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About the Business Department
The mission of God’s people is to carry out the total redemptive task of Jesus Christ. The business program at Grace recognizes the importance of business in our contemporary society and also the vital role a businessperson plays in carrying
out this redemptive task. The workplace provides a forum to demonstrate the transforming power of God, to love, serve, heal, to correct inequalities and work toward economic justice. There is, undoubtedly, a vital need for educated Christian people to provide vision and direction in today’s secular business world.
The balanced nature of the Grace business programs provides a basic preparation for entry into a variety of business occupations as well as a foundation for graduate study. Core courses, along with the liberal arts requirements, provide substantive undergraduate coverage of the functions of the business firm, an understanding of the environment of business and human behavior, and an opportunity to develop one’s personal Christian commitment and ethical sensitivity.
The Grace business program emphasizes academic excellence and breadth of preparation. By selecting courses from a variety of other disciplines, the business student may place additional emphasis on a number of specific tracks of study. The B.A. and B.S. degrees in business administration are accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
Departmental majors are offered that combine a major in Business Administration with another major in Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management of Information Systems, Marketing, or Sport Management. A major in Business Education (teaching major) and an inter-departmental major in Business Administration which allows you to double major in another area, are also available. Minors are available in Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, International Business, Marketing, and Sport Management. The accounting major, in conjunction with 150 total hours of college credit, qualifies students for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam in Indiana and most other states.
Faculty
Roger L. Stichter, B.A., M.B.A., C.P.A.
Associate Professor of Accounting
Chair Business Department
Prof. Stichter, a C.P.A., earned his B.A. degree from Goshen College and M.B.A. degree from Indiana University South Bend and is a Certified Public Accountant. Prof. Stichter was a member of the Grace College faculty 1995-2001 and rejoined the faculty in 2004.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6092
E-mail: stichtrl@grace.edu
Scott Blum, B.S., M.A.
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Women's Basketball Coach
Prof. Blum joined the Grace College faculty in 2004. He earned his B.S. degree at Grace College and M.A. at Ball State University.
Telephone: 574.372.5100, ext. 6272
E-mail: blumsa@grace.edu
Chad Briscoe, B.A., M.A.
Associate Professor of Sport Management Director of Athletics
Prof. Briscoe received his B.A. degree from Anderson University and M.A. at Ball State University. He joined the Grace College faculty in 2007.
Telephone: 574.372.5100, ext. 6261
E-mail: chad.briscoe@grace.edu
William P. Gordon, B.A., M.S.
Associate Professor of Business
Prof. Gordon joined the Grace College faculty in 1978. He earned his B.A. degree at Manchester College and his M.S. degree at the University of Dayton.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6091
E-mail: wpgordon@grace.edu
Michael A. Harstine, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Business
Dr. Harstine joined the Grace College faculty in 2003. He earned his B.A. degree at Grace College, M.A. degree at Ball State University, and Ph.D. degree at Andrews University.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6093
E-mail: harstima@grace.edu
Darrell Johnson, B.S., M.A., Ed.D.
Professor of Sport Management
Director of Sport Management
Dr. Johnson earned his B.S. degree from Grace College, M.A. at Kent State University, and Ed.D. at the University of Alabama. He joined the Grace College faculty in 1987.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6263
E-mail: dljohnson@grace.edu
James C. Kessler, B.S., M.Ed.
Associate Professor of Sport Management
Men's Basketball Coach
"Coach K" joined the Grace College faculty in 1975. He earned his B.S. degree from Grace College and M.Ed. degree from the University of Missouri.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6265
E-mail: kesslejc@grace.edu
Richard D. Koontz, B.A., M.B.A.
Associate Professor of CIS
Director of MIS Program
Prof. Koontz joined the Grace College faculty in 1998. He earned his B.A. degree from Grace College and M.B.A. from Stetson University.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6311
E-mail: koontzrd@grace.edu
Jim Lesko, B.S., M.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics
Dr. Lesko joined the Grace College faculty in 1996. He earned his B.S. degree from Liberty University and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Bowling Green State University. During a sabbatical leave in 2003–2004, Dr. Lesko earned his M.S. degree in applied statistics from Bowling Green State University.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6301
E-mail: jim.lesko@grace.edu
Bradley Lemler, B.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Business
Dr. Lemler was a member of the Grace College faculty from 2001–2004 and rejoins the faculty as a fulltime professor in 2008. He, a C.P.A., earned his B.S, M.B.A, and Ph.D. from Indiana University, a Master of Ministry from Bethel College, and an M.A. in Economics from Notre Dame.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6095
E-mail: lemlerbk@grace.edu
Thomas J. Prinsen, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Communications
Chair Communication Department
Dr. Prinsen earned his B.A. in Communication from Dordt College, M.A. in Mass Communication and Speech Communication at the University of South Dakota, and Ph.D. in Mass Communication and Media Arts at Southern Illinois University. He joined the Grace College faculty in 2007.
Telephone: 574–372–5100, 6114
E-mail: tom.prinsen@grace.edu
John A. Teevan, A.B., M.Div., D.Min.
Director of Prison Extension Program
Dr. Teevan earned his A.B. degree from Princeton University and M.Div. and D.Min. degrees from Grace Theological Seminary.
Telephone: 574.372.5100, ext. 6254
E-mail: teevanja@grace.edu
Marsha Yocum, B.S.
Business Department Secretary
Marsha Yocum joined Grace College in 2007. She earned her B.S. degree from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6094
E-mail: yocummd@grace.edu
