West Central Pennsylvania & Beyond

Strategic Counsel
Built on Over Four Decades
of Expertise

Ed.D. · University of Pittsburgh CMA · IMA Founding Dean, Shields School of Business

Dr. Randy L. Frye brings the rigor of academic leadership and the practicality of real-world business experience to every engagement — delivering measurable results in marketing, human resources, and organizational development.

Dr. Randy L. Frye
Saint Francis University
Founding Dean · Shields School of Business
Certified Management Accountant
Excellence in Business Education Award
IACBE Member

A Practitioner With Unmatched Credentials

Dr. Randy L. Frye is the founder, owner, and lead consultant of Frye Consulting Solutions. With more than four decades spanning higher education administration and private business consulting, Dr. Frye offers clients a rare combination: the analytical depth of an active academic and the practical judgment of an experienced business professional.

As the Founding Dean of the Shields School of Business at Saint Francis University, Dr. Frye built and led a nationally recognized business school through accreditation, growth, and institutional transformation. His consulting work extends those same frameworks directly to businesses and institutions across the region.

Full Biography & Background →
“Recognized with the Dr. John Green Excellence in Business Education Award — a testament to four decades of dedicated scholarship and professional service.”
PA Business Central · Award Recognition, 2013
  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
    Administrative & Policy Studies — University of Pittsburgh
  • Master of Arts in Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations
    Saint Francis University
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
    University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
    Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
40+Years of Professional Experience
4Graduate & Post-Graduate Degrees
4Core Service Areas
1stFounding Dean, Shields School of Business

Where Expertise Meets Results

Every engagement is led personally by Dr. Frye — drawing directly on his academic research and decades of applied business experience.

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Strategic Marketing Plans & Audits

Market analysis, brand positioning, and go-to-market strategy grounded in consumer behavior theory and tested against real business outcomes.

Marketing PlansMarketing AuditsBrand Strategy
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Human Resource Management

Talent acquisition frameworks, HR policy development, and organizational structure informed by advanced graduate training in industrial relations.

HR PolicyTalent StrategyWorkforce Planning
03
Customer Service & Relationship Marketing

Service excellence training, retention strategy, and customer relationship frameworks that build lasting loyalty and measurable value.

CRM StrategyService TrainingRetention
04
Educational Assessment & Program Improvement

Accreditation preparation, curriculum assessment, and school development drawing on Dr. Frye's experience as a founding accredited business school dean.

AccreditationSite ReviewsProgram Development

Broad Experience, Deep Knowledge

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Higher Education
Program development & accreditation strategy for colleges and universities.
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Financial Institutions
Client acquisition, retention strategy, and organizational development.
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Economic Development
Strategic planning and program design for development agencies.
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Non-Profit Organizations
Workforce planning and service quality for mission-driven organizations.
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Retail & Manufacturing
Market positioning and customer experience for regional businesses.
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Healthcare
HR frameworks and strategic planning for healthcare organizations.

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