The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management at the University of South Carolina is home to award-winning faculty who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience with the next generation of leaders. They are scholars, trailblazers, leaders and mentors who go above and beyond to help students on their path to personal and professional success. 

Faculty Spotlights

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  Armen Shaomian

  A native of Stockholm, Sweden, Armen Shaomian has extensive background in performing arts, higher education, and project management consulting. He has brought guest artists to visit his courses, including multi-Grammy and Academy Award winner Burt Bacharach and Pulitzer Prize recipient William Bolcom.

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  Cathy Gustafson

  Cathy Gustafson creates experiential learning opportunities for USC students at mega-sized golf tournaments. In 2020, Gustafson received a Garnet Apple award, USC's most prestigious teaching award.

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  Jeff Campbell

  Chair for the Department of Retailing, Jeff Campbell has industry experience in buying, merchandise planning, store planning, merchandise allocation, inventory planning, inventory accounting, warehousing and loss prevention, as well as store management.

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  Marketa Kubickova

  Bringing a wealth of international, luxury hotel knowledge to the classroom, Marketa Kubickova shares years of hotel management experience and cutting-edge research. She also leads study abroad trips each year. In addition, "Dr. K" was named College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management Teacher of the Year for 2019–2020.

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  Karen Edwards

  A specialist in retail law and teaching innovation, Karen Edwards is the 2018 Retailing Teacher of the Year and recipient of USC’s Integrity Award. Known for her kind demeanor and high standards, she leads several study abroad classes focused on fashion. Recently she was also awarded the Garnet Apple, USC's most prestigious teaching award.

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  Susan O’Malley

  After a successful career as the first female president of a professional sport franchise, Susan O’Malley came to South Carolina to share her executive knowledge of sport and entertainment management and to help students make career connections.

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  Scott Smith

  As one of the country’s foremost experts on theme parks and attractions, Scott Smith knows how to make learning fun. He was voted as the 2018 HRSM Teacher of the Year by his students.

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  Sporty Jeralds

  A model mentor, motivator and educator, Adonis “Sporty” Jeralds was named the 2019 HRSM Teacher of the Year and formerly led a staff of 60+ full-time employees and a $12 million budget as manager of the Charlotte Coliseum.