Business Administration
Academic Excellence and Passion to Serve
The Department of Business Administration focuses on general management and business principles as well as problem solving, working with people, assembling a team, creating and delivering presentations and communication skills. We strive to be a part of a transformative University that nurtures Christ-like community, purses academic excellence and cultivates a passion to serve.
MNU also offers Degree-Completion and Graduate Degrees in this area.

Contact MNU
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
2030 E. College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899
913-971-3440
Office Hours
Most University offices are open from 8:00AM—5:00PM, Mon.-Fri
Department Faculty
Our Business faculty members are strong pedagogues with stellar educational backgrounds from a variety of public and private institutions. This means they’re extremely talented—and you’ll have a front-row seat in which to learn from each of them!

Lisa Wallentine
Chair, Department of Business Administration; Professor of Business
- EdD; 2017, Olivet Nazarene University
- MBA; 1998, Wright State University
- BA; Business Administration and Public Relations, 1994, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Aaron Bohn
Assistant Professor of Digital Communications
- MFA; Screenwriting, 2019, Asbury University
- MA; Digital Storytelling, 2015, Asbury University
- BA; Communications and Media Relations, 2008, Ohio State University

Lynne Erickson
- CPA
- MAS; 1986, University of Illinois
- BA; Accounting, 1984, Olivet Nazarene University

Jack Jones
Assistant Professor of Sports Management
- MA; Physical Education, 1996, Arkansas Tech University
- Management Certificate; Walton Institute of Management, 1988, University of Arkansas
- BA; Physical
- Education, 1979, College of the Ozarks

Brian Merriman
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
- MA; Printmaking/Drawing, 1983, Emporia State University
- BFA; Printmaking/Drawing, 1981, Emporia State University

Jamie Myrtle
Tenured Professor of Business
- EdD; 2020, Olivet Nazarene University
- MBA; 1997 University of Kansas
- CPA; 1990, State of Missouri
- BA; Accounting and Business Administration,
1987, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Tricia Sinclair
Assistant Professor of Business
- B.A., University of Kansas, 1994;
- M.B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; 2010.

Dave Wegley
Professor of Business
- EdD; Higher Education Administration and Leadership, 2010, Saint Louis University
- MBA; 1985, University of Kansas
- BA; Accounting & Business Administration, 1982, MidAmerica Nazarene Universi
Adjunct Faculty

Yorton Clark
Dean, School of Professional and Graduate Studies; Chair, Professional and Graduate Studies in Business; Professor
- EdD; Higher Educational Administration and Leadership, 2010, Saint Louis University
- MA; Public Administration/Health Services, 1993, University of Missouri Kansas City
- BA; Business Administration/Management, 1984, Oklahoma Wesleyan University



Bob Humphrey
Program Director, Professional Studies in Management, Professor of Business
- EdD; Leadership and Higher Education Administration, 2010, Saint Louis University
- MBA; 1996, MidAmerica Nazarene University
- BA; Management and Human Relations, 1993, MidAmerica Nazarene University
- AA; Biblical Studies, 1986, Nazarene Bible College
- Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene




LeAnn Yantis
Program Director, Online Bachelor of Business Administration, Associate Professor of Business
- EdD; 2018, Grand Canyon University
- BA; 2004, MidAmerica Nazarene University
- BA; Public Relations, 1983, MidAmerica Nazarene University