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The Center for Integrity in Business (CIB) is part of the School of Business and Economics (SBE) at Seattle Pacific University.   SBE offers high-quality business education through the lens of Christian faith and values.   The Center is engaged with real-life challenges that practitioners face in business on a daily basis.  In engaging this work, the CIB draws on the strengths of both the practitioner and academic communities.

One of the strengths of the Center is its positioning within Seattle Pacific University (SPU).  Founded in 1891, SPU serves more than 3,900 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The University offers vital scholarship and thoughtful faith, engages and serves the “modern city,” and cultivates a global consciousness for the needs of the world, to name just a few of the University’s prevailing values.  The School of Business and Economics enjoys a unique position within Christian higher education, as it is one of only two member institutions within the Coalition for Christian Colleges and Universities to enjoy prestigious AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation.

HISTORY OF THE CENTER

During 2002 shortly after the arrival of Dean Jeff Van Duzer, SBE established a Center for Integrity in Business (CIB) for the exploration of Christian faith and business practice and research. Early energies focused on academic collaboration, especially in the areas of theology, ethics, and Christian spirituality. Journal articles were co-authored and presented by SBE faculty on dimensions of a theology of business. During 2004-06, a series of roundtables and seminars were held with business leaders, as well as formal discussions with theological and business faculty. These early gatherings were leveraged as opportunities to test and refine concepts, as well as build shared vision around Another Way of Doing Business.

During late 2005, Al Erisman, Executive in Residence at SBE, agreed to become a volunteer, part-time director for the CIB. As part of this arrangement in 2006, Ethix Journal, a bimonthly publication exploring technology, business, and ethical issues, came under the operation of the Center.

Just prior to the Christian Business Faculty Association (CBFA) Annual Conference hosted at SPU during October 2007, the CIB held a summit for Christian academics and practitioners, entitled Bridging Sunday and Monday. Following this event and with increased scholarly and programmatic momentum, a full-time CIB Director was sought through a national search process. John Terrill was identified during spring 2008 and started full-time in his role September 1st, 2008. A four-year grant from a generous private donor created start-up funding to hire a director and launch early programmatic initiatives.

The CIB is now moving into a more visible stage of its growth and development, as outlined in greater detail throughout this website. We invite you to take a close look and get acquainted with some of the Center’s work priorities.

DIRECTOR

John Terrill is the first full-time Director for the Center for Integrity in Business at the School of Business and Economics at Seattle Pacific University. Prior to joining Seattle Pacific, John served as the National Director for Professional Schools Ministries with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA (Madison, Wisconsin). Prior to this role, John served with InterVarsity in the Boston area leading student and faculty work at Harvard Business School, as well as serving as InterVarsity’s National Director for MBA Ministry. In addition to overseeing the development of all professional schools ministries — which includes business, law, healthcare, religious & theological studies, government, education, social work, journalism, and the arts — John has also led numerous “vocational missions” and consulting projects to Southeast Asia and the Central African Republic. He co-directed the Open for Business (business-as-mission) Conference at the Urbana 06 Missions Convention, as well as served as the Associate Director for InterVarsity Graduate & Faculty Ministries Following Christ 2008 Conference.

Before joining InterVarsity, John consulted with the HayGroup, an international human resources consulting firm. In this role, John worked in both the Compensation and Organization Development practices and assisted companies in a wide range of industries. Prior to consulting, John served with NationsBank (now Bank of America) as a real estate lender.

John holds a BS from Indiana University, an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University), and MATH and MAR degrees from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (South Hamilton, Massachusetts). He enjoys international travel, hiking, photography, basketball, soccer, and issues related to the integration of faith and work and economic development. John is currently the Board Chair for the Coalition for Ministry in Daily Life.
 
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

LuAnn Carlson LuAnn Carlson is the Senior Partner at Corporate Strategies and Development, LLC (CSD). Carlson’s experience has focused on broad-based senior management search across multiple industries, including consumer products, technology, telecommunications, financial services, manufacturing, construction, and not for profits. From the consulting perspective she has facilitated groups and worked with individuals on leadership development and has conducted multiple executive assimilation processes. When not in the Seattle area, LuAnn loves to spend time at a family residence in Idaho, and enjoys hosting friends in this setting. Tim Dearborn Tim Dearborn is the Associate Director for Faith and Development at World Vision International. Until July 2003, he was Dean of the Chapel and Associate Professor of Theology at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington. Tim previously served as Chief of Staff for World Vision (U.S.). He founded the Seattle Association for Theological Education; taught for seven years at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland and the French Evangelical Seminary in Vaux-sur-Seine, France; served as pastor of mission for eight years at University Presbyterian Church in Seattle, and was the Chaplain at Sheldon Jackson College. He holds a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from the University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, Scotland, a Th.M. in missiology from Fuller Seminary, and an M.T.S. in History of Religions from Harvard University Divinity School. Tim is married to Kerry Kappel Dearborn, who also serves as a professor of theology at Seattle Pacific University, as well as for Regent College and Fuller Theological Seminary. They have three daughters. Randal S. Franz Randal S. Franz is Associate Professor of Management in the School of Business & Economics at Seattle Pacific University. He is an organizational sociologist with specialties in Organizational Behavior and Design. His areas of expertise include: Managing Cultural Diversity, Team-building, Process Facilitation, Organizational Culture, Organizational Change, Spirituality & Values-based Leadership. Dr. Franz is particularly interesting in re-inventing companies and business in ways that better serve humanity and reflect a faith-based worldview. Dr. Franz received his Ph.D. and A.M. degrees from Stanford University. Dr. Franz and his wife, Laura, live in Seattle with their son. They enjoy traveling, hiking, biking, snorkeling in Hawaii and playing all sorts of games. Frank H. Haas Mr. Haas is the President and founder of Leisure Communities Ltd., based in Lakeland, Florida, a highly respected real estate development and construction company of single-family, active adult homes. His previous business career includes thirteen years at IBM (Director of Instructional Systems Marketing), Regional Manager for RCA Computer Systems, Sr. Manager for Computer Systems at Bechtel Corporation, and President of Compath Communications. Frank’s real estate career started with Wooldridge Development Company, based in Northern California. Frank is a graduate of Whitworth College (BA in Business) and served in the US Navy as a Low Level Special Weapons Pilot flying AD1s. He remains highly active in his current “redeployment” stage of life, actively involved with Seattle Pacific University, as well as serving on boards for Earl Palmer Ministries, Seattle Christian Foundation, and Pro Athletes Outreach. Mr. Haas is also a former board member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Frank is married to Gloria. They have 4 children and 12 grandchildren. They love to travel and have done so extensively, visiting all seven continents. Antarctica is their personal highlight. Barry Rowan (Chair) Barry Rowan has over 25 years of financial and operational experience in building technology and communications companies. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Nextel Partners from 2003 until its sale to Sprint for $10 billion in 2006. His previous executive experience was with Velocom, including serving as CEO of Vesper, the company’s Brazilian subsidiary, CFO and Sr. Vice-President and Division Manager for Fluke Corporation, and President of Comlinear Corporation. Barry earned his M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School, and his B.S., summa cum laude, in Business Administration and Chemical Biology from The College of Idaho. He has served on multiple corporate and non-profit boards including ICO Global Communications (NASDAQ), Bellevue Christian School, and Seattle Pacific University. He and his wife and best friend, Linda, have two sons: Mark and David. Jeff Van Duzer Jeff Van Duzer (J.D. from Yale Law School) is Dean of the School of Business and Economics at Seattle Pacific University and Professor of Business Ethics and Business Law. His current areas of research include the ethics of wealth creation and distribution and the applied integration of business and theology. Prior to his appointment to the School, Jeff was a partner with the international law firm of Davis Wright Tremaine where he practiced for more than 20 years. He concentrated his practice in commercial finance and natural resources. During his tenure with the firm he served for nearly a decade on the firm’s Executive Committee and served as the Partner in Charge of the firm's largest office. Since coming to Seattle Pacific, Jeff has been named as the first holder of the Edward S. and A. Rita Schmidt Lectureship in Ethics, has published various articles in peer reviewed and popular journals, and has been a frequent speaker at on-campus events and in a variety of off-campus venues. Jeff is a regular speaker at various business and church events and active in various civic affairs. He is married to Margie Van Duzer and they have two sons, Andrew and Nate, both in their twenties.		Uli Chi Uli’s professional interest is in the field of computer science and mathematics. Uli, who holds a doctorate in computer science, is currently Founder and Chair of Computer Human Interaction, a software company that develops 3-D, virtual reality software that both serves a useful purpose and is usable by non-computer types. Uli serves as chair of Regent College in Vancouver, BC, as well as a Board Member for The De Pree Leadership Center at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena and Highline Medical Center in the Seattle area. Uli was born in the Far East, spent a few years in Europe as a child, and then settled in the US Pacific Northwest. He is married to Gayle, and they live in Normandy Park, a suburb of Seattle.
		Albert M. Erisman Albert Erisman (Ph.D., applied mathematics from Iowa State University) is the co-founder and editor of Ethix magazine, which began in October 1998. In this role he has interviewed business leaders from around the world on issues of ethics, technology, values, and purpose. He is also Executive-in-Residence at the School of Business and Economics, Seattle Pacific University, where he teaches courses in business ethics and business and technology. In April 2001, Al completed a 32-year career at The Boeing Company, where for the last 10 years he was Director of R&D for computing and mathematics. In this capacity, he managed a staff of 250-300 scientists, mathematicians, statisticians, and engineers with the objective of bringing new technology to Boeing’s processes and products. Al has been on numerous boards including: Washington Technology Center (where he served as Chair); National Academy of Sciences panel on Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology; and other National Science Foundation and National Academy committees dealing with the future of information technology, an assessment of mathematics, and the future of supercomputing. He is presently a board member for Gladiator Technology, a startup company producing sensor systems; a board member for Kiros, a Christians in business organization in the Seattle area; a member of the board of review at the Lally School of Management and Technology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; and is on the steering committee for the Theology of Work project at Gordon Conwell Seminary.
		Scott Griffin Scott Griffin retired from Boeing in 2007 in order to work full time in the nonprofit sector as a pro bono consultant. He is currently doing confidential consulting with nonprofit boards in Washington, New York, Illinois, Michigan and California. In twenty-eight years with Boeing Scott held leadership positions in Customer Services, Manufacturing, Engineering and Information Technology. He became the VP & CIO/VP of e-Commerce for Boeing Commercial Airplanes in 1997. In 1999 he was promoted to Boeing VP & CIO with responsibility for all information technology used by Boeing and its subsidiaries worldwide. He held that position until he retired in 2007. Scott has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, The CIO Research Board, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and the Institute for Business, Technology & Ethics (IBTE). He completed a Masters in Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle University in 2008, and has an MBA from the University of Puget Sound (1982) and a BA from Fresno State University (1976).   He is an Elder in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) of Renton, and sits on the EPC’s Church Development Committee. Scott and his wife Mary live in Renton and have three children – Beka, Katie and Matthew.
		Jeff Pinneo Jeff Pinneo was appointed president and CEO of Horizon Air in January 2002. In his present role, Jeff leads a team of approximately 3800 employees and oversees a fleet of 65 aircraft, serving over 45 cities in the Western United States, Canada, and Mexico. Prior to joining Horizon, Jeff served in Alaska Airlines’ marketing division as Director of Advertising and, before that, Manager of Business Travel Marketing. He also was responsible for the original implementation of Alaska’s frequent flier program, then known as Gold Coast Travel and now called the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. He began with Alaska as a passenger service coordinator in 1981. Mr. Pinneo is the past Chairman of the Board for the Regional Airline Association and serves on various non-profit boards, including Puget Sound Leadership Board for Medical Teams International and Point Loma Nazarene University President’s Advisory. A graduate of the University of Washington, Jeff holds a master’s degree through the Presidential/Key Executive MBA program at Pepperdine University. Pinneo is a Seattle area native and lives in Issaquah with his wife Janey. They have a married daughter, Chelsea, and son, Luke.
		Kendra VanderMeulen Kendra VanderMeulen is currently President of the Seattle Christian Foundation. She is also a veteran of the wireless telecommunications industry, having served as the Executive Vice-President, Mobile at InfoSpace and as the Senior Vice-President and General Manager of the Wireless Data Division of AT&T Wireless. She continues to consult and serves on boards within the industry. Kendra received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Marietta College and a Master of Science degree in computer science from Ohio State University, where she also received the Distinguished Alumna award in 1990 from the College of Engineering. She is the recipient of the 1999 Catherine B. Cleary award as the outstanding woman leader of AT&T. Kendra serves on the Boards of B-Square, Inc., Inrix, Inc., and., Perlego Systems, Inc. She is chair of the board of Soul Formation, Inc.
		Dennis Weibling Dennis Weibling is currently the Managing Director of Rally Capital LLC, a venture capital firm based in Kirkland, Washington. Rally Capital was formed in early 2005 to invest primarily in telecommunications companies. Mr. Weibling previously served as President of Eagle River, Inc. from October 1993 through December 2001 and Vice Chairman of Eagle River Investments from January 2002 through November 2003. He also served as CEO of Nextel Communications Inc. from October 1995 to March 1996 and as a Director of Nextel from July 1995 until April 1, 2004. He was a Member and Chairman of the operations, audit, finance and compensation committees during that period. Mr. Weibling served as a board member of Nextel Partners from 1998 to 2006 and chaired the audit committee. Mr. Weibling is an Executor for the estate of Keith W. McCaw and trustee of related trusts. Mr. Weibling serves on Sotheby’s Board as Director and Chairman of the audit and finance committees. He also serves as a Trustee for Seattle Pacific University. Mr. Weibling received his bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg University and his Juris Doctor and Master’s degrees from the University of Nebraska.