Curt Bechler, PhD
Grew up in Southcentral Los Angeles, where his father was a Mennonite pastor in an African-American ChurchDoctorate in Philosophy with a concentration in Organizational Crisis Communication from Bowling State University, OHAssistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Denison University, OHSpecial Assistant to the President at Bethel College, KSAssociate Professor of Communication at Aquinas College, MIPost-doctoral work, 'Managing Organizational Conflict' seminar with the Program of Negotiation, sponsored by Harvard Law School, MAExecutive Director of a non-profit corporation for seven years in the 1980sFounded Venture International LLC in 1990 as Managing Partner

Team Member Qualifications

  • PhD in Communication (specializations in crisis management, organizational change and listening)
  • Master of Arts from Western Michigan University
  • Bachelor of Arts from Goshen College
  • Managing Partner at Venture International LLC
  • Associate Professor of Communication at Aquinas College

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Working with non-profit and for-profit organizations that need immediate crisis assistance or long-term strategic intervention.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Working with non-profit and for-profit organizations that need immediate crisis assistance or long-term strategic intervention.

Personal Interests and Hobbies

An avid outdoorsman and beachcomber

Favorites

Favorite Book - Crisis and Renewal by David Hurst

Curt Bechler, PhDManaging Partner
616.485.3737
bechler@vianswers.com

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