Professorships

A generous gift from an anonymous donor will result in the creation of six endowed professorships within the College, which doubles the current number of endowed professorships in the College and at the University.

The professorships will be named for Susan Bruestle, a graduate of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at ISU. Susan graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Several years later, while living in Idaho Falls, Susan commuted to Pocatello to complete her MBA, graduating in 1978. She enjoyed her studies and valued the opportunities that her education in business provided. Her career began in administration at the then Idaho National Engineering Laboratory. Following a move to California, Susan developed an interest in public mass transportation. She had a satisfying and successful career in mass transit planning. She worked for AC Transit and then Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority as the Director of Marketing and Planning.

“Endowed professorships support faculty research, classroom innovations and ongoing professional development. They also support the College’s efforts to recruit and retain the best faculty who excel in teaching, service, and research,” said College of Business Dean Dr. Shane Hunt. “This gift will have an enormous positive impact on our faculty and students forever."

Susan’s affinity for the Master of Business Administration program and the faculty who supported her on her academic journey inspired the gift of the following endowed professorships:

The Gene W. Kulzer Endowed Professor of Accounting

The Susan Bruestle Endowed Professor of Economics

The Susan Bruestle Endowed Professor of Finance

The Susan Bruestle Endowed Professor of Healthcare Administration

The Susan Bruestle Endowed Professor of Management

The Susan Bruestle Endowed Professor of Marketing

First Gary D. and Susan G. Campbell Dr. Bill Phillips Endowed Professor of Finance

Professor of Finance Dr. Steve Byers is now the first recipient of the Gary D. and Susan G. Campbell Dr. Bill Phillips Endowed Professor of Finance. The Professorship, established by alumni Gary and Susan Campbell, was created to support professors who demonstrate similar qualities to those of Dr. Bill Phillips, a College of Business professor who taught finance for several years and impacted many students with his dedication to their success.

“I am deeply honored [to receive this professorship] and want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Gary and Susan for their incredible generosity and support,” said Dr. Byers. “This endowment is of course a very proud moment for me, but is also a testament to the Campbell’s commitment to academic excellence and future generations of students. With this support, I look forward to advancing my research and teaching in ways that will hopefully empower our students."