Meet the Staff | Center for Management Development

Denise Sherman

Director Center for Management Development and Executive Education

In her career, Sherman has focused on developing talent into dedicated leaders, realigning programs, making organizations more efficient and engaging stakeholders. Prior to her role as the executive director at TKAAM, Sherman served as the director of Organizational Partnerships and director at the Center for Corporate Learning for Southwestern College. She also worked as the director of Workforce and Employer Services and Instructional Services at Wichita Area Technical College, now WSU Tech. She has three master’s degrees in science organizational development (from Friends University), 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 very full circle moment for me. To be able to work at the Barton School, the same place I started my higher learning, is very exciting. I look forward to helping the Center for Management Development and Executive Education grow and thrive in the years to come.”

Denise’s direct line s 316-871-8002

Denise’s email is Denise.Sherman@wichita.edu

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Paula Mary Seiwert

Associate Director

Paula has been with CMD since January of 2011. Paula opens CMD programs in our classroom, and at customer facilities when our instructors go to conduct customized training, Paula coordinates the CMD Master schedule of classes and communicates with the instructors on their commitments. Paula is also responsible for the CMD web page and LinkedIn. If you receive a CMD brochure, it is Paula’s handiwork that put it together.

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

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Amy Lawrence

Administrative Specialist

Amy’s direct line is 316-978-5148

Amy’s email – Amy.Lawrence@wichita.edu