Flores Porras, Luis

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Luis Flores Porras

Luis Flores Porras, PhD

Associate Professor
970-510-3308 | lafloresporras@coloradomtn.edu

Education

  • Ph.D., Strategic Management, UPAEP, Mexico
  • Ph.D., Agricultural Education, Oklahoma State University, USA
  • M.B.A., Marketing & Luxury Brand Management, INSEEC, Paris, France
  • M.B.A., International Business, UDLAP, Mexico
  • B.S., Management (Mayor) Hotels & Restaurants Management (Minor), UDLAP, Mexico

Publications

  • Clowser, M., Smith, A., Flores, L. A., Cissé, M., Cline, L., & Eck, C. (2018). Serving Nelson Mandela’s Legacy through Agricultural Education. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 91(3), 24-27.
  • Flores, L. A., & Edwards, M. C. (2019). A historical overview of protected agriculture in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico: Implications for improving rural prosperity. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 26(3), 7-26.
  • Flores, L. A., Edwards, M. C., Schnelle, M. A., Watters, C., Robinson, J. S., & Sallee, J. (2021). Experts’ views on the potential of luxury niche agricultural products for rural economic development in Mexico and other nations with similar needs: A Delphi study. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 28(3), 70-89.
  • Flores, L. A., & Watters, C. (2023). The Potential of Luxury Agricultural Products as a Niche Market for Rural Economic Development: A Delphi Technique Application. Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 19(1), 122-131.
  • Flores, L. A., González-Hernández, I. J., Porras-Loaiza, A. P., & Watters, C. (In press). Agricultural supply chain management: A bibliometric analysis with implications for inventory management. Management Review Quarterly.

Professional Interests

  • Agribusiness, Sustainable Business, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, International Business, Luxury Markets, Poverty Mitigation, and Strategic Management.
  • Reviewer, Management Review Quarterly Journal

Family

Supportive.

Personal Interests

I established my academic career by teaching for Anahuac University in Mexico, and I have continuously taught business courses for seven years. My mission is to help anyone I interact with, especially students, to unveil their passions and explore their life’s business goals. I enjoy playing soccer, working out, traveling, reading, and discovering new restaurants.

Rillos, Kipp

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Kipp Rillos

Kipp Rillos

Professor, Business
970-870-4459 | krillos@coloradomtn.edu

Education

  • University of Colorado, Leeds School of Business, MBA
  • The Colorado College, BA, Economics

Professional Experience

Kipp is a third-generation teacher and began teaching for CMC in 1996 as an adjunct instructor. He has taught career, technical and education (CTE) at the high schools in Hayden, Soroco and Steamboat Springs.

Kipp has worked in the private sector in the Business Research Division with Chuck Goldner compiling the Annual Ski Areas Report for Colorado Ski Country USA as well as some independent projects for Steamboat and other resorts.

Family

A Colorado native, born in Golden, Kipp has lived in Steamboat Springs for the most of his life with his wife Kari and three children.

Personal Interests

He enjoys mountain biking and river sports, camping, hiking, hunting and fishing in the summer, skiing, riding and lots of back country adventures in the winter.

Perez Pena, Rafael

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Rafael Perez Pena

Dr. Rafael Perez Pena, D.E.D.

Associate Professor
970-870-4486 | rpperez@coloradomtn.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/El

Education

  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics (2022), University of Texas at El Paso
  • Doctor of Economic Development (2017), New Mexico State University
  • Master's in Applied Economics (2014), The College of the Northern Border (Mexico)
  • Bachelor's in Economics (2012), University Autonomous of Ciudad Juarez (Mexico)

Publications

  • Perez, Rafael, “Data Visualization Approaches to Monitor Traveler Preferences, Attitudes, Behaviors and the Economic Impact of International Flights in a Regional Economy”, Cases on Traveler Preferences, Attitudes, and Behaviors: Impact in the Hospitality Industry [under review].
  • Perez, Rafael and Ana Camargo, “The Economic Impact of COVID-19 in the Air Transportation Industry: Estimates from a Regional Input-Output Model”, Challenges and Opportunities for Transportation Services in the Post-COVID-19 Era (2021).
  • Perez, Rafael and Benjamin Widner, “Empirical Measures of Residential Energy Access in Mexico, 2008-2014”. Economics and Business, Vol 35 (2021).
  • Acharya, Ram and Rafael Perez, “Role of Comparative Advantage in Biofuel Policy Adoption in Latin America”, Sustainability, Vol 12:4 (2020).
  • Perez, Rafael and Oscar Pelaez, “Maize, Ethanol and Welfare within the Framework of (Inter)-National Policies”, Agriculture, Society, and Development, Vol. 16:1 (2019).
  • Perez, Rafael and Pedro Izquierdo, “The TPP in the Western Hemisphere: Environmental Proposals and Doubts of a Huge Trade Agreement”, First Seminar on Hemispheric Affairs (2016).
  • Perez, Rafael and Jennalee Beazley, “The Role of Market Structures in the TPP”, Washington Report on the Hemisphere, Vol 36: 10 (2016).
  • Beazley, Jennalee and Rafael Perez, “How will the TPP Impact the Labor Conditions within the Trading Partners?” Washington Report on the Hemisphere, Vol 36: 9 (2016).
  • Gonzalez, Eliseo, Rafael Perez, and Alejandro Diaz. ""Ricardian Model Application to the Oil and Coproducts Mexico-U.S. Trade"" (Spanish) Economic Analysis, 29, no. 72 (2014): 7-33

Professional Associations

  • American Economic Association
  • National Association of Business Economics
  • Agricultural and Applied Economics Association

Personal Interests

Dr. Rafael Perez Pena is an Associate Professor of Business at Colorado Mountain College (CMC). He was born and raised in the U.S.-Mexico border region. Dr. Perez obtained a Doctorate in Economic Development from New Mexico State University, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics from the University of Texas at El Paso, and a Certificate in Data Science from Harvard Business School (Online). In addition, he holds a Master’s in Applied Economics and a Bachelor’s in Economics. He participated in a study abroad program to study economics at the University of Toulouse 1 (France) when he was a college student.

Dr. Rafa enjoys teaching classes in economics, business, and data science/analytics. He is devoted to his students and implements high impact-practices to improve student learning. When he is not teaching or doing research, Rafael enjoys sandboarding, learning new languages, and visiting new places. His plan is to learn snowboarding and have a good time in the Rocky Mountains.

Before joining CMC, Rafael worked as a Senior Research Associate and as a Research Economist for the University of Texas at El Paso. As part of these positions, he conducted economic impact studies and econometric studies for different federal, state, and local government agencies ranging from transportation, water utilities, and border infrastructure, to landholdings evaluation. He also worked as a Business Data Analyst for a money transfer firm in Miami and in Washington D.C. estimating price elasticities and conducting Geographical Information System projects. In addition, he worked as Research Assistant for different academic institutions and government agencies.

His research interests are Energy Economics, Regional and Development Economics, International Trade, and Agricultural Economics. Rafael has publications in academic journals in these areas and has served as an invited guest speaker on these topics at conferences in North America and Europe. In addition, he is an editorial board member of the Journal of Business and Economic Development. He has also collaborated on technical reports for the United Nations and for the United States Department of Agriculture on renewable energy topics.

Guzmán Durán, Norma

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Dr. Norma Guzmán Durán

Dr. Norma Guzmán Durán

Dean of the School of Business
970-947-8341 | nguzmanduran@coloradomtn.edu

Education

  • Ed.D., Community College Leadership, 2020, National American University
  • M.B.A., Management & Strategy, 2015, Western Governors University
  • B.S., Biomedical Engineering, 2005, Texas A&M University

Publications

  • An Exploration of Factors Cultivating Health Science Two Year Degree Completion for Latinos, August 18, 2020

Awards

  • Trinity River Team Spirit Award 2017-2018
  • Innovation of the Year Team Award – Courageous Conversations 2014-2015
  • Hispanic Women in Leadership (2009)
  • Texas A&M University President’s Meritorious Award (2007)

Professional Associations

  • Family Visitor's Board

Personal Interests

My personal interests are serving the community and informing underrepresented groups of the myriad of educational opportunities that can lead to workforce knowledge, skills, and success. As a higher education leader it is my goal to help students achieve academic success with completion of a degree.

Family

My beautiful family is from Mexico, and I am a first generation American. I have a 23-year old son, a Texas A&M University graduate, and he is a 2nd Lieutenant in pilot training serving in the United States Air Force.

Luevano-McCluskey, Brandie

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Brandie Luevano-McCluskey

Dr. Brandie Luevano-McCluskey

Adjunct Faculty
303-523-1914 | bluevano@coloradomtn.edu

Education

  • Juris Doctorate in Law
  • Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Industry Experience

I began teaching online as an adjunct instructor in January of 2007 in which I taught criminal justice, law, and business courses. I began my legal career as a paralegal for a private law firm in which I participated in both civil and criminal cases, and then served as a victim advocate for the Denver District Attorney's Office.  Following, I worked for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation as a Criminal Data Specialist.  Moreover, I worked in fraud detection, conflict negations, office administration, and overall business management.  Much of my experience was gained in the private sector as the president of a business corporation in which I wrote the bylaws, all procedural manuals, and managed and trained all personnel.  Subsequently, I begin working at a private law firm after law school specializing in the areas of corporate and business law. Thereafter, I transitioned into the role of the Associate Program Chair for Criminal Justice online in which I actively took part on committees, took part in enhancing our content curriculum, and took part in assisting our team in all administrative tasks.  Finally, I was hired on as a Dean for Online learning and supervised the Criminal Justice, Paralegal, Business, and Web Design programs.

In the field of criminal justice and law I have acquired additional certifications in areas such as Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation.  Also, I have been certified as a paralegal.  In addition, I was trained to conduct legal research in various databases such as LexisNexis, FindLaw, and Versus Law, Hein-On-Line, and received certification from Westlaw.  I have been thoroughly trained to research in ICON, CCIC, and NCIC databases, and have passed all required tests for use of these systems.  For example, a comprehensive investigation was conducted, a polygraph examination was performed, terminology and laws frequently used within these databases was tested to determine proper application when provided a variety of different variable circumstances and adhering to the strict guidelines and protocol required by Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Furthermore, I was granted security clearance within the bureau after all requirements were met.