Barent N. McCool, Ph.D., CHE Juneau AVE, Lubbock, Texas (806) (O); (702) (Cell) (806) (H)

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1 Barent N. McCool, Ph.D., CHE Juneau AVE, Lubbock, Texas (806) (O); (702) (Cell) (806) (H) Present: Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University, in the Nutrition, Hospitality, and Retailing, Department of the College of Human Sciences. Education: Ph.D. In Educational Leadership, December 2008, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada. Masters in Educational Leadership, May 2001, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Leisure Management, 1998 University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada Bachelor of Science in Biology (Microbiology & Laboratory Technology) with a minor in Chemistry, 1973, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota Associates of Science in Business Management, 1997, Community College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada Completed U.S. Armed Forces Staff College, 1984, Norfolk, Virginia Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) 2000 Employment: Academic Employment: Currently: Assistant Professor, Nutrition, Hospitality, and Retailing, College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University : Project Director for Homeland Security Grant awarded to the University of Nevada Las Vegas (Dr. Sterling Saddler, Principle Investigator). Project entailed working with the Department of Homeland Security to develop an innovative training curriculum to train first responder security force personnel from hotel/casinos, special events, and shopping malls. To date this program has trained over 260 personnel : Graduate Research Assistant, College of Education, Department of Educational Leadership, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada.

2 : Adjunct Instructor, Food and Beverage Management Department, William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada. Courses taught include: FAB 160 Hospitality Purchasing FAB Food and Beverage Cost Control FAB Special Topics in Foodservice Management Field Experience in Special Events Management, Concessions Operations and Catering Operations. HOA 720 Principles and Practices of Foodservice Management Focus on Facilities Design and Operations : Adjunct Instructor, Restaurant Management Department, Community College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada. Courses taught include: FAB 112: Restaurant Management I FAB 160: Hospitality Purchasing FAB 260: Hotel Restaurant Facilities, Planning and Equipment FAB 272: Liquor and Bar Management Academic Internships: Fall 2002: Internship program with University of Nevada Las Vegas, Student Services/Recreation Programs. Had primary responsibility for planning and managing the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association Convention, at the Treasure Island Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada. Spring 1998: Internship program with the Bureau of Land Management, State of Nevada. Coordinated independent rangeland assessment and Global Positioning Satellite (G.P.S.) project within four geographical areas of Southern Nevada. Foodservice Industry Employment: : General Manager of Kentucky Fried Chicken units that grossed in excess of one million dollars annually. Units located in international tourist markets in Orlando, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada. Chief of Security for the Las Vegas market of Kentucky Fried Chicken as additional responsibility, Military Employment: Naval Flight Officer and Operation Test and Evaluation Director for several high technology aviation and computer software programs with an operational budget of $2,500,000. Required to plan, organize, and schedule program testing as well as to meet with both military and civilian defense contractors to insure timely project completion. As a naval aviator, amassed over 3500 flight hours in

3 five different aircraft and made five overseas deployments aboard four different aircraft carriers. Director of Aviation and Industrial Safety for an organization of over 1000 personnel flying 12 dissimilar aircraft. Amassed over 65,000-accident free flight hours; successfully ran a two-year accident free driving program. Received Chief of Naval Operation s Safety Award and several other aviation and driving safety awards. Combat veteran, spent 2 + tours in Vietnam from as a United States Marine, and participated in 12 major combat operations. Top Secret Security Clearance with (SBI) Special Background Investigation Research and Publications: 2009-Present: Submitted: Submitted: Seed Grant Funded ($15,000): Determining the Computer Literacy and Tablet/Smartphone Devices Currently Utilized by Directors, Teachers, and Military Parents/Dependents at Military Installations Childhood Development Centers. This Pilot study will provide the basis for at NIH grant being submitted in Research in progress Submitted: Masis, N., Reed,D., McCool, B., Cooper,J., and Lyford, C. (2013). Assessment of Cancer Risk in two Rural West Texas Communities using Anthropometrics, diet, and Physical Activity. Open Journal of Preventive Medicine, 3, doi: /ojpm Submitted: McCool, B.M., Lyford, C.P.,Hensarling, N., Pence, B., McCool, A.C., Thapa, J., Belasco, E., & Carter, T.M. (2013). Reducing Cancer Risk in Rural Communities Through Supermarket Interventions. Accepted for publication, Journal of Cancer Education, 17 May, 2013, DOI /s Submitted: Lyford, C., Thapa, J., Belasco, E., McCool, B, McCool, A., and Pence, B. The Effect of a Multi-tiered Model for Reducing Obesity Risk Factors: Attitude and Behavior Change in a Rural Community. Submitted for publication January Submitted: Wang, H., Lyford, C., Belasco, E., McCool, B, McCool, A., and Pence, B. Assessing the Effects of Demographic and Health Attitudes on Skin Cancer Prevention in Rural Communities. Submitted for publication. February Submitted: Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CRIPT). A Public-Private Partnership for Cancer Prevention in Rural Communities This grant

4 was funded. $300,000 grant is in the final stages of data processing and publication submissions. Submitted: Using Multiple Community Reinforcements to Sustainably Reduce Obesity in At-Risk Rural Children United States Department of Agricultural, (USDA) $2,496,189 requested. This grant was not funded but the funding agency has requested that it be resubmitted. Submitted: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) grant proposal: Implementing a Comprehensive Community Program to Reduce Obesity Risk Factors among High-Risk Rural Children. This grant unfunded. Submitted: United States Department of Agriculture (USAD) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program (CSREES) grant proposal: Developing an Effective Supermarket-Based Education and Training Program to Reduce Obesity in Rural and Hispanic Populations. Grant unfunded. McCool, B.M. (2011) Are You Prepared to Manage Crisis in the Hospitality Industry? Paper presented at the 2 nd International Scientific Conference Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management Corfu, Island, Greece McCool, B.M. & McCool, A.C. (2010) Incorporating Lessons Learned into Tourism Industry Strategic Planning for Disaster Management. Accpted for publication to the Special Hospitality Issue of the International Journal of Revenue Management. 29 April McCool A.C. and McCool B.N. (2010) The Foodservice Industry s Social Responsibility Regarding the Obesity Epidemic, Part 1: Parallels to Other Public Health Issues and Potential Legal Implications. Accepted for publication in the Florida International University Hospitality and Tourism Review, Spring McCool, A.C. & McCool, B.N. The Foodservice Industry s Social Responsibility Regarding the Obesity Epidemic, Part II: Ethics, the long-term value of CSR, and recommendations for actions. Accepted for publication in the FIU Hospitality and Tourism Review, Fall 2010 McCool, A.C., Belasco, E.J., Lyford, C.P., & McCool, B.N. Incorporating Technological Applications to increase the effectiveness of Obesity Intervention Programs Based on Social Cognitive Theory and Constructivism. Article submitted to the thematic issue of the Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, January 14, Incorporating Crisis Management into Hospitality Education: A Study of Current Curriculum Content Compared to Skills Essential for Today's Environment. Paper accepted for presentation at the 2010 Harrah's Hospitality Research Summit.

5 McCool, A.C. & McCool, B.N. The Social Responsibility of the Foodservice Industry: The Need for Action Regarding the Obesity Crisis. Paper accepted for presentation at the 2010 Harrah's Hospitality Research Summit. McCool, A.C., Belasco, E.J., Lyford, C.P. & McCool, B.N. Innovations in Technology Applications: Incorporating Interactive Tools to Reduce Childhood Obesity. Abstract for a poster session submitted for possible presentation at the annual conference of the American Dietetic Association. Presented at ADA Conference : Submitted National Institute of Health grant proposal: Community-Based Partnerships for Childhood Obesity Prevention and Control: Research to Inform Policy (R03). Grant is unfunded. Submitted: Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CRIPT). A Proposal to Improve Access and Survivorship for Rural Populations. This grant was not funded but the funding agency has requested that it be resubmitted. Seed Grant Funded ($5,000): Development of Curriculum for Managing Crisis in Hospitality Industry. This is a pilot study to determine what curriculum is being taught in higher education hospitality programs that address the issues of crisis management and security. This pilot resulted in a new graduate elective course approved by the graduate college, Managing Crisis in the Hospitality Industry : Conducting two research projects within the College of Education, Department of Educational Leadership. A. An assessment of the need for a first of its kind doctoral degree in Security Studies. This study will be utilized for my doctoral dissertation. B. A study to determine the current state of preparedness of rural higher education institutions to deal with crisis management in the post-911 era, focusing on Crisis Management Planning for both administrators and faculty. Feinstein AH, Stefanelli JM, and McCool BN. (2005). Instructor s Manual to Accompany Purchasing: Selection and Procurement for the Hospitality Industry. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

6 Community Service and Professional Associations: 2012 Present: Keynote Speaker for the Rotary International Governors Conference, Presentation titled; Heroes, the Columbia Space Shuttle Astronauts. April, Texas Recreation and Park Society (TARPS) Guest speaker and continuing education course development. Session title: Are You Prepared to Deal With Crisis During a Parks and Recreation Event? March 8 th Guest speaker for the Lion s Club of Lubbock, Texas Presented a program titled: Dealing with Crisis. November Guest speaker for the Rotary Club of Muleshoe, Texas. Presented a program titled: Preventing Skin Cancer in Rural Texas Communities, What SPF Really Means. July, Recently accepted as a member of the Lubbock Rotary Club. Guest Speaker for the American Red Cross of Lubbock, Texas, for their Salute to Heroes 2009 Presented a program on Managing Crisis in the Family At the celebration of 100 Years of Boy Scouting, was asked to introduce Captain James Lovell, Commander of Apollo 13. Multiple presentations to elementary and middle school students in regard to the space program of the United States and the value of education, particularly science and mathematics education, to the students futures Present: Member of CHRIE. Member of CHRIE Future Fund Board 2000 present.