Graydon Vadas
- Title
- Adjunct Assistant Professor
- vadas000@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Department of Management
- College
- College of Business
Office Hours
M-F 8:00 to Noon (ET)Areas of Expertise
BUsiness organization and finance.Biography
Dr. Graydon Vadas is an adjunct professor at the College of Business.
Dr. Vadas holds a Ph.D. in Employee and Industrial Relations from Walden University and an M.B.A. from Pace University. Prior to teaching, he held several executive positions with IBM in marketing, finance and manufacturing. In addition, he founded three companies: two were business consulting firms specializing in mergers and acquisitions, and one specialized in bringing new technologies to the marketplace.
Beyond his business and teaching achievements, he is active in his community. He founded and manages a non-profit organization that raises capital for programs supporting the prevention of child abuse. He is also a bridge instructor on Cunard cruises and has traveled the world teaching bridge.
Education
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services: Industrial Relations, Walden University
- M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration, Pace University-New York
Currently Teaching
- BUSA 325: Social Responsibility & Ethics
- MGMT 325: Social Rspnsblty & Ethics Mgmt
Professional Experience
Executive positions with IBM: Finance, Marketing, HUman Resources and Manufacturing.
Owner of three companies in merger and acquistions consulting and bringing new technologies to the marketplace.