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  • Samantha Pfab


  • Carita Pfaltzgraff


  • Brian Pfaltzgraff


    Dr. Brian Pfaltzgraff is a professor of voice at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. While completing the Doctorate of Musical Arts at the University of Michigan, Dr. Pfaltzgraff was on the faculties of Ohio Northern University, and Concordia University, Ann Arbor. He received his Master of Arts in German Literature and his Master of Music…

  • Penni Pier


    B.A., Minnesota State University-Moorhead M.A., Missouri State University Ph.D, University of Missouri-Columbia Dr. Penni Pier teaches a variety of communication courses with an emphasis in public relations courses and the departmental capstone, coordinates the oral communication (public speaking) course in the THRIVE general education plan, and is the director of the women’s and gender studies…

  • Amy Pilcher


    Ph.D., 2017, Iowa State University M.A., 2014, Iowa State University B.A., 2011, Mount Mercy University Dr. Amy Pilcher is an associate professor of business administration, accounting, and economics. Amy is a Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) and Certified in Strategy and Competitive Advantage (CSCA). She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Institute of…

  • Mary Pilgram


    Education Dr. Mary Pilgram earned her PhD and master’s degree from the University of Kansas and her bachelor’s degree from William Jewell College.  Professional Experience Mary began her career in business and industry as a management and leadership development professional before transitioning into higher education administration and teaching. She now teaches courses in communication studies and leadership.  Courses Taught Wartburg College: Communication Theory and Ethics Leading Organizational Change and…

  • Leana Place


    B.A., Broadcasting and Communications/Journalism, University of Northern Iowa, 1989. 

  • Nana Quaicoe


    Ph.D., 2018, Southern Illinois University M.S., 2014, Eastern Illinois University B.A., 2012, Dordt College Dr. Quaicoe has been a professor of Economics at the Business, Accounting, and Economics Department since 2018. His teaching focuses on the topics of macroeconomics, microeconomics, international economics, development economics, and econometrics. His research interests are in the areas of general…

  • Dr. Nana Quaicoe


    James A. Leach Chair in Banking and Monetary Economics Established in 1994 by O. Jay Tomson and community bankers Dr. Quaicoe has been a professor of Economics at the Business, Accounting, and Economics Department since 2018. His teaching focuses on the topics of macroeconomics, microeconomics, international economics, development economics, and econometrics. His research interests are…

  • Amanda Rector


  • Todd Reiher


    B.A., 1980, University of Northern Iowa Ph.D., 1990, Iowa State University

  • Casey Reints


    BSW, University of Northern Iowa, 2009MSW, University of Northern Iowa, 2011 After spending more than 15 years in the field, Casey joined the Wartburg faculty in 2024. Her background includes work in disability services, specifically in brain injury and mental health. Casey’s experience also includes several years working with those affected by domestic violence, sexual…