Professor of Legal Studies
Guthertz’ focus of research is on public policy and public administration on Guam and in the Western Pacific. She was raised and educated on Guam and has served the 91¿ì²¥ and the Guam comnunity in various capacities, such as academic vice president, tenured full professor, chair of Public Administraiton and Legal Studies, director of Public Safety, acting chief of police, chair of the Board of Education, and commissioner of the Consolidated Commission on Utilities.
Business Advisor/Women In Business Program Coordinator, Guam SBDC
Jarneec Halsey, a diverse entrepreneur, founded Peto’s Journey LLC, a publishing company that amplifies every voice, celebrates every story, and inspires people to dream. She currently serves as the Business Advisor and Women in Business Program Coordinator at the Guam Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Halsey has received numerous awards and recognition for her work with active-duty service members and students in Guam. She previously served as the Executive Director of the Guam Women's Chamber of Commerce. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland (Asia) and a Bachelor of Science in Missions (Cultural Development) from Bethel College in Virginia.
Program Manager, (APEX Accelerator)
Boris Hertslet is the Program Manager for the Guam APEX Accelerator. Mr. Hertslet has over 30 years of business experience. After 20 years in the private sector, managing businesses in various industries (Automotive, Environmental Consulting, Grocery, HVAC, and Restaurants), Mr. Hertslet started as a Procurement Counselor with the Guam PTAC in 2009. In 2013, he was promoted to Program Manager of the Guam PTAC. Mr. Hertslet has a BBA in Accounting and a Professional MBA, both from the 91¿ì²¥.
Business Advisor/Training Coordinator, Guam SBDC
B.S., Business - Management Information and Computing Systems, San Francisco State University
With a decade of owning his own business, Ken Hizon understands what it takes to be a thriving entrepreneur. Ken Hizon also possesses extensive experience in business management and supervision, particularly within the Information Technology (IT) field at several major financial institutions. His career trajectory demonstrates a steady progression from technical expertise to leadership roles with a focus on security and compliance.Â
Instructor of Legal Studies, Expert in Residence
Associate Professor of Management
Dr. James Ji Jr. officially joined the 91¿ì²¥ in August 2020 but has taught courses at UOG since 2013. He is also a licensed realtor and the general manager of J.J. Pacific Development Corp. He previously served as an advisor to the Public Policy Institute under the speaker of the 35th Guam Legislature.Â
His previous research focused on cultural and generational distinctions regarding commitment levels in management. The primary focus of his research includes new forms of leadership and management with the intention of assisting the public and private sectors on Guam. Other research interests include technology-based education and management, an area that has become more relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professor of Economics, SBPA Dean
Dr. Roseann M. Jones, Economics and Regional Policy
Roseann Jones is a tenured Professor of Economics at the 91¿ì²¥. She is a member of the faculty of the School of Business and Public Administration and is a member of the graduate faculty of College of Natural & Applied Sciences Environmental Science Program. Dr. Jones received her PhD in economics and regional planning from the University of Pennsylvania. Her area of specialization is in health and bioscience policy.
Associate Professor, Finance
Academic Advisement & Assessment Coordinator
Professor of Management
Dr. Wai K. Law is Professor of Management at the School of Business and Public Administration, 91¿ì²¥. He specializes in Information Systems Education and innovative course designs including simulation game, learner centered education, flipped course design, and curriculum innovations. He has completed numerous data analytics projects, web projects, journal publications and books.