Bethany College Welcomes Kurt Siklar as Assistant Professor of Business
LINDSBORG, KS. JULY 10, 2025 — Bethany College is pleased to announce the appointment of Kurt Siklar as Assistant Professor of Business. An experienced professional with nearly 25 years of background in international logistics and supply chain management, he brings a unique combination of practical industry knowledge and a deep passion for education to his new role.
Siklar’s career includes experience at various organizations, from a small export merchant firm and a mid-sized high-tech manufacturer to a large exporting paper mill, where he oversaw overseas shipments of about twenty thousand ocean containers annually as Export Transportation Manager. His varied professional background, including roles as International Operations Manager, has given him a thorough understanding of global business operations.
A naturalized U.S. citizen since the early 1990s, Siklar has lived in five different states across the country due to his career, which has further expanded his perspective on business and culture. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management, an M.B.A. in Business Management, and an M.A. in International Management Studies, and he is currently completing his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program at Wichita State University.
Siklar’s dedication to education became clear early in his career. While still working full-time in the industry, he served as an adjunct instructor for twenty years, teaching international business courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, following his initial experience with onsite instruction at a community college. This extensive teaching background, combined with his participation in various international business roundtables and export advisory boards, strengthened his commitment to nurturing the next generation of global business leaders. In 2017, Siklar moved to full-time teaching, embracing what he calls his true passion: sharing his real-world knowledge and fostering academic growth in higher education.
“We are thrilled to welcome Professor Siklar to Bethany College,” said Angie Martin, Associate Professor of Accounting and Undergraduate Business Coordinator. “His extensive experience in international business, marketing, and data analytics, combined with his passion for teaching, will greatly enhance our program. He brings a real-world perspective that will help prepare our students to navigate today’s complex global economy.”
Outside of his professional and academic pursuits, Siklar enjoys traveling, exploring the arts, reading, and following sports, particularly soccer and track and field.
Bethany College is excited to welcome Professor Siklar to campus. His global perspective, commitment to teaching, and wealth of real-world experience will be a valuable asset to our students and the college community. For more information about our business program, please visit www.bethanylb.edu/business.
Bethany College is a liberal arts institution located in Lindsborg, Kansas, and was established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881. For over 140 years, Bethany has been dedicated to educating, developing, and challenging individuals to pursue truth and excellence while leading lives of faith, learning, and service. At Bethany, students join a community of dedicated educators and caring mentors who support them as they discover, explore, and navigate their purpose. Bethany College is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
