Erick Chang

Erick Chang is an Associate Professor of Management in the Department of Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain at the Neil Griffin College of Business, Arkansas State University. He serves as chair of the Delta Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business and is the faculty in residence for the Honors Learning and Living Community. His work bridges academic research and practical entrepreneurship.

Education:

• PhD in Management, Mississippi State University
• MBA in Finance and Marketing, Texas Christian University
• BA/Lic in Business and Economics, Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Guatemala

Dr. Chang's research and teaching focus on family business, strategic management, entrepreneurship, and new venture creation. His work emphasizes practical applications in rural and regional economic development, particularly in American counties. He has contributed extensively to academic discourse in family business dynamics and entrepreneurial education.

His publications appear in leading journals such as Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, and Family Business Review. Collectively, his work spans themes in entrepreneurial ecosystems, family firm innovation, and strategic decision-making in small enterprises.

Scientific Awards:

• Excellence in Service Award (University and College levels)
• 2016 C. Sam Walls Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year, Arkansas
• Hispanic Achiever of 2009
• Finalist, 2008 NFIB Dissertation Award
• Triple Crown for PhD Research, Mississippi State (2007)
• Fulbright Scholar (1995–1997)

Dr. Chang has advised student teams in national competitions, notably leading a team of 4 undergraduates and 1 master's student to win the Graduate Division of the Governor’s Cup in 2015. He has also contributed to curriculum development and outreach through the A-State Business Plan Competition. His prior experience includes corporate leadership, entrepreneurial ventures, and over 500 trade publications as a business and economics columnist in Guatemala.

He is actively involved in academic service, serving on the editorial boards of Family Business Review, Journal of Family Business Strategy, and Journal of Business Disciplines. His lab or research center, the Delta Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business, supports student innovation and regional economic engagement.