
Oak Valley College professors are more than experts in their field. They are passionate Christians looking to contribute to your personal, professional, and spiritual growth.
Professors are here to teach you as part of a small cohort. You receive personal, one-on-one, attention.
You develop real-world experience and learn to apply theories to everyday situations through projects, case studies, and interactive assignments.
You gain the skills to succeed in school and the workplace from experienced faculty members who prepare you to excel.
Oak Valley Colleges is a place where you live, learn, and grow.
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Timothy Day
JD, Western State University, College of Law
BS, California Polytechnic University
Professor Day, a Civil Trial Attorney with over 25 years of experience in Business Litigation, Real Estate, and government tort claims defense, teaches Business Law & Ethics and Entrepreneurship at Oak Valley College. -
Dr. Samuel Gibbs
PhD Business Management and Organizational Leadership, University of Phoenix
MBA, University of Phoenix
Dr. Gibbs retired from Omnitrans in 2019 as Director of Internal Audits and Quality. He has a background in business processes, accounting, audit, and compliance; is active in community service; has over 15 years of adjunct teaching experience at all academic levels; and has membership in the International Institute of Internal Auditors, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and Sigma Pi Phi. -
Fred Adams
MA Organizational Leadership, Regent University
BS in Business Administration, California Baptist University
Professor Adams is married with two adult daughters and one grandson. He holds degrees from California Baptist University and Regent University. After a career as a consultant and technical training specialist for aerospace manufacturers, Professor Adams served as the Church Administrator and Director of the Rock Bible College and now enjoys serving the OVC student body and faculty.
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Norm Alexander
MBA, Paul Merage School, University of California, Irvine
BA Religion, Pepperdine University
Professor Alexander is a finance professional and has served as Chief Financial Officer for a variety of manufacturing and distribution companies. He began his career in public accounting and holds an (inactive) CPA certificate. In a church context, he has taught all ages from children to adults in groups both large and small. Additionally, he has served on his church’s Elder Board. He teaches Personal Finance at Oak Valley College.
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Robyn Luna
MA Contemporary British History, University of London
BA History, California Baptist University
Professor Luna, a seasoned writing and history instructor, teaches Early American History, Freshman Writing Seminar, Masterpieces of Western Art and Music, and Masterpieces of Western Literature. She leads teams of students on international service projects, participates in the annual Advanced Placement (AP) US History exam reading conference, and serves as an archival assistant at the National Archives and Records Administration.rluna@oakvalley.edu
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Debbie Martis
MBA University of Redlands
BS Business, California State University, San Bernardino
Professor Martis is the Founder and CEO of Rebirth Homes, a Christian nonprofit serving women who have been victims of human trafficking. Prior to this, Professor Martis served as Executive Director of Sandals Church, VP of Operations for Newport Boats, Director of Support Services for Campus Crusade for Christ, and Director of Financial Services for Resort Condominium International Management. She is the Oak Valley Faculty Chair and teaches Leadership, Accounting, and Finance. -
Dr. Terry Morrow
PhD Theology, Trinity Theological Seminary
MA Theology, Simpson University
BA, Corban University
Dr. Morrow began full-time ministry in 1984. He is the pastor of Hillside Community Church in Wrightwood, where he has led the church through growth and extensive building projects. Professor Morrow serves as the Professor of Theology. He is the author of seven books on how the believer is to walk by faith and in the truths of God’s word. His purpose statement for both his personal life and that of his staff and church is: “We exist to empower people to passionately live out their love for Jesus.” -
Joshua Sullivan
MA Christian Apologetics, Biola University
BA Political Science, California Polytechnic University
Professor Sullivan is an economics teacher and has worked in public education since 2005. He teaches Economic Principles and Practice and Economic Analysis. -
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Selina Palmer
PhD Public Administration, California Baptist University
MBA and BA Business Administration, California State University, San Bernardino
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California State University, San Bernardino
Professor Palmer is passionate about teaching and grateful to be in her second year at Oak Valley, where she teaches Entrepreneurship and Business Development. She enjoys spending time with her family, her poodle mix, and her six cats, and she is excited to help students grow in their walk with Jesus. -
Lei Badua
MBA University of Redlands
BA, Azusa Pacific University
Professor Badua, with over 20 years of experience in Marketing, Advertising, and Business Operations at Spectrum Reach, holds an MBA from the University of Redlands and has completed the Executive Leadership Program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. She teaches Freshman Writing/Business Communication at Oak Valley College and serves as a Mentor and Founder of the Pacific Islander Organization at her alumni, Azusa Pacific University. She is active at her church. -
Jim Spear
MBA Pepperdine University
BA University at Fullerton
Professor Spear has had sprawling business career in working for a fortune 100 company; starting his own successful company, and working for a non-profit Soccer Organization as the CFO with 110 teams and 2300 players. Since retiring in 2022, Spear has been highly involved in at his church, mentoring, teaching, and offering financial support and budgeting and tax preparation guidance. He also teaches Entrepreneurship and Business Development at Oak Valley.
jspear@oakvalley.edu
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Jon Burgess
MBA Redlands University
BS Redlands University
Jon Burgess teaches Marketing Plan Development and Marketing Principles and Practice. His marketing insight has been developed and sharpened as the President of the Board, American Advertising Federation Inland Empire as well as through positions of COO, CMO, board leadership and project management for 25+ years. Burgess is also the founder, vice president, and senior digital consultant for RedFusion Media, a full-service marketing firm focused on strategic relationship marketing.
jburgess@oakvalley.edu
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Precious Michael
M.S. Public Administration
Dr. Sacred Music
Director/Musician/Psalmist
Minister
Professor Michael is a Music Minister proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is her desire to only deliver life-giving, life-sustaining, life-renewing, life-changing message of Christ that is begun and perpetrated through a devoted life of worship. Additionally, she has served the county of Los Angeles for over 20 years in the Office of Public Safety, Department of Children and Family Services, and the Department of Health and Services. She teaches Human Resource Management and Marketing Plan Development at Oak Valley.pmichael@oakvalley.edu