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Darrell L. Johnson, B.S., M.A., Ed.D.
Professor of Sport Management
Education History
B.S. in Physical Education, Grace College; M.A. in Physical Education, Kent State University; Ed.D. in Sport Sociology, The University of Alabama
About
Dr. Darrell Johnson is the Director of the Sport Management Program and is the Facility Coordinator for the Gordon Student Recreation Center. He is an active member in many professional organizations including AAHPERD, HASPE, AAPAR, IAHPERD, and NASSM. He has presented at numerous State and National Conventions and Meetings on different sport management and physical education topics. Dr. Johnson is very active in major sports events by volunteering himself and encouraging his students to also be involved. Some of his recent experiences include the 2012 Super Bowl, the 2011 Big Ten Football Championship, the 2012 PGA Senior Championship, and the USGA Senior Open. He regularly leads a group of students on a one-week trip to Atlanta, Georgia to study African-American culture and the rich history of African-American athletes. As a student, he played on the Lancer's baseball team and currently holds the record for the most wins in a career and the most wins in a season. In 2009, he was inducted into the Grace College Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Heather Johnson, B.S., M.B.A.
Adjunct Professor of Sport Management/Head Softball Coach
Education History
B.S. in Business Administration, Psychology and minor in Communications, Grace College; M.B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne University
About
"Coach Johnson" brings a diverse background to the Sports Management Department. Coach Johnson is the most decorated softball athlete to attend Grace. After graduation, she proceeded to get her M.B.A. at Lenoir-Rhyne University while serving as the Facility and Special Events Manager of the Division II Athletic Program. After several years of coaching high school and raising her family, she has returned to Grace as the Head Softball Coach to help rebuild Grace's softball program. In addition to coaching, she teaches Facility Management and Marketing for the Sports Management Program. Heather and her husband, Jay, have three children and reside in Warsaw, Indiana.
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Jeffery K. Fawcett, B.A., M.B.A., D.B.A.
Professor of Marketing
Education History
B.A. in Business Administration, Cedarville University; M.B.A., University of Baltimore; D.B.A., Cleveland State University
About
Dr. Fawcett serves as Dean of the School of Business and Professor of Marketing. He came to Grace College in 2011 bringing 24 years of experience in Christian higher education. Prior to beginning his teaching career he worked as a consultant in Washington, D.C. on contracts with Naval Sea Systems Command and the Federal Aviation Administration. Dr. Fawcett is very active in the Christian Business Faculty Association.
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Alan E. Grossnickle, B.A., M.P.A., M.B.A.
Assistant Professor of Business/Director of the William P. Gordon Institute of Enterprise Development
Education History
B.A. in Political Science and History, Parsons College; M.P.A. in Public Administration, Ball State University; M.B.A. in Finance, University of Saint Francis
About
Prior to coming to Grace in 2012, Professor Grossnickle spent five years at the University of Saint Francis where he developed the Entrepreneurship program and taught business courses. He has extensive experience as the former CEO/President and founder of Caremet, Inc. dba Miller's Merry Manor health care facilities which was the largest independent health care organization in Indiana. He lives in Warsaw with his wife and has two sons and three grandchildren. He is presently completing a doctorate in Business Administration at Northcentral University.
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Brad Lemler, B.S., M.A., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., CPA
Professor of Business
Education History
B.S. in Business, Indiana University; MBA, Ph.D. in Business, Indiana University; M.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas Tech University; M.A. in Economics, University of Notre Dame Master of Ministry; M.A. in Theological Studies, Bethel College CPA, State of Indiana
About
Dr. Brad Lemler teaches accounting, finance, economics, and statistics for the School of Business. His teaching background includes online and on-ground delivery, and in both undergraduate and graduate programs. He is an active member of the Christian Business Faculty Association through which he has presented and published papers on faith integration, reviewed papers and proposals, served on committees, and served as the secretary/treasurer for the CBFA board. These experiences have enhanced his capacity to teach his business courses from a distinctly Christian perspective.