Mike Barger

Dr. Mike Barger is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Area Chair at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. He teaches entrepreneurship, crisis leadership, and business development while leading Ross Online's digital education initiatives.

• Education:
• Ed.D. in Education (2009), University of Pennsylvania
• MS in Learning Leadership (2008), University of Pennsylvania
• BA in Economics & Psychology (1986), University of Michigan

His research focuses on leadership during organizational crises, leveraging insights from his 13-year naval career as an F/A-18 pilot and TOPGUN instructor, and his subsequent roles at JetBlue Airways (founding JetBlue University) and CorpU. He co-authored a 2024 book on crisis leadership, blending military strategy with business practices. Barger has pioneered corporate training systems in high-stakes environments, emphasizing simulation and collective problem-solving.

His career spans aviation, airline operations, and education technology, with notable contributions to emergency response frameworks for organizations during global crises like 9/11 and the 2003 Northeast Blackout.