Philip Peña

An avid learner and educator, Phil holds multiple degrees in Marketing, Computer Science, Business Administration, and Management and certificates in technology and operations. His faculty experience includes being an industry technical trainer, a community college instructor, and a university lecturer. He has a keen understanding of the role and contributions of faculty, along with the essential connections with students and support needed for student success. 

With over 30 years of financial, technology, administration, and management experience, Dr. Peña has worked in higher education as a CFO, CIO, chief administrative officer, and Treasurer. Before entering higher education, Dr. Peña had a successful career as a business and technology consultant serving Fortune 500 and 1000 clients and numerous small and medium-sized businesses. His classroom experience has been with Purdue University and Sawyer College, teaching business management and management information systems. In addition, he is a Higher Learning Commission Peer Reviewer working as a higher education evaluator, consultant, multi-location reviewer, federal compliance reviewer, and financial and non-financial panelist. He holds Bachelor's degrees in Marketing and Computer Science from Indiana State University, a Master's in Business Administration from Purdue University, and a Doctorate in management from University of Maryland University College. 

Dr. Peña has served on several non-profit boards and is a past president of Union, MO Rotary Club. He is married with four adult children and four grandchildren, whom he usually spoils too much.