He is an active researcher who has authored/coauthored more than 25 journal articles, book chapters, and conference presentations. He has published articles in such journals as the Journal of Applied Psychology, The Leadership Quarterly, Organizational Dynamics, and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Making Processes. His primary research interests are in the areas of ethical leadership and other positive forms of leadership. He teaches popular courses on leadership, ethics, and negotiations in Penn State-Erie’s MBA program. He has provided ethics and management training to companies in a variety of industries. He received his PhD in management from The Pennsylvania State University (University Park).