Faculty
The School of Business faculty and staff seek to make a difference professionally, academically, and spiritually in the lives of their students. Our award-winning professors have a broad range of experience and backgrounds, and many run their own businesses. With an open-door policy, students are encouraged to visit professors in their offices or even contact them at home. Faculty members are ready to be friends and mentors and to build relationships that students will value for a lifetime.
Stephen Pilgrim
Dean and Professor of Economics & Marketing
(509) 527-2368 | stephen.pilgrim@morikawa-ks.com
Education: Ph.D. in economics, University of the West Indies; M.A. in marketing, University of Westminster; M.Phil. in economics, University of Reading; B.S. in management studies, University of the West Indies
Areas of Interest: Coaching, mentoring, and motivational speaking, singing, preaching, outdoor activities, and traveling
Johanna Attoh
Associate Professor of Economics & Finance
(509) 527-2645 | johanna.attoh@morikawa-ks.com
Education: Ph.D. in economics, Western Michigan University, 2016; M.S. in economics, East Carolina University, 2009; B.S. in economics, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, 2007
Areas of Interest: Spending time with family, travel, backpacking, and baking
Conna Bond
Professor of Marketing & Management
(509) 527-2570 | conna.bond@morikawa-ks.com
Education: J.D., University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law; M.A. in integrated marketing communication, Marist College; M.A. in environmental science and natural resource journalism, University of Montana; B.A. in history, Whitman College
Areas of Interest: Hiking, mountain climbing, and exploring in and around Western Montana’s Glacier National Park; passenger train history and culture; helping other people tell their stories; and spending time with family
Steven Forbis
Assistant Professor of Management & Information Systems
(509) 527-2096 | steven.forbis@morikawa-ks.com
Education: Ed.D. in educational leadership and management; M.B.A.in healthcare administration
Areas of Interest: Traveling, cooking, flying, and spending time with friends and family
George Perez
Assistant Professor of Management & Marketing
(509) 527-2952 | george.perez@morikawa-ks.com
Education: Ph.D. in organizational leadership, Andrews University; M.Sc.A. in business administration, Andrews University
Brian Schaffner
Assistant Professor of Accounting & Management
(509) 527-2953 / brian.schaffner@morikawa-ks.com
Education: M.B.A, University of Phoenix, 1997; B.S. in accounting, Walla Walla University, 1992
Areas of Interest: Mountain biking, skiing, flying, youth ministry, and family
Bruce Toews
Assoc. Dean and Professor of Accounting & Finance
(509) 527-2376 | bruce.toews@morikawa-ks.com
Education: D.B.A. in finance; M.B.A. in finance; B.B.A. in finance; Certified Public Accountant, State of Washington
Areas of Interest: Bird-watching, hiking, singing, playing keyboard and guitar, and motorcycle riding
Robert Van Dorn
Adjunct Instructor of Business Law
(509) 527-2951 | robert.vandorn@morikawa-ks.com
Education: J.D., Seattle University; B.A. in history, Walla Walla University