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MSU Denver Experts Guide
Hospitality, Events and Tourism
James R. Drake
Department: School of Hospitality
Title: Assistant Professor
Expertise: Hotel operations and management, Casino gaming operations and management, Vacation ownership (timeshare) management and operations, Capital structure/finance, Securities analysis
Christian Hardigree
Department: School of Hospitality
Title: Dean
Expertise: Food safety, Risk management, Sustainability, Workplace violence, Employment/management issues, Bed bug litigation
Shinyong (Shawn) Jung
Department: School of Hospitality
Title: Assistant Professor
Expertise: Conventions, exhibitions, trade shows, event technology and sustainable meetings and events
Scott Kerkmans
Department: School of Hospitality
Title: Instructor and Beer Industry Program director
Expertise: Beer styles and service, Beers of the world, Brewery operations
Carol Krugman Maller
Department: School of Hospitality
Title: Associate Professor
Expertise: Cross-cultural planning, Global meeting operations, Risk management
Jackson Lamb
Department: School of Hospitality
Title: Professor, Director of Culinary Management
Expertise: Restaurant operations, Culinary arts
Gregory Neale
Department: School of Hospitality
Title: Affiliate Professor
Expertise: Advertising, Marketing, Beer industry marketing and promotions, Brand strategy and positioning, Marketing communications, Shopper marketing, Promotions and events, Digital and social media (particularly in the alcohol beverage sector)
Helle Sorensen
Department: School of Hospitality
Title: Professor
Expertise: Adventure travel and ecotourism, Tourism planning and development, Global itinerary development, Sustainable tourism
Katie Strain
Department: School of Hospitality
Title: Beverage Analysis Lab Manager
Expertise: Quality analysis of alcoholic beverages, Analytical chemistry, Microbiology, Pathogenic microbiology
Cory Tipton
Department: School of Hospitality
Title: Affiliate Faculty
Expertise: Regulatory structures in Colorado related to the alcohol beverage industry, casino gaming and aviation, Legislative and governance aspects of the alcohol beverage industry, Assisting new breweries, wineries, distilleries, beverage distributors and retail liquor stores, Organization of businesses including closely-held corporations and limited liability companies, Estate planning
Michael Wray
Department: School of Hospitality
Title: Professor
Expertise: Beer-food and wine-food pairing, Chemical additives, Food production and meal planning, Genetically altered foods, Healthy cooking, Special needs recipes, Enology, Restaurant management
