RAGASEDU - Key Persons
Alan G. Medders, Ph.D., spent more than 25 years in public and private higher education and brings a wealth of leadership and administrative experience to RAGASEDU. Dr. Medders holds a BA from Samford University, a Master's of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Tennessee including external graduate work at the University of Kentucky and is a member of Phi Kappa Phi.
Chakri Deverapalli is a serial tech entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in higher education. He has spent his career solving problems using technology while creating opportunities. He believes in the power of educational technologies that turn data into insight, leading to successful outcomes for all.
Job Titles:
- Product Ambassador
- Professor Emeritus of Marketing and Management at the University of Alabama
David Berkowitz is a professor emeritus of Marketing and Management at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). He has previously held roles such as Dean of the Graduate School, Associate Dean in the College of Business, chair of the Department of Management and Marketing, and director of both the Center for the Management of Science and Technology and the Integrated Enterprise Laboratory. His research on product development and supply chain management has been published in leading academic journals. Berkowitz holds a Ph.D. in Marketing and Applied Statistics from the University of Alabama, an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, and a B.A. in Accounting from Rutgers University-Camden. He has authored numerous publications and secured over $5 million in funded research.
Jennifer Pettitt is an academic advising professional, marketing instructor, and administrator with over two decades of higher ed experience. She has a passion for student success and loves helping students succeed on their academic journey. She holds an MBA from The University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Ray Brown is an experienced and proven professional in B2B sales, business development and communications, as well as cross-functional executive leadership. A UAH grad with a major in Business Management and a minor in Communications, he has extensive experience in working with and building startups.
Robert F. Scherer (Ph.D., Business Administration, University Mississippi; MA in Management, University of Redlands; and BA, Communication and Theatre, Miami University) has served as a professor of management and as an academic administrator for over twenty-five years. Bob's career in higher education has included assignments as business school dean and interim dean in both private liberal arts universities and comprehensive public universities. He currently serves as dean and professor of management in the School of Business at Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas.
Job Titles:
- Director of Communications
- Technical Writer
Ryan Weber is a technical writer, writing teacher, and UX enthusiast. He received his PhD from Purdue University in 2009 and has 15 years of experience as a professor in higher ed. In 2014 and 2024, he participated in teams that competed for funding from Alabama Launchpad.
Job Titles:
- Software Engineer
- Director of Software Development
Will Eubank is an experienced software engineer effective in analyzing relevant information and guiding product cycle from conception to completion. With more than 25 years of software development, he holds a degree in Mathematics and an avid outdoors enthusiast.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Management Professor
William I. MacKenzie is a management professor and former higher-ed administrator. He received his Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. During his time working with students he has learned firsthand the importance of data driven decisions to improve recruitment, retention, and graduation rates. In addition to his work with students, he brings his experience in accreditation management to the RAGASEDU team.