Angela L Cheatham

Dr. Angela L Cheatham serves as Associate Professor in the Management, Marketing and Operations Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's David B. O'Maley College of Business, where she also directs accreditation efforts for AACSB, ACBSP, and AABI standards. Additionally, she holds a current appointment on Daytona State University's Institutional Review Board (2024–present).

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Business Administration: Homeland Security Leadership and Policy (Northcentral University)
• M.S. in Management: Management of Integrated Logistics (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)
• B.S. in Technical Management (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)

Dr. Cheatham's research integrates operational theory with aviation industry applications, specializing in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Her work examines critical transportation infrastructure through projects like the Panama Canal expansion impact study, while maintaining foundational expertise in space policy derived from her dissertation. She emphasizes practical implementation through industry collaborations with organizations including Textron, Teledyne Marine, and the FAA.

Recent publications reveal a strategic focus on aviation-specific operational frameworks, with increasing emphasis on Lean Six Sigma applications in aerospace manufacturing and logistics. Her research trajectory demonstrates consistent translation of academic concepts into industry roadmaps, particularly evident in her co-authored textbooks addressing quality function deployment and logistics systems planning.

Professional recognition includes:

• Outstanding Service Award (2021)
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Multiple Embry-Riddle Lean Six Sigma Professional credentials

As an educator, Dr. Cheatham teaches Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, and specialized aviation operations courses while directing accreditation processes. Her industry experience informs practical student projects, including the FAA-funded Strategic Framework development (2016-2017) and Textron supply chain optimizations. Current research directions involve aviation-specific Lean Six Sigma implementations and evolving space policy frameworks.

Though no dedicated research lab is documented, Dr. Cheatham leads industry-aligned initiatives through her accreditation leadership and professional memberships in the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (2020–present) and Project Management Institute (2022–present), fostering connections between academic research and operational practice.