2003.
Britt, M., Parks, T., “Women and New England Higher Education Executive Positions.” Applied Business and Entrepreneurship Association International Conference Presentation and Proceedings, November 16-20, 2004