Timothy C Howes (he/him)
Associate Professor College of Hospitality & Business Department of Business Providence
Biography
As a finance executive and educator with a 20-plus year track record of creating success at emerging consumer and business-oriented companies, Tim Howes has a passion for improving organizations and their people.
His expertise lies in his ability to think holistically across distinct functional components of enterprises from operations, product mix, marketing, finance and human resources.
Equipped with an M.S. in Finance and B.A. in Economics, Howes enjoys connecting with a wide range of students to help them (and himself) explore and solve complex and challenging problems.
Education
MS, Boston College
Finance
BA, University of New Hampshire
Economics
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“Consumer Cost of the Cold.” Howes, T. (February 3, 2026)
https://turnto10.com/news/local/extreme-cold-across-southern-new-england-drives-heating-oil-gas-costs-cars-tanks-shipping-prices-money-february-3-2026
“Pop-up shops here in RI.” Howes, T. (November 13, 2025)
“Providence Place is getting rid of mallrats. Make way for the tumbleweeds..” Howes, T. (March 26, 2025)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/26/metro/providence-place-mall-bans-teens-dan-mcgowan/
“RI manufacturer: Potential Trump tariffs already affecting business.” Howes, T. (January 21, 2025)
https://www.wpri.com/business-news/ri-manufacturer-potential-trump-tariffs-already-affecting-business/
“Changes coming to Providence Place as receivers try to turn the mall around.” Howes, T. (November 22, 2024)
https://www.wpri.com/business-news/changes-coming-to-providence-place-as-receivers-try-to-turn-the-mall-around/
“Report: Macy’s inside Providence Place listed for sale.” Howes, T. (November 14, 2024)
Report: Macy’s inside Providence Place listed for sale
“No more breaks for Providence Place mall, now in limbo amid $259M mortgage debt.” Howes, T. (November 8, 2024)
https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2024/11/07/no-more-breaks-for-providence-place-mall-now-in-limbo-amid-259m-mortgage-debt/
“Providence Place Mall Receivership Discussion – Channel 10.” Howes, T. (November 1, 2024)
“Providence Place Mall Goes Into Receivership.” Howes, T. (October 31, 2024)
https://www.wpri.com/target-12/judge-puts-providence-place-mall-into-receivership/
“CVS Layoffs – Economic Impact.” Howes, T. (October 2, 2024)
https://www.wpri.com/business-news/cvs-laying-off-nearly-3k-employees/
“Providence Place Mall Future.” Howes, T. (August 27, 2024)
“Ramifications from Macy’s Possible Exit from Providence Place Mall.” Howes, T. (August 19, 2024)
https://www.wpri.com/business-news/could-providence-place-survive-without-macys/
“DOW Suffers Major Drop.” Howes, T. (August 5, 2024)
https://mms.tveyes.com/transcript.asp?StationID=1580&DateTime=8%2f5%2f2024+5%3a31%3a34+PM&PlayClip=true
“Washington Bridge crisis has nearly bisected region’s economy, but how to fix it?.” Howes, T. (April 26, 2024)
https://pbn.com/washington-bridge-crisis-has-nearly-bisected-regions-economy-but-how-to-fix-it/
“Credit Cards – Expert Opinions.” Howes, T. (January 26, 2024)
https://wallethub.com/credit-cards/low-interest/#expert=Tim_Howes
“NBC 10 I-Team: Shoplifting goes underreported and underprosecuted.” Howes, T. (December 20, 2023)
https://turnto10.com/i-team/shoplifting-underreported-underprosecuted-crime-police-investigations-stores-felony-misdemeanor-crime-rings-cranston-providence-warwick-rhode-island-southern-new-england
“Superbowl Inflation.” Howes, T. (February 9, 2022)
“Rising Inflation.” Howes, T. (July 20, 2021)
https://www.wpri.com/money/inflation-causing-widespread-price-hikes-expert-says/
“Market Basket Opening in Warwick, RI.” Howes, T. (May 20, 2021)
https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2021/05/21/see-whats-inside-new-warwick-ri-market-basket-grocery-store/5185853001/
“Bitcoin real estate deal.” Howes, T. (May 12, 2021)
https://turnto10.com/news/local/providence-piece-of-land-is-sold-for-cryptocurrency
“Poolmagedan.” Howes, T. (May 3, 2021)
https://turnto10.com/news/local/nationwide-chlorine-shortage-could-lead-to-less-supply-higher-prices
“Consumer Alert: Finance experts examine how coronavirus will impact the markets.” Howes, T. (March 13, 2020)
https://turnto10.com/news/local/consumer-alert-finance-experts-examine-how-coronavirus-will-impact-the-markets
“Personal Finance Strategies for 2020.” Howes, T. (December 28, 2019)
“How to budget after the post-holiday hangover..” Howes, T. (November 19, 2019)
https://apnews.com/f9afaf0489723a9d4b1068b2b1cd4cba
“Boston Beer Works Acquisition.” Howes, T. (May 10, 2019)
“Burger King “Mental Illness Awareness Marketing”.” Howes, T. (May 3, 2019)
“Stop N’ Shop Strike – Long Term Impacts.” Howes, T. (April 23, 2019)
GTD Summer Conference 2026, “GTD and The Art of Engagement,” Vital Learning of Denmark, Skælskør, Denmark. (June 14, 2026).
Connect Conference, “Paying for Life: Money Skills for Students,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, United States. (March 11, 2026).
GTD Summer Conference, “Neurodiversity and Personal Productivity,” Vital Learning of Denmark, Skælskør, Denmark. (June 15, 2025).
JWU Student Scholarship Expo, “Wildcat Investment Value Fund – Presentation,” Providence, RI, United States. (April 23, 2024).
EXPO JWU, “Faculty Advantage 2.0 – Can Do Leadership,” JWU, Providence, RI, United States. (April 12, 2024).
University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo, “Unleashing the Can-Do Spirit in Yourself & Others,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI, United States. (April 12, 2024).
University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo, “How to Make Best Use of Our Practitioner-Savvy Faculty,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI, United States. (April 13, 2023).
Expertise
behavioral finance; business consulting; business strategy; company strategy; economics; employee recruitment; franchising; marketing strategy; retail; stock market