Dr. Mathew (Matt) Hudson began his role as an Adjunct Professor in 2023. He is an accomplished academic and business manager with extensive experience in proposal development, project execution, closeout processes, and financial planning and analysis. His diverse background spans aerospace, technology, manufacturing, education, services, and retail industries.

Matt’s specialties include Contract Management, Finance, Cost and Schedule Management, Accounting, Auditing, Marketing, Operations, Client Relations, Global Supply Chain, Proposal Development, and Real Estate.

In 2024, Jason began his role as an Adjunct Professor of Finance. A seasoned business economist and corporate financial strategist, he brings over twenty years of experience creating value at the intersection of finance and entrepreneurship. Jason’s hands-on approach comes from his background in owning, operating, investing in, and advising companies across a broad range of industries. Specializing in business and market opportunity analysis, modeling, and evaluation, he leverages these skills to guide capital allocation and strategic decision-making.

Austin Helton joined the Fermanian School of Business in 2024, bringing a dynamic and diverse background in B2B marketing, client strategy, and e-commerce distribution. His professional journey includes significant roles in consulting, serving as a Chief Marketing Officer, and acting as Founder and CEO of successful companies that have since been acquired. His broad expertise in strategic leadership and entrepreneurship greatly enriches the academic environment.

Professor Dado joined the faculty as an Adjunct Professor in the summer of 2024. He brings extensive experience from the aerospace industry, where he has held strategic roles in supply chain and procurement management. Before his work in aerospace, Professor Dado gained valuable experience in sales, contributing to his well-rounded expertise in both operational and communication functions.

Professor Doig joined the Fermanian School of Business faculty in August 2024. He is a certified public accountant (CPA) with a distinguished background in finance and accounting. His professional experience includes serving as a controller, an accounting and budget analyst, and a senior audit assistant, bringing a comprehensive and practical understanding of financial management and auditing to his role as an educator.

Tim Benefiel began his role as an Adjunct Professor in 2023, bringing a wealth of financial expertise to the classroom. His career at Point Loma Nazarene University began in 2015 as an Accounting and Budget Analyst. He was promoted to Senior Accountant in 2018 and further advanced to Associate Vice President for Accounting and Finance in 2021. Before joining the university, Tim gained over two years of experience as an Income Tax Accountant with AMN Healthcare and as an Accountant with Gatto, Pope & Walwick, LLP.

Steven Suhrheinrich joined the Fermanian School of Business (FSB) in 2024 as an Associate Professor of Management. 

Steve Suhrheinrich's career history combines entrepreneurship, education, military leadership, and finance. Steve earned an MBA from San Diego State University and a BS from Vanderbilt University.

Laura graduated from PLNU in 2010 with her BSN. She was hired later that year at Sharp Memorial hospital on a surgical progressive care unit. Two years later she transitioned to the surgical intensive care unit where she has been ever since. During her time in the surgical intensive care unit Laura has had the opportunity to care for many complex patients including cardiac surgery, cardiac device patients, neurosurgery, trauma, complicated general surgery, and obstetrical patients.