Christopher E. Stevens

Christopher E. Stevens is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs at Gonzaga University’s Jepson School of Leadership. With a background in family business and international consulting, he integrates practical experience into teaching areas such as entrepreneurship, social enterprise, and strategic management. His research explores organizational identity, entrepreneurial failure, and equity in business.

• Ph.D., Organizational Behavior, Case Western Reserve University
• M.B.A., International Business, Case Western Reserve University
• B.S., Management, Northern Kentucky University

Stevens’ work bridges theory and practice, focusing on how organizations navigate identity crises, manage failure, and drive sustainable change. His publications span topics like gender dynamics in entrepreneurship, earned income strategies for nonprofits, and cultural interpretations of business success.

He has served on editorial boards of top-tier journals like The Journal of Business Venturing and contributed to handbooks on social enterprise. Beyond academia, Stevens consults on market development, leadership training, and business succession planning, leveraging his global experience in industrial manufacturing.