Paul Witman is a Professor Emeritus of Information Technology Management, in California Lutheran University’s School of Management, retired founding director of the MS in Information Technology program, and retired Director of the School’s Undergraduate programs in Business, Accounting, and Economics. His research interests include social networking for non-profits, information security, usability, and electronic banking and finance. In addition, he frequently writes teaching case studies based on current events, focused on the use and abuse of information relative to vulnerable populations. He is the proud co-author of a leading textbook on church management, the newly updated Church Administration and Finance Manual.
Witman is an active volunteer with the United Methodist Church, home repair and home construction projects, and Sturtevant Camp, a trail camp in the Angeles National Forest. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems and Technology from Claremont Graduate University, a Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Claremont Graduate School and a Bachelor’s in Math/Computer Science from UCLA.
Together with colleagues Chris Njunge, Felecia Boone, Desta Goehner and Catherine Slabaugh, Paul Witman facilitates the Executive Skills for Church Leaders retreat in January, 2025 at Spirit in the Desert.