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Brandon Stoddard serves as Instructor of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center at Weber State University's Goddard School of Business & Economics, a position he has held since March 2017. He simultaneously maintains leadership roles as principle shareholder of Community Oriented Services for Helping Inc. (COSH) and Board of Trustees member for InterMountain Business Lending since 2015.
Education:
- Current: Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University
- MS, Positive Organizational Development and Change, Case Western Reserve University, 2011
- BS, Mass Communication and Business, University of Utah, 2007
Stoddard's professional focus centers on entrepreneurial ecosystem development and organizational transformation. His work bridges academic theory with practical business applications through the Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center and prior leadership of the Ogden Small Business Development Center (SBDC). His academic background in positive organizational development informs his approach to fostering resilient business practices and innovation in both educational and community settings.
As center director, Stoddard manages federal and state-funded initiatives connecting students with entrepreneurial resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities. His prior experience includes significant contributions to the Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR), VentureCapital.org, and the University of Utah's Department of Radiology, demonstrating cross-sector expertise in translating research into commercial applications.
The Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center operates as Weber State's primary hub for entrepreneurship education, providing incubation services, pitch competitions, and community outreach programs under Stoddard's leadership to cultivate new business ventures across Northern Utah.
