Prof. John Yaw Akparep, representing the Bono East Region, is the Vice Dean of the School of Business of the SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies; having previously served as Head of the Department of Health Services Management and Administration.  He holds a PhD Degree in Social Administration with focus on Organizational conflicts management, and MPhil Degree in Development Management both from the University for Development Studies, Tamale. He is an expert in organizational conflict management, human resource management, and small business development.