Rohnn Sanderson

Rohnn Sanderson, PhD
Professor of Economics

Contact:
rohnn.sanderson@kwc.edu
(270) 852-3198
Administration Building, Room 410

Education

  • PhD Economics, University of New Mexico, 2009
    Fields: Public Finance, Natural Resource Economics, Econometrics
    Dissertation: “Dynamic Economic Systems”
    Committee: Janie Chermak, Kate Krause, Phil Ganderton, Robert Patrick
  • MS Finance, University of Wyoming, 2002
  • BS Economics, University of Wyoming, 1999

Bio

Dr. Sanderson holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in finance from the University of Wyoming. He also holds a master’s degree in economic theory and a doctoral degree in economics specializing in public finance from the University of New Mexico.

He previously held positions in industry in the areas of banking and financial analysis. He has worked in industry as a financial analyst, senior financial analyst, financial planner and securities broker. He has authored numerous papers on finance and economics as well as a coauthored text on Ethics & Economics, “Beyond Naivete, Ethics, Economics and Values” (2010). Dr. Sanderson’s specialty and research is dedicated to Public Finance, Dynamic Macroeconomic Analysis, Investments and Firm Efficiency.

Professional Experience

Employment

  • Professor of Economics, Kentucky Wesleyan College, 2024-Present
  • Graduate Program Coordinator: School of Business, Brescia University, 2016-2024
  • Chair: School of Business, Brescia University (Owensboro, KY), 2011-2016
  • Professor of Business, Brescia University (Owensboro, KY), 2009-2024
  • Part Time Instructor, University of New Mexico Department of Economics, 2005-2009
  • Part Time Instructor, Central New Mexico Community College Department of Economics, 2006-2009
  • Financial Adviser/Financial Planner – Independent Contractor, 2002-2009
  • Senior Financial Analyst – Colorado Business Bank (Denver, CO), 2001-2002
  • Financial Analyst – National PetCare Centers (Fort Collins, CO), 2000-2001

Reports

  • Sanderson, Rohnn (2016) Tax Impact Study, prepared for Owensboro Economic Development, Owensboro, KY
  • Sanderson, Rohnn (2009) “Benefit-Cost Analysis for the City of Socorro’s Landfill”, prepared for the City of Socorro, NM

Presentations

  • 2023 Kentucky Economic Association Annual Conference (Berea, KY) “Predicting Recessions with Chaos Theory” (October 23th 2023)
  • 2019 Kentucky Economic Association Annual Conference (Louisville, KY) “Towards an Ethical Standard in Economics” (October 23th 2019)
  • 2018 Owensboro Chamber Young Adults (January 2018) – Gave a presentation on the state of the local economy
  • 2017 Owensboro Estate Planners Meeting (January 2017) – Gave a presentation on the state of the macro-economy
  • 2016 Owensboro Estate Planners Meeting (January 2016) – Gave a presentation on the state of the macro-economy
  • 2016 Kentucky Economic Association Annual Conference (Lexington, KY) “Buy and Hold in the New Age of Stock Market Volatility: A Story about ETF’s”
  • 2014 Owensboro Estate Planners Meeting (January 2014) – Gave a presentation on the state of the macro-economy

Grants & Awards

  • University of New Mexico – Gerald Boyle Award for academic excellence in Public Finance (2006)
  • University of New Mexico – Gerald Boyle Award for academic excellence in Public Finance (2007)
  • 2006 International Precious Metals Institute Business Award Winner – $5000 Research Grant
  • The National Society of Leadership and Success Excellence in Teaching Award – 2012
  • Alpha Chi & Delta Epsilon Sigma Teaching Excellence Award – 2012

Organizations

  • 2021 President, Kentucky Economic Association (KEA)
  • 2015 President, Kentucky Economic Association (KEA)
  • 2014 Program Chair, Kentucky Economic Association (KEA)
  • Member, International Center for Global Risks Economic Research
  • Member, Foundation for the Study of Cycles