ORANGE, Connecticut, September 23,2024 –Brian T. Kench, PhD., Dean of the Pompea College of Business at the University of New Haven was elected to the Orange Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
An expert in behavioral and experimental economics and the economics of organization, Kench is also a consultant in the areas of unemployment, economic damages and economic impact analysis. For over two decades, Kench has been working closely with faculty and staff which has led to increases in enrollments, rankings, retention, student placement and satisfaction, faculty recruiting, alumni engagement, corporate partnering, fundraising, new curriculum design, and the development and launch of online degree programs.
Kench’s appointment comes one month after the University of New Haven renewed its membership with the Chamber.
Barry Lee Cohen, Chamber Executive Director, said, “Brian is a respected leader and trusted business partner who will create significant value for the Board. We are excited to have Brian on our team and look forward to collaborating with UNH as we continue to expand programs and professional educational opportunities for our members, businesses, and the Greater Orange region”.