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David A. Brown, DBA

David A. Brown, DBA

David A. Brown, DBA
David A. Brown, DBA

Professor
Risk Management & Insurance
Management
Phone: (231) 591-2430
Email: [email protected]

Education

  • DBA, Walden University, Technology Entrepreneurship
  • MBA, Grand Valley State University, Management
  • BA, Michigan State University, Socioeconomics

Graduate/Post-Graduate Training

  • CITI Training, Conflicts of Interest, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, Big Rapids, MI, United States
  • CITI Training, Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, Big Rapids, MI, United States
  • CITI Training, Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, Big Rapids, MI, United States

Biography

Entrepreneur, consultant, and teacher with expertise in insurance, risk management, software technology, retail, human resources, and socioeconomics. Doctorate and multiple insurance industry professional credentials awarded. Married, father of three daughters, and grandfather.

Publications and Intellectual Contributions

  • Research Report
    Brown, D. A. (2017). "2017 Michigan Insurance Employers Survey,"

Presentations

  • Oral Presentation
    Brown, D. A. (Panelist), Burkhardt, M. (Panelist), Buck, C. (Moderator), Maurer, M. (Panelist), Stucko, M. (Panelist), LIAM/IAM Joint Summer Conference, "Recruiting and Educating Insurance Talent," Life Insurance Association of Michigan (LIAM) and the Insurance Alliance of Michigan (IAM), Thompsonville, MI, (June 25, 2024).
  • Keynote/Plenary Address
    Brown, D. A., CPCU & Risk Management Society Greater Detroit Chapters Monthly Luncheon, "Future-Proofing the Insurance Industry: Attract, Recruit, Educate the Next Generation," CPCU & Risk Management Society Greater Detroit Chapters, Livonia, MI, (January 24, 2024).
  • Oral Presentation
    Brown, D. A. (Author & Presenter), Pattillo, J. (Presenter), Lopez, G. (Presenter), Session, "[Risky] Pizza with the [Risk] Profs," Big Rapids, MI, (November 14, 2023).
  • Oral Presentation
    Brown, D. A. (Author & Presenter), MBEA Annual Convention, "Teaching Lean Startup Entrepreneurship," Michigan Business Education Association, Frankenmuth, MI, (November 10, 2023).
  • Oral Presentation
    Brown, D. A. (Author & Presenter), MBEA Annual Convention, "Ferris State Auto-Owners Insurance Challenge," Michigan Business Education Association, Frankenmuth, MI, (November 9, 2023).
  • Oral Presentation
    Brown, D. A., Business Class, "Careers in Risk Management and Insurance," Michigan Youth Academy Challenge, Battle Creek, MI, (March 3, 2023).
  • Webinar
    Brown, D. A. (Author & Presenter), Macomb ISD Career Spotlight, "Careers in Insurance," Macomb ISD, Macomb County, Michigan, (November 28, 2022).
  • Oral Presentation
    Brown, D. A. (Author & Presenter), MBEA Annual Convention, "Blockchain, Crypto, and Insurance - Oh My," Michigan Business Education Association, Frankenmuth, MI, (November 10, 2022).
  • Oral Presentation
    Brown, D. A. (Author & Presenter), MBEA Annual Convention, "Ferris State Auto-Owners Insurance Challenge," Michigan Business Education Association, Frankenmuth, MI, (November 10, 2022).
  • Oral Presentation
    Brown, D. A. (Author & Presenter), AIM Quarterly Meeting, "Insurance Education," Associated Insurance Managers, Detroit, MI, (October 18, 2022).