Dr. Chris Harper

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA, serves as an Assistant Professor and Instructor of Accounting at Grand Valley State University since August 2005 and holds several leadership positions in accounting and business management. As Co-Owner of Capstone Investments, LLC, Dr. Harper manages financial operations for a pizza restaurant business in mid-Michigan. Additionally, as a Senior Manager at Hungerford CPAs + Advisors and Managing Member at Torch Lake Partners, LLC, responsibilities include overseeing financial advisory services and property management. Dr. Harper's past roles include Controller at Kent Power Inc, Senior and Staff Accountant at Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter, PC, and various positions in accounting and management since 1992. Dr. Harper obtained a Doctor of Business Administration in Accounting and Business/Management from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (2020-2023) and an MBA from Michigan State University (2001-2002).