SDSU's Dr. Alex DeNoble Is Elected President of National Entrepreneurship Organization

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Business Administration at San Diego State University (SDSU) announced today that Dr. Alex DeNoble has been elected to serve as president-elect for the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE). DeNoble, who is the executive director of SDSU's Lavin Entrepreneurship Center, has taught entrepreneurship management at SDSU for the past 30 years.

DeNoble will serve as the organization's president-elect starting January 2014 through January 2015 during which time he will be groomed to take on the responsibilities of the role of president. In January 2015, he will lead USASBE in the role of president until the following year when he becomes the immediate past president. As immediate past president, DeNoble will offer guidance to the organization's newly placed president and president-elect.

Founded in 1981, USASBE bills itself as "the largest independent professional academic organization in the world dedicated to advancing the discipline of entrepreneurship through its stated mission of advancing "knowledge and fostering business development through entrepreneurship education and research."

"Alex has built an international reputation as one of the top thinkers and leaders in the fields of entrepreneurship education and research," said Dr. Pat Dickson, current USASBE president and associate dean for undergraduate programs for the Schools of Business at Wake Forest University. "The world-class programs he has helped build while at SDSU are evidence of his vision and leadership. As president of USASBE, he will have the opportunity to have a world-wide impact on the field and will continue USASBE's significant legacy as one of the most important voices in the field of entrepreneurship."

"I am honored to have been elected to head one of the world's leading entrepreneurship research and teaching organizations," said DeNoble. "As president-elect, I look forward to my role in furthering USASBE's outreach to universities, professionals and public institutions as we continue to provide guidance and information to established and aspiring entrepreneurs."

About the College of Business Administration

With nearly 5,000 students, SDSU's College of Business Administration is one of the largest business schools in the U.S. For over 50 years, the College has produced some of the most successful and influential business leaders in the world. For more information, visit www.sdsu.edu/business.

About SDSU

San Diego State University is a major public research institution offering bachelor's degrees in 89 areas, master's degrees in 78 areas and doctorates in 21 areas. The university provides transformative experiences, both inside and outside of the classroom, for its 34,000 students. Students participate in research, international experiences, sustainability and entrepreneurship initiatives, and a broad range of student life and leadership opportunities. The university's rich campus life features opportunities for students to participate in, and engage with, the creative and performing arts, a Division I athletics program and the vibrant cultural life of the San Diego region. For more information, visit www.sdsu.edu.

About the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center

The Lavin Entrepreneurship Center at San Diego State University serves students, entrepreneurs and business leaders through its entrepreneurial curriculum, workshops, internships, resources and events. The mission of the center is to inspire entrepreneurship across the campus and enable students to develop the entrepreneurial competencies necessary to compete in the global economy visit http://lavincenter.sdsu.edu/.

Contact: Suzanne Finch
Chief Communications Officer
SDSU College of Business Administration
(619) 594-0206
[email protected]

SOURCE San Diego State University College of Business Administration