Faculty Profiles

Senior Professor Since 2005

Industry Experience: Information Systems, Information Technology
Location: Riverview, Florida

Dr. Bird has been with DeVry University for more than 15 years and earned his PhD from Capella University in Minneapolis. Prior to joining DeVry University, he had worked at Carnival Cruise Lines for 17 years as a systems configuration manager for Information Systems along with managing system development projects. His professional experiences also include many facets of Information Technology, business intelligence, project management, and recruitment of human resources. He had published eight books and is currently a managing editor for the DeVry Journal of Scholarly Research in addition to being a Senior Professor.

Professor of Health and Business Since 1997

Industry Experience: Medical Billing and Coding, Clinical Documentation
Location: Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Lisa L Campbell is an expert level health care professional who began her career in 1992 as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Since then she has become a valuable resource for Clinical Documentation Improvement, Health Information Management, Health Care Management, Medical Coding, Revenue Cycle Management and Provider and Staff Training. This experience has allowed her to share her knowledge and industry best practices as a Professional Speaker and bring her skills to DeVry as a Professor. Additionally, Dr. Campbell holds the following professional certifications: RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC, CRC, CPMA

Professor of Engineering and Information Systems Since 2006

Industry Experience: Information Technology
Location: Midtown Manhattan, New York

D’Souza moved to the United States in 2001 to obtain a Master’s degree in electrical engineering. For his thesis, he built one of the first-generation fitness tracking devices with many of the same features commonly offered on such devices today. He’s always dreamed of being a professor, and is a member of many industry organizations such as the ASEE and IEEE. 

Professor and Faculty Chair Since 2001

Industry Experience: Business, Leadership
Location: San Diego, California

Paula C. Herring, EdD, is Faculty Chair and Professor at DeVry University, where she has taught and led faculty and students for 20 years. Her professional background is in education and international business in additional to numerous community leadership and service to non-profits. She teaches in the areas of business, leadership, marketing and critical thinking.

Professor  Since 2001

Industry Experience: Business and Management
Location: San Diego, California

Dr. Komos, EdD, has been with DeVry University and Keller Graduate School of Management for close to two decades. He has been teaching full time since 2011, where he brings his expertise to courses such as human resource management, training and development, strategic staffing, leadership and organizational behavior, and the MBA capstone. Prior to his role as a senior professor and professor, Dr. Komos was the academic operations manager, associate dean of academic affairs, and assistant national dean at DeVry. He brings 25 plus years of human resource expertise from his previous company, Exelon Corporation.

Professor of Business  Since 2005

Industry Experience: General Management, Marketing, Engineering and Technology, International Business, Business Development
Location:  Austin, Texas

In roles as Executive V.P., V.P. of Strategic Development, and Chief Strategy Officer, Dr. Reitzel brings 30+ years of knowledge and experience to his courses. He holds J.D. and Ph.D. degrees and currently serves as a Senior Professor for our College of Business programs in Austin, Texas.

Dr. Reitzel has been appointed to the prestigious Fulbright Specialist Roster for both his experience and passion to serve students. This accolade was also earned through his decades of leadership, management and product development experience with tech-based product companies.

Associate Professor  Since 2018

Industry Experience: Organization and Management, Information Technology Management, Online Teaching
Location:  San Diego, California

Dr. Smith, PhD, brings over four decades of industry experience consulting with numerous firms across business, industry and government. His abilities span technology, management, leadership development and strategy.