Curriculum Vitae
Lee Hanson
EDUCATION
Ph.D.
University of California, Irvine, 1992 (Administration)
M.P.A.
California State University, Long Beach, 1980
B.A.
Indiana University, 1977 (Journalism)
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
August 2008 – June 2011
Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs
College of Business and Public Administration
California State University, San Bernardino
June 2006 – July 2008
Chair, Department of Management
College of Business and Public Administration
California State University, San Bernardino
TEACHING
Sep. 2011 – present
Emeritus Professor
Sep. 1991 – 2011
Professor
Department of Management
College of Business and Public Administration
California State University, San Bernardino
1990-91
Lecturer, Department of Management, California State
University, San Bernardino
Spring, 1990
Lecturer, Department of Management, College of Business,
California State University, Fullerton
Spring, 1989
Lecturer, Graduate School of Management, University of California,
Irvine
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE (Selected)
1981 - 1985
Senior Administrative Assistant, City Manager's Office, City of Signal Hill, CA.
1977 - 1979
Merchant seaman; member Seafarer's International Union of North America.
1972 - 1975
U.S. Army: Medical Specialist (Sgt. E-5), Special Forces, Ranger.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Chair, Recruiting Committee, Director of Institutional Research, spring – summer 2010.
Member, Recruiting Committee, Dean of College of Extended Learning, winter – spring 2004.
Associate Director, Community-University Partnerships (CUP), spring 2002 to spring 2011.
Report, “Implementation of Academic Computing & Media Team-Based Organization: Recommendations and
Program of Team-Building Activities for Winter/Spring, 1998,” Fall 1997 – Winter 1998.
WASC review preparation coordinator, 1996 – 1997.
University Strategic Planning Steering Council, 1995 – 1997; Chair, University Effectiveness Committee, 1995 –
1996.
University General Education Committee: CBPA representative 1992/93 – 1993/94; Chair 1994/95 - 1995/96.
PUBLICATIONS
“Enterprise Zones for Former Military Bases: Are They Attracting Businesses and Creating Jobs?” with Fred Hebein
(2009). Journal of Applied and Behavioral Management, 10 (2), 149 – 165.
“Outcome Assessment of a Management Program Using a Portfolio Approach: Lessons Learned” with Don Drost,
Clark Molstad, Lloyd Peake, and Eric Newman (2008). American Journal of Business Education,
1(2), 105 – 113.
“A Chair’s Great Leap” (2008). Business Renaissance Quarterly, 3(1), 135 – 142.
"Optivus Technology" (2002). Arthur Thompson and A.J. Strickland, Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases
(13th edition). McGraw-Hill publishing.
"Economic Development in State and Local Government" (2000). The Market and the State: Government Business
Relations, Michael Clark, editor. McGraw-Hill-Primis Custom Publishing.
“Society and Self-Managing Teams” (1998). International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 25 (1), 72 – 89.
"K-12 Education for Empowerment: Beyond the Mental/Manual Divide to a US Technician Class?" (1995).
Empowerment in Organizations, Vol. 3 (4), 27-36.
"Strategic Management Education for the Global Economy: Coming to Grips with Institutions" (1995).
International Journal of Commerce and Management, Vol. 5 (1,2): 91-108.
Gordon J. Fielding and Lee Hanson (1988), "Determinants of Superior Performance in Public Transit: Research
Opportunities Using Section 15 Data." Transportation Research Record 1150.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
“Proving Enterprise Zones Work: A California Case Study in How Not to Do It” (2011). Paper presented at the
Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management, Orlando, FL, October.
“Enterprise Zones for Former Military Bases: Will They Attract Business?” (2007) Paper presented at annual
conference of the Institute of Applied and Behavioral Management, Reno, NV, October. Best Paper, Division III,
Management Theory and Practice, Strategy, Business and Society, and Global Management.
“Enterprise Zones for Former Military Bases: A Preliminary Assessment of California’s LAMBRA Program”
(2006). Paper presented at fall conference of the International Society of Business Disciplines, Las Vegas,
November 6, 2006.
"Economic Gardening in California: Lessons from Lake Elsinore, San Bernardino, and Chico" (2000), with David
Barrios. Statewide Economic Gardening Conference, Chico, June.
“Thinking About Mexican-American Economic Integration: The Uses of Michael Porter’s ‘Diamond’ Model (1996).
Paper presented at the Western Academy of Management North-South Encounters meeting, Guadalajara, June.
"The Political Economy of the American Business School" (1995) with Marc Jones. Paper presented at the Western
Academy of Management meetings, San Diego, April.
"Post-Progressive Corporate Strategy: A Note on Going Beyond Andrews' 'Concept'" (1995). Paper presented at the
International Academy of Business Disciplines meetings, Redondo Beach, April, published in the Proceedings, Vol
II, pp. 819- 823.
"Social Impacts of Self-Managed Teams" (1994). Paper presented at the International Academy of Business
Disciplines, April, Pittsburgh.
"'Global Corporate Strategy': Toward a New Business Policy Course Structure" (1993). Paper presented at the
International Academy of Business Disciplines meetings, New Orleans, published in the Proceedings, Vol. I, pp.
151-160.
TECHNICAL REPORTS
Gordon J. Fielding and Lee Hanson (1987), Determinants of Superior Performance in Public Transit. Washington,
D.C.: U.S. Department of Transportation, Urban Mass Transportation Administration.
CONFERENCE MODERATOR/DISCUSSANT
"Global Business Issues." Symposium, International Academy of Business Disciplines meetings, New Orleans,
April, 1993.
"Labor-Management Relations in the 1990's: Cooperation or Conflict?" Symposium, Western Academy of
Management Meetings, Salt Lake City, April, 1990.
WORKING PAPERS
"Postmodernism and the Corporate Strategist" (1995).
"Perils of 'Contractocracy'" (1995).
"Vertical Integration and Competitive Advantage in Franchising: A Review, Synthesis, and Research Agenda"
(1994).
"Strategic Alliances and the Coming of Global Oligopoly," with Richard Brahm (1993).
"Why Yankee Can't Compete: The Price of American Professionalization" (1992).
"Bias in Small Business Policy: Implications of Recent Evidence from Regulation" (1989).
"Revising the Theory of Privatization: The Bureau-Shaping, Policy Oligopoly, Contract Failure Model" (1989).
"Chain Firms in the Service Sector: An Exploratory Study" (1989).
CONSULTING
City of San Jacinto Enterprise Zone Application feasibility study, summer – fall 2011 (with Don Gee, DGA
Consulting).
San Bernardino International Airport, Enterprise Zone impact case study, summer 2010.
California Enterprise Zone application, City & County of San Bernardino, City of Colton, Inland Valley
Development Agency, May – Sep. 2006.
City of San Bernardino, California. Organization Review of San Bernardino Employment & Training Agency, Mar.
– May 2006.
Desert Alliance for Community Empowerment, Coachella, California. Assessment of franchising opportunities,
pricing model for food bank warehouse (Jan. – Aug. 2006). Project performed for the Inland Empire Center for
Entrepreneurship, California State University, San Bernardino.
Xcom, Inc.: MEMS Flat Panel Antenna Feasibility Study, December 2005. Project performed for the Office of
Technology Transfer and Commercialization, California State University, San Bernardino.
Naval Surface Warfare Center: MEMS Latching Shock Sensor Feasibility Study – summer 2005. Project performed
for the Office of Technology Transfer and Commercialization, California State University, San Bernardino.
Cognitive Vision, Inc.: Fiberoptic Tachometer Feasibility Study – summer 2005. Project performed for the Office of
Technology Transfer and Commercialization, California State University, San Bernardino.
SiWave, Inc.: MEMS Feasibility Study – summer 2004. Project performed for the Office of Technology Transfer
and Commercialization, California State University, San Bernardino.
California Integrated Waste Management Board, January 2002 – June 2003, “Economic Gardening Demonstration
Project”: economic development technical assistance project for recycling-based manufacturers conducted by
CSUSB-CUP Project Information Technical Assistance for Business (PITAB).
South Coast Resource Conservation & Development Area, Riverside, California, Summer 2001 – June 2002:
Preparation of feasibility study for proposed North San Diego County Agricultural Business Center.
National Orange Show, San Bernardino, California, Winter - summer 2001: Organized and conducted business
planning "brainstorming" retreat; interviews with board members and preparation of summary report identifying
strategic priorities.
City of San Bernardino, California, winter 1999 – spring 2006: Advisor to City Administrator, Economic
Development Agency, and Development Services on city economic strategy.
Inland Valley Development Agency, San Bernardino, CA: Preparation of application for Local Agency Military
Base Recovery Area (LAMBRA) Enterprise Zone designation for former Norton Air Force Base, San Bernardino,
California, January - June, 1999.
Inland Action, San Bernardino, CA, January - May, 1998: Organization audit and preparation of report with
strategic recommendations to Executive Director.
NEWSPAPER COLUMNS & OPINION-EDITORIALS
“Base closures bring new growth,” Business Press, 7/25/05
“An economic message with a Peel,” Business Press, 5/16/05
“’Special interests’ keep balance of power,” Business Press, 4/18/05.
“Mall points way to fight sprawl,” Business Press, 3/7/05.
“Now a word about obfuscation,” Business Press, 1/31/05
“Region lacks appeal for high-tech jobs,” Business Press, 12/27/04.
“Present tense, but making history,” Business Press, 11/22/04.
“Billboards a sign of wrong-headed policy,”Business Press, 10/25/04.
“Hard-boiled vision of paradise,” Business Press, 9/27/04/
“Poll results contradict conventional wisdom,”Business Press, 8/23/04.
“Random thoughts collected,” Business Press, 7/19/04.
“Energy-saving drive gains power,” Business Press, 6/14/04.
“Lower grades need higher education,” Business Press, 5/5/04.
“Business recruiters aim high, fire blanks,” Business Press, 2/22/04.
“Despite fashion, most businesses plan little,” Business Press, 1/19/04.
“Poor planning shares blame for SB’s economic woes,” San Bernardino County Sun, 12/28/03.
“Boeing another sign of manufacturing decline,” Business Press, 12/15/03.
“Fires leave talking heads at loss for words,” Business Press, 11/24/03.
“Lord Nelson offers lessons in management,” Business Press, 10/20/03.
“California neglecting future like Dixie does,” Business Press, 9/22/03.
“City hall no cure-all,” San Bernardino County, Sun, 8/24/03.
“Can’t whitewash need to clean up area’s blight,” Business Press, 8/18/03.
“Retailer subsidies only hurt the public,” Business Press, 7/18/03.
“Casino unlikely to pay off for Carousel Mall,” Business Press, 6/30/03.
“Regions need cohesive plan to curry growth,” Business Press, 5/12/03.
“Taxpayers beware: Subsidized arenas not always a home run,” San Bernardino County Sun, 4/13/03.
“Social engineering brought housing sprawl,” Business Press, 2/17/03.
“Big-picture backdrop for economic growth,” Business Press, 1/20/03.
“What city hall can and can’t do for businesses,” On Strategy, San Bernardino County Sun, 1/12/03.
“Time will balance ‘crappy’ job dilemma,” Business Press, 12/2/02.
"Chamber would be wise to court City Hall," On Strategy, San Bernardino County Sun, 11/11/01.
“What to do before ‘visioning’ Inland future,” Business Press, 10/14/02.
“Unilateral pre-emptive war could derail globalization,” On Strategy, San Bernardino County Sun, 10/13/02.
“Henderson, Nev., ups ante hyping economy,” Business Press, 9/16/02.
“B-schools can lead way to economic justice,” Business Press, 8/26/02.
“Higher education useless for many workers,” Business Press, 6/24/02.
“’Hot towns’ turn up heat for growth,” Business Press, 5/13/02.
“Tax sharing might end business game,” Business Press, 4/22/02.
“Are reuse dreamers just hangars on?” Business Press, 3/25/02.
“Dispatches from the economic fronts,” Business Press, 2/25/02.
“Balance, reinvestment crucial to region,” Business Press, 1/21/02.
"Regional influence grows in new economy," The Business Press, 10/29/01.
"Spending close to home will help," The Business Press, 9/24/01.
"Alliances pave way for new world order," The Business Press, 8/27/01.
"Industrial policy: Here we go again," The Business Press, 7/23/01.
"Firms seek havens, not heavens," The Business Press, 6/25/01.
"'Strategic visions' benefit from reality check," On Strategy, San Bernardino County Sun, 6/10/01.
"Regionalism has focus, no vision," The Business Press, 5/7/01.
In 'E.D.' theater, the play is the thing," The Business Press, 4/9/01.
"Manufacturing still matters to U.S.," The Business Press, 3/12/01.
"Grow your own with gardening," The Business Press, 2/5/01.
"Blue collar tight on region's work force," The Business Press, 1/15/01.
"Lakes and streams project: Vision or mirage?" San Bernardino County Sun, 1/14/01.
"Local business jungle is ruled by 'gazelles'," with Jace Baker, Press-Enterprise, 6/18/00.
“So what’s in a name? ‘Jammin’ the IE,” San Bernardino County Sun, 1/16/00.
“SB has BIG plan for the future: City busy implementing its Business-Industry Growth strategy for urban renewal,”
San Bernardino County Sun, 11/7/99.
“San Bernardino’s ‘BIG’ plan for promoting business growth: Mayor’s inclusive new strategy focuses on cultivating
new and existing industry,”San Bernardino County Sun,5/9/99 (op-ed written for Mayor Judith Valles)
“Growing high-tech job industry,” San Bernardino County Sun, 11/29/98
“High-tech hopes: Many cities are missing an opportunity to attract high-tech business clusters. Temecula and Lake
Elsinore are exceptions,” Press-Enterprise, 6/28/98.
“How to grow SB economy: Production-based businesses, particularly existing ones, key to creating new wealth,”
San Bernardino Sun, 6/14/98.
“Economic gardening: In today’s world of information technology nurturing local busines development and
expansion has far greater potential for creating longterm economic diversity,” Press-Enterprise, 3/8/98.
“Optivus’ individualism model for the region,” San Bernardino Sun, 2/19/98.
“Tweaking Inland Empire Economy: ‘Industry clustering’ can work to make the region home to technlogical
enterprise, San Bernardino Sun, 4/20/97.
“Wave of the future: high-tech in Riverside and San Bernardino,” Press-Enterprise, 4/20/97.