Jeffrey Foster

Jeffrey Foster serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Management at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) since 2023, teaching Management Skills Development (MGT 370) with two active sections scheduled for Fall 2025. Previously, he lectured in the MBA Project Management Cohort at Mount Saint Mary's University for five years.

His professional background spans 34 years in corporate leadership: 24 years as Senior Director at a NYSE-traded Fortune 500 defense corporation and 10 years as Senior Vice President at a NASDAQ energy firm, complemented by six years of United States Navy service. Academic credentials include an MBA from the University of Washington.

Research interests derived from his departmental role and industry expertise focus on applied management disciplines, emphasizing project execution frameworks and leadership development in corporate environments. His teaching integrates real-world defense and energy sector case studies.

Professional Recognition:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Dr. Foster advises MBA students at Mount Saint Mary's University and currently mentors undergraduates in management skills development at CSUN. No research grants are documented in his profile. His industry experience directly informs classroom instruction, particularly in high-stakes project management scenarios.

Additional affiliations include endurance athletics as a personal pursuit and current office location in BB3119 (Business Building) at CSUN.