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KARL L. KAMMERER
University of Kansas
School of Business
Lawrence, KS 66045
Email: kkammerer@ku.edu or karlkammerer@gmail.com
http://www.business.ku.edu/karl-kammerer
CURRENTLY
Ph.D. Candidate in Strategic Management at the University of Kansas
EDUCATION
M.B.A., University of Kansas, December 2009
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Focused coursework in marketing, management, and strategy
Led student consulting team in resource allocation project for Embarq
GPA: 4.0
B.S.B.A., University of Kansas, With Distinction, May 2007
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2nd Concentration in Economics
ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS
The Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship – One of KU’s most distinguished awards for
PhD students, the Self Fellowship is a 4 year award that includes tuition, a stipend, a robust
Fellow Development Program that provides over 320 hours of leadership and communications
training, and an intensive policy making seminar in Washington D.C.
2011-12 and 2012-2013 Dean’s List – For outstanding performance in the doctoral program
Paul Landis Scholarship – Undergraduate Academic Scholarship
Award for Competitive Excellence – Undergraduate Academic Award and Scholarship
REFEREED PRESENTATIONS
Chadwick, C., Wangrow, D., & Kammerer, K. “Microfoundations of Firms’ Human CapitalRelated Rents and Losses” Accepted for presentation at the Academy of Management Annual
Meetings, Philadelphia, PA, August 2014
Poppo, L., Kammerer, K., Schepker, D. “Falling from Grace: Why Reputation Fails to Protect
Companies from Alleged Competence and Integrity Violations” Accepted for presentation at the
Strategic Management Society Annual Meetings, Madrid, Spain, September 2014
Updated: September 2014
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Chadwick, C., Wangrow, D., & Kammerer, K. “Microfoundations of Firms’ Human CapitalRelated Rents and Losses” Accepted for presentation at the Strategic Management Society
Annual Meetings, Madrid, Spain, September 2014
PAPERS UNDER REVIEW
Poppo, L., Kammerer, K., Schepker, D. “Falling from Grace: Why Reputation Fails to Protect
Companies from Alleged Violations” -- First Round Review at AMJ
WORKING PAPERS
Chadwick, C., Wangrow, D., & Kammerer, K. “Microfoundations of Firms’ Human CapitalRelated Rents and Losses”
Kammerer, K. Dissertation: “Property Rights in Entrepreneurial Ventures”
GRANT FUNDED RESEARCH
 KU General Research Fund grant, 2012; $1500 (Principal Researcher: Laura Poppo)
 KU General Research Fund grant, 2014; $5200 (Principal Researcher: Clint Chadwick)
COURSES TAUGHT
University of Kansas, Mgmt. 498 Business Policy and Strategy: Senior capstone strategy course
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3 Semester: Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014
Average overall student evaluation score: 4.43 on 5 point scale
EXPERIENCE
Professional Toxicology Services, Inc.
Lenexa, KS
Advisor and Board Member
June 2011 – Present
 Provide strategic and financial consulting on a quarterly and need basis.
Co-Founder
Oct.2005 – May 2011
 Executed successful acquisition of a small business (approximately $500k in
annual revenue at time of acquisition), including due diligence, financing, and
strategy.
 Analyzed and implemented pricing strategies for seven products across three product
lines.
 Managed service provided on over 200 business customer accounts. Conducted brand
image analysis for key metrics identified through customer interviews. Monitored
customer satisfaction through informal/qualitative surveying.
Updated: September 2014
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Developed and promoted new and enhanced product offerings - refined existing
product mix to meet demand in new segment expanding customer base and stabilizing
revenue stream through a recessionary period.
Led all aspects of financial management. Prepared and monitored financial
statements. Conducted ROI analysis on all investments and managed debt.
Administered payroll and employee benefits, including 401K.
Executed an upward vertical integration doubling the margin on second highest
selling product.
Created and managed company website and SEO campaign.
MEMBERSHIPS
Academy of Management
VOLUNTEER / PERSONAL
Sunflower Elementary School
Lenexa, KS
September 2014 – Present
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) Volunteer – Spend several days throughout the
school year assisting students and teachers with various tasks and serving as a positive
presence at the school.
3 and 2 Baseball Club
Lenexa, KS
May 2014 – July 2014
Head Coach/Team manager – Organize all team activities and teach baseball
fundamentals to preschoolers.
Shawnee Church of the Nazarene
Shawnee, KS
June 2012 – May 2013
Sunday School Teacher – Taught Bible stories, verses, and principles to 3 and 4 year old
children.
City Union Mission
Kansas City, MO
May 2010 – August 2010
Academic Assistant – Tutored homeless men in basic math and English.
Angel Food Ministries
Shawnee, KS
January 2008 – May 2009
Volunteer – Assisted in distribution of discounted food bundles to individuals and
families in need.
Shawnee Church of the Nazarene
Shawnee, KS
August 2006-May 2008
Teacher of Discipleship Education Program – Led adult learners in 32 and 36 week Bible
study programs. Followed a preset curriculum and facilitated group discussion of
relevant material.
Shawnee Mission West High School Overland Park, KS
Updated: September 2014
2006 & 2007 Seasons
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Volunteer, Assistant Wrestling Coach – Instructed high school athletes in the various
techniques of American wrestling.
Brandon Woods Nursing Home
Lawrence, KS
March 2006 – May 2006
Volunteer – Visited with elderly men and women in an assisted living facility.
Updated: September 2014