Business Management

��Ƶ Set to Welcome Dr. Terence J. Pitre as New Dean of its School of Management

rnorris — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:08:56 +0000

��Ƶ Set to Welcome Dr. Terence J. Pitre as New Dean of its School of Management

rnorris Mon, 06/09/2025 - 08:08

��Ƶ announced today the appointment of Dr. Terence J. Pitre as the new Dean of the School of Management, effective June 30, 2025.

"We are pleased to welcome Dr. Pitre to ��Ƶ," said Dr. James Zhang, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. "His deep expertise in business education, commitment to experiential learning, and strong industry background make him an ideal fit to lead the School of Management. We are confident that under his leadership, the school will continue to grow in impact, further strengthening the role of business education within our STEM-driven institution."

“I also want to thank Professor John Grether for his dedication and leadership as Acting Dean,” Dr. Zhang said. “His commitment to advancing the School’s strategic goals, including the crucial work toward our self-study with the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, has positioned us well for continued success.”

Dr. Pitre joins Kettering with a strong background in academic leadership, industry insight, and a passion for bridging classroom learning with hands-on experience. A U.S. Navy veteran and former faculty leader at multiple institutions, he brings a visionary approach to business education that aligns with Kettering’s distinctive Co-op model.

“When I looked at Kettering’s approach to education, I saw the future,” Dr. Pitre said. “The Co-op model isn’t just a value-add. It’s a game-changer. It answers the question so many students and families are asking today: Is college worth it? At Kettering, the answer is yes because students leave here with knowledge and real experience.”

Dr. Pitre sees the School of Management as a vital driver of innovation within Kettering’s STEM-focused environment. He is committed to strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration with engineering, computer science, supply chain, and data analytics to equip graduates with leadership skills that scale across industries.

Dr. Pitre plans to hit the ground running, meeting one-on-one with faculty, connecting with alumni, and deepening understanding of how business programs can better serve Kettering’s mission.

“Our graduates don’t wait to lead. They leave here ready to shape industries,” he said. “I want to ensure our business students are equipped not just with theory, but also with two and a half years of applied experience behind them. That’s how you stand out.”

With deep ties to community engagement and a proven track record of building forward-thinking programs, including creative alternatives like Google certificates in data analytics, Dr. Pitre brings a student-centered and mission-driven mindset that reflects Kettering’s commitment to innovation and outcomes.

“Being military, you have to do what they call ‘live the brand,’” he said. “You’re always representing your institution. That mindset is exactly what I bring to Kettering.”

Dr. Pitre comes to Kettering with over two decades of academic leadership and teaching experience. Most recently, he served as Dean of the College of Business Administration at California State University, Stanislaus. He previously held key academic and administrative roles at institutions including Bowling Green State University, Minnesota State University, Miami University, California State University–Sacramento, Saint Mary’s College of California, and the University of St. Thomas.

Dr. Pitre earned his Ph.D. in Accounting from Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business, his MBA in Accounting and Finance from Tulane University, and his B.S. in Finance from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

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��Ƶ DECA Students Excel at Michigan State Conference

rnorris — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:44:33 +0000

��Ƶ DECA Students Excel at Michigan State Conference

Business Management

DECA

rnorris Wed, 02/19/2025 - 10:44

��Ƶ Collegiate DECA students showcased their skills at the Michigan Collegiate DECA State Career Development Conference on February 8 and 9, competing against more than 200 students from 11 colleges and universities across Michigan.

Students competed in individual and team events, demonstrating their strategic thinking, problem-solving, and business acumen. Among them, ten were finalists in individual events, earning two first-place, one second-place, and two third-place awards. In team events, seven of Kettering’s nine teams advanced to the finals, securing one first-place, one second-place, and two third-place finishes.

A total of 16 Kettering students were named finalists, with 11 earning top-three finishes. These 11 students have now earned the opportunity to represent ��Ƶ at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in San Francisco on April 5-8, 2025.

Top Finishers

Individual Event Winners:
First Place

Ethan Arun (Computer Science, B-Section DECA President) – Fashion Marketing
Benjamin Bollman (Mechanical Engineering) – Entrepreneurship Operations

Second Place

Jack Krugh (Mechanical Engineering) – Travel and Tourism

Third Place

Harrison Ketchum (Mechanical Engineering) – Hotel and Lodging
Ria Kapoor (Management) – Restaurant and Food Service Management

Team Event Winners:
First Place

Emilio Lord (Management) & Adam Quintana (Mechanical Engineering) – Sports Marketing

Second Place

Adam Meyer (Mechanical Engineering, A-Section DECA President) & Aidan Petras (Computer Engineering & Computer Science) – Entertainment Marketing

Third Place

Benjamin Bollman (Mechanical Engineering) & Rishika Santhosh Kumar (Computer Science) – Business Ethics
Ria Kapoor (Management) & Joseph Kowalski (Chemical Engineering) – Business Research

Additional Finalists

Jack Hernandez (Industrial Engineering) – Hotel and Lodging, International Marketing
Ryan Hociota (Electrical Engineering) – Entrepreneurship Operations, Entertainment Marketing
Meadow Loukmas (Mechanical Engineering) – Marketing Management
Aidan O'Neill (Mechanical Engineering) – Event Planning
Leopold Richter (Chemical Engineering) – Event Planning

Other Competitors

Ally Raymer (Mechanical Engineering)
Jack Sigelko (Computer Engineering)

All students demonstrated exceptional preparation, determination, and professionalism throughout the competition. Their hard work and dedication continue to exemplify the excellence of ��Ƶ’s Collegiate DECA program.

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Kettering Students Awarded at DECA International Career Development Conference

eoboyle — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:32:33 +0000

Kettering Students Awarded at DECA International Career Development Conference

Business Management

DECA

Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate

eoboyle Mon, 04/29/2024 - 09:32

Eleven ��Ƶ students joined nearly 1,200 students from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to compete at the 2024 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Austin, Texas, from April 20 through April 23.

Kettering students earned three test medals, one presentation medal, three finalist medals, and a third-place finish.

Morgan Main ('24, Mechanical Engineering) earned a presentation medal, a finalist medal, and the 3rd place award in Restaurant and Food Service Management.

Ethan Arun ('27, Computer Science) and Ben Bollman ('27, Mechanical Engineering) received finalist medals and a top 10 finish in the Entertainment Marketing team event.

Skyler Chinn ('24, Industrial Engineering) received a test medal in Fashion Marketing and Merchandising.

Ralph Mancini ('25, Chemical Engineering) and Adam Meyer ('25, Mechanical Engineering) earned test medals in Travel and Tourism.

Other Kettering DECA participants at the conference included the B-Section President, Jack Sigelko ('25, Computer Engineering), Joshua Parker ('27, Mechanical Engineering), Crystal Smalligan ('24, Management), Meadow Loukmas ('26, Mechanical Engineering), and Ally Raymer ('27, Mechanical Engineering).

The International Career Development Conference (ICDC) by DECA is a premier event where teams showcase their business expertise and compete to become international champions. The conference also features networking opportunities, career exhibits, and exclusive activities that enhance the professional growth of all attendees.

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������Ƶ Set to Welcome Dr. Terence J. Pitre as New Dean of its School of Management

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Top Finishers

Additional Finalists

Other Competitors

Kettering Students Awarded at DECA International Career Development Conference

��Ƶ Set to Welcome Dr. Terence J. Pitre as New Dean of its School of Management

��Ƶ DECA Students Excel at Michigan State Conference