William Rhodes

William Rhodes serves as a Lecturer at Augusta University's James M. Hull College of Business within the Department of Hull College of Business, teaching since Fall 2009. His courses include Management Theory and Practice, Principles of Marketing, Retail Management, Sales and Sales Management, and Strategic Management.

His educational credentials feature:

• MBA in Business Administration and Management from Georgia Southern University (1979)
• BS in Marketing from University of Louisville (1974)

With over 40 years of industry experience spanning manufacturing, retail, real estate, and media marketing, Rhodes integrates practical expertise into his teaching. His research interests emphasize applied business disciplines including Marketing, Management, Retail Operations, Sales Strategy, Business Ethics, and Entrepreneurship development.

Professional recognitions include:

• Top 5 sales representative ranking at General Electric (featured in GE's Investor magazine)
• Membership in The Honor Society of PHI KAPPA PHI

Rhodes contributes to university governance through Faculty Affairs Committee service (2019-2020) and faculty advising roles. His industry background includes leadership positions at General Electric, retail chain development (growing to 19 stores across 4 states), and mortgage lending (licensed 2010-2018).