Experience and Interests
Teaching Experience
- Professor, UW-Stevens Point (2012-present)
- Associate Professor, UW-Stevens Point (2007-2012)
- Assistant Professor, UW-Stevens Point (2000-2007)
- Visiting Assistant Professor, Gustavus Adolphus College (1999-2000)
- Adjunct Instructor, Trinity College (1998-1999)
- Instructor, University of Connecticut (1994-1998)
Research Interests
- Economics of Organization
- Economics of Innovation
- Industrial Organization
- Business History
Involvement
Campus
- Director and Editor, UW-Stevens Point, School of Business and Economics Center for Business and Economic Insight (2020-present)
- Chair, School of Business and Economics Diversity Task Force (2021-present)
- Faculty Representative, UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Search and Screen Committee (2020-2020)
Professional Memberships
- Member, National Association of Business Economics (2018-present)
- Member, Midwest Business Administration Association International – Academy of Business Economics (2001-present)
- Member, Wisconsin Economic Association (2001-present)
- Member, American Economic Association (1996-present)
Presentations and Publications
Neuman, K., Wallace, S. (2018). Do Defined Benefit Pensions Create Monopsony Power? Evidence from the American Labor Market. Journal of Economics & Education Research, 19(1), 1 – 18.
Fun Facts
Last book you read?
Slouching Towards Utopia: An Economic History of the Twentieth Century by J. Bradford Delong
Best advice you ever received?
Pursue a Ph.D. in Economics from Professor Fred Curtiss (Drew University)
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Psychiatrist
Favorite Quote?
Man’s capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man’s inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary. – Reinhold Niebuhr
One thing about your school that you are most proud of?
I am very impressed with the quality, integrity, and energy of our young faculty. Our MBA program is superb and one that uniquely meets the needs of the Central Wisconsin region.
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
I love the ability to connect with our students. I want to get them excited about learning.
A piece of advice for students in your school?
Early on, establish relationships with professors and take full advantage of advising and other resources available. Take ownership of your academic career.