• Ph.D. University of Kansas
• MBA University of Kansas
• MS Wichita State University
• BA Emporia State University

Areas of Expertise / Research

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Industrial Relations
• Negotiations

Awards / Recognition

• Neeley School Graduate Teaching Award - Elective, 2006.
• Neeley School of Business 1999 Distinguished Research and Creative Activity Award.
• Neeley School's Nominee for a Dean's Award for Outstanding Teaching, 1996.
• Former president of the Southern Management Association.
• Fellow of the Southern Management Association.