Angel Gonzalez

Dr. González is an Assistant Professor of Sustainable Hospitality Management at the College of Business. Prior to joining CSUMB, he was an Instructor of Hospitality Management at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, and at Universidad del Este, in Puerto Rico. Angel earned his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University, and his M.S. and B.S. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He enriched his academic and hospitality operations experience earning an Advanced Culinary Arts Certificate from the Culinary Institute of America. Additionally, he completed the Professional Development Program at Cornell University in Hospitality Revenue Management.

His career in the Hospitality Industry involves working with Hyatt Hotels, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and the Walt Disney World Company. His educational career focuses on the operations side of the Hospitality Industry, and encompasses other areas like Hospitality Marketing, Tourism, and Gastronomy. His primary research interests are in the field of travelers’ behaviors and preferences. Specifically, focusing on the factors influencing food-related choices.

He is an advocate of learning through travel, and of excellence in the Hospitality industry's guest service practices. His educational philosophy includes the development of hospitality leaders with strong entrepreneurship, and embracing of sustainable development. He enjoys exploring the region in search of fresh ingredients, exciting cuisines, thought-provoking art exhibits and museums.

Courses include:

BUS 312

HOSP 482[](HOSP 483: Introduction to Sanitation, Safety & Nutrition)

[HOSP 483](HOSP 483: Introduction to Sanitation, Safety & Nutrition)

HOSP 484

HOSP 497

HOSP 499

BUS 499