Dr. Gene Stanaland
Presentation Descriptions
The nature of Dr. Stanaland's presentation is an analysis of the current economic conditions. Hence, the content will emphasize events occurring at the time of the presentation.
- Economic policies and events that have led to the current economic condition
- An analysis of the economic impact of the political activity coming out of Washington, DC
- Federal Reserve Board actions, past and present, in light of the Greenspan Board approach to Monetary Policy
- A forecast for the remainder of the current year and for next year
About Gene Stanaland
The "Will Rogers of Economics". That is what Dr. Stanaland has been called, because he has the ability to make complex subjects such as economics understandable and entertaining. Gene is eminently qualified to speak on the subject of the economy. He does so with a unique twist of humor and authority. Through his wit and style he makes the "dreary science" exciting, leaving audiences laughing and informed.
Gene is now the president of GSE Inc., an economics and management-consulting firm. For twenty years, he was a member of the Economics Department at Auburn University in Alabama and he was the head of that department for eight years. He is a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, and his business involvements are far reaching. Dr. Stanaland is on the board of directors of several Alabama institutions, including Computer Maintenance Professionals, Farmers National Bank and Diversified Products.
After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Gene received a Bachelor of Science in Business from Huntington College in Montgomery, Alabama. This was followed by a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Alabama in 1960 and a Ph.D. in Economics from the same school in 1972.
In demand as a public speaker, gene has a list of clients that reads like a "Who's Who" in business. Some of his clients include Teledyne, General Electric, Burlington Industries, Georgia Pacific, DuPont, Kraft and Dow Chemical. His expertise also puts him in demand at such educational institutions as the Foreign Service Institute, the University of Dallas and Mercer University's Executive Forum.
