Gary C. Naumann
Lecturer in Entrepreneurship
Director, Spirit of Enterprise Center
BS: University of Missouri, St. Louis MBA: Harvard Business School
Education
1977 – 1979 M.B.A. Harvard University, Graduate School of Business
1970 – 1973 B.S. University of Missouri-St. Louis (summa cum laude)
Academic Experience
2008 Director, Spirit of Enterprise Center, W. P. Carey School of Business
2007-present Lecturer in Entrepreneurship, W. P. Carey School of Business
1993-2003 Visiting Lecturer, University of California at Irvine,
Graduate School of Management
2003 Visiting Lecturer, Pepperdine University
Graziadio School of Business and Management, Irvine, CA
2000 Visiting Lecturer, Chapman University, Orange, CA
Courses
Entrepreneurship – a capstone course, typically offered in the latter part of the curriculum to upper level undergraduates and graduate students. A case-based course covering all aspects of concept development, evaluation, identifying required resources, growing the business and the harvest.
Business Plans – a course offered in concert with UCI’s Annual Business Plan Competition. Students used the course as a catalyst and a workshop to develop their business plans.
Honors
Excellence in Teaching Award - Five-time recipient - University of California, Irvine, Graduate School of Management. This distinction is accorded by the students in each graduating class. These awards were made in connection with the Entrepreneurship course taught to various levels of graduate students.
Evaluations - consistently ranked near the top of the scale on all student evaluations
Recipient of Missouri Society of CPA’s Silver Medal Award
Business Experience
1996-Present Financial Consultant California/Colorado/Arizona
Assisting small to medium sized emerging businesses in areas of strategy and finance, including business plans, raising capital and negotiations with lenders and investors.
1995-2007 Toy Boat * Toy Boat * Toy Boat Newport Beach, CA
Founded, owned, operated and sold a group of four specialty toy stores. Voted Toy Retailer of the Year for the Western Region in 2007 by the Western Toy & Hobby Representatives Association.
1998-1999 The Contrarian Group Newport Beach, CA
Associate with The Contrarian Group, an investment firm, analyzing prospective investments in hotel and leisure related industries.
1994-1996 Intersport Fashions West Orange, CA
Vice President Finance and Administration for this designer, manufacturer and importer of Harley Davidson motor clothing.
1987-1994 Deloitte & Touche Costa Mesa, CA
Joined firm in 1987 and was promoted to Director of Corporate Finance in 1989 for the Orange County, CA office. Assisted clients and prospects in strategy and corporate finance issues.
1985-1987 Colorado National Bank Denver, CO
Vice President, Commercial Lender, specializing in the middle market segment.
1983-1985 Wells Fargo Bank Newport Beach, CA
Vice President, Commercial Lender, focused on the middle market segment.
1979-1983 Lawrence Corporate Finance Group Newport Beach, CA
Vice President of this boutique investment banking firm which specialized in assisting emerging and small businesses in business planning and obtaining capital.
1974-1977 Cliff Buchholz Tennis Corporation St. Louis, Mo/Denver, CO
Served as controller and club general manager for this tennis club/tennis resort management company.
1973-1974 Arthur Andersen & Co St. Louis, MO
Joined this Big Eight firm in the audit department and performed audits and special services for a wide range of clients.
