Eric R. Kushins

Dr. Eric R. Kushins is an Associate Professor of Management at the Campbell School of Business, Berry College. He teaches undergraduate and MBA courses in Management, Human Resource Management, Team Dynamics, and Social Entrepreneurship, and has trained hundreds in Lean Six Sigma (LSS). His research focuses on organizational routines, leadership, and sociological themes in family firms, with a recent NSF grant exploring person perception in employment processes. He holds a joint Ph.D. in Sociology and Organizational Management from Rutgers University and certifications in Six Sigma and HR Management.

Education:

• B.A. with Honors, Wesleyan University
• M.A. in Sociology, Rutgers University
• Joint Ph.D. in Sociology and Organizational Management, Rutgers University

Research Interests: Dr. Kushins examines how organizations function with limited structure, the impact of routines on HR and firm culture, and sociological methodologies in family firms. His work spans race in hiring, rural healthcare sustainability, and cross-cultural innovation.

Grants/Awards:

• Three-year National Science Foundation grant (2019-2022) for employment perception research.

Professional Credentials: Six Sigma Black Belt (ASQ), SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional).