Dean S. Tripodes, Principal
Since May 31, 1998, Dean has designed, developed, and hosted websites for small businesses and non-profit organizations. Previous professional experience include four years of running a 2000 computer, 10 person help desk for Beckman Research Institute. He has extensive experience in management, technology, e-business, and consulting. Dean received his MBA degree from Claremont Graduate University and his bachelors degree in computer science from the University of Southern California.

Dean currently teaches Marketing, Management (Problem Based Learning), Managing the Business Enterprise, Communications, Creativity, E-Business, Organizational Behavior, and Web Design classes at twelve different University of Phoenix southern California campuses (since 2002). In the past, he has taught at Pasadena City College, Marymount College, and the University of California at Irvine.

Previous professional experience include four years of running a 2000 computer, 10 person help desk for Beckman Research Institute. He has extensive experience in management, technology, e-business, and consulting. Dean received his MBA degree from Claremont Graduate University and his bachelors degree in computer science from the University of Southern California.

Dean is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society for Business Programs and in 1998 he won the Henry R. Kravis Entrepreneurship Award from Claremont Graduate University.