Kent Tonkin

Dr. Kent Tonkin is an Assistant Professor in the School of Business at Saint Francis University, with a dual appointment in Human Resource Management and Management Information Systems. Previously, he served as Assistant Director for Information Technology at CERMUSA, where he developed innovations like the patented RF to IP Bridge System and Mobile Access Point (MAP). He holds a DBA from Northcentral University, an MHRM and B.A. from Saint Francis University. His research focuses on workplace grief policies and technology applications in healthcare.

• Education:
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Northcentral University, 2021
• Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM), Saint Francis University, 2005
• Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Public Relations, Saint Francis University, 1995

Research interests include organizational behavior, workplace policies, and COTS technology integration. His notable work explores how grief impacts work-life balance. Though no articles are listed beyond his dissertation, his contributions to CERMUSA highlight technical innovation in healthcare systems.

Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned.

Advising and grants: No specific advisees or grants detailed. CERMUSA projects under his direction included patented technologies. He teaches courses like Discovering You and The Dark Knight: Decoded.

Labs/Teams: Associated with CERMUSA’s tech development initiatives.