Denis Patrick Rudd
Ed.D., CHA, FMP, PTC 

6001 University Boulevard

Moon Township, PA  15108

Phone:  412-262‑8636

Fax: 412-262‑8494
rudd@rmu.edu

Denis P. Rudd, Ed.D, CHA, FMP, is a Professor and Director of Hospitality and Tourism Management for Robert Morris University, Moon Township and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Dr. Rudd received his Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Commerce from Rider College, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, a Master's in Business Administration, a Master's in Education Counseling, Specialist in Higher Education Administration, and a Doctorate in Educational Counseling from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Dr. Rudd is a fifth generation hotelier who began his career at his family's hotel in Windham, New York at the Osborn House, a one‑hundred‑and fifty room resort.  In Florida, he worked for the Breakers and the Biltmore Hotels in Palm Beach.  In 1964 he entered the United States Army and served in the Republic of Vietnam as an infantryman.  In Bamburg, Germany he served as S‑1 and Club and Slot Machine Officer for the third brigade fourth armored division.  He retired from the military as a captain in 1971.  In Las Vegas, Nevada he was a consultant for the SUMA Corporation.  

Upon receiving his doctorate, he became chairman of the lodging and restaurant program at Webber College, in Babson Park, Florida.  At Webber he established the Babson Seminar Series (a series of lectures) and became a full professor.  In 1980 he became chef/owner of the Equinox Sky Line Inn in Manchester, Vermont.  The inn was located atop Mount Equinox on a 9,600 wildlife sanctuary.  While in Vermont, Dr. Rudd established a Hotel and Restaurant program at the Ethan Allen Community College.

In 1990 he accepted a position as associate professor at Niagara University, Niagara Falls, New York.  While there he established and became director of the Graduate Program in Hotel, Restaurant, Travel, and Tourism.

Dr. Rudd is currently a member of CHRIE, ACTE, American, Culinary Federation, NRA, and STTE.  In 1995 he accepted the position as Professor and Director of Hospitality and Tourism Management for Robert Morris University.

His interests are varied and he has done research and made presentations on ADA, Bed and Breakfast Inn keeping, ABA, Restaurant Management, the Senior Market, Gateway Canada, Hotel development, and Casino and Gaming Operations.  In addition, Dr. Rudd has received certification as a CHA and FMP from the National Restaurant Association and the Educational Institute of the American Hotel Motel Association