Dr. Hood’s research, teaching and outreach are informed by 15+ years of practical business experience in roles such as network sales engineer, systems designer, and insurance sales representative for companies such as AT&T, Regions Bank, and American General. In addition to his corporate experience, he has owned and operated entrepreneurial ventures for the past 15 years. Dr. Hood holds a B.S. in Human Resource Management and a Master’s in Business Administration from UAB. He completed his PhD in Management with concentrations in Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the University of Alabama. He is a life-long resident of the City of Birmingham and is a proud graduate of Ramsay High School.