NAME: John D. Calhoun, Ph.D. VITA ADDRESS: 1400 John R. Lynch Street, JSU Box 17145 Jackson, MS 39217 TELEPHONE: 601-979-2678 EMAIL: john.d.calhoun@jsums.edu RANK/TITLE: Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship APPOINTMENT DATE AT JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY: January 2009 EDUCATION Executive Education, The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, (Hanover, NH) The SBA-Tuck Business Transformation Program Executive Education, Sellinger School of Business, Loyola University, Baltimore, MD Executive Education, University of Texas at El Paso (El Paso, TXexas Ph.D., Leadership, University of Mississippi; University, MS (1996) Dissertation: The Impact of Financial Appropriations on Desegregation Activities and Enhancement Efforts at Mississippi's Historically Black Public University" M.B.A. Jackson State University; Jackson, MS (May 1989) B.S. Psychology, Memphis State University; Memphis, TN PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDENTIALS Howard University-Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Innovation (ELI) Institute. (Washington, DC), June 2010. Experiential Entrepreneurship Education Classroom, Oklahoma State University. (Tulsa, OK), September 2009. Symposium for Entrepreneurship Educators (SEE+24), Babson College. (Babson Park, MA), May 2009. COURSES TAUGHT AT JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY (2005-present) Course Number ENTR 381 ENTR 487 ENTR 488 ENTR 580 MNGT 330 MNGT 458 MNGT 482 Course Title Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Family Business Management Strategies in Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Management to Organizations Strategic Management Business Ethics
2 TEACHING AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TEACHING Assistant Professor, Department of Entrepreneurship and Professional Development, College of Business, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi. Primary teaching responsibilities include: undergraduate instruction in Entrepreneurship for business majors, January 2009-Present. Adjunct Professor, Department of Entrepreneurship and Professional Development; Department of Management and Marketing, College of Business, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi. Teaching responsibilities: Entrepreneurship and Management courses. Assistant Professor, Department of Management and Marketing, College of Business, Jackson State University Jackson, Mississippi. Primary teaching responsibilities: undergraduate instruction in management for management and marketing majors, 1996-1998. OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Chief Executive Officer, Integrated Management Services (IMS) 1996-Present. IMS has three separate divisions; IMS Engineers, IMS Technical Institute, IMS Autrans (a tier one supplier for Nissan North America). Black Enterprise Magazine, in February 1999, cited for the firm's rapid growth and expansion. Credited for growing IMS Engineers from a three person staff to a multimillion dollar operation, one of the largest minority-owned engineering firms in the nation. Cited by Forever Young as one of the Country s brightest young business leaders, Entrepreneur Magazine, (November 2001). The Mississippi Business Journal, (November 2003) told the story of IMS being named to the Inc 500 list. The article highlights their 183rd rank along with their 908% growth in sales for the last five years. Senior Advisor to the Mayor - City of Jackson, Jackson, Mississippi, 1987-1996. Consulting Multipurpose, Central MS Health Services Multipurpose, City of Detroit Martin Street Improvement, City of Holly Springs Water Express Main, City of Jackson Street Improvements, City of New Orleans IT/Administration, COE Vicksburg District Roof Replacement, HCHRA Endzone Renovation, M3A SU Construction Inspection, MDOT Multipurpose, Town of Metcalfe Multipurpose, VAMC Portable Water System
3 INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS (2005-present) Books Driving Company Growth in Inside the Minds (a work done by Aspatore Books incorporating the views of top CEO s on developing their individual successes); Peer Reviewed Paper Presentation Calhoun, J.D., (2010) Entrepreneurship: A Viable and Workable Solution to Receive America s Inner Cities. Howard University ELI Institute 2010, HBCU Faculty Conference on Entrepreneurship, Washington, DC. Other Discussant, Revolving Loan Funds: Successful Projects and Program Highlights. PDD 2010 Conference. Biloxi, MS. April 2010. Panel Participant, Seeding a Culture of Innovation. IT Day 2010--Lockheed Martin, Jackson, MS. February 2010. Grantsmanship $200,000, African American Entrepreneurship Program, Mississippi Employment Security, October 2009. (not funded) $280,000, Entrepreneurship Opportunities Dislocated Worker, Mississippi Employment Security, October 2009. (not funded) Participant (academic and professional conferences) United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), Nashville, TN. 2009 HBCU Dean/Faculty Development Seminar, OFC Venture Challenge (hosted by Clark Atlanta University), Atlanta, GA. April 2008. ACADEMIC AND OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES (2005-present) University Global Entrepreneurship Week, 2009 Steering Committee, November 16-22, 2009 Faculty Advisor, OFC Venture Challenge, Atlanta, GA
4 Other (Professional Associations) Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce, Board Member Downtown Partners, Board Member, Dryades YMCA, New Orleans, LA, Board Member Singleton Charter School, New Orleans, LA, Board Member, National Conference of Black Mayors, National Business Council National Association for Black County Supervisors, Business Council, Democratic National Finance Committee, Member, HONORS AND AWARDS Babson Entrepreneur Fellow 2009 Isaac Byrd "For My People" Award, 2001 Named Among top 50 Brightest Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneur Magazine 2008 ICIC-Inc Magazine Inner City 100 Winner, Ranked IMS 30th 2007 Inc. 5000 Award Winner, Ranked IMS 833rd, 3-year sales growth of 414.1% 2007 ICIC-Inc Magazine Inner City 100 Winner, Ranked IMS 29th 2007 Jackson State University, College of Business, Five for Five Fund Distinguished Alumni Award 2006 ICIC-Inc Magazine Inner City 100 Winner, Ranked IMS 17th, 5-year growth rate of 826.4% 2006 Inc. 500 Award Winner, Ranked IMS 449th, with 3-year sales growth of 330.1% 2005 Inc. 500 Award Winner, Ranked IMS 271st, with 3-year sales growth of 459.5% 2005 ICIC-Inc Magazine Inner City 100 Winner, Ranked IMS 32nd, 5-year growth rate of 761% 2005 CARE (Chairman Award Recognizing Excellence) Award, MetroJackson Chamber of Commerce 2004 Inc. 500 Award Winner, Ranked 432nd, with 4-5-year sales growth of 86% 2004 MMBA Outstanding Minority Business Award 2003 Inc. 500 Award Winner, Ranked IMS 183rd, with 5-year sales growth of 908%
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