Michigan City and the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Post-COVID future

Clinical Associate Professor of Finance and Economic Development at Purdue University Northwest. He was the Past Director of the Professional MBA Program and the Director of The Center for Economic Development and Research. He holds a Masters degree in economics from the University of Notre Dame with concentrations in labor economics and public policy, completing all the course work for the Ph.D.

Prior to Purdue, he served on the faculties of Indiana University South Bend and the University of Notre Dame. His more than 34 years’ experience as well as his research and consulting interests include forensic economics, labor markets, workforce development, public policy, housing markets, and regional economic development. He is a member of the Regional Council of Economic Advisors for Northwest Indiana. He has been quoted numerous times in regional newspapers and has been a frequent guest on news radio and television.

Additionally, he had served as the President of the La Porte City Redevelopment Commission. He had also served on several not-for-profit Boards of Directors including as President of Stepping Stone Shelter for Women and as President of Smooth Jazz at South Shore Inc. In addition to his work with the Regional Council of Economic Advisors, he is currently serving on the Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) 2040 Plan Implementation Committee. His focus on that committee is on workforce development and innovation. He currently serves on several not-for-profit boards including Junior Achievement, The World Trade Alliance, and NWI Business Magazine.