Current roles

Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management department at Iowa State University (www.aeshm.hs.iastate.edu)

Commission Member

Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (https://www.acpha-cahm.org/)

Biography

Dr. Brown is an Associate Professor with a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management, a B.B.A. in Management & Organization, and a M.S. in Food Service & Lodging from the University of Iowa and Iowa State University, respectively. He has conducted research on human resources and leadership in the hospitality industry and has a strong background in quantitative methodology. Dr. Brown teaches courses in leadership, management, and human resources and is dedicated to providing a quality education to his students.

In his current role, Dr. Brown serves as the administrative leader for departmental undergraduate education. He works closely with faculty members to coordinate and oversee various aspects of undergraduate education, including course scheduling and policy related to classroom instruction. He also leads the department's activities related to accreditations and program reviews, oversees reports related to outcomes assessment and annual course improvement, and coordinates with undergraduate student organizations to support recruitment and retention efforts. Dr. Brown's detail-oriented and organized approach ensures the effective and efficient delivery of departmental undergraduate education.