Gerard Ras

Gerard Ras, Ph.D., is the Dean of the School of Business and Technology at Wayne State College. He previously served as a professor in the Department of Business and Economics for 18 years, teaching finance, analytics, and international business. Before joining academia, he worked as a CPA in public accounting for five years and in industry for seven years. Dr. Ras earned his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, an MBA from Wayne State College, and a B.A. from Olivet Nazarene University. Originally from the Netherlands, he moved to the U.S. at 18 to become a student-athlete at Wayne State College, which he considers his lifelong home. His leadership emphasizes student success and collaboration within the academic community.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• MBA, Wayne State College
• B.A., Olivet Nazarene University

Research & Professional Background: Dr. Ras’s expertise spans finance, analytics, and international business, informed by his prior career in accounting. His administrative role as Dean focuses on advancing the School of Business and Technology’s academic and operational goals. No specific research awards or grants are highlighted in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: None explicitly mentioned, though his role as Dean likely involves overseeing collaborative initiatives within the school.