Executive Bios

Ambassador Barbara Barrett

As Interim President of Thunderbird School of Global Management, U.S. Ambassador Barrett guides a truly global learning network, with programs in the United States, Switzerland, Russia, Kazakhstan, Central and South America, and China.
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Tim Propp

Tim Propp serves as the Chief Business Officer at Thunderbird School of Global Management.
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Larry Penley, Ph.D.

As Interim Chief Academic Officer and Provost, Dr. Penley oversees all academic matters, including faculty planning and support, thought leadership, accreditation and compliance, and curriculum innovation and program quality assurance.
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Dennis Baltzley, Ph.D.

Dr. Baltzley is Senior Vice President of Executive Education at Thunderbird School of Global Management. Dr. Baltzley works to help Thunderbird clients deliver their strategy through a range of executive education options targeted at the client’s global challenges. In this role, Dennis plays a critical role in helping Thunderbird expand its impact and reputation as one of the leading global providers of executive education.
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Joan Neice, Ed.D.

As Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Chief Development Officer at Thunderbird School of Global Management, Dr. Neice is responsible for the School's development activities, including fundraising, capital campaigns and donor relations. In addition, she oversees alumni relations.
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Dale Davison, Ph.D.

As Dean of Faculty, Dr. Davison oversees faculty recruitment, hiring, contracts, performance, and development.
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Mansour Javidan, Ph.D.

Dr. Mansour Javidan is former Dean of Research at Thunderbird School of Global Management and is currently the Garvin Distinguished Professor and Founding Director of the Global Mindset Institute. He is a multiple award-winning executive educator and author whose teaching and research interests span the globe.
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Kay Keck, Ph.D.

Dr. Keck is responsible for overseeing full-time programs and student services at Thunderbird School of Global Management, including such departments as financial aid, student government and the Career Management Center.
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Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee is Thunderbird's Vice President for Russia. He is the president of the Center for Business Skills Development - Thunderbird Russia. Since 1994, CBSD has brought management training to over 80,000 managers from companies and organizations throughout Russia and the CIS.
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