06/02/2026
The FSB Is Growing!
Welcome To Our New Faculty Member!
The Fermanian School of Business is excited to welcome two outstanding new faculty members to our community for the upcoming academic year. Bringing a wealth of academic excellence, industry leadership, and real-world experience, both professors will play an important role in preparing the next generation of business leaders!
Welcome, Katie Lechner!
After 25+ years leading strategy, consumer insights, and UX research teams in the corporate world, Katie is excited to bring her global industry experience into the classroom. Her career has included leadership roles at Walmart, Google, and Gap Inc., where she helped teams make better decisions by deeply understanding humans and delivering value-creating business outcomes. Katie loves turning complex business challenges into practical lessons and believes some of the best learning happens through stories, thoughtful discussion, and a healthy dose of curiosity. She is excited to join PLNU because this move represents a dream years in the making, and she will get a front-row seat to those “aha!” moments when students connect the dots, gain confidence, and see new possibilities for themselves and their future.