Christian J. Calderon is an Assistant Professor of Management at Pacific University, Oregon, where he has been shaping the next generation of business leaders since 2017. With over 15 years of corporate experience in strategic planning, project management, finance, and training, Professor Calderon brings real-world expertise to the classroom, equipping students with practical business insights alongside academic rigor.

Professor Calderon holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Civil Engineering from The City College of New York and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in International Management from Fordham University, both in New York City. He also completed Ph.D. coursework in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources at the University of Memphis, developing expertise in leadership, organizational behavior, and human resource strategy.

Industry Experience & Expertise

Before entering academia, Professor Calderon led high-impact business initiatives across construction, IT, and corporate consulting, working for major firms such as The Turner Corporation, one of the top construction companies in the U.S., and an international consulting firm in Miami. His career spans:

• Strategic Planning, Sales, & Finance – Partnering with senior executives to drive marketing, operational, and budget strategies, including increasing sales by 50%, doubling customer engagement, and cutting sales expenses by 40% through data-driven decision-making. His financial expertise includes cost analysis for $100M+ construction projects and managing billable costs exceeding $500K for consulting firms.
• Project Management & IT Solutions – Certified in PMI methodologies, he has led business process improvement and IT initiatives to enhance efficiency. Key projects include developing 65+ hours of online training, saving $6M in labor costs, deploying custom IT applications for 3,000 users, and optimizing business processes to eliminate inefficiencies. His expertise extends to stakeholder communication and reporting, having implemented company-wide messaging systems that reached 6,500 employees.
• Leadership & Training – With a track record of mentoring, training, and supervising teams, he has led initiatives that tracked over $1B in costs and achieved 40% profit growth in consulting services. He has also developed and delivered over 100 hours of training content for diverse audiences across the U.S., Middle East, and Latin America, including "Train the Trainer" programs for corporate and government clients.

Academic Contributions & Research

At Pacific University, Professor Calderon teaches Business Communication, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resources, as well as Leadership and Organizational Change in the MBA program. He is committed to student mentorship, advising students on academic and career paths to prepare them for leadership roles in business, consulting, and entrepreneurship.

His research focuses on leadership succession, workplace behavior, and HR strategies, with publications in the Journal of Management and recognition by the Center for Executive Succession at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina.

Service & Professional Engagement

Beyond teaching and research, Professor Calderon is actively involved in university service, contributing to faculty committees, curriculum development, and student success initiatives. His dedication to blending academic knowledge with real-world application reflects his passion for developing ethical, strategic, and globally minded business professionals.

Christian Calderon’s commitment to education—both in and out of the classroom—combined with his extensive professional background, makes him a valuable asset to Pacific University. A native of Peru, he speaks Spanish fluently and has a passion for traveling and coaching, further enriching his ability to connect with diverse students and colleagues.

Education

Doctoral Studies in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources, University of Memphis, 2012–2017
M.B.A., Fordham University, 2005
B.E in Civil Engineering, City College of New York, 1996
 

Non-Academic Professional Experience

• Operations Manager/ Director of Professional Services, Intuitive Systems Corporation, Miami, Florida (1999-2017)
• IT Project Manager, Turner Technology Services, Dallas, Texas (2007–2009)
• Sr. Project Controls Engineer, Turner Technology Services, Dallas, Texas  (2005–2007)
• Senior Engineer, Turner International, Middle East & New York, NY (2004–2005);
• Project Controls Engineer, Turner International, Middle East & New York, NY (2003–2004)
• Purchasing Agent, Turner Construction Operations, New York, NY (2001–2003)
• Sr. Cost Engineer, Turner Construction Operations, New York, NY (1998–2001)
• Engineer, Turner Construction Operations, New York, NY (1996–1998)

Awards 

• Story-Dondero Professional Research Grant, College of Business, Pacific University | 2024
• Early Educator Institute (EEI) Scholarship, Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS) | 2017
• Outstanding Doctoral Student Teaching Award, The University of Memphis | 2016
• Promising Young Educator Award, Management Doctoral Student Association of The PhD Project | 2016

Publications

Bilgili, T. V., Calderon, C. J., Allen, D. G., & Kedia, B. L. (2017). Gone with the Wind: A meta-analytic review of executive turnover, its determinants, and post-acquisition performance. Journal of Management, 43(6), 1966–1997 doi.org/10.1177/0149206316635252 

*Paper condensed into a Research Brief by the Center for Executive Succession, Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina

Professional Memberships

Academy of Management (AOM)
Association of Business Communication (ABC)
Management and Organizational Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS)

Other ways to connect with Christian

LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/christiancalderon