Program Staff

Brad came to Miami after retiring from The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), where he had accumulated nearly 24 years of senior management experience in finance, accounting, purchasing and e-commerce operations. Before leaving P&G, Brad was the Associate Director for North American Purchases, as well as the Finance Manager for the North America Tissue and Towel division and Finance Manager for Procter & Gamble, Switzerland.

Brad, who holds an MBA from Indiana University, received his B.S. in Business Administration from Miami University. He resides in Oxford, Ohio.

Rita brings to her position more than 20 years of experience in higher education roles including admissions, career services and continuing education. Prior to joining Miami, Rita served as the Associate Director of Admissions at the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia. She also has served with the Piedmont Virginia Community College. In addition, Rita’s career also includes time spent as an owner of a small business in the Charlottesville, Virginia area.

Rita, who attended Miami University before transferring to The Ohio State University (OSU), received an M.A. in Student Personnel in Higher Education as well as a B.S. in Secondary Education from OSU.

Paula has been an employee of Miami University since 2000. Prior to accepting the position with the business school, Paula worked in University Administration where she was responsible for revising, editing and proofing official university documents, including the school’s policy and information manual, the student handbook and other related activities. Before joining Miami, Paula served as the Administrative Assistant for the Hancock Park District in Ohio.