Meet the Faculty of the UW Master’s in Information Technology Management

Adam Fornal is an assistant professor at UW–Parkside. Mr. Fornal has more than 20 years of experience working in the information technology industry and is also a lecturer at the Wisconsin Technical College System.

He received both his both his MBA and BS degrees from UW–Parkside.

Dr. Han, PhD, is an associate professor in the Information Systems department in the College of Business Administration at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. She teaches courses in business analytics, data visualization, networking, and information systems, with a focus on applying technical concepts in real-world business settings. Her teaching emphasizes practical skills, hands-on learning, and clear communication.

She holds a Doctor of Business Administration with a major in Computer Information Systems.

Dr. Peter Haried is Chair of the Information Systems (IS) Department and Professor of IS at the College of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He received his Ph.D. in Management Science with a concentration in Management Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His research focuses on: IS offshoring, live streaming adoption, internet gambling, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), project management, and electronic commerce loyalty. He has published over 50 papers in international conferences and journals.

Tim Krause, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Computing and New Media Technologies at UW–Stevens Point. He serves as Academic Director for the IT Management program. Dr. Krause has 20 years of industry and consulting experience, particularly in the areas of project management and user experience (UX). His research interests include public-private partnerships with industry, UX, and usability. He has published a number of papers on the same topics in a variety of journals and edited collections.

Dr. Krause received his PhD from Purdue University, MA degree from St. Cloud State University, and BS degree from St. John’s University.

Amber Leibundgut-Peterson, MA, is an assistant professor at UW–La Crosse.

Professor Leibundgut-Peterson specializes in web design and physical space uses/improvements.

She received her MA in Library and Information Studies from UW–Madison and a BS in Sociology and English from UW–La Crosse.

John Michael Muraski, PhD, is an assistant professor of Information Systems in the College of Business at UW–Oshkosh.

Dr. Muraski’s research is motivated by his desire to pursue purposeful, engaged, value-added research contributing to practitioners, organizations, academics, and theory. He is currently exploring ways to grow the supply of information systems students through actively innovating his Essentials of Information Systems course. This course won an honorable mention in the 2015 Innovation in Business Education Awards of the Midwest Business Deans’ Association. He also received the 2014 Online Outstanding MBA Consortium Faculty of the year award. He serves as a reviewer for the Communications of the AIS and the Project Management Journal, and as the Secretary for the Association for Information Systems SIG on Education (SIGEd).

Dr. Muraski earned his Doctorate of Business Administration from UW–Whitewater, MS in Information Systems from UW–Oshkosh, MBA from UW–Whitewater, and BA in Political Science from UW–Green Bay.

Nancy Ning, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Business Department at UW-Parkside.

Dr. Ning joined UW–Parkside in 2021 and has developed a strong research program focused on the business value of Information Technology, information systems for sustainability, and healthcare IT. Her work has appeared in several premier journals, including the Journal of Management Information Systems (a Financial Times Top 50 journal).

Dr. Ning received her MBA from Yeungnam University in South Korea and her PhD in Information Systems from the University of Colorado Denver.

Michael Patton is a lecturer in the Information Systems Department within the College of Business at UW–Oshkosh.

He has held leadership positions in Information Systems for organizations of varied size and industry for over 20 years.

He earned his DBA from Syracuse University, his MBA and MSIS from UW–Oshkosh, and his BA in Political Science from the University of Iowa.

Steve Rosenberg, PhD, is a professor in the Mathematics and Computer Science Department at UW-Superior. Dr. Rosenberg received his BS in mathematics from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena, California and his doctorate in mathematics from the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He also has extensive experience in computer science and software engineering. Dr. Rosenberg has published results in the areas of algebraic number theory, cryptographic protocols, and combinatorial designs, among others.

Dr. Steven A. Schilhabel is an Assistant Professor of Information Systems at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh College of Business. His teaching focuses on information systems strategy, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies in both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Before entering academia, Dr. Schilhabel spent more than two decades in technology leadership roles across the insurance, utilities, and higher education sectors, working in areas such as IT infrastructure, application development, DevOps, and organizational change management.

His research focuses on emerging digital technologies—including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Web3 systems—with an emphasis on governance, trust, and societal impacts. Find out more at: https://steveschilhabel.com

Dr. Schilhabel holds a Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, an MBA from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, and a BBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.

In addition to his academic work, he co-founded the True Crime Scholar project, which applies analytical and scholarly reasoning to the study of unsolved cases and critical thinking in the true crime genre. Find out more at: https://www.truecrimescholar.com

Dr. Joseph Sebastian recently earned his Ph.D. in Information Systems Strategy from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). His research focuses on artificial intelligence (AI), human–AI collaboration, and the future of work, with a broader interest in how digital technologies shape managerial decision-making, organizational practices, and business innovation. Prior to his doctoral studies, Dr. Sebastian held roles in product management, consulting, and software development, working with organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. These experiences inform his research and teaching by integrating strong technical expertise in information systems and data analytics with practical insights into how organizations leverage technology to address complex business challenges.

As an instructor, Dr. Sebastian is committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment. His teaching emphasizes experiential learning, real-world application, and critical thinking, equipping students to translate theoretical knowledge into practical skills. He is particularly dedicated to supporting students from diverse academic backgrounds, including those without prior technical experience, in developing confidence and proficiency in technology and analytics.

Josh Stangle, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Mathematics and Computer Science Department at University of Wisconsin-Superior. A mathematician by training, Dr. Stangle's main are of mathematics research is commutative algebra. Since joining UW-Superior, his interests have grown to include computing infrastructure, machine learning and artificial intelligence, and alternative assessment strategies for college-level mathematics.

Dr. Stangle received his undergraduate degree in Mathematics from the University of Rochester, in Rochester, NY. He received his M.S. And Ph.D in Mathematics from Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY.