Faculty and Staff

Melissa Cook is the ACBSP Accreditation and Assessment Coordinator within the School of Business and Computer Science. She earned a Master of Business Administration with a Global Business concentration from Caldwell University. She has a Bachelor of Science in Finance and minors in Spanish and International Business from The Pennsylvania State University (University Park). She helps manage a variety of initiatives within the school including program development, advisement, assessment and accreditation, recruitment and retention, event planning and operations, and international study trips.

Jeff Egnatovich has been in the healthcare industry for over 30 years. He started as a paramedic providing patient care in the 911 setting. Although Jeff enjoyed providing patient care, he later became interested in the administrative side of healthcare. He worked as a manager in the NJ State Department of Health and returned to school to complete his RN and MBA. He continued his clinical practice in the ICU, Emergency Department, and Medevac settings. He has since finished his doctorate (Ed.D) in Higher Education and presented his research in paramedicine at the International Roundtable of Community Paramedicine in Nottingham, England.

Jeff has been a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) for over ten years and has served as a board member in the NJ chapter, including as chapter president. Jeff is the Healthcare Administration Program Coordinator at Caldwell University and has been with the program since its inception in 2016. He also works at Hackensack Meridian Health as a nursing supervisor and critical care transport nurse/paramedic and at Penn Medicine at Princeton as a nursing supervisor.

Helen Antoniou McGowan, JD is an Associate Professor in the School of Business and Computer Science at Caldwell University. She teaches various undergraduate and graduate business courses, including Legal Environment of Business, Contemporary Business, Business Communications, Legal Aspects of Human Resources, and Business Law, Ethical Behavior, and Social Responsibility. Professor McGowan also serves as the Co-Director of the Caldwell University Social Justice Institute, where she focuses her work on programming and speaking on issues relating to gender equity, corporate social responsibility, and social justice.

Professor McGowan attended University of Maryland, College Park where she graduated with Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa honors and earned dual degrees: a BS in International Business and a BA in Government and Politics. Professor McGowan graduated magna cum laude from Seton Hall University, School of Law. She then clerked for the presiding judge of the Superior Court, Civil Division in Morris County for one year prior to working at a large regional law firm for nearly ten years. Professor McGowan has been teaching at Caldwell University since 2014.

Jeff Egnatovich has been in the healthcare industry for over 30 years. He started as a paramedic providing patient care in the 911 setting. Although Jeff enjoyed providing patient care, he later became interested in the administrative side of healthcare. He worked as a manager in the NJ State Department of Health and returned to school to complete his RN and MBA. He continued his clinical practice in the ICU, Emergency Department, and Medevac settings. He has since finished his doctorate (Ed.D) in Higher Education and presented his research in paramedicine at the International Roundtable of Community Paramedicine in Nottingham, England.

Jeff has been a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) for over ten years and has served as a board member in the NJ chapter, including as chapter president. Jeff is the Healthcare Administration Program Coordinator at Caldwell University and has been with the program since its inception in 2016. He also works at Hackensack Meridian Health as a nursing supervisor and critical care transport nurse/paramedic and at Penn Medicine at Princeton as a nursing supervisor.

B.S. Union College
M.S. Northwestern University
Ph.D. Northwestern University

Dr. Ranjit Nair is Assistant Professor of Management at Caldwell University. He teaches undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level courses including Strategic Human Resource Management, Leadership Skill Development, Ethical Business Strategy and Leading & Managing Holistically. Dr. Nair is an innovator, people-champion, human resource management specialist, and trend-setter for emerging leaders to help brand themselves and be their best versions to positively influence their worlds. He spent 25 years evangelizing a seismic shift in how the human resources function can better position an organization’s highest priority assets – its people— in order to enable immovable supreme leadership in the markets they serve. He is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the management consulting firm, Potluck Culture Solutions. Dr. Nair grew up in Hong Kong and has lived or worked in every continent in the world. He holds a doctorate in Organization and Management from Capella University, MBA from Golden Gate University and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Sacramento State University. He also has a certificate in Strategic Human Resource Management from Harvard University.

Extensive experience in International Business and Economic Development. Graduate of University College, Dublin, Kings Inns Law School (also Dublin) and Fordham University, New York. Full time professor at Caldwell for 25+ years, former Chair and Associate Director of Business Department/School at Caldwell. In addition to teaching International Business and Strategy at the graduate and undergraduate levels, Prof. O’Rourke has led many international business short study trips to overseas destinations and supports students in other experiential activities such as internships and honors societies

Virginia Rich, the Associate Dean of the School of Business and Computer Science, has been overseeing all aspects of the School’s 14 Undergraduate and Graduate academic degree programs since 2018. As a Professor for Caldwell University, she has taught for 25 years in the undergraduate and MBA programs, including courses in Legal Aspects of Human Resources, Business Law, Business Communications, Law & Ethics, Employment Law; the United States Legal System for the Political Science program, ‘Controversial Legal Issues’ for the honors program, and Corporate Social Responsibility for the enriched core curriculum.

Prof. Rich graduated from the Wake Forest University Law School, and clerked for the Honorable Clarkson S. Fisher, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. She was first an associate and later a partner with Dillon, Bitar & Luther in Morristown and was an administrative law judge with the New York Harbor Waterfront Commission. Professor Rich completed a Masters of Arts in Teaching at Fairleigh Dickinson University. She has been admitted to practice in North Carolina and New Jersey, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

In addition to her work with School of Business and Computer Science, Prof. Rich is a past Chair of Faculty Development for Caldwell University, has participated in university strategic planning and academic assessment, has been a liaison to the Board of Trustees Academic Affairs Subcommittee, and has been a chair and member of numerous search committees. She has chaired ACBSP accreditation for the School of Business and Computer Science, and has been on the university’s steering committee for Middle States accreditation. She particularly enjoys working with students to help them realize their potential and find meaningful careers.

Dr. Vlad Veksler is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Caldwell University. His research and teaching focuses on all topics where there is interplay between humans and machines, including Artificial Intelligence, UI/UX and Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Agent Teamming, Cybernetics, Cognitive Modeling, Behavioral Simulations, Behavioral Game Theory, AI in Games, and Cognitive Robotics. 

If you are an undergraduate student at Caldwell looking to get involved in scientific research with a focus on any of these topics, please contact Dr. Veksler via email.

B.S., Accounting, Assuit University
M.A., Public Policy & Administration, Walden University
MBA in Accounting, Rutgers University
Ph.D., Public Policy & Administration, Walden University

B.S. Saint Peter’s University
M.S. Birziet University
M.B.A. Saint Peter’s University

Gina L. Anton Adjunct Professor B.S. Seton Hall University J.D. Quinnipiac University School of Law

B.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University

M.B.A. Fairleigh Dickinson University

J.D. Abraham Lincoln University

Jack is a CPA and CGMA. He was an audit partner in the metro New York practice of Arthur Andersen where he served publishing, media, entertainment, manufacturing and software clients. He developed and taught many classes in the Andersen worldwide training program. Jack has spent almost 20 years based in London working as the CFO for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region at BBDO, a worldwide full service advertising network. He returned to the US full time in 2022 and currently is the CFO for the Americas at BBDO. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including Advanced Auditing, Accounting for Managers and Intermediate Accounting.

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B.B.A., University of Notre Dame
M.S., St. Mary’s University of Minnesota

B.S. University of the Philippines M.B.A. University of the Philippines

Melissa Cook is the ACBSP Accreditation and Assessment Coordinator within the School of Business and Computer Science. She earned a Master of Business Administration with a Global Business concentration from Caldwell University. She has a Bachelor of Science in Finance and minors in Spanish and International Business from The Pennsylvania State University (University Park). She helps manage a variety of initiatives within the school including program development, advisement, assessment and accreditation, recruitment and retention, event planning and operations, and international study trips.

Dr. Karen Cotter has been in education for over 25 years teaching K-16 to professional development and training of faculty and staff. She is currently an adjunct at Caldwell University. Karen is also part of the Supplemental Instruction Team in charge of Training and Supervision at New Jersey City University. She has presented at numerous conferences including ASHIE, HACU, ISSOTL, ISTE, NJSAL, MCC on topics that focus on student engagement and active learning. 

Dr. Cotter holds an Ed.D. in Educational Technology Leadership from New Jersey City University, a Master of Arts degree in Science Education from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Carolina University. 

B.S., New Jersey City University
M.A.,  New Jersey City University
M.S., New Jersey City University
M.P.A., Ashford University
D.B.A., North Central University

Kenneth C. Gattie Adjunct Professor of Business Analytics B.S. Business Administration, Bucknell University M.B.A. , finance and Accounting, University of Chicago

Murat A. Genc, M.S., M.A. Adjunct Professor of Computer Science B.S., New York Institute of Technology M.A., Psychology, Pace University M.S. Information Network and Computer Security, New York Institute of Technology

B.S. Juniata College

M.B.A. Caldwell University

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B.A., Korea University
M.S., Texas A&M University
Ph.D., Florida State University

Technology Facilitator, Rahway Public Schools

Education:
Ed.D. in Educational Technology Leadership New Jersey City University
M.A. in Education Technology Management, Northcentral University
B.A. in Psychology / Education, Kean University
B.S. in Commercial Recreation & Tourism, Montclair State University

Professional Activities:
Dr. Lampert has presented numerous times for the Rahway Public School district, as well as various conferences such as the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) convention, the New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL) convention, the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) convention, the Teach with Tech Conference (TWTCON), and the New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA) Techspo Conference.

Courses taught at CU:
CS115 & CS231

Chon C. Lintakoon Adjunct Professor M.B.A. State University of New Jersey at Rutgers M.A. University of Houston

Bruce Madariaga Adjunct Professor of Business B.S., Economics, University of Delaware M.S., Agricultural & Resource Economics, University of Maryland M.P.A., Harvard University

B.S. Seton Hall University
M.S.N. Kean University
D.N.P. University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey

Professional Activities: (Peer Reviewed Article Published. Capezuti E., Davis ME, Wahlberg L, Lundy T, McEvoy LK. (2020) Perceptions of Older Adult Care Among Ambulatory Oncology Nurses. Cancer Nursing July 30. Doi: 10.1097/NCC.0000000000000867
Courses Taught: Operations Management in Healthcare; Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Change

Ph.D. (ABD), University of Natural Medicine
M.B.A.. William Patterson University
B.A., SUNY New Paltz

Camille L. Miller, M.B.A. Adjunct Professor of Business B.A. Psychology, SUNY College at New Paltz M.B.A. Marketing, William Paterson University Ph.D. (ABD) University of Natural Medicine

Stacey Murphy has been an adjunct lecturer at the Caldwell University School of Business and Computer Science since 2007, having taught courses in management, economics, creativity and leadership. She holds a Masters of Business Administration from Caldwell University and earned her Bachelors of Science from the Rutgers University School of Business. At Caldwell University, she is co-advisor to the Women’s Leadership Initiative, is a member of the Business Advisory Council, a member of the Social Justice Initiatives Planning Committee, and a member of the Faculty Commission on Global Concerns.

After beginning her professional career holding various roles in project management, strategic planning and investor relations in the financial services industry, she built an established career as a global executive coach and leadership development consultant specializing in executive assessment and development. Her clients have included the Johnson and Johnson family of companies, Corning, Inc., PSE&G, The Prudential, and AIG among others. Outside of work, Stacey volunteers with various organizations and initiatives that focus on advancing social justice, and enjoys reading, traveling, following creative pursuits, and spending time with her family, friends and dogs.

B.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University

M.B.A. Fairleigh Dickinson University

Experienced at building and reorganizing world-class marketing teams for consumer products companies. Strong business acumen, with extensive experience in developing and implementing a wide range of consumer and business-to-business sales and marketing strategies focused on expanded market presence, increased revenues, and profitability for domestic and international companies ranging from $10 million to $140 billion. Accomplished adjunct professor of marketing at three 3 universities. Key strengths include: Marketing, Sales Promotions, Public Relations, New Product Development, Sales, P&L Responsibility, Advertising, Marketing Research, Strategic Planning, Technical Support & Training, Pricing, and Internet Communications

B.S. New Jersey City University
M.B.A. University of Phoenix
M.A. Rutgers University

B.S. West Virginia University
M.B.E. Wayne State College
M.A. Ramapo College

Education:
Florida State University-BA degree, Major in Accounting-March 1975.
Florida Atlantic University-Master of Accounting degree-December 2003; Ph.D. in Business Administration-Major in Accounting. August 2008.

Professional Certifications (both licenses active):
Licensed CPA in the State of Florida since 1976-Certificate No. 5876.
CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner): since 2011.

Professional Work Experience:
KPMG-latest as Audit Manager, Audit Dept. -Ft. Lauderdale, Florida office-1975-1980.
Sensormatic-Boca Raton, Florida-1980-1999-NYSE-listed Firm.
Company is the world leader in providing retailers with anti-shoplifting equipment.
Latest as Senior Vice President of International Operations and Executive Officer.
University of Montana, Missoula, Montana-2008-2015. Tenured Associate Professor of Accounting (left in 2015 to teach online, full-time).
Treasure State Bank, Missoula, Montana-2012-2016: Member, Board of Directors; Audit Committee; and Technology and Information Committees. Bank sold to Glacier Bank (GBCI)-August 2016.

Ph.D., APR Adjunct Professor B.A. Seton Hall University M.A. Seton Hall University Ph.D. Seton Hall University

B.S. Caldwell University

M.S. Caldwell University

B.S. Hofstra University

M.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

B.S. Seton Hall University

M.B.A. Caldwell University

Ph.D. Caldwell University

B.A. Lehigh University

M.A. University of Pennsylvania

M.P.A. University of Pennsylvania

Courses taught: Java Programming I and II, Data Structures and Algorithms, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Advance Web Programming, Artificial Intelligence

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B.A., Kean University
M.S., Rutgers University

B.S. Business Administration, University of Florida
M.S. Management, University of South Florida

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B.A., Fordham University
J.D., Seton Hall University