Jason Merritt

Jason Merritt is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith in the CBI Industry Administration department. With a background in electrical engineering and business administration, he has held diverse roles including U.S. Army officer, Home Depot general manager, high school principal, and cross-country coach. He joined UAFS in 2008 to teach electronics while establishing the cross-country program.

• Education:
  • M.B.A. in Business Administration, Embry-Riddle University (2000)
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Arkansas (1998)

His academic pursuits include completing a Doctor of Psychology in organizational leadership and human psychology, with dissertation defense scheduled for fall 2024. Current research interests focus on organizational leadership and human psychology, complementing his teaching in electronics. Professional experiences span military leadership, corporate management, and education administration.