Ryan E. Miller

Ryan E. Miller serves as Assistant Professor of Business Analytics in the Department of Management & Marketing at Grove City College, bringing 25 years of industry experience from retail leadership roles at DICK'S Sporting Goods and Kaufmann’s Department Stores. He transitioned to academia to educate Christian leaders after a career spanning merchant/buyer positions, systems development, apparel sourcing, and product testing.

His educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• MBA from Robert Morris University
• B.S. in Marketing Management and Economics from Grove City College (’99)

Miller’s research centers on Supply Chain Management and Situational Awareness, particularly during crises, leveraging his industry background to bridge theoretical concepts with practical applications. He emphasizes lifelong learning and Christian principles in business education, evidenced by his teaching philosophy quoting Proverbs 1:5 on the value of seeking guidance.

His 2022 dissertation explores situational awareness in supply chain disruptions, reflecting his expertise in crisis response systems and risk mitigation strategies within volatile business environments. This work establishes foundational connections between cognitive science and operational resilience.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

As an educator, Miller teaches Statistical Methods I, Data Visualization, Managerial Perspectives in Business Analysis, Quality Management, and Case Studies in Business. While specific advisees aren’t listed, he actively shapes the next generation of analysts through courses he developed, including undergraduate and graduate Data Visualization programs launched during his prior part-time teaching role.

Miller integrates global perspectives from visiting 25 countries into his pedagogy, aiming to expand cultural understanding through future travels.