Ross Jackson

Ross A. Jackson, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Business & Economics and Program Director for the Master of Science in Analytics at Wittenberg University. His academic career is complemented by 20 years of defense analysis experience, culminating as Chief of the Analyses and Assessments Division at Air Force Materiel Command (HQ AFMC A9A). Dr. Jackson holds a B.B.A. in Business Economics (Ohio University), an M.A. in Applied Economics (Ohio University), and a Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences (Walden University).

His research focuses on the intersection of analytics and existentialism, emphasizing textual analysis to explore decision-making ambiguity and organizational dynamics. Notable areas include applying textual methods to decode organizational texts, integrating qualitative techniques into analytics, and optimizing data-driven strategies for billion-dollar investments. Teaching spans 15+ years across local institutions, with a focus on analytics curricula.

Key research trends include analyzing ideological frameworks through historical texts, critiquing management practices via existential philosophy, and leveraging AI for organizational insights. Articles often bridge humanities and business, such as examining Sartrean existentialism in management or Chomsky’s media portrayal.

Professional contributions include building analytic teams in military contexts and expanding HQ AFMC’s qualitative capabilities. Personal interests include reading and biking, reflecting his commitment to both analytical rigor and holistic well-being.