Steve Suhrheinrich joined the Fermanian School of Business (FSB) as an Associate Professor of Management in 2024. A veteran of the United States Navy, he brings to PLNU more than 25 years of leadership experience into the classroom, shaped by his unique journey from naval officer to entrepreneur and now full-time professor of management. Suhrheinrich teaches both undergraduate and graduate management courses, where he mentors students to think courageously, act ethically, and lead strategically, especially in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and disruption. Suhrheinrich is working towards his Doctorate of Business Administration at Loyola Marymount University.
Education
- M.B.A. Finance and Entrepreneurship, San Diego State University 2003 -2005
- B.S., Mathematics and Engineering Sciences, Vanderbilt University 1995 - 1999
Licenses & Certifications
- SDCCD Online Faculty Certification Program, Canvas Credentials (Badgr), Issued Feb 2024, Credential ID 65d6917c79751f41bef94a6c
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, GLSS (GoLeanSixSigma.com), Issued Dec 2023, Credential ID 106088306
- Fellow, San Diego Chapter, Startup Leadership Program, Issued Jun 2013
Courses Taught
- Creativity and Innovation - MGT 3081
- Strategic Management - MGT 4088
- Strategic Management (MBA) - BUS 6095
Experience in Field
- Associate Professor of Management, Point Loma Nazarene University, 2024-Present
- Co-Founder & Board Member, Curvo Labs, 2012-Present
- Sales & Strategy Executive, Multiple Media Startups, 2008-2012
- Vice President, Corporate Finance, Yorkville Advisors, 2005-2008
- U.S. Naval Officer, Operations & Navigation Roles, 1999-2005
Professional and Community Involvement
- Board Member, Inspira Light Foundation
- Board Member, Anehope.org
- Board of Overseers, College Avenue Church
