DATE: August 21, 2009 10:09:41 AM PDT
Claus Joens Joins Staff of WWU's CEV
Contact: Debbye Omlie, Center for Economic Vitality Communications Manager, (360) 733-4014 or e-mail Debbye.Omlie@wwu.edu
BELLINGHAM – Western Washington University’s College of Business and Economics’ Center for Economic Vitality (CEV) has added Claus Joens to its staff of research analysts.
Joens brings 20 years experience working with Ford Motor Co. with specialties in financial analysis, financial reporting systems and relationship management. He has worked at both the corporate headquarters in Dearborn, Mich., and at the dealer level in the Pacific Northwest. Joens also has experience as a business analyst, and in planning, managing and implementing strategic projects, and has completed the Six Sigma Green Belt certification. He received a master’s degree in business administration from Gonzaga University.
“We are excited to have Claus join our research services group,” said CEV Director Tom Dorr. “He brings a great business background that will enable us to continue to meet the needs of the businesses we serve.”
For more than 20 years, the Center for Economic Vitality, formerly the Small Business Development Center, has enabled Western Washington University's College of Business and Economics to give back to the business community and has helped to shape the economic future of Whatcom County one business at a time. The CEV provides free, confidential counseling and technical assistance combined with business intelligence research to business owners and managers throughout Whatcom County. For more information go to http://www.cevforbusiness.com.
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