EDUCATION

• B.A., UCLA (1967)
• M.B.A., University of Southern California (1969)
• Ph.D., University of Southern California (1975)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Principal, Anthem Capital Partners, LLC (2005 – present)
• Vice President, The Lido Group, Inc. (2002 – 2005)
• President, Medical Telecommunications, Inc. (1996 – 2002)
• President, SynerCo, Inc. (1992 – 1996)
• President, University of Central Florida (1989 – 1992)
• President, Texas A&M University, Kingsville (1985 - 1989)
• Provost, Florida International University (1980 – 1985)
• Assistant Dean, University of Southern California (1969 – 1972)
• Professor of Business Management and Organization (1972 – 1992)

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Author of 13 books and over 25 articles on management, education, healthcare and technology
• Served as arbitrator for American Arbitration Association and Special Master for public employee contract cases
• Co-Founder of Hispanic Association of Colleges and Schools
• Board member, American Association of State Colleges and Universities
• Board member, multiple non-profit agencies and organizations
• Testified before U. S. Congress four (4) times on educational subjects
• Consultant to management of private and public sector organizations on strategy, funding, organization and personnel
• Presenter at numerous professional meetings and conferences
• President of two Chambers’ of Commerce and three Economic Development Commissions

HONORS

• Beta Gamma Sigma (National Honorary Business Society)
• Freedom Foundation Gold Medal for Economic Education
• Excellence in Teaching Awards (2)
• Tree of Life Award (presented by the Jewish National Fund)