Strategic counsel built on four decades of experience
Dr. Randy L. Frye brings the rigor of academic leadership and the judgment of a working business professional to marketing, human resources and organizational development.
- Doctorate
- Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh
- Certification
- Certified Management Accountant
- Leadership
- Founding Dean & Dean Emeritus, Shields School of Business
- Experience
- 40+ years in education and business
A practitioner with an academic’s depth
Dr. Randy L. Frye is the founder and lead consultant of Frye Consulting. Across more than four decades in higher education administration and private consulting, he has paired the analytical depth of an active academic with the practical judgment of an experienced business professional.
As Founding Dean of the Shields School of Business at Saint Francis University, he built and led a nationally recognized business school through accreditation, growth and institutional change from 2008 to 2026, and now serves as Dean Emeritus. His consulting practice brings those same frameworks to businesses and institutions across the region.
Six areas of practice, one consultant
Every engagement is led personally by Dr. Frye, drawing on his research and decades of applied business experience.
- 01
Strategic marketing plans
Market analysis, positioning and go-to-market strategy grounded in consumer behavior research.
- 02
Marketing audits
A systematic review of what is working, what isn’t and where the greatest opportunities lie.
- 03
Customer service training & assessment
Service programs and staff training that measurably improve the client experience.
- 04
Human resource management
Policy, talent strategy and organizational design informed by graduate training in industrial relations.
- 05
Accreditation site reviews
Readiness assessment and mock visits from a trained IACBE site reviewer.
- 06
Business school development
Curriculum, assessment and strategic planning for schools and programs of business.
Experience across the sectors that shape the region
The same evidence-based approach, applied to the realities of each sector.
- Financial institutions
- Schools of business
- Colleges & universities
- Economic development agencies
- Non-profit organizations
- Retail
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
Start with a conversation
Tell Dr. Frye about your organization and what you’re hoping to accomplish.