larry straub - vita
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Larry G. Straub, Doctor of Management
2512 N. Rosemont Court, Wichita, KS 67218
W – (316) 942-2215 * H – (785) 820-7245
BACKGROUND
Larry Straub, D.M., has over 30 years of experience as a business executive – specializing in the areas of strategic management, human resource and organizational development. His background includes multiple store / unit management, product line management as well as revenue and budget management. His 25 years of leadership and expertise as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Straub International, Inc. has helped grow the organization into a 5 store, $100 million + revenue, 100 employees company as well as one of the largest farm equipment dealership companies in North America.
Currently Dr. Straub is an adjunct professor in Entrepreneurial studies for the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University. He teaches a “core / required” business school class – the Entrepreneurial Experience.
Additionally Dr. Straub has been an adjunct professor for both Kansas Wesleyan University (Salina) and Friends University (Wichita) for several years, teaching classes in several different areas of the Business College / School.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Management (D.M.), Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH), Management (2014)
Owner / President Management Program (OPM), Harvard Business School, Small Business Management (2010)
Master of Business Administration (EMBA), Friends University, General Management (1995)
Master of Science (M.S.), Fort Hays State University, Communication (1992)
Bachelor of General Studies (BGS), Fort Hays State University (1990)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Straub International, Inc., Business Executive (1983 to Present):
Chairman of the Board: 2003 to Present
Chief Executive Officer: 1997 to Present – currently entering my 21st year serving as the C.E.O. of the company, responsible for leading all strategic, financial and operational activities of the company. The company is currently in excess of $100 million in revenues and has approximately 100 employees in its five market areas throughout Kansas.
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer: 1992 to 1997 – worked as the chief financial officer and was responsible for all aspects of financial management for the company, also responsible for 7 direct departmental reports.
General Management: 1986 to 1992 – general manager of the Great Bend, Kansas store. I worked with department managers and staff, leading efforts to attain revenue and profitability targets for the market.
General Operations: 1983 to 1986 – worked in several operational duties and responsibilities throughout the company. This was a trainee position to learn operational and general management responsibilities.
Key Skill Sets:
Leadership Strategic Management Human Resources Development Mergers and Acquisitions Multiple Unit / Location Management Business Model Management and Development Small and Large Group Facilitation
Higher Education Instruction (2002 to 2011)
Note: Took a teaching sabbatical in 2011 to present to complete Doctorate of Management at Case Western Reserve University.
Wichita State University, Adjunct Professor (2016 to Present) – teaching (core / required) business school class – the Entrepreneurial Experience at the main campus in Wichita, Kansas. Student population for class is primarily Junior and Senior level business school majors.
Kansas Wesleyan University, Adjunct Professor (2002 to 2011) – taught in the Adult Professional Studies Program (Bachelor Degree) at the main campus in Salina, Kansas, working with adult learners finishing bachelor degrees in business administration.
Friends University, Adjunct Professor (2003 to 2011) – taught in the Master of Science in Management and Master of Business Administration Programs on the Wichita, Topeka and Kansas City, Kansas campuses.
Courses Taught:
Entrepreneurial Experience Strategic Management Global Strategic Management Marketing Business Law Financial Accounting Business Communications Operations Management Principles of Management Human Resources Management
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Key Skill Sets:
Adult Learner Instruction Applied Business Instruction and Philosophy Executive / Manager Coaching Facilitation Skills
COMMUNITY SERVICE / PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
2-Term Barton County Community College Board of Directors (Great Bend) First United Bank and Trust (Great Bend) - Board of Directors Salina Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors 2-Term Case IH North America Dealer Council Board Member Member Saint Patrick Catholic School Board (Great Bend) Member Saint Mary’s Catholic School Board (Salina) Member Saint Mary’s Catholic Church (Salina) - Finance Council Leadership Great Bend & Leadership Salina Graduate Chairman Leadership Great Bend
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Book:
Straub, L. G. (2007) Autumn Corridors. Bridgeway Books
PRESENTATIONS:
2014 Academy of Management (AOM) Conference – Philadelphia, PA – Presentation of Quantitative Research Study, “A Paradigm for Surviving Severe Macro Economic Disruption: Testing Components of the Promethean Life and Career Measurement Instrument”
Total Quality Management – Larned State Hospital (1992) Negotiation Skills – Westar Energy Corporation (2011) Leadership Great Bend Graduation (2011) “Egghead Banquet” – Ellinwood High School (2011)
RESEARCH / SCHOLARLY WORK:
Master’s Thesis – Fort Hays State University (MS Communication):
Straub, L. 1990. An assessment of a new employee orientation program at a Midwestern Regional Medical Center. Qualitative Research Report, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS.
Doctoral Dissertation Studies – Case Western Reserve University (Doctor of Management):
Straub, L. 2011. Age, Incorporated: An Examination of Cognitive Models Leading to Successful Job Attainment / Sustainment in Older Workers. Conceptual
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Research Report. Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.
Straub, L. 2012. A paradigm for surviving macro-economic disruption: The Promethean life engagement practices framework. Qualitative Research Report, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.
Straub, L. 2013. A paradigm for surviving severe macro-economic disruption: Testing components of the Promethean Life and Career Measurement Instrument. Quantitative Research Report, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.
Straub, L. 2014. Promethean framework and measurement instrument: Career development, maintenance and transitions in convulsive economic cycles. Mixed Methods Research Report, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.
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Professional:
Straub International, Inc. (see www.straubint.com).
Case IH Corporation (see www.caseih.com).
Barton County Community College (see www.bartonccc.edu/).
Educational:
Case Western Reserve University:
Case Western Reserve University (see www.case.edu/). Case Western Reserve University – Doctor of Management (see
www.case.edu/degrees/doctorate/doctor-management/). Case Western Reserve University Wikipedia Page – (see
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Case_Western_Reserve_University). Weatherhead School of Business (CWRU) Wikipedia Page – (see
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weatherhead_School_of_Management).
Harvard Business School – Owner President Management Program (see www.exed.hbs.edu/programs/opm).
Fort Hays State University (see www.fhsu.edu/).
Friends University (see www.friends.edu).
Wichita State University (see www.wichita.edu).
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