Bob Wahl
Associate Professor
JWU Faculty Since 2001

Professor Wahl began his career in hospitality at early age, working for the Cherry Hill Inn at the age of 16. He knew then that he would have a career in the hotel industry. He enjoyed the people as well as the pace of the business.
Upon graduation from high school, Professor Wahl spent several years in the National Guard, where he obtained the rank of 1st Lieutenant. It was there that he learned the value of teamwork and began honing his managerial and leadership skills.
Professor Wahl attended Johnson & Wales University for hotel management and upon graduation has spent many years in the financial and technology sectors of the hotel industry. He has worked for the Golden Nugget, Harrah’s, Radisson, Hyatt and Westin hotel chains.
Professor Wahl has been teaching at the university level since 2001 and specializes in the areas of finance, casino gaming, strategic management, revenue management, and hotel asset management.
His teaching philosophy is to educate students with “real-world situations” to prepare students with practical skills to become competitive professionals in the industry of their choosing.
Professor Wahl views each class, and each term, as a separate personal learning experience used to enhance future classroom innovations.
Education
- M.S., Managerial Technology, Johnson & Wales University
- B.S., Hospitality Management, Johnson & Wales University
Teaching Interests
Finance, Casino Gaming, Strategic Management and Revenue Management.
Courses
- Revenue Management
- Hotel Asset Management
- Strategic Management
- Casino Financial Management
Extra Curricular Roles
Faculty Advisor for the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) student chapter.
Professional Affiliations
I am a current member of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) and Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI).
Certifications
Cornell University, Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management Certificate
CHIA, Certification in Hospitality Industry Analytics
CRME, Certified Revenue Management Executive
CHE, Certified Hospitality Educator
CAHATA, Certification in Advanced Hospitality and Tourism Industry Analytics