tony morales

Anthony Morales

Adjunct Professor


Tony has taught 4 different courses for the St Ambrose University College of Business, including the creation of two courses in the Sales major curriculum. While serving continuously in the classroom since 2015, more recently he has been engaged by SAU Professional Development to work directly with local business clients seeking enhanced skills.

Tony specializes in bringing real world and global perspectives into the academic experience to help inspire higher on the job performance and higher personal satisfaction in today's globally dynamic business environment. Tony enables professional and personal growth by passionately sharing learnings harvested across a unique portfolio of business experiences, global travels, and a lifetime commitment to continuous learning.

His experiences outside the classroom span global marketing, negotiation, strategy creation & implementation, new product development, program leadership, and sales (industrial and retail).

Read Tony's CV (pdf)


Education and Training


  • MBA, University of Phoenix
  • BS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Materials Engineering
  • Certified Specialist of Wine, Society of Wine Educators, Washington, DC
  • WSET Level 2 With Distinction, Wine & Spirit Education Trust, London, UK

I am passionate about continuous learning – and even more passionate about sharing my learnings with anyone interested in expanding their horizons or improving their impact and performance.

Tony Morales


Business and Industry Experience


  • Global Strategy Advisor, Marigold Resources, Davenport, Iowa
  • Founder, Earned Growth LLC
  • Global Marketing Director - Aerospace & Defense, Alcoa
    • Senior Sales Executive, Alcoa Global Rolled Products
    • Application Engineer, Alcoa Inc, multiple Business Units
    • Metallurgical Engineer, Alcoa Wire Rod & Bar
    • Holder, 6 United States Patents
  • Sommelier and Wine Educator
    • Wine Curator, Educator, Wine Club Manager, Faithful Pilot, LeClaire Iowa
    • Retail and Wine Consulting Assignments across public, private, and business venues in the Quad Cities

More About Mr. Morales

Courses Taught

MKTG 349 International Marketing
SLS 235 Sales Principles
SLS 345 Key Customer and Relationship Development
SLS 375 Negotiation

Community Service and Memberships

Asbury United Methodist Church

  • Strategy Team
  • Staff Parish Relations Committee
  • Garden Ministry volunteer

Riverbend Food Bank

  • Annual "Wine & Dine" Fundraiser planning and event master of ceremonies

Quad City United

  • Board Member

Quad City Hockey Association (retired)

  • Former Travel Hockey Director
  • Former Board Member
  • Former Certified Coach

Certified Soccer Referee (retired)

  • Quad City Soccer Officials Association
  • Iowa High School Athletic Association
International Experience
  • Negotiated multi-billion dollar, multi-year supply agreements with key aerospace accounts in Europe, Asia, and South America.
  • Responsible for business strategy creation and execution of a $1B global aerospace and defense enterprise
  • Led multi functional technology teams in direct cooperative product development programs with key accounts in France, England, Germany, and Italy.
  • Guided international sales team members to achieve business financial goals consistent with long term business strategy
  • Corporate spokesperson delivering dynamic and impactful business and brand messages on commercial and technical conference stages in North America, Europe and Asia.
  • Global wine region travel experiences to expand personal wine expertise in Australia, New Zealand, France, Italy, and across the United States.

Contact


Tony Morales

Marketing
McMullen Hall 009
518 W. Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
MoralesAnthony@sau.edu

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