Dr. Kernek has been active in the area of marketing for over 14 years. Dr. Kernek has taught principles of marketing, relationship selling, channels of distribution, advertising and promotion, consumer behavior, logistics and supply chain management, social media marketing, marketing management, and consumer relationship management. She has published and been cited in a variety of academic and professional outlets. Her current research interests include online business education, branding, and entrepreneurial marketing. Dr. Kernek has been nationally recognized for her work in the profession of marketing. She is currently an active marketing consultant, and her family owns and operates three retail businesses.