BSMIS Faculty
Scott Lawrence - Program Director
Scott has been working in the many facets of information technology since 1994. His early work was focused on technical support and IT project management in various engineering and manufacturing arenas. More recently, project portfolio selection and planning has taken his focus, particularly around financial and strategy management initiatives.
Since 2004, Scott has worked with Marlboro College's Graduate School in several capacities. Starting with Capstone advising in 2004 and adjunct faculty positions in 2005, his role has continued to grow and he is now the program director for the graduate school's only undergraduate program—the Bachelor of Science in Managing Information Systems.
Scott holds a bachelor's from the University of Vermont, a master's in management from the Marlboro College Graduate School, and a master's certificate in project management from George Washington University.
Peter Crowell
Peter is the founder of Context 360, Inc. Prior to founding the company; Peter held senior positions in various Fortune 500 companies. He was the SVP of Technology for the McGraw-Hill media companies, the CIO of CBS, Inc., the President of Chase Access Services a Chase Manhattan Bank, NA subsidiary, the Technology Architect for Chase Manhattan Bank, NA, and a Partner in CSC Consulting. He started his career as a computer programmer and moved into his first CIO position in 1976. In 1998, after working on Web strategies at McGraw-Hill and CBS, he moved completely into the Web world when he founded and ran an Internet Systems Integration firm, Spider Partners, LLC. During that time he also acted as the President of an Internet community building company, UniverseONE, Inc. An aggressive adopter of new technology to drive business results; Peter's work is currently focused on Leading Corporate Performance Transformations by consultatively applying his broad experience. He typically does this utilizing the roles of strategist, mentor, coach, teacher, advisor, program designer and implementer. Peter holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University and an MBA in Finance from Adelphi University. He has held Chairman and President positions for the New York Chapter of the International Society for Information Management. He has taught courses in Information Technology Management, Business Strategy, Information Technology Strategy, eCommerce, Corporate Finance, and Process Reengineering in the MBA programs at Fordham University in New York City, Stevens Institute in New Jersey, and Metropolitan College in New York City.
Steve Fadden
Steve holds a Ph.D. in engineering psychology (human factors) with over 15 years of experience conducting cognitive psychology and human performance research and analysis. Research and applied interests include usability, human-computer interaction, universal design, the role of attention and perception in training and performance, and the design of complex systems that promote positive user experience. His industry and consulting experience includes developing training and evaluating human performance in complex and high-risk domains, including aviation, financial management, safety and security, and intelligence analysis. Steve has worked for companies including Lockheed Martin, Intel, PeopleSoft, and Booz Allen Hamilton, and currently serves as director of the Landmark College Institute for Research and Training. He has taught courses at the graduate and undergraduate level in human-computer interaction, usability engineering, requirements engineering, cognitive and experimental psychology, project management, learning disabilities, and the use of eye movement measures in research and design.
Jonathan Hildrey
Jonathan is currently CFO and finance director for Janos Technology, Inc. He earned his Master of Arts (Honors) in computer science from Magdalene College, Cambridge University, England.
Bill Hladky
Bill has worked extensively in the computer service and financial services areas for over 25 years. He is a consultant to small businesses interested in improving service delivery to their customers through service operations and service management. Bill is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management and is currently the director of human resources at L.A. Burdick Chocolates in Walpole, New Hampshire. He is an adjunct faculty member at the Community College of Vermont and at Marlboro College Graduate School. Bill received his bachelor's in business administration from New Hampshire College and his master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in human resources from Southern New Hampshire University.
Jason Mark
As the founder of Gravity Switch, an experienced web/multimedia design firm located in Northampton, Massachusetts, Jason understands how much the Internet affects today’s businesses. Having studied in France and Germany as well as in the United States, he benefits from a broad educational background. Jason received his undergraduate and master's degrees from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Jason's graduate and post-graduate career is highlighted by his continued involvement in education and technology, designing and teaching several graduate level courses in interactive media and CD-ROM programming. The practical knowledge gained from managing Gravity Switch helps provide the framework for his curriculum. Throughout his career, Jason has helped conceptualize, design and orchestrate numerous interactive and functional web design projects. Jason is known as a visionary, a strategic Internet consulting guru and a reliable expert who has a knack for transforming intangible concepts into concrete results.
Carolyn Stevenson
Carolyn has over ten years of teaching and administrative experience in online learning. She has taught as an adjunct instructor for the graduate school since 2006. She currently serves as the academic program director for communication degree programs for Kaplan University. Prior to pursuing a career in education, Carolyn worked as technical writer/consultant for Kraft General Foods, an employee benefits writer for Spencer & Associates, developmental editor overseeing accounting textbooks at Irwin-McGraw Hill and as assistant managing editor for Mosby in Chicago. She holds a Doctor of Education in educational leadership and organizational change with a concentration in higher education; a Master of Arts in communications; and a Bachelor of Arts in English.
