Meet School of Business Faculty

Administration

Michelle Reiss, DBA, MBA

Shirley and William Merke Chair, School of Business
Professor of Marketing

Teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level, Dr. Michelle Reiss also serves as Chair of the School of Business. Passionate about bringing real-world application to the classroom, Reiss’s diverse marketing expertise includes consumer behavior, the promotion of products and services utilizing both traditional and new technologies and the implementation of consumer research. Dr. Reiss provides expertise in higher education accreditation through her roles as an IACBE Board of Commissioner and site visitor, and SACSCOC site visitor. Reiss also possesses private-sector experience in training and education with the American Red Cross and as a market research analyst and has been published in journals including Psychology and Marketing, the Journal of Services Marketing, Journal of Accounting and Finance and the Journal of Business Ethics.

Alex Bocking, EdD, MSM

Director, Graduate and Adult Programs
Assistant Professor

Dr. Alex Bocking is the Director of graduate and adult programs in the School of Business, that includes the Master of Business Communication as well as certificate options for students. He also serves as Assistant Professor in the School. In addition to teaching, Dr. Bocking supervises day-to-day operations, including planning and implementing course curriculum for classroom and virtual environments, advising students, managing adjunct faculty and regulating program design and compliance with the university’s accrediting bodies. Over his career, Dr. Bocking has earned his M.S. in Business Management and Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership. Bocking also has a wide range of experience working in higher education. Working closely with diverse student groups, Dr. Bocking’s passion for higher education is driven by innovation and seeking ways to bring the highest level of learning to every student that wants to pursue that path.

Faculty

Eric C. Street, EdD, MBA, MS

Assistant Professor of Management

Dr. Street teaches in both the general management and sports management programs at Spalding University. He has over 10 years of industry experience within the medical device and advertising fields. Additionally, he also has over 7 years of experience within the sports and recreation field. Dr. Street has taught in higher education since 2011 at several universities including: Midway University, University of Kentucky, and the United States Sports Academy. A former collegiate soccer player, he has an authentic passion for sports. Dr. Street has earned an undergraduate and graduate degree in sports management from the University of Kentucky, an MBA from Morehead State, and a doctorate degree from the United States Sports Academy. His primary research interests include: Esports and Competitive Video Gaming, Esports Marketing and Sponsorship, Esports Event Management, Team Development and Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Video Game History, Game Theory, and Veterans Studies. He has presented at several regional and national conferences and published in several peer reviewed journals.

Regina Martin, EdD, MBA, MAC, CPA, CGMA

Assistant Professor of Accounting

A passionate educator, Dr. Regina Martin serves as assistant professor, teaching business computer applications and accounting at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Regina’s professional background includes working as a systems development specialist and a paralegal. Additionally, as a practicing CPA, Martin brings real-world application to the classroom.  As a former intelligence operations specialist with the Air National Guard, Regina maintains professional memberships with the Institute of Management Accountants, the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts, and she serves on a committee at the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Richard N. Routt, ABD, MS, MBA

Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance

Richard Routt teaches finance and economics for Spalding University. He has been teaching for over 20 years in higher education. Richard’s professional background includes working as a corporate trainer in healthcare and the emergency medical field. He served in the United States Navy as a field medical corpsman for the Marines. Richard Routt has earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Economics from the University of Kentucky, an MBA from Sullivan University, and MS in Hospital Administration from Capella University. He is ABD in financial management from Northcentral University and earned a certificate of Management Studies. Richard’s passion is teaching. He has been a BSA Scout leader for fourteen years and instructor for American Heart Association for over 20 years.

Ian A. Van Deventer, PhD, MBA

Associate Professor of Accounting

Dr. Van Deventer teaches accounting and finance at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  He possesses nearly 20 years of experience working as an accountant and manager.  Much of his experience was gained in the lodging industry where he developed an aptitude for financial management and improving operations.  Dr. Van Deventer possesses an undergraduate degree in German, an MBA in finance, a second MBA in accounting and a Ph.D. in advanced accounting.  He pursues research interests in education, accounting and finance topics.  Dr. Van Deventer enjoys sharing his experiences in accounting and finance with students.  He strives to make complex topics easy for students to understand.