In this role, he serves his students and larger community as a resource for HR-related information. He routinely publishes, consults and speaks on topics relevant to maximizing the returns from their human talent. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi and a master’s of business administration from the University of Southern Mississippi. He also holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources designation, an internationally recognized certification awarded by the Society for Human Resource Management for those with significant levels of HR knowledge and experience.