Edward R. Gailor

Lieutenant Commander Edward R. Gailor serves as a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Instructor in the Department of Management at the United States Coast Guard Academy. He holds an MBA from the Wisconsin School of Business, specializing in Strategic Human Resource Management, and an M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Johns Hopkins University. His career spans roles as a USCG officer, including assignments aboard the USCGC RUSH, the Ceremonial Honor Guard in Virginia, and Sector Puget Sound. Gailor’s academic focus centers on collaborative teaching methods in military leadership education, experiential learning, and organizational behavior. He is a certified Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Government, USCG Academy (2013)
  • M.S. in Organizational Leadership, Johns Hopkins University (2017)
  • MBA, Wisconsin School of Business (2022)
• Key Roles:
  • Combat Information Center Officer, Communications Officer, and Officer of the Deck aboard USCGC RUSH (2013–2015)
  • Supply and Operations Officer, Ceremonial Honor Guard (2015–2017)
  • Emergency Management Specialist and Command Duty Officer, Sector Puget Sound (2017–2022)

Gailor’s research emphasizes bridging military and civilian academic collaboration through innovative teaching practices. His presentations at conferences like the International Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society highlight challenges and solutions in collaborative leadership education. He currently teaches courses in organizational behavior and leadership, integrating real-world Coast Guard experiences into curricula.

No specific grants or advising records are noted in the provided text. Gailor remains active in professional organizations such as the Society for Human Resource Management and the Association for Talent Development.