Assistant Professor Thea Copeland joined the Fermanian School of Business in 2022 as an Adjunct Professor of Marketing, teaching marketing and data analytics, blending academic knowledge and real-world expertise. Professor Copeland began her career as a sales engineer in industrial manufacturing before moving into B2B marketing, specializing in strategy, digital marketing, and analytics. She spent 10 years on executive leadership teams overseeing marketing, analytics, sales enablement, business development, supplier relations, and change management. Currently, she is pursuing her D.B.A. at George Fox University with a concentration in business analytics.
Education
- D.B.A, Business Analytics, George Fox University, Expected Completion 2028
- M.B.A., Santa Clara University
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Courses Taught
- Data-Driven Decision Making - BBU 3010
- Digital Marketing Essentials - BMK 3050
- Marketing Management - BUS 6065
- Marketing Research and Analytics - MKT 4032
Experience in Field
- 国产剧麻豆剧, Assistant Professor of Data Analytics, 2025 - present
- 国产剧麻豆剧, Adjunct Professor of Business, 2022 - 2025
- OneSource Distributors, Vice President of Strategy, 2022 - 2025
- Buckles-Smith Electric, Vice President of Marketing, 2010 - 2021
- Siemens Industry USA, Sales Engineering, 2005 - 2009
Professional and Community Involvement
- Board of Directors, Casa de Amparo, 2024 - present
- Committee Member, Cassa de Amparo, Fundraising, 2024 - present
- Vistage Executive Network Groups, 2018 - 2021
- Board of Directors, LEAD Representative, National Association of Electrical Distributors, 2013
