Gregory Sullivan

Gregory Sullivan is an Associate Professor in the College of Business at the University of Missouri, with prior faculty appointments at Ohio University and Otterbein University. He serves in the Department of Health and Sport Sciences and has held leadership roles including Program Director of the Professional Master’s in Sport Administration at Ohio University.

His educational background includes a doctoral degree in Sport Management from The Ohio State University, an MBA with a concentration in sport business from Seton Hall University, and a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology.

• PhD in Sport Management – The Ohio State University
• MBA in Sport Business – Seton Hall University
• Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology

Dr. Sullivan's research focuses on servant leadership, motivation, and well-being in sport contexts. His expertise bridges positive psychology and leadership theory within athletic and educational environments. He explores how leader-follower dynamics impact performance and psychological health in sports organizations.

His scholarly contributions include the publication of the book Servant Leadership in Sport: Theory and Practice (Palgrave Macmillan, 2019), which integrates theoretical frameworks with real-world applications in coaching, administration, and team development.

Notable recognitions include being named Teacher of the Year at Otterbein University and leading the Professional Master’s in Sport Administration Program at Ohio University, which was ranked #1 globally for online sport graduate programs by SportBusiness International in 2019.

Dr. Sullivan brings extensive industry experience to his academic work, having spent two decades in financial services at institutions such as CitiBank, Deutsche Bank, Prudential Securities, and Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, where he attained the position of Director. This background informs his interdisciplinary approach to sport administration and leadership education.

He has not published any journal articles in the provided text, but his work emphasizes practical application and pedagogical excellence in higher education.