Michael Naughton

Michael J. Naughton Director, Center for Catholic Studies at University of St. Thomas Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Connect Connect with Michael J. Naughton University of St. Thomas University of St. Thomas See contact info 413 connections Michael Naughton is the director of the Center for Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota). He holds the Koch Chair in Catholic Studies and is a full professor in the department of Catholic Studies. He is the co-author and co-editor of nine books and over 50 articles. He helped coordinate and write the Vocation of the Business Leader issued by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (2012), which has been translated into 15 languages. His most recent books include Leading Wisely in Difficult Times (Paulist, 2011), Bringing Your Business to Life (Regal, 2008—translated into Hungarian), Rediscovering Abundance: Interdisciplinary Essays on Wealth, Income and Their Distribution in the Catholic Social Tradition (edited, University of Notre Dame, 2006) Rethinking the Purpose of Business: Interdisciplinary Essays from the Catholic Social Tradition (edited, University of Notre Dame, 2002) and Managing as if Faith Mattered (University of Notre Dame, 2001—translated into Spanish, Chinese and Hungarian). Naughton serves as board chair for Reell Precision Manufacturing, a global producer of innovative torque solutions for transportation, consumer electronics, medical and office automation products. He has also served on the board of several non-profit organizations including Seeing Thing Whole. He received his Ph.D. in theology from Marquette University (1991) and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas (1995). He is married with 5 children. Show less Show less of Michael J.’s summary Experience University of St. Thomas Company NameUniversity of St. Thomas Total Duration21 yrs 9 mos TitleDirector, Center for Catholic Studies Dates EmployedApr 2014 – Present Employment Duration5 yrs 2 mos LocationUSA Director, Center for Catholic Studies and the Koch Endowed Chair in Catholic Studies TitleDirector, John A. Ryan Institute for Catholic Social Thought Dates EmployedSep 1997 – Aug 2014 Employment Duration17 yrs LocationSt. Paul, Minnesota Director, John A. Ryan Institute for Catholic Social Thought and Alan W. Moss Endowed Chair in Catholic Social Thought Academic History... See more Reell Industrial Hinge Design |Custom Hinges |Wrap Spring Clutches |Precision Springs & Wire Forms |Reell Precision Manufacturing Reell Industrial Hinge Design |Custom Hinges |Wrap Spring Clutches |Precision Springs & Wire Forms |Reell Precision Manufacturing College of Arts and Sciences : Catholic Studies : Faculty and Staff : University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences : Catholic Studies : Faculty and Staff : University of St. Thomas Reell Board Chair Company NameReell Dates EmployedJan 2010 – Present Employment Duration9 yrs 5 mos LocationSt. Paul, MN I joined the board of directors in 2007 and became board chair in 2010. Reell is an extraordinary company that expresses a unique and rich value system in corporate America. It's Direction Statement states: "Reell is a team united in the operation of a business based on the practical application of spiritual values to promote the growth of individuals and advance the common good for the benefit of co-workers and their families, customers, shareholders, suppliers and community. Rooted in Judeo-Christian values, we welcome and draw on the richness of our spiritually diverse community. We are committed to provide an environment where there is harmony between work and our moral/ethical values and family responsibilities and where everyone is treated justly. The tradition of excellence at Reell was founded on a commitment to excellence rooted in the character of our Creator. Instead of driving each other toward excellence, we strive to free each other to grow and express the excellence that is within all of us." The company has gone through significant change, especially during the last recession. Yet through all changes two things remain constant: Reell continues provide innovative solutions using the combined efforts of coworkers, customers and suppliers, and Reell remains committed to the values, principles and culture that enhance the physical, emotional and spiritual lives of its coworkers, shareholders, community, suppliers and customers. See less Education University of St. Thomas University of St. Thomas Degree NameM.B.A. Field Of StudyBusiness Management Dates attended or expected graduation 1993 – 1995 Ph.D., Theology and Society, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1991 Ph.D., Theology and Society, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1991 Degree NamePh.D Field Of StudyTheology and Society Dates attended or expected graduation 1989 – 1991