Kevin Parker, Ph.D.
Professor of Informatics
Office: BA 534
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
MS, Texas Tech University
BS, University of Texas
Prior to joining academia, Dr. Parker developed software systems for Conoco, Inc., one of the top Fortune 500 companies. He was selected as the 2011 Faculty Member of the Year by the Associated Students of ISU, and was recognized as an Outstanding Master Teacher by ISU in 2011 and 2012. In 2002-2003 he also received the College of Business Outstanding Teacher Award. Dr. Parker’s research interests are in improved teaching of core IT courses, the impact of developments in the Information Systems of Curriculum and Emerging Systems Development Issues.
Jon Holmes
Clinical Assistant Professor of Informatics
Office: BA 541
MBA, Idaho State University
BBA, Idaho State University
Professor Holmes focuses on application development and implementation using Internet-based applications. He has been developing web projects and applications over the last 20 years. Homes has taught courses in both Informatics and Computer Science. He was formerly a Systems Analyst with the Informatics Research Institute. He has been involved in research projects that use the internet as a common platform.
Robert “Bob” Houghton, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Informatics
Office: BA 204
Ph.D., Utah State University
MS, Utah State University
BM, Utah State University
Dr. Houghton has served as both an Informatics professor as well as the previous systems administrator for the College of Business. In his role as a professor, Dr. Houghton takes his real world experiences and applies them in the classroom to help provide further insight to students. Through his research, Houghton works to find new ways of keeping data safe and accessible.
Tom Ottaway, Ph.D.
Professor of Informatics
Office: BA 533
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
MS, Texas Tech University
BS, Wichita State University