josh-forman

Josh Forman

School of Professional Advancement

Director - Security Services, University of Pennsylvania

(he/him)

Education & Affiliations

  • MBA, Cornell University, SC Johnson College of Business
  • MBA, Queen's University, Smith School of Business
  • BA, General Legal Studies, Tulane University

Biography

Josh Forman is currently a higher education administrator at the University of Pennsylvania and was formally an executive in the travel and leisure industry for over a decade.  Josh is passionate about helping people turn ideas into businesses that will have a positive impact on society. He focuses on revenue generation, process improvement, and loss control efforts in companies, leading the way to a profitable, efficient, and streamlined business.  Before entering the travel and leisure industry, Josh was a licensed private detective.  He is the co-founder of a national private investigation agency that is headquartered in New Orleans.  Josh served as the Sales and Marketing Director at this private investigation agency before transitioning into the travel and leisure industry.  

Josh is a proud graduate of the General Legal Studies program at Tulane University School of Professional Advancement, earning a Bachelor of Arts, with a minor in Journalism.  While at Tulane, Josh actively participated in extracurricular activities on campus.  He was a staff writer for the Tulane Hullabaloo, the President of the Tulane University Paralegal Association, and a musician in the Tulane University Marching Band and Orchestra.  Many of the professors that currently teach at Tulane University, were Josh's professors and mentors.  The faculty and staff at Tulane motivated, supported, and empowered Josh to continue his education and always strive for success. Josh was so moved by his experience at Tulane University, that he vowed to return as an instructor if given the opportunity. Josh is eager to use his education and experience to motivate, empower and mentor students at Tulane University.

Josh is a United States Marine Corps veteran and an avid supporter of the veteran community.  He is a lifelong musician, native New Orleanian, and loyal Saints fan. In his spare time, Josh mentors people from all walks of life. Josh is an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He loves to cook and entertain family and friends.

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Courses Taught

  • BSLS 3600  Entrepreneurship

Professional Experience

  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Tulane University
  • Bass Pro Shops
  • La Quinta Inns & Suites
  • The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
  • United States Marine Corps

Areas of Expertise

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Higher Education Administration
  • Organizational Management
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Sales and Marketing