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ADDRESS

Illinois State University

Department of Economics

Campus Box 4200

Normal, IL 61790-4200

Phone: 309/438-7979

Fax: 309/438-5228

Internet: dloomis@ilstu.edu
Web sites: http://my.ilstu.edu/~dloomis/

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Temple University, Economics, 1995.

Fields: Industrial Organization and Econometrics

Dissertation Title: Strategic Pricing for a Regulated Multiproduct Monopolist Facing Competition: The Case of Bell Atlantic Switched and Special Access.

M.A. Temple University, Economics, 1990.

B.A. Temple University, Mathematics and Honors Economics, 1985.

EXPERIENCE

1996-present Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Professor - Department of Economics (2010-present)
Associate Professor - Department of Economics (2002-present)
Assistant Professor - Department of Economics (1996-2002)

• Taught Regulatory Economics, Telecommunications Economics and Public Policy, Industrial Organization and Pricing, Regulation of Public Utilities, and a Graduate Seminar Course in Telecommunications Issues.

 

1997-present Institute for Regulatory Policy Studies, Normal, Il

Executive Director (2005-present)

Co-Director (1997-2005)

• Grew contributing membership from 5 companies to 16 organizations
• Doubled the number of workshop/training events annually
• Supervised 2 Directors, Administrative Staff and internship program.
• Developed and implemented state-level workshops concerning regulatory issues related to the electric, natural gas, and telecommunications industries.

2006-present Illinois Wind Working Group, Normal, IL
Director

• Founded the organization and grew the organizing committee to over 50 key wind stakeholders
• Organized annual wind energy conference with over 300 attendees
• Organized strategic conferences to address critical wind energy issues
• Initiated monthly conference calls to stakeholders
• Devised organizational structure and bylaws

2007-present Center for Renewable Energy, Normal, IL
Director

• Created founding document approved by the Illinois State University Board of Trustees and Illinois Board of Higher Education
• Secured funding from private companies

1997-present International Communications Forecasting Conference

Chair

• Expanded Planning Committee and led monthly conference calls coordinating representatives from over 18 different companies.
• Reviewed paper selection and conference scheduling.
• Established and maintained conference Internet web site.

1985-1996 Bell Atlantic, Philadelphia, Pa.

Economist - Business Research

• Wrote and taught Applied Business Forecasting multimedia course eight times to over 150 Bell Atlantic employees. Taught course to Puerto Rico Telephone Company.
  
• Developed and documented 25 econometric demand models that were used in regulatory filings.
  
• Performed statistical analysis of survey results including calculation of precision and discriminant analysis.
  
• Served as subject matter expert in switched and special access.
  
• Administered $4 million budget including $1.8 million consulting budget.

 

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS

2011 Midwestern Regional Wind Advocacy Award from the Department of Energy’s Wind Powering America presented at WindPower 2011

2009 Economics Department Scott M. Elliott Faculty Excellence Award – awarded to faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching, research and service.

2009 Illinois State University Million Dollar Club – awarded to faculty who have over $1 million in grants through the university.

2008 Outstanding State Wind Working Group Award from the Department of Energy’s Wind Power America presented at WindPower 2008.

1999 Illinois State University Teaching Initiative Award;

Member of the American Economic Association, National Association of Business Economists, Institute for Business Forecasters; Institute for International Forecasters, International Telecommunications Society.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

2001-present Christ Church PCA, Normal, IL

Elder, Session
• Attended monthly meetings of elders.
• Chaired Missions Team of 7 individuals.
• Led weekly K-group (small group) meetings of 15-20 adults since 1998.
• Developed and taught several adult courses. Counseled numerous individuals and couples.

PERSONAL

• Married 5/25/85 to Nita Marie (Stern) Loomis
  
• Have four children
  
  • Ethan,
  • Bryan,
  • Katrina,
  • Samantha
    
• Accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior as a freshman at Temple University through the ministry of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
  
  
  

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