Dave Hickman earned a Doctor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in management from Grand Canyon University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia College. He has worked as a manager in the automotive service and finance industries for ten years and is a Certified Manager (CM). Since 2016, he has taught full-time at Columbia College, offering courses in management, finance, accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, business law, and information technology. He is a member of the Academy of Management and is dedicated to fostering student understanding and engagement in the complexities of the business world.