Greg Benson

Greg Benson is a Professor and the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Program Coordinator in the Department of Marketing, Agribusiness, and Supply Chain Management at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), within the College of Business & Technology. He has been a faculty member since 2009 and has played a pivotal role in shaping the SCM program since 2013.

Education:

• Ed.D., Educational Administration, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
• M.P.A., Public Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha
• B.S., Business Administration, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Dr. Benson's research focuses on supply chain education, experiential learning, student development, and gender diversity in male-dominated academic programs. His work emphasizes enhancing student problem-solving skills, creative lesson planning, and fostering university-industry collaboration. He is particularly interested in understanding barriers to female enrollment in industrial distribution and supply chain programs.

The available publications reflect a strong educational and applied focus in supply chain management, emphasizing student acumen, aptitude development, and triage methodologies in SCM decision-making. These works highlight his dual expertise in both academic pedagogy and real-world supply chain operations.

Scientific Awards:

• College of Business & Technology’s Outstanding Faculty Award
• UNK’s Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award

Dr. Benson is actively involved in student mentorship and professional development. He serves as the faculty advisor for the student-led Supply Chain Management Organization (SCMO) and founded the Women in Supply Chain (WiSC) initiative at UNK. He supervises students returning from summer internships who continue working with their host companies through the SCM Business Center, demonstrating a strong commitment to bridging academic learning with industry practice. He has also contributed to discussions on grants and collaborative projects through university-industry partnerships, though specific grant details are not listed.

He leads several academic and student engagement initiatives, including directed student learning programs and the SCM Business Center, which supports experiential learning and industry collaboration. His leadership extends to creating inclusive spaces in supply chain education through WiSC and promoting professional readiness among SCM students.