Garry Adams

Garry L. Adams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at Auburn University. He serves as the PhD program coordinator and has been active in editorial roles, including on the editorial board of Group and Organizational Management and as a reviewer for multiple journals like Academy of Management Journal and Journal of Management. His professional activities extend to leadership roles in academic associations such as the Southern Management Association and the Academy of Management.

• PhD, Florida State University (2004)
• MBA, Southern Illinois University—Edwardsville (1997)
• BS, Southern Illinois University—Edwardsville (1995)

Adams' research focuses on corporate governance, power dynamics in organizations, and merger & acquisition integration processes. His work also explores organizational learning, resource management, and the impact of CEO and firm reputation on strategic outcomes. He has contributed to journals such as Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Leadership Quarterly, reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement with management theory and practice.

Adams has received recognition through memberships in prestigious honor societies: Phi Kappa Phi and Beta Gamma Sigma, as well as a McKnight Fellow award. His editorial contributions and leadership roles in academic associations underscore his influence in the field.