He is also the program director for Management and International Business. He holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior and Leadership from the State University of New York at Binghamton. He also holds a Master's Degree in Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary and a B.S. in Business Economics from Grove City College. Palanski's research interests focus on leader development and the effects of leading in multiple domains: at work, in the community, and with friends and family. Prior to becoming a professor, he was a retail product manager and an online banking specialist. An avid sports fan, he enjoys interacting with students both in and out of the classroom.