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Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Hospitality Management Iowa State University
M.S. Human Nutrition Arizona State University

Dr. Hall has worked in higher education for nearly three decades. His professional experience includes extensive work in business, public administration, non-profit organization management, entrepreneurship, and innovation. He was a multi-unit restaurant owner for twelve years and is currently a co-owner of a nutrition supplement company. He has helped over 200 companies through two business accelerators he and his teams developed and continues to mentor startups from around the world.

Business, Management, Entrepreneurship, Biomimicry, Artificial Intelligence, and Innovation.

Rick taught at Arizona State University for over 20 years and at Colorado Christian University as the director of the MBA, MOL, and Healthcare Administration programs.

Book Chapter Co-Author: Teachers as Innovators Innovative Teaching Strategies in Nursing and Related Health Professions, 9th Edition · Oct 1, 2024

A Novel Mobile App (Heali) for Disease Treatment in Participants With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. J Med Internet Res · Mar 2, 2021

Supply Chain Barriers to Healthy, Affordable Produce in Phoenix-Area Food Deserts. Journal of Food Distribution Research · Nov 1, 2017

Impediments of implementing computer-based training for employees: perceptions of restaurant owners in a quick service restaurant (QSR) chain using a mixed methods approach. Dissertation. Iowa State University 2016

Primetime television impacts adolescents’ impressions of body weight, sex appeal, and food and beverage consumption. Nutrition Bulletin 2004

Radio Frequency Identification: Applications for Dietetic Professionals. J Am Diet Assoc. 2004

PCs or paper-and-pencil: online surveys for data collection. J Am Diet Assoc. 2003

Board Member, Arizona Bleeding Disorders
Editorial Advisory Board, International Journal of Innovation Science
Artificial Intelligence Workgroup, Academy of Nutrition

Rick has been married for over 31 years to Anna who is a certified public accountant. They have owned two small businesses and work as partners in life and business. They have three adult children, with one currently attending CBU. They enjoy traveling and spending time with family. Rick also coaches high school soccer and enjoys participating in endurance athletics.

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. - Proverbs 27:17