He earned his Ph.D. in Management at the University of Texas-Pan American. Dr. Hurt’s research interests are in leadership, conflict, and the impact of servant leadership on strategic change. Dr. Hurt has over 15 years of industry experience, working for two Fortune 500 companies in the Manufacturing and Finance industries. He also served 6 years with the 4th Marine Division, USMC, where he was nationally recognized for his leadership abilities. Dr. Hurt is a current member of the Academy of Management and was recently acknowledged as an Outstanding Reviewer for the Organizational Behavior division.