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Paul Speaker is a Professor in the Finance Department at West Virginia University, holding the Fred T. Tattersall Distinguished Teaching Chair. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor in Economics and is President of Forensic Science Management Consultants, LLC.
- Education: Ph.D. in Economics (Purdue University), M.S. in Economics (Purdue University), B.A. in Economics (LaSalle College)
Dr. Speaker's research focuses on economic modeling in regulated industries, business valuation, process engineering, financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and technology impacts on forensic science. His work bridges finance, economics, and forensic management through initiatives like Project FORESIGHT.
His recent publications analyze return on investment, performance metrics, and strategic budgeting for forensic laboratories. He has developed frameworks for financial sustainability, benchmarking tools, and resource optimization in forensic science.
- Teaching Excellence: Recipient of 24 Outstanding Teacher Awards, Golden Apple, Beta Gamma Sigma Professor of the Year, and WVU Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching
- Service Recognition: 4 Outstanding Service Awards from the John Chambers College of Business and Economics
Dr. Speaker consults for government agencies (U.S. Department of Justice, State Department, GAO, DOE) and private sector clients (ASCLD, Citigroup, ATK Tactical Systems). He has led forensic management workshops globally and contributed to curriculum design and distance learning technology.
