He joined the faculty in 2013, the year he finished his Ph.D. Ed’s primary reason for moving to Montana was the natural beauty. Phrases like “The Last Best Place”, “Big Sky Country”, and the “Treasure State” are commonly used to refer to this beautiful state. World class skiing, mountain biking, and hiking have contributed to a healthy lifestyle and a specific energy for research. Ed’s research stream focuses on social enterprise accounting, including non-profits, certified B corporations, and foundations. Prior to working at Montana State University Ed was an external research fellow at the Max Planck Institute of Economics in Germany.