Coles EMBA Faculty Members
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James Davis
Clinical Assistant Professor of Management
Clinical Assistant Professor of Management jdavi797@kennesaw.edu (470) 578-6552 BB 333
Dr. Preston Davis is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and multidisciplinary operator
with over twenty years of experience across startups, venture capital, and global
service firms. He has worked closely with early-stage companies as both a founder
and venture partner, and previously led a high-growth recreational company as CEO.
Preston holds a BSBA in Economics from Auburn University, an MBA from Georgia Tech,
a MAcc from UNC-Chapel Hill, and a DBA from Georgia State University
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Thomas Devaney
Senior Lecturer of Accounting
Senior Lecturer of Accounting tdevaney@kennesaw.edu (470) 578-6283 KC 436M
With 30+ years of experience in public and private accounting, including a distinguished
career as a partner at Devaney & Associates, Tom brings unmatched expertise in tax
planning, M&A, and financial reporting. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the
States of Georgia, New York, and California. He is also a member of the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Georgia Society of Certified Public
Accountants (GSCPA). His leadership and commitment to excellence make him a pillar
of our community.
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Marko Jocic
Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing and Professional Sales
Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing and Professional Sales mjocic@kennesaw.edu (470) 578-4423 KC 436L
Dr. Marko Jocic is the Academic Director of 亚博官方网站鈥檚 top-ranked Executive MBA program, where he is dedicated to developing future business leaders. With 25 years of international experience, he began as an electrical design engineer and advanced through cross-functional roles to SVP of Marketing and Sales before transitioning to academia. He previously taught part-time at UMass, Quinnipiac, and CCSU, earning multiple awards. Dr. Jocic brings real-world insight and a strong focus on applied learning into the classroom, leveraging emerging technology to enhance student engagement. He also remains active in industry through consulting and regularly publishes research on strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship in leading business journals.
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