Steven Stovall

Assistant Professor

Dr. Stovall brings a wealth of real-world business experience to the classroom, having founded four companies, including a popular restaurant in Wilmington, Ohio. 

His executive background spans sales and human resources management at a Fortune 500 company, and he has worked as a management consultant with companies across the Americas. 

A professional speaker and writer, Dr. Stovall has led workshops on topics like team building, sales, and leadership, and has over 500 published works, including four books. His book Cases in Human Resources Management is used in over 1,000 colleges and universities.

Kevin Dickson

Chair/Professor

Dr. Dickson has a Ph.D. in management from the University of Texas at Austin. He also received a Master of Organizational Behavior and Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University. 

Dr. Dickson is a highly awarded professor, receiving honors such as the Outstanding MBA Teaching Award, two Students' Choice Awards for Excellence in Teaching, and the Provost's Award for Teaching Excellence. 

Beyond the classroom, Dr. Dickson has enriched students' learning experiences by leading trips to Great Britain, Belgium, France, and Washington D.C., and has taught abroad as a visiting professor in Denmark and Brazil.

Quantella Noto

Associate Professor

"My initial career was in the financial industry. I was in commercial banking, then moved to investment banking. I was a municipal bond trader and underwriter, as well as a public finance specialist. That part of my career helped me grasp and appreciate math and the financial side of a lot of processes. 

My first love, however, was the lodging and restaurant business so I immersed myself into the hospitality industry. I worked as a bartender, front-desk agent, Disney travel agent, winery worker, and restaurant server for a couple of years. Networking, traveling, working late hours/weekends, and taking risks helped me get where I am today."

Ed Crowley

Assistant Professor

"I am a Missouri native who left after college to explore the world and pursue a career in high tech...It has been my pleasure to work in over 50 countries, including over 45 trips to Japan alone. This exposure to many different cultures, nationalities and faiths has given me an appreciation for the value of diversity, intelligent discourse with all viewpoints, and also an appreciation for the unique attributes of our country.

I have a passion for agriculture which dates back to my upbringing on a dairy and beef cattle operation, and have developed a passion for learning about and exercising sustainable farming practices on our small farm in Southeast Missouri."