Katrice Branner

Katrice Branner is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, specializing in Management Science. With over 20 years of industry experience, she previously held roles as president of a consulting firm, Senior Vice President at Bank of America, and chemical engineer at The Dow Chemical Company. She earned a DBA from UNC Charlotte (2020), an MBA from Vanderbilt University (2006), and a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee (1998).

Research Focus: Her work centers on small business operations management, exploring topics like resilience, entrepreneurial orientation, and customer relationship management. She emphasizes practical applications of operations management theory in academic settings through innovative classroom strategies.

Publications: Recent work includes studies on fostering classroom community in operations education, resilience in small business owners, and the interplay between entrepreneurial orientation and firm performance. Her 2023 editorial contribution highlights peer review processes in academic publishing.

Professional Background: Combines academic teaching with extensive industry leadership, particularly in financial services and chemical engineering sectors. No notable awards explicitly listed, though her industry-academia crossover reflects unique expertise.

Labs/Teams: Affiliations not specified, though her research suggests involvement with business education innovation and small business advisory networks.