Faculty

Recent Faculty

Here is a partial list of faculty who have recently taught for A2.business...

DAN CATHY is CEO of one of the nation's largest family-owned businesses, Chick-fil-A's Dan Cathy represents the next generation of leadership for the Atlanta-based fast-food chicken restaurant chain founded by his father, S. Truett Cathy. Cathy’s passion for his community can be felt through his involvement in numerous organizations, including the Eagle Ranch, the Carter Center, the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and the Georgia Aquarium. He is also a member of the Atlanta Committee for Progress, and in 2015 was awarded the Four Pillar Tribute by the Atlanta Council for Quality Growth.

ROBERT C. DOLL, CFA is a senior portfolio manager and chief equity strategist at Nuveen. Bob manages seven portfolios, including large caps and alternatives. He is a highly respected authority on the equities markets among investors, advisors and the media. As the author of widely followed weekly commentaries and annual market predictions, Bob provides ongoing, timely market perspectives. Prior to joining Nuveen, Bob held similar roles at other large asset management firms, including serving as chief equity strategist at BlackRock, president and chief investment officer of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and chief investment officer of Oppenheimer Funds, Inc.

MIKE DUKE joined Walmart in 1995, serving as the executive in charge of the company's international operations. He became the CEO of Walmart in February 2009. In 2010 he set goals to make Walmart energy efficient as possible and to open Walmart stores in countries like Russia. In 2012, his salary was $18.2 million. Duke ranked No. 10 on Forbes list of The World's Most Powerful People in 2013. That same year, Walmart ranked No. 15 on Forbes list of Most Patriotic Brands—and the only retailer on the list—as voted by U.S. consumers. Duke earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1971.

DANIEL FONG started Million Dollar Baby in 1990 when Daniel read that it cost one million dollars to raise a child. He recognized the need for reliable baby products that came at a great value. The company was featured in a 2015 article in Bloomberg Businessweek. Daniel describes himself as a “Full-time follower of Christ. Glorifying God with excellence through practicing 'love thy neighbour' at our company of talented and committed employees.”

RAM GIDOOMAL is a businessman and entrepreneur. In 2011 he was appointed Chairman of Traidcraft and the Lausanne Movement Board of Directors. Past roles include UK Chief Executive of the Inlaks Group, Crown appointee to the Court and Council of Imperial College London, and founder of the Christmas Cracker Charity which has raised over £5million and engaged upwards of 50,000 young people in the process. Was a candidate for London Mayor for the Christian Peoples Alliance in 2000 and 2004 gaining nearly 100,000 votes in each election.

PROMOD HAQUE has served as senior managing partner at Norwest Venture Partners since 2013, where he focuses on enterprise and healthcare IT. He has invested in more than 70 companies that have produced more than $40 billion in exit values, and had more than 20 portfolio companies go public and more than 30 have been acquired. He is a member of the board of trustees of Biola University.

BILL HASLAM is an American businessman and politician who served as the 49th Governor of Tennessee from 2011 to 2019. He was previously the mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee. Born in Knoxville, Haslam is a graduate of Emory University. He began his career in business, joining his father, Jim Haslam, who was the founder of Pilot Corporation. Haslam rose to president of Pilot Corp in the 1990s. Haslam then left Pilot and from 1999 to 2001 was the CEO of the e-commerce and cataloging division at the department store chain Saks Fifth Avenue. He then became a consultant at Saks, served on the board of directors at Harold's Stores, Inc. and still remains a co-owner of the minor league baseball team the Tennessee Smokies. Entering a career in politics, Haslam was elected Mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee in 2003, serving until 2011, and then became Governor with 65% of the vote. A 2015 Forbes article estimated Haslam's net worth at $2 billion, making him the nation's richest elected official at that time. Haslam was term-limited and did not seek re-election to the governorship in 2018.

JACK HOLLIS is group vice president and general manager of the Toyota Division at Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), where he is responsible for leading all sales, marketing, and market representation, plus all guest experience and retention activities for Toyota regional sales offices and distributors. Hollis also maintains a role as global marketing advisor for Toyota’s Global Olympics and Paralympics Sponsorship.

KAREN HUNG is the Founder and CEO of Silver Rock Consulting. She is the leader and key evangelist of the firm. Prior to founding Silver Rock Consulting, Karen held officer and executive roles with Lands’ End, GE, Ann Taylor, Citigroup and a privately held healthcare company. With a focus on enterprise and business transformation, Karen’s expertise spans multiple industries, including financial services, retail, pharmaceuticals and CPG.

SKYE JETHANI is an author, speaker, consultant and ordained pastor. He serves as the co-host of the popular Phil Vischer Podcast. Between 2004 and 2015, Skye occupied numerous roles at Christianity Today (CT), a leading communications ministry launched by Billy Graham. He served as both the managing and senior editor of Leadership Journal and as the Director of Mission Advancement for CT.

EDWIN KEH - Until April 2010 EDWIN KEH was the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Wal-Mart Global Procurement. Prior to Wal-Mart, Edwin managed a consulting group that has done work on supply chain, manufacturing, and product design. Edwin lectures at The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania. He is currently the CEO of The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel.

DAVID D. KIM, Founder of Telos Venture Capital, has corporate finance and corporate law background and has been advising and investing in startups for over a decade. David serves faithfully at his church, Menlo Pres in Silicon Valley as a ruling elder, and is active in the world of global missions in partnership with various agencies. David is a former member of the A2 board of directors, offering expertise and serving as a catalyst to help launch A2.business to empower marketplace leaders.

TERRY LOOPER is the Founder of Texon LP and serves as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Looper was a Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Petro Source Corp. from 1981 to 1989. He also served as its Chief Operating Officer and Director. He held managerial positions for Hill Petroleum. Mr. Looper began his career in 1970 as Engineer with Monsanto Co, where he worked from 1970 to 1980. Mr. Looper was a Member of Advisory Board of Haddington Ventures, L.L.C. Mr. Looper holds a B.S. Industrial Engineering degree from Lamar University.

SUE PLUMB TAKAMOTO, PH.D., As a missionary and entrepreneur based in NE Japan, Sue founded Nozomi Project as a microenterprise endeavor following the Great Disaster of NE Japan in March 2011, and she continues to serve as CEO. She has been a missionary in Japan with her husband Eric for nearly 20 years. Living in Ishinomaki, Japan, and partnering with Be One and A2.business, she is thankful to be working in the region badly hit by the 2011 earthquake/tsunami and loves the friendships they are making there. Having earned her Ph.D. in Leadership under Bobby Clinton at Fuller Seminary, she teaches on leadership with A2, including A2.business. In addition to teaching and being a wife of Eric and mom of four, Sue is also lending her expertise in helping to launch a microenterprise project in Cambodia.