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 ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ 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, ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ, 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