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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
Curt Bechler, PhDManaging Partner

616.485.3737
bechler@vianswers.com
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  • 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
Crisis Management, Listening and Leadership, Creating a Culture of Civility and Conversation, and The Effective Board of Directors.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
An avid outdoorsman and beachcomber
Personal Interests and Hobbies
  • Favorite Book - Crisis and Renewal by David Hurst