Richard J. Sands

Education:
Ph.D. – Walden University
MBA – Pepperdine University

Professional Experience:
Directory – Optimization, Providence Health & Services;
Consultant, RGP Consulting;
Director – Consumer Experience, United Health Group.

I have worked for a number of “Fortune” size companies in managerial & leadership positions since 1992. With extensive industry experience focusing on business transformation, cost reduction, improving operational efficiencies and implementing cutting edge technology. I have also taught on-line and in-person undergraduate and graduate level courses in Healthcare and Business/Management since 2007.

My Passion:
I love helping to create an environment that stimulates students own active learning. Teaching is a privileged position and I work to be a role model of such from my own education journey in working full-time with a family and gaining my education.

Hobbies:
Snowboarding, Hiking, Spending Time With My Kids, Classic Car Shows, Beach, Spending Time With My Spouse, Skateboarding, Reading, Movies

Courses Taught:
BUSN 395, HMGT 320, BUSN 250, BUSN 480, HMGT 310, HMGT 410, HMGT 420, ORGS 580, ORGS 590, SCHM 300, MLOS 500, MLOS 501, MLOS 504, MLOS 514, MLOS 516, MLOS 518, MLOS 529, MLOS 535, MLOS 561, MLOS 570, MLOS 578