Denise Sherman
Director Center for Management Development and Executive Education
Prior to her role as the executive director at The Kansas African American Museum (TKAAM), Sherman served as the director of Organizational Partnerships and director at the Center for Corporate Learning for Southwest College. She also worked as the director of Workforce and Employer Services and Instructional Services at Wichita Area Technical College, now WSU Tech.
Denise has three master’s degrees in science organizational development from Friends University, a business administration and business management from Webster University. Sherman received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Wichita State University.
“Higher education is where my heart is,” said Sherman. “It’s a full circle moment for me to be able to work at the Barton School of Business, the same place where I started my higher learning journey. I look forward to building the Center for Management Development and Executive Education as it grows and thrives for years to come.”
Denise’s direct line s 316-871-8002
Denise’s email is Denise.Sherman@wichita.edu
Paula Mary Seiwert
Associate Director
Paula is a graduate of Wichita State University with a BS in Business Administration and an MBA. With experience in banking and aircraft, Paula brings a Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma background to support the Operations Management side of CMD.
Paula was raised in Wichita, where her and her husband live on the west side.
Paula’s direct line is 316-519-1347
Paula’s email is Paula.Seiwert@wichita.edu
Amy Lawrence
Administrative Specialist