Robert Kuchta joined the university in 1999. He has been instrumental in the creation, development, and delivery of core and elective business curriculum courses for both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs. His thirty-five years of business experience with Bell Laboratories, AT&T, Lucent Technologies, and Agere Systems brings a wealth of knowledge to his courses and students. Professor Kuchta holds a B.S. in Engineering Technology and an M.S. in Management Science. He is also the president of his own marketing consulting firm and secretary and member of the Board of Directors of the Living is Giving Foundation.