David Sanford

David Sanford serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair at Northwood University's DeVos Graduate School. He also holds an adjunct faculty role within the same institution. With over 24 years at Northwood since 2000, he combines academic leadership with practical industry experience in IT consulting and software development.

• Educational Background: MA in Communication & Multimedia (Saginaw Valley State University), MA in Organizational Leadership (Saginaw Valley State University), and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Information Systems (Capella University)

His teaching philosophy emphasizes the strategic role of Information Systems in business innovation, integrating real-world case studies with ethical considerations. Key research interests include systems design, project management methodologies, and fostering entrepreneurial thinking through technology.

Professional experience includes 10 years in IT consulting for non-profits and 2 years in CNC machining software development. He actively promotes free-market principles in education and maintains a LinkedIn profile for professional engagement.