Kenneth R. Walsh is an Associate Professor in the Information Systems Group of the Management and Marketing Department, College of Business, at the University of New Orleans. He is published widely in the scientific community with articles in the Communications of the ACM, Information and Management, Journal of Computer Information Systems, and many others. Dr. Walsh has conducted consulting or research engagements with many organizations including the National Science Foundation, US Navy, City of New Orleans, New Orleans RTA ,and the Louisiana Partnership for Innovation, among others. Dr. Walsh received hi Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. Before devoting is life to research, he was a Senior Systems Analyst for Exxon leading project to develop database systems for oil and gas production. When not conducting research, Dr. Walsh enjoys sailing.