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Business Department Faculty
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Verne Ingram, Department Chair
303.914.6334
Academic Background
- B.S. University of Idaho
- M.A. University of Phoenix
- C.P.A. 1980 - 1995
Industry/Professional Background
- C.P.A. firm doing payroll, sales taxes, monthly financial statements and audits
- Income tax preparation
Teaching Philosophy and Goals
- Verne knows each student is unique and uses various techniques to enhance the learning process for each person. The key to discovering new concepts and applying them to new situations is classroom participation. She treats students fairly, with respect, and encourages fun during the learning process.
- The most satisfying aspect of teaching for Verne is to help students succeed beyond their dreams. She enjoys people and enjoys accounting; teaching allows her to have the best of both.
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Richard G. Roding, Instructor
303.914.6553
Academic BackGround
- B.S. Accounting Eastern Illinois University
Industry/Professional Background
- Corporate comptroller, Department Stores Division of Phillips VanHuessen Corporation
- Divisional manager for internal audit and security, Federated Department Stores
- Chief financial officer, TSC Industries, Inc.
- Owner Richard George Co. Public Accounting Firm
Teaching Philosophy and Goals
- Students need to be comfortable, ask questions without hesitation, be actively involved in the learning process and laugh occasionally.
- Richard Roding thoroughly enjoys working with students, especially showing students what they are capable of achieving. He provides each student the help needed to achieve their very best.
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Wendy H. Bird, Instructor
303.914.6319
Academic Background
- B.A. Saginaw Valley State University
- J.D. Wayne State University Law School
Industry/Professional Background
- licensed attorney, Colorado (1994) and Michigan (1993) (inactive)
- licensed Colorado real estate broker (inactive)
- practiced law in Colorado, emphasizing areas of real estate, business, securities & estate planning.
Teaching Philosophy and Goals
- Wendy’s teaching philosophy starts with respect for the students and a desire to help them achieve their goals. She encourages students to chart a course that will lead not only to financial success, but more importantly to personal satisfaction.
- While Wendy has a passion for the law and believes the content of her courses is important, she believes that the skills learned, like independent thinking and problem solving, are equally important.
- By constantly striving to enhance and improve the learning experience and striving to serve different learning styles and preparedness levels, Wendy’s goal is to teach the student, not the material. Having fun during the process is strongly encouraged.
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