This summer, four new faculty members joined the College of Business and Public Administration. The college also celebrated the promotions of four professors.

Meet CBPA’s new faculty members:
Douglas Bujakowski, assistant professor of actuarial science and risk management, comes to Drake from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a graduate of Ohio State University with degrees in actuarial science and economics. He received his doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in risk and insurance.

Doug is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. He enjoys adventure sports and has participated in skydiving, canyoneering, flyboarding, mountain climbing, and whitewater rafting. His other hobbies include ping pong, running, and strategy games.

Anna Clark, assistant professor of public administration, comes to Drake from Texas Women’s University. She received her bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Denver. She continued her education at the University of Texas at Dallas where she received her master of public administration and doctorate of public affairs.

Before academia she worked as a baker’s apprentice, ran a law office, and sold cars. She grew up near Denver, Colo. She loves ethnic food and would welcome any suggestions for local Thai, Indian, Greek, or Lebanese restaurants.

Lendie Follett, assistant professor of business analytics, previously taught at Iowa State University where she also received her BS, MS, and doctorate in statistics.

In her free time, Lendie likes to cook delicious food, read good books, and go bird watching. She has two highly intelligent cats named Franklin and Ginger.

Denise Hill, associate professor of practice in public administration, is already a member of the Drake family. Previously, she taught in Drake’s Law School where she also received her JD.

Before law school, she completed her bachelor’s in political science and communications at Wartburg College and her master of public administration in state and local government at Drake.

Denise is an expert in health law, policy, compliance, and ethics. She was the 51st Youth Governor of New York State during the term of Mario Cuomo. The following year, she interned for Gov. Terry Branstad. Before discovering her passion for teaching and law, she was an athletic trainer during her first two years of college.

Promotions:
Congratulations to Deb Bishop, promoted to professor of practice in management and international business; Andy Norman, promoted to professor of marketing; Rick Long, promoted to associate professor of practice of finance; and Sean Severe, who achieved tenure and was promoted to associate professor of economics.

—Dianna Gray, College of Business and Public Administration