Brian Tietje is Dean of the College of Business at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC). Prior to joining TAMU-CC, he served a 22-year career at Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo) as Professor of Marketing and in various leadership roles, including Vice Provost of International, Graduate and Extended Education. His undergraduate business degree is from Bowling Green State University, his MBA is from the University of Hawaii, and his Ph.D. is from the University of Washington. He has served on the board of directors of several organizations in the past, including the Economic Vitality Corporation and Family Care Network, Inc.. Dr. Tietje came to TAMUCC to be part of the Texas success story and to make a difference in the lives of TAMUCC students and the Coastal Bend community.