Ed Cochran

Biography

I began teaching undergraduate courses over two decades ago in my hometown of Chicago, focusing on technical subjects such as telecommunications and information technology, as well as management disciplines, including telemarketing, international business, and general management. In addition to my tenure at UNO, I have taught at Loyola University Chicago and have guest lectured at DePaul University, Creighton University, and Harvard Business School.Throughout my business career, I have held leadership roles including division head, general manager, executive director, and corporate senior vice president at companies such as IBM, American Express, and First Data Resources. I also served as president and CEO of the Urban League of Nebraska. My multidisciplinary experience spans finance and accounting, operations and information technology, sales and marketing, consulting, executive coaching, and public speaking. Additionally, I founded a leadership training and consulting firm specializing in leadership, strategy, and resilience.Outside of my professional endeavors, I am grateful for a wonderful family, including two children who reside in Tennessee. In my free time, I enjoy salsa dancing and the challenge of hitting a golf ball as far—and as straight—as possible.

Teaching Interests

Resilience, Leadership, Strategy and Strategic Planning, Global Business Management

Research Interests

Leading During Uncertain Times, Resilient Leadership Strategies, Leadership Presence, and Change management.

Service Summary

I am a past long-time board member of the Nebraska Children's Home Society, a more than 130-year-old non-profit agency providing adoption, parenting, and foster care programs throughout the state.I also sit on the UNO African American Advisory cabinet for Chancellor Li and am an active alumnus of my undergraduate college, Lake Forest College, in Lake Forest, Il.

Awards and Honors

Distinguished Marketing & Entrepreneurship Instructor Award, Teaching - 2020

Education

MBA, DePaul University Graduate School of Commerce, Chicago, Il, Information Technology, Business, 1985

Professional Development

Community of Practice: Teaching, CBA Online Teachers Community of Practice, 01/01/2019

Department, College, and University

Capstone Cup Competition, Session Chair, One of the 4 or 5 Coordinators of Capstone Presentations and Evaluations, 03/01/2024 - 03/31/2024

Capstone Cup Competition, Session Chair, One of the 4 or 5 Coordinators of Capstone Presentations and Evaluations, 03/01/2024 - 03/31/2024

Community

Mountain Plains Minority Suppliers Development Council, Guest Speaker, 11/09/2023 - present

Consulting

For Profit Organization, Omaha, 10/01/2019