Thomas Coverdale
Assistant Professor of Business
tcoverda@wwcc.wy.edu
(307) 382-1849Education
BS Chemical Engineering, University of California-Davis
Executive MBA, University of Virginia, Darden School of BusinessAfter 26 years in the business world, in positions ranging from research engineer to Vice President of Manufacturing, I firmly believe hands-on learning is the best way for students to learn the knowledge and skills they will need to be successful. I strive to make economics and business courses relevant and fun.
With a strong base in economics and business you can direct your educational and professional career wherever you want to go. I employ demonstrations, simulations, and case studies to help students better visualize and grasp the underlying principles and concepts in business and economics.
Matthew J. Haertzen, CFA
Assistant Professor of Business/Accounting
mhaertze@wwcc.wy.edu
(307) 382-1716Education
BA Economics and Business, University of Minnesota, Morris
MBA Finance and Strategic Management, University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management.Matt Haertzen joined Western Wyoming in August 2006 as a full-time professor of business and accounting. Prior to that time, Matt worked as an adjunct instructor for both George Fox University and the University of Phoenix where he taught finance courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Prior to beginning his career in teaching, Matt spent 12 years in the institutional investment world. Most recently Matt worked for Cogent Partners developing a private limited partnership for institutional investors. Prior to that, Matt was responsible for managing the $850 million State of Idaho Endowment Fund. Matt also previously served as vice president, equity portfolio manager of Washington Trust Bank in Spokane, Washington where he managed individual equity portfolios for private clients. Prior to that, he lived in Minneapolis, where he spent two years as assistant director of the Endowment Fund for the University of Minnesota, and six years in the investment department of American Express Financial Advisors, most recently managing a group of quantitative analysts for the American Express structured product line.He recently served as a board member for the South Idaho Chapter of Investment Analysts, and is a former president of the Spokane Chapter. He is a CFA Charter Holder.