Dave Howe

Dave Howe serves as Associate Professor of Management and Paul Engler Professor of Entrepreneurship at West Texas A&M University's Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business within the Department of Management, Marketing and General Business. Joined in 2017 after completing his Ph.D. at the University of Utah, he teaches core business courses including Principles of Management, Leadership & Teams, and Conflict Resolution & Negotiations across multiple sections each semester through Spring 2026.

His educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Business Administration - Management, University of Utah (2017)
• M.B.A. in Organizational Behavior, Brigham Young University (2012)
• B.S. in Psychology, Brigham Young University (2008)

Dr. Howe's research examines leadership/followership dynamics and team processes with contemporary applications to pandemic-era workplace shifts. His publication pattern reveals strong focus on organizational adaptation, with 9 peer-reviewed articles since 2020 addressing how crises like COVID-19 reshape commitment, leadership emotions, and ethical decision-making. He bridges theory and practice through pedagogical innovations like the CandiDating Game negotiation exercise.

His scholarly recognition includes:

• Innovation in Online Learning Award (2022)
• Transfer Student Champion (2018)
• Doctoral Student Teaching Excellence Award (2016)

Dr. Howe maintains active undergraduate advising (28 students in Fall 2023) while contributing to university governance through Faculty Senate and Teaching Excellence Committee service. As ProfSpeak Blog contributor and workshop facilitator on topics from business model canvases to multi-generational workforce professionalism, he demonstrates consistent engagement with student development and practical business application.