James R Cody

James R. Cody is a Lecturer and Director of the Aerospace & Defense Executive Program at the University of Tennessee's Graduate and Executive Education division. He is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with 25 years of military service, including roles as an F-16 Fighter Squadron Commander, Special Assistant to the Joint Staff Director, and direct advisor to the Secretary of the Air Force. His expertise spans strategic planning, problem-solving, lean methodologies, and organizational change management.

• Education:
• Master of Military Art & Science (School of Advanced Operational Art Studies)
• Master of Airpower Art & Science (School of Advanced Airpower Studies)
• Master of Aeronautical Science (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)
• M.B.A. and B.S. in Business (University of Tennessee)

Dr. Cody's research and teaching focus on bridging military operational excellence with civilian leadership frameworks, emphasizing process improvement and transformation in defense and business contexts. His academic work integrates real-world military strategy with executive education programs.

Advising and Grants: No specific student advisement or grant details are disclosed. His professional contributions focus on institutional leadership and program development within executive education.

Labs/Teams: Oversees the Aerospace & Defense Executive Program, leveraging his military and academic background to design curricula for strategic leaders.