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As a toddler, “jet” was the second word he spoke.
Dr. Stacey Mumbower, Assistant Professor, College of Business Management & Technology Department Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
Rachel Stanley knows all about the advantages Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University can offer. Her journey at Embry-Riddle began when she attended the Prescott Campus. She earned a Bachelor of Science
As a teenager, Embry-Riddle was the first choice to further his education after high school. And so it goes without saying
University – Worldwide Dr. Stacey Mumbower is an assistant professor of Management and Technology in the College of Business at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide. She received her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Transportation Systems from Georgia Tech in 2013. She holds an M.S. in Statistics from Georgia Tech’s School of Industrial and Systems Engineering and a B.S. in Mathematics from Valdosta State University. Prior to joining Embry-Riddle, Dr. Mumbower was a faculty member at the University of South Carolina. Before her academic positions, she worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Georgia Department of Transportation. Dr. Mumbower conducts research within several areas of airline applications, including airline pricing and revenue management, product debundling strategies and customer purchasing behavior. Most recently, her research has focused on assessing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. air travel operations and commercial airport service. Her work has been cited in news outlets, including Forbes and NBC. She was recently awarded a research grant from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide College of Business to continue this work.
that aviation is a passion for Zach Ungerleider. Having graduated in 2014 with a B.S. in Aviation Business Administration, Ungerleider is now living his childhood dream of working in the aviation industry. While working on his undergraduate coursework, he also earned his Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Maintenance Certificate and completed flight training, achieving an Instrument Rating. With an initial start as an A&P mechanic and Director of Maintenance, his career took a turn toward sales while at Textron Aviation. Now the MSP Sales Manager at Honeywell Aerospace, his career is on an upward trajectory. “My education at Embry-Riddle has served me well,” Ungerleider said. The aviation business curriculum prepared him to thrive in sales and communicate with buyers. “I encourage those who are on a similar path.” With this success, he now looks forward to giving back. Ungerleider, along with his wife who is also an Embry-Riddle alumna, inspires youth to learn more about aviation. His role as a business aviation mentor to young professionals, as well as his own personal success, landed him on the National Business Aviation Association’s 40 Under 40 list in 2018. Ungerleider is currently enrolled in the Master of Business Administration in Aviation (MBAA) program at Embry-Riddle. He aspires to advance into leadership and utilize his “ability to effect change” within the aviation industry.
in Aviation Business Administration and a minor in Global Business, obtaining her first set of “eagle wings” when she graduated in 2019. Before Rachel graduated, she was offered candidacy in one of Boeing’s highly competitive rotation programs, the Business Career Foundation Program (BCFP). Boeing selects top candidates from universities across the United States for this two-year program. The aim of the BCFP is to accelerate the development of dynamic and knowledgeable business leaders by providing challenging, fast-paced learning experiences through six, four-month rotations (i.e. business operations, sales and marketing, accounting, contracts and estimating/pricing). When Rachel decided to continue her education and seek out a graduate program, the decision was simple: “I had such an amazing experience at Embry-Riddle during my undergrad and the faculty really showed that they care about the students.” Rachel reviewed program offerings through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide and ultimately selected the Master of Science in Management (MSM). “I like that I have the opportunity to work with people from around the world,” Stanley said. She specifically chose the MSM program with a specialization in project management to continue her education in this field. The flexibility of the online program allows Rachel to continue her employment at Boeing while she obtains her master’s degree. The cross-functional BCFP experience also provides Rachel with the perfect opportunity to apply her graduate study in a real-world setting. Rachel aspires to excel as a leader in the aerospace industry. A lifelong learner, she is making the most of her education journey and looks forward to walking across the Embry-Riddle graduation stage once again!
“I had such an amazing experience at Embry-Riddle during my undergrad and the faculty really showed that they care about the students.”
Rachel Stanley, Embry-Riddle Prescott Campus
“My education at Embry-Riddle has served me well.”
Zach Ungerleider, ’14 B.S. in Aviation Business Administration
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