Janis Dietz, Ph.D.
Upland, California

Education:

1997 Ph.D. The Claremont Graduate University, Executive Management
1984  MBA California Polytechnic University
1971  BA, English, the University of Rhode Island
Hometown: Alexandria, Virginia.
My father worked for the federal government for 30 years. I am a second generation American and am thankful for that every day. I have a sister in Pennsylvania, a brother in Ft. Lauderdale, and 3 grandnieces/nephews. Mynephew, Commander Joshua Lasky, is part of General Petreaus’s staff in
Afghanistan.
Career: I spent 17 years in the hardware/home center industry, starting with General Electrice,  after being in the grocery business for about 5 years. It was all in sales and sales management. I left Johnson&Johnson when their disposable diaper business
lost in competition with Procter&Gamble.  The last 10 years were with the Masco Corporation, which owns Delta Faucet and other leading brands.
I decided to get a Ph.D. in 1991 because of progressive multiple sclerosis.  Though I did not want to leave my wonderful career, I have found that teaching has its own benefits.  I never call myself an academic because I am a salesman whose primary responsibility is to my customers (you).

Consulting: Most of my consulting is in public speaking, sales training and customer service.  Dr. Yvonne Smith and I helped Monte Vista Water District write a strategic plan last year as part of the Center for Strategic Thinking at the University of La
Verne.
Volunteering: 
1. Board of Trustees, Hillcrest Retirement Community
2. Board of Directors, PVW, (hires developmentally disabled adults)
Publications:
2000: “Go Beyond Physical Adversity and Live your Life to the Fullest.” Demos Publishing, New York
2007: “The 3 Simple Secrets of Success after the Diploma: Integrity, Persistence, and Discipline. iUniverse.
Also:
The Journal of the Academy of Business Administration: Execuutive MBA programs.
The Journal of Consumer Marketing—various book reviews over 10  years
The College Student Journal—June, 2010: “The Myth that Major Matters in Johnny’s Future.” Marketing News

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