Western Washington University’s College of Business and Economics’ Center for Economic Vitality (CEV) has added Claus Joens to its staff of research analysts.

Joens brings 20 years experience working with Ford Motor Co. with specialties in financial analysis, financial reporting systems and relationship management. He has worked at both the corporate headquarters in Dearborn, Mich., and at the dealer level in the Pacific Northwest. Joens also has experience as a business analyst, and in planning, managing and implementing strategic projects, and has completed the Six Sigma Green Belt certification. He received a master’s degree in business administration from Gonzaga University.