Tracy Gonzalez-Padron, Ph.D.
Director, Ethics Initiative & Assistant Professor, Marketing and International Business
Dwire Hall 351
719.255.3794
tgonzale@uccs.edu
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tracygonzalezpadron
Education
- Ph.D., Marketing and International Business, Michigan State University, 2007
- M.B.A, Grand Valley State University, 2000
- B.S., Aquinas College, 1988
Interests
Teaching Interests
- Business, Government & Society
- International Marketing
- Marketing Strategy
Research Interests
- Marketing strategy
- Global business
- Corporate social responsibility
- Business ethics
Experience
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
2008-Present Assistant Professor, Marketing and International Business, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
2008 Visiting Assistant Professor, Marketing and International Business, Eli Broad School of Business, Michigan State University
2001 – 2007 Adjunct Faculty, Marketing, Seidman School of Business, Grand Valley State University
2003-2004 Faculty, Management and International Business, College of Business, Ferris State University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cascade Engineering 2002 – 2003
Herman Miller 2000 – 2002
Amway Corporation 1986 – 2000
Managerial business experience includes:
International business development initiatives (acquisitions, joint ventures, and channel development) and global sales/distribution functions (compensation tracking, distributor database, customer service, and communications).
Managed the international expansion strategy including opportunity identification, business plans and models, media/government relations and operational implementation.
Responsible for the new market development projects in Europe, Latin America, Asia, India, and China. Developed dealer distribution channel in US and Mexico.We are in the business of building successful futures. ™
