Auteur: Lisa D. Spiller

Dr. Lisa Spiller is Distinguished Professor of Marketing, Emerita in the Joseph W. Luter, III School of Business at Christopher Newport University (CNU) in Newport News, Virginia.  An inspiring teacher, mentor, advisor and role model to her students and junior faculty, Dr. Spiller had a profound impact on the lives of many during her 31-year career at CNU prior to her retirement in 2022. Dr. Spiller has garnered more than 40 honors and awards for her extraordinary achievement, leadership and valuable contributions to her students, university, discipline and community.  An accomplished scholar, Dr. Spiller authored several college textbooks, including Selling and Sales Management: Developing Skills for Success published by SAGE. Prior to joining the CNU faculty, Lisa was a faculty member at Avila College in Missouri and the University of Missouri-Kansas City.  She also served as marketing director with a Mc Donald’s Restaurant franchise in Erie, Pennsylvania prior to her career in academia. Spiller received her B.S. in business administration and her MBA from Gannon University in Erie, PA, and her Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.Lisa resides in Newport News, Virginia.