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Governance
American States University is a for-profit corporation. The final responsibility for corporate policy and management is vested in the Board of Directors and the officers of American States University.

Board of Directors
Dr. Kenneth Kiemm, Chairman/President

Jennifer J. Kim, MBA

Gregory Campus, MBA

Julie A. Ludt, MBA

Dr. David Smith

Sterling Dave Goodman, DBA


College Administration
Chief Executive Officer/CEO - Kenneth Kiemm, Ph.D.
Received his Bachelor's degree from Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from UCLA. He also has a Ph.D. from Central State University, and a DBA from American Heritage University.

Chief Operating Officer/COO - Sterling Dave Goodman
Received a bachelors degree from University of Southern California (USC), Masters degree from USC, and DBA from American States University.

Chief Academic Officer/CAO - Craig Coleman
Received a Ph.D. from University of Southern California, and M.S. degree from University of Southern California, 1978.

Faculty
Mark Atkins
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Florida Tech, 2000
M .S. in Computer Science, West Coast University, 1988
B.A. in Mathematics, California State University, Fullerton, 1983
Fred Bender
B.A. in Business Administration, Purdue University, 1973
PGA of American GPTP program, 1998-2000
Completed Club Fitting Programs, Henry Griffiths, 1996
Completed Master Fitter Program, Titleist, 1999
Golf Instructor, 1991-1995
General Manager, Golf Grove Learning Center, 1995-2002
Robert M. Bowman, Jr.
Ph.D. Candidate, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia
M.A. in Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena CA
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Humanities, California State University, Dominguez Hills, CA Golf Team Player, London Central High School, England, 1972-1974 Golf Instructor (Currently play to about a 14 handicap)
Possesses competent knowledge and understanding of golf equipment and golf course design.
David Chicoine
M.S. in Education, California State University, Fullerton, CA, 1999
B.A. in Linguistics, CSU, Fullerton, CA, 1995
English Language Instructor, 1995-1999
Theodore S. Cho
Master of Business Administration, Harvard Business School, 2002
B.A. in Political Science and Economics, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA, 1993
Corporate Finance Analyst, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, Boston, MA, 2001
Director, Marketing/Business Development, CNA Insurance Co., Chicago, IL, 1998-2000
Kyungil Chung, Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy, Management, King Sejong, Univ. Korea
Master of Science, Hotel Management, Florida International Univ., USA
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Kyunghee Univ., Korea
Craig Coleman, Ph.D.
Ph.D., University of Southern California, 1985
International Management, Development and Communications, 1985
M.S., University of Southern California, 1978
Chief Academic Officer, American States College, 2000-Present
Professor, Business Administration
Fun Young Jeon
M.A. in Teaching of English as a Second Language, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1993
B.A. in English Language and Literature, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea, 1991
Taught English to non-native speakers of English at Muncie Elementary schools, Muncie, Indiana, 1993-95
James H. Jeong
B.A. in Accounting, California State University, Fullerton, CA, 1988
CPA, State of California (Lic. #66001)
Seminar training, auditing, tax and accounting management
Andrew K. Kiemm
He received his BA degree in UC San Diego, and MBA from USC Marshall School.
Chong Keon Kim, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Public Administration, The Graduate School of Han Yang University
M.A. in Public Administration, Han Yang University
Advisory Committee for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, R.O.K. Member
International Law & Economy Institute, International Trade & Investment Consulting Group, Founder & Chairman
International Law Institute, Washington, D.C., Senior Fellow
Ministry of Government Legislation, R.O.K. Minister
Social Purification Committee, R.O.K. Chairman
Elizabeth Kim
Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychology, University of Southern California, 1990.
M.S. in Counseling and Psychology, USC, 1987
B.A. in Psychology, University of California, Irvine, CA, 1984
Licensed Psychologist, State of California (#12964)
Jennifer Jeong Kim
BA, American States College
MBA, American States University
Matthew Kim
MS Electrical Engineering, USC 1988, BS Electrical Engineering, Hanyang University, 1984, Research Engineer seven years, computer graphics five years.
Jae Jun Kwak
MBA, American States University
BA, Kangnam University
San Diego Golf Academy
PGA Apprentice
Edward M. Lee
Ed. D in Physical Education and Recreation, Texas A&M University, 1998
Post Graduate Work (29 hours), Public Administration and Supervision, Nicholas State University, 1979
M.A. in Health and Physical Education, University of Georgia, 1973
B.A. in Physical Education, Yong In University. Seoul, Korea, 1961
Je Won Lee
B.A. in Graphic Design, Hongik University
M.A. in Interior Design, Hongik University
Julie Ludt
MBA in financing, University Phoenix, 1999
BA Fullerton University,
Director of Financing and Accounting ASU
Jong Yeol Shon
Ph.D. in Physical Education, Korea University, Seoul, Korea, 1998
M.S. in Physical Education, Korea University, Seoul, Korea, 1990
B.A. in Physical Education, Korea University, Seoul, Korea, 1983
Professor of Physical Education, Anyang Technical College, Anyang, Korea
Professor of Physical Education, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
Professor of Sports Management, Nam Seoul University, Seoul, Korea
Steven Song
B.A. from Chungang University.
Masters from Koshin University.
DBA from American States University.
Richard M. Stewart
Ph.D. in Language Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, 1994
Instructor, Department of Language Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 1991-1992
Adjunct Professor of English, Butler University, Northern Kentucky University, and Xavier University, 1995-1997
Instructor of English as a Second Language, Huntington Career College, EF International Language Schools, and ORT Technical Institute 1997-2002
Michael Terry, Ph.D., CHA, CFBE
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Ohio State University
Masters of Business Administration, Southern Illinois University
Ph.D. International Business, Barry University
James W. Tyrrell
M.A. in Computer Resources and Information Management, Webster University, 1999
M.A. in Education, San Jose State University, CA, 1978
B.A. in History, University of San Francisco, 1972
Instructor, Information Technology, Barry University, 1992-2002

(left to right:) Dr. Atkins, Dr. Yoo, Dr. Jung, Dr. Coleman, Dr. Lee
     
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