Jeffrey Guernsey
Biography
Professor Guernsey came to the D.B.A. in 2003 after a 21-year career in the banking industry. He currently teaches courses in Principles of Finance, Personal Finance, International Finance and Financial Institutions. Jeff and his wife, Brenda, have an adult daughter, and a son in high school.
My Calling
I feel very privileged to work at Cedarville University, both teaching students and learning together in community. My previous years in the banking profession provided tremendous opportunities to interact with a wide variety of people and business, and learn key elements of business.
Much has been said about finding your 'calling' and discovering how you are wired, your passions, etc. In whatever job we find ourselves, our main calling is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Alongside of that, I have remained committed to the wisdom of Colossians 3:23: "Whatever we do, do our work heartily, as for the Lord, rather than for men." We can learn, be shaped and contribute in whatever occupation God places us.
During my years in banking, I had repeated thoughts of teaching…sometime in my life. I had opportunities to teach an adult Sunday school class, and then some classes on an adjunct basis, and thoroughly enjoyed those. An opportunity to teach full time at Cedarville University came to me in 2003, and after a good deal of prayer, thinking and family support, I made the change. In retrospect, I can see (at least partially) that God was preparing me along the way to work here at Cedarville, and I am grateful.
Interests
- Spending time with family
- Reading
- Golf
- Working outside and around our mini-farm
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William Ragle
Biography
Dr. Bill Ragle joined the Cedarville University faculty in 1995. He teaches classes in Investments and Corporate Finance. Prior to joining the Cedarville faculty, he owned a construction business in Denton, TX. He also worked as a financial analyst for Texas Instruments in the Dallas area. He earned designation as a Certified Financial Planner in 2006. He works part-time as a planner with a financial planning firm in Miamisburg, OH. His academic research has appeared in the Journal of Research in Finance and the Journal of Financial and Economic Practice.
Interests
- Enjoys reading a range of literature from history to historical fiction to adventure novels
- Spending time with wife and two children
- Racquetball
- Gardening
- Woodworking
- Wilderness camping
Education
- Ph.D. in finance from the University of North Texas
- MBA in finance from the University of North Texas
- BS in biology from Stephen F. Austin State University
Contact Information
Business Administration
All programs within the Department of Business Administration are accredited by the ACBSP.
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