Bio

Michigan Tech President Richard Koubek appointed Joel Tuoriniemi, professor in the College of Business, as the faculty athletics representative (FAR) in 2020.

Tuoriniemi joined Michigan Tech's College of Business in 2002 and presently serves as the director of the Master of Science in Accounting Program. He also holds the Ed and Betty Robinson Faculty Fellow position in accounting.

Tuoriniemi earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Michigan Tech and law degree in taxation and estate planning from Michigan State University. He went on to complete post-doctoral studies in accounting at the University of Florida.

Tuoriniemi has won the University's Distinguished Teaching Award, the College of Business Teaching Award multiple times, and has also been inducted into the University's Academy of Teaching Excellence.

Tuoriniemi conducts research in the area of taxation, financial statement analysis, and contractual bargaining power. A native of the Keweenaw, Joel and his wife Julianne (MTU '95) have three children. He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, hockey, and all things Michigan Tech.