EMBA Courses

• QMC 6640- Quantitative Analysis
• BUS 6611 - Business Strategy
• MAN 6673 - Operations Management
• BUS 6625- Special Topics

• MAN 6679 - Management Information Systems
• MAN 6645 - Quantiatative Methods for Management
• BUS 6625 - Business Research
• MAN 6685 - Business Strategy
• MAN 6655 - Managerial Economics
• HRM 6603 - Intro to Human Resource Management

Ph.D. Business Administration  The University of Arizona, College of Business and Public Administration, [12/90]

• Major: Operations Management
• Minor: Management Information Systems
• Dissertation: "Deleterious Effects of Intermittent Interruptions on the Task Performance of Knowledge Workers. (A Laboratory Investigation)".

B.S. The University of Arizona, College of Mines [12/73]
    Major/Minor: Mining Engineering/Geology

Systems Analyst and Developer
Lone Saguaro Systems (Sole Proprieter)

Custom software development and systems analysis/design for small businesses. Major projects include:

• Johnson & Johnson, Ethicon Endo Surgery -- Developed custom application for scheduling, managing and evaluating Cooperative Education engineering students to be used by project managers and human resources personnel.
• Catalina Tool and Mold -- Co-developed management information system for ISO 9001 manfacturer of plastic injection molds. System features cost estimation, production planning, complete managerial/financial accounting, real time activity based project management and integration of CAD/CAM systems.
• J&M Corporation -- Designed and built integrated order entry, production control, inventory and accounting system for  manufacturer of motorcycle accessories. Development includes a database driven Ecommerce website for customer orders.
• El Presidio Gallery -- Developed inventory tracking, leasing, billing and payables system for southwestern art gallery.
• Action Packaging -- Designed and developed extensive cost estimation and project planning package for Los Angeles corporation specializing in printing, laminating and resale of custom made flexible packaging.

Manager of Project Engineering
IntraSearch Engineering Inc., Billings, Montana

Directed staff of 9 professional, technical and clerical workers for engineering/ management consulting firm specializing in exploration, mining and energy development.

• Chief author, designer and coordinator for two major surface coal mine permits. Coordinated efforts of subcontractors to integrate financial, technical, environmental and socioeconomic impacts Into a single, clearly written, document. Prepared 30 to 50 year development plans for public and regulatory review. Permits were scrutinized by 37 regulatory agencies, presented in public hearings and approved by all local and federal agencies. Reclamation plans were recognized by regulators for outstanding environmental innovation.
• Designed and implemented new production methods and personnel training programs for surface phosphate mines in Dimona, Israel.
• Completed performance audits of two existing surface coal mines for public utility customers. Reviewed and restructured cost accounting procedures. Complied 30 year development plans, with cash flow models under multiple risk scenarios.
• Mediated contract negotiations for long term energy supply agreements. In anticipation of legislative mandates for final reclamation liabilities and disposal of nuclear waste, we proposed financial mechanisms to insulate clients from potential liability. Mechanisms were later mandated by regulatory agencies.

Supervised staff of five responsible for quality assurance, environmental compliance and production scheduling. Caballo mine had the highest output per labor hour in the U.S.

• Completed short, medium, and long range operating plans for the Caballo surface coal mine. Prepared capital, operating and personnel budgets, including performance measures and progress monitoring mechanisms.
• Constructed detailed geologic, volumetric, and financial models on a variety of computers.
• Established training programs and performance standards for technical & hourly workers.
• Implemented remote satellite and local area network of mini and mainframe computers. Developed and trained users in software applications.
• Performed feasibility studies and recommendations for $750 million synthetic fuel prospect. Responsible for 40 year cash flow projections; costing and evaluation of earth moving technology; and identification of potential risks and competitive advantage.

• Evaluated potential mineral prospects for major construction corporation. Constructed detailed operating plans and extensive financial models for potential projects.
• Retained to begin an operation in West Virginia that proved unviable
• Performed short turnaround feasibility studies on a consulting basis

• Supervised 12 person production crew in underground coal mine as Section Foreman. Responsible for production planning, safety/first aid instruction, administration of discipline and regulatory compliance. Top producing unit out of 16, lowest safety violation rate, no union grievances in 18 months.
• Supervised floating crew of 5 to 7 as Construction Foreman. Construction scheduling and design of ventilation and conveyer belt installations. Planning and implementation of three year construction development program. Coordinate distribution of underground supplies.
• Wrote, coordinated and negotiated permits for non-standard construction blasting techniques. Presentations to regulatory agencies were pivotal in obtaining variance permits.

• 24 months of full time mining experience with Duval Mining Corporation in Tucson and 6 months with Consolidation Coal. Co in Ohio and West Virginia.

Systems Analyst/Applications Developer
Information Systems Technology Group (ISTG), Tucson, AZ

Work on a consulting basis with a small information management company specializing in local area networks, custom applications software and document imaging. Active both as an analyst and as a corporate principle. Selected clients include:

• Poly Print, Inc., Tucson AZ -- New manufacturing concern specializing in printing and lamination of flexible packaging material. As an analyst, developed extensive LAN based custom software for job estimating, billing, scheduling, shop floor control, inventory management, quality assurance, and performance evaluation.
• Action Purchasing & Packaging, Industry, CA -- Developed network based custom software for broker of flexible packaging films. System used to control $40 million inventory of films; estimate production costing; automate purchasing and shipping; and shop floor control.
• Miles Label Co., Tucson, AZ -- Developed LAN based order entry, billing, packaging, and shipping system for printer of custom forms and labels.
• Catalina Tool & Mold, Tucson AZ -- Developed LAN based plant scheduling calendar and contact management packages for world class manufacturer of plastic injection molds.

Retained by the Office of Institutional Finance to consolidate existing policies and procedures for major construction activities. Scope of work includes:

• recommendations for improvements in both policy and tracking procedures;
• preparation of a draft policy manual (suitable for distribution to academic units); and
• preparation of a hypertext database for future changes.

Completed four-month, systems analysis and operational restructuring for Physical Resources Division, University of Arizona. Final report and designs included:

• information system design (study phase);
• revised methods for productivity evaluation;
• cost accounting, budgeting and billing;
• alternative inventory control and purchasing policies; and
• implementation schedules, budgets, and development plans for information system.

Under supervision of the Vice President of Administration and Finance, performed an operational analysis and strategic reformulation for Physical Resources Division, Study included:

• construction/maintenance control mechanisms for budgeting and cost allocation;
• proposed revisions to long term capital policies; and
• recommendations for enhanced strategic planning and mission statements for the division.

Publications

Developing the Enterprise Information System with Agile Programming Techniques: A Case Study
Louis Coraggio and Wayne Lundeberg (working paper under review)

A Veneering Tutorial

Professional Memberships

• Board of Directors Catalina Tool & Mold
• Tucson & Arizona Clarion User Groups
• Certified Mine Foreman, Wyoming and Ohio

• Wrote interactive queuing simulation modeling package in use throughout the TSU system
• Wrote interactive manufacturing simulation model in use throughout the TSU system
• Devised spreadsheet templates to facilitate interactive economic modeling
• Currently developing multimedia distance learning modules for use in quantitative methods courses

• Software Beta tester for MicroSoft and TopSpeed corporations
• Participant in Internet forums for TopSpeed Corporation
• MicroSoft seminars on Windows NT (1996, 1997)
• Novell Network Administration Seminar (1995) 
  

• "Application and Incorporation of Technology in the Classroom" -- Two time presenter at University College Annual meeting.(1993/1994)
• "Analysis of Covariance by Regression for Assessment of Salary Equity" -- The University of Arizona, Department of Systems Control.(1996)
• "Systems Analysis and Design -- A Short Course for Professionals". Wrote, prepared and presented a 30 hour seminar for 15 programmers, accountants, clerks and supervisors at the Physical Resources Division of the University of Arizona. (1989)

• University College representative on Graduate Council (1995-1998)
• Member Executive MBA Committee -- Author of admission standards, procedures and documents adopted for use in new EMBA program for University College sites.
• Member of MSM and MSHRM Curriculum Revision Committees
• Member MBA Comprehensive Exam Evaluation Committee
• Participant in Faculty Forum on Distance Learning
• Reviewed and helped prepare institutional effectiveness and self study documents for regional accreditation and for new site development

• Selected as University College "Outstanding Teacher of the Year" (1995-96)
• Three time nominee for campus-wide "Five Star Faculty" Award at University of Arizona

• Wrote site management software for scheduling, budgeting and accounting functions associated with course enrollments, transcript tracking and revenue management used at four Troy State sites.
• Wrote room scheduling software used at Davis Monthan AFB and Cannon AFB
• Assisted in design, repair, setup and network management of computer labs at Davis Monthan AFB