CIM Executive MBA Profile

Dan Bentz

School: Middle Tennessee State University

Class: 2019

Expected Date of Graduation: May 2019

“The program has markedly improved my business expertise and allowed me to more effectively assess, then address, the daily challenges that arise while managing an organization and have more meaningful and impactful conversations with my customers.”

Dan Bentz is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at CHRYSO, a global leader in innovative chemistries and services to enhance the performance of cement and concrete. Currently based in CHRYSO’s U.S. headquarters in Rockwall, Texas, Dan is responsible for managing all brands and promoting sales growth and customer satisfaction for CHRYSO Inc throughout North America.    

Dan graduated from CIM’s Executive MBA program in May 2019. According to Dan, he researched many MBA programs across the country and determined that MTSU’s CIM Executive MBA program rose above the crowd as the best combination of value, industry credibility and level of accommodation for his demanding career and family life.  

When asked how the CIM Executive MBA program impacted Dan’s current job responsibilities, he responded “the program has markedly improved my business expertise and allowed me to more effectively assess, then address, the daily challenges that arise while managing an organization and have more meaningful and impactful conversations with my customers.”   

The MBA program has also allowed Dan to advance his role within the concrete industry. “After years in this industry, I knew I had a strong technical background,” said Dan. “It was clear, however, that elevating my credentials, personal marketability and level of business expertise was necessary to advance my career. An MBA seemed the obvious choice to accomplish my goals and I can wholeheartedly state that earning my MBA from MTSU’s CIM Executive program was one of the determining factors for the elevation to my current role.”   

Dan’s advice: 

If you are considering pursuing your MBA, stop putting it off and do it! Earning your MBA will be a challenge, but MTSU’s CIM Executive program is very manageable. Don’t waste any more time. Commit to earning your degree and take your career to the next level.