Snipes School of Business, and the Director of the Center for Commercial and Social Entrepreneurship at Lenoir-Rhyne University of Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Griffith, who also teaches Social Entrepreneurship at Stanford University, was previously a faculty member at Delta College where he taught entrepreneurship, management, leadership, and coordinated the Entrepreneurship program. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Griffith has owned and operated a number of ventures. In 2006, he began The Small Business Solutions Group and has since then consulted with hundreds of small to medium size companies. Ralph received a B.A. in political science from Alma College, an M.B.A in integrated management from Northwood University, and a Doctorate in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations from Baker College.