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Francis C. Rydzewski

Adjunct Lecturer
Management & Organizations
W354  John Pappajohn Bus Bldg
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1994		 Ph: 319-335-3944
Fax: 319-335-1956
E-mail: frank-rydzewski@uiowa.edu

Academic History

  • MBA in Finance, Drexel University, 1974
  • BA in Business, Rutgers University, 1973

Expertise

  • 32 years of Business and global experience

Awards

  • Recognized by MBA's as 2nd Year Core Faculty of the Year, 2007

Selected Publications

  • My Toughest Decision, Francis C. Rydzewski, Business Edge Magazine/Gazette Communications, 2007, 16

    Conference Proceedings

    • Economic Development Achivements in the Food and Bio-Processing Industry Cluster in the Cedar Rapids Area., Francis C. Rydzewski, Corridor Business Journal, 2009

        Prior Positions

        • Clinical Faculty Member, International Business Department, Dara Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, Columbia, January 2012
        • Adjunct Lecturer, Tippie College of Business, The University of Iowa, January 2012
        • Lecturer, Henry B. Tippie College of Business, The University of Iowa, August 2006 - December 2011
        • Chief Executive Officer, American Profol, Cedar Rapids, IA, August 2000 - October 2006
        • President, Penford Products, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1995 - April 2000
        • Global Business Director, Air Products, 1990 - 1995
        • General Plant Manager , Air Products, 1985 - 1990
        • Manufacturing Director; Division Controller; Assistant Plant Controller; Business Area Analyst, Air Products, 1974 - 1980

            Presentations

            • Safety Pays, 10th Annual Occupational Health Symposium, Heartland Center - University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa
            • Food and Bio-Processing Industry Cluster, Celebration of Agriculture, Ag Association of Iowa, Cedar Rapids, March 2010
            • Food and Bio-Processing Industry Cluster, Priority 1 Annual Luncheon, Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Marriott Conference Center - Cedar Rapids, Iowa, November 2009

            Committees and Professional Service

            • Core Committee - MBA Program, 2006-current
            • Priority 1 Business Develpment Arm of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce, 2006-current
            • Technology Corridor Group, 2010

            Additional Training

            • Nasbite Global Business Certification, Conference Program, Nasbite, 2011
            • International Business, Attended Conference, Iowa Department of Commerce, 2009
            • Improve Case Presentations, Attended Conference, Harvard Business School, 2008
            • Beginning Chinese Mandarin Language, 2007
            • Faculty Development in International Business, 2006

            Licensures and Certifications

            • Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP), Nasbite, June - 2011