Faculty

Associate Professor of Business and Finance Office Phone: 630-844-6557
Email: acarr@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Investment, finance, economics, management Education: MBA, Finance, University of Chicago
MA, Economics, University of Illinois at Springfield
BB, Finance, Western Illinois University Favorite thing about AU: "The small, warm environment allows me to live my purpose: helping students see their potential and inspiring them to perform at their best." View LinkedIn Profile

Lecturer of Business and Communication, Coordinator Experiential Learning Dunham School of Business Office Phone: 630-844-5491
Email: cfoor@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Business and marketing communication, digital media, business and non-profit management Education: MA, Organizational Communication, Northern Illinois University
BA, Communication/Marketing concentration, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Favorite thing about AU: "The meaningful ways dedicated faculty and students connect every day to assure student success at AU and beyond."

Professor of Marketing, Vernon H. Haase Distinguished Professor in Business Office Phone: 630-844-5527
Email: sgreen@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Professional sales, marketing, business management Education: PhD, Marketing, Union Institute
MS, Management and Policy, University of Arizona
MBA, Marketing and Management, Mankato State University
BS, Business Administration/Marketing concentration, Bemidji State Favorite thing about AU: "Every graduation ceremony and reflecting on our students’ transformation in the direction of their goals." View LinkedIn Profile

Joe Dunham Distinguished Associate Professor of Ethics Office Phone: 630-844-6884
Email: ggupta@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Comparative religious ethics, business, medical, and environmental ethics, science and religion, eastern philosophy and religions Education: PhD, Religious Studies, University of Oxford, Queens College, UK
Master's Degree, Science and Religion, University of Oxford, Linacre College, UK
MS, Electrical Engineering, Boise State University, USA
BS, Electrical Engineering, Boise State University, USA Favorite thing about AU: "Engaging in ethical reflection and discourse with our inquisitive and outstanding students."

Associate Professor of Business Analytics, Director of Graduate Programs for Dunham School of Business Office Phone: 630-844-4645
Email: ehearon@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Business analytics, data visualization and analysis, applied business statistics, business research Education: MBA, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
MS, Applied Statistics, DePaul University
BA, Mathematics, Indiana University Favorite thing about AU: "The dedication toward providing students with a quality education."

Assistant Professor of Marketing, Coordinator of Online Programs for Dunham School of Business Office Phone: 630-844-4223
Email: kkellen@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Marketing, business management, entrepreneurism Education: Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MBA, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management Favorite thing about AU: "The collaborative nature of the staff and students to solve problems and come up with innovative ideas."

Associate Professor of Economics and Finance, Chair of Dunham School of Business Office Phone: 630-844-5622
Email: clewis@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Corporate finance, personal finance, economics Education: PhD, Economics, Northern Illinois University
MA, Economics, Northern Illinois University Favorite thing about AU: "The faculty and staff are all focused on students and preparing them for future success."

Lecturer of Business and Healthcare Administration Office Phone: 630-844-8916
Email: asutton@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Accounting, entrepreneurism, strategic business management, healthcare finance and informatics Education: MBA, Strategic Management, Purdue University
BS, Accounting, DePaul University Favorite thing about AU: "As a professor at Aurora University, my favorite thing is the opportunity to engage with a diverse and dynamic student body. The chance to inspire and mentor students, seeing their growth and development over time, is incredibly rewarding. Additionally, the supportive academic community and the university's commitment to innovation and excellence in education contribute to a fulfilling teaching experience." View LinkedIn Profile

Associate Professor of Accounting, Director of Global Engagement Office Phone: 630-844-7802
Email: mtarling@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Accounting, leadership, business, financial management, real estate, human resources, higher education Education: PhD, Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service in Higher Education, Cardinal Stritch University
MBA, Financial Management, Benedictine University
BS, Accountancy, Northern Illinois University Favorite thing about AU: "Being inspired by and aiming to inspire students and colleagues, as we all chase individual and combined excellence."