Gary Graves

Welcome to My Faculty Page at Fullerton College

Hello and welcome, fellow fans of business, technology, and creativity!

I’m Professor Gary Graves, a tenured business faculty member at Fullerton College, a creative entrepreneur, artist, and lifelong learner passionate about helping others turn ideas into impact. Whether you're a student, fellow educator, or curious visitor, I’m glad you’re here.

My academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing), an MBA in Marketing and Technology Management, and a Master of Arts in Modern Art History, Theory, and Criticism. This unique blend of business and the arts fuels both my teaching and my creative practice.

In 1996, I founded Graves Communications LLC, an agency focused on empowering small businesses, nonprofits, and creative entrepreneurs with branding, marketing materials, websites, and communication strategies that drive growth.

At Fullerton College, I teach:

• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Principles of E-Business
• Small Business Management
• Funding Special Projects
• Creativity Matters!
• BUS 256 F – Artificial Intelligence and Prompt Engineering in Business (Launching Fall 2025)

This new course explores how AI tools are revolutionizing marketing, entrepreneurship, and business strategy—arming students with the skills to lead in a tech-driven economy.

Because everyone needs a good side-hustle, mine is glass and mixed-media art. You can explore my work at GravesGallery.com or shop my handmade pieces on Etsy at Graves Gallery Studio.

I’m also the author of two books:

• Chippy the Cheetah Rides 545 Miles – an inspiring story for young readers
• FC Legends and Legacies – celebrating the rich history of Fullerton College (available at fclegends.com)

I love connecting with students, creatives, and fellow innovators. Drop me a message, browse my work, or join me in the classroom—we’ve got a lot to explore together.

“Education, like entrepreneurship, is about seeing the world not just as it is—but as it could be.”

Should we know each other? I love making new friends and business associates. You can find me on a variety of social networks. Drop me a line or pop over to say Hey!