The College of Business Administration began the academic year by welcoming new colleagues and celebrating the achievements and service of its faculty and staff.
Among those recognized was Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Academic Resources Cheryl Wyrick, who celebrated 40 years of service to Cal Poly Pomona. A professor in the Management and Human Resources Department, Wyrick holds a Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology, a master’s degree from Fisk University and a bachelor’s degree from UCLA. She also holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and was recently named a Collaborative Colleague by AACSB International.
“I find great fulfillment in fostering a shared purpose and driving impactful outcomes, especially in a continually evolving environment,” Wyrick said. “This collaborative spirit keeps me engaged and focused—it’s about working together to achieve results that matter.”
Join us in welcoming new faces to CBA:
Mari Arriaza, Administrative Analyst, Management and Human Resources and International Business and Marketing departments
Natalie Noyes, Development Coordinator
Wendy Rose, Cross-Departmental Administrative Coordinator
Five faculty members were recognized for recent promotions:
| Professor Name | Department | Title | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mengjiao (Nancy) Du | ACC | Associate Professor |  |
| Nian Lim Lee | ACC | Associate Professor |  |
| Weijun Zheng | CIS | Associate Professor |  |
| Indira R. Guzman | CIS | Associate Professor |  |
| John Morton | MHR | Associate Professor |  |
| Randy Stein | IBM | Full Professor |  |
Congratulations to our Business Broncos on their years of service:
25 Years
Kathy Byrum — Assistant to the Dean, CBALaura Pohopien — International Business and Marketing
Carlos Navarrete — Computer Information Systems
Raj Singh — Management and Human Resources
20 Years
Ekaterina Chernobay — Finance, Real Estate and LawLeanne Powers — Management and Human Resources
Lin Tan — Finance, Real Estate and Law
Ruben Delgado — Management and Human Resources
15 Years
Gerd Welke — Finance, Real Estate and LawErkan Ozkaya — International Business and Marketing
Lisa Martinez — Student Success Coordinator and College Scheduler, CBA
Sonya Zhang — Computer Information Systems
10 Years
Debra Brender — Finance, Real Estate and LawDeirdre Carlock — Management and Human Resources
Joonho Lee — Accounting
Lin Ong — International Business and Marketing
Thang Nguyen — Technology and Operations Management
Alex Wu — Finance, Real Estate and Law
Wendy Rose — Cross-Departmental Administrative Coordinator, CBA