Dean of the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Fields’ extensive academic and managerial background serves as a foundation in providing vision and leadership to further the Huizenga Business School's development of innovative educational programs, curriculum, and a diverse faculty and student body.

Prior to being appointed dean of the Huizenga School of Business, Dr. Fields served as dean of the College of Business Administration at Central Michigan University. Additionally, he previously was a member of the faculty at Missouri State University’s College of Business Administration, including serving as associate dean and director of the MBA program. He was also on the faculty at the University of North Carolina – Charlotte.

In addition to the accolades of his academic career, Dr. Fields has years of professional experience in the areas of management and operations in the supermarket, food and retail industries. It is this background that fostered Dr. Fields’ belief that business schools should be tied closely to industry, particularly in regard to academic literature contributions made by faculty members.