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Daniel Currie is a Teaching Professor at the C. T. Bauer College of Business within the University of Houston, where he has taught since 1994. His current undergraduate courses include Business Law and Ethics, Introduction to Organizational Behavior and Management, and Current Issues in Management, all delivered asynchronously. Previously, he served as Director of the GEMBA program, an energy-focused MBA initiative offered in Beijing, Urumqi, Dubai, and Houston.
- Education: LL.B. from University of Western Ontario (1983), MBA from University of Houston (1991), with executive training in Project Management, Operations Management, and Negotiation Skills.
Dan has trained thousands of supply chain professionals in topics like contract law, supplier selection, and negotiation for companies such as Shell Oil, Micron Computer, and J.C. Penney. He led two major capital projects: the $7 million AIM Center for Investment Management and a $5 million renovation to enhance student services at Bauer College. Prior to academia, he practiced corporate/commercial/real estate law in Toronto and worked in industrial supply sales for Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors.
- Research & Practice: Focuses on business law, ethics, organizational behavior, and supply chain management, with practical applications in corporate training and educational infrastructure development.
Honors & Contributions: No specific scientific awards are mentioned, but his leadership in capital projects and cross-cultural teaching (e.g., Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Beijing) highlights his impact on academic and professional development.
Personal: Married to Dr. Debra Currie (retired faculty, UH College of Optometry), father of three sons, and grandfather to one grandson. Enjoys pickleball, cycling, and previously served as president of the Space City Cycling Club. His TA, Kona, is a reactive Golden Doodle.
