Education: B.A. in Political Science at Loyola College; M.A. in Tourism Development at George Washington University; Ph.D. in Higher and Adult Education at University of Missouri.

Research interests: Hospitality education and distance education and e-learning; Management strategy, decision-making and strategic planning; Marketing, administration and high technology solutions; Organizational and strategic leadership.

Present positions: President of Technology-based Higher Education Consulting Practice, Interamerican Systems, inc.

Web resources on Professor Lonam: Lonam at the National Indian Gaming Association ( http://www.indiangaming.org/events/seminar/hospitality-faculty.shtml).

Updated: January 31, 2007