Prior to joining ODU, Emanuel served as the program chair for the Finance, Business Administration and Accounting degree programs at Franklin University . While at Franklin , he also held the position of assistant dean, responsible for faculty services in the accounting and finance departments. His business experience includes positions as chief financial officer for Einhorn Enterprises in Columbus and as corporate fraud auditor and controller for Custom Management/Morrison’s Inc. in Mobile, Alabama .

He is a member of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education and a past president of its Region 4; an academic member of Financial Executives International; and resource coordinator for Special Olympics, Reynoldsburg Chapter. He is also a member of the Lion’s Club of Reynoldsburg and serves on its finance committee.