Hannah J Stolze

Hannah J Stolze serves as the inaugural William E. Crenshaw Endowed Chair in Supply Chain Management within the Department of Management at Baylor University's nationally-ranked Hankamer School of Business. She concurrently holds the position of founding director of the Wheaton Center for Faith & Innovation at Wheaton College, leveraging her unique background that includes U.S. Army service in the Ordnance Corps and public affairs, international business experience, and 2020 Fulbright Scholarship research in Indonesia.

Her academic credentials include:

• MA in Biblical Studies, Wheaton College (2019)
• PhD in Business Administration with Logistics emphasis, University of Tennessee (2012)
• MBA, Lindenwood University (2005)
• BA in International Political Economics and Chinese with Asian Studies minor, Carthage College (2003)

Stolze's research pioneers the integration of transformative supply chain practices with faith-based business strategy, examining how well-being and human flourishing can be operationalized within global supply networks. Her work on sustainable supply chain management investigates environmental and social dimensions while addressing critical tensions between marketing and supply chain functions at frontline operational levels. This dual focus positions her at the intersection of ethical business practices and operational excellence.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a decisive shift toward resilience frameworks following the COVID-19 pandemic, with increasing emphasis on biblical wisdom principles as strategic tools for navigating supply chain disruptions. Her research consistently connects triple bottom line sustainability with consumer perception dynamics, particularly how negative supplier information cascades through brand ecosystems.

Her scholarly impact is recognized through:

• Fulbright Scholar award for Indonesia research (2020)
• AOM Best Paper Award nomination (2019)

Stolze actively mentors students through supply chain internships and research collaborations with over 50 global companies. Her industry engagement extends through speaking engagements on supply chain crises and faith-integrated leadership, supported by her book 'Wisdom-Based Business' endorsed by executives like Mars Inc.'s Global Talent head. She directs the Wheaton Center for Faith & Innovation, developing faith-led business cohorts and 12-week community study guides that operationalize her research into practical frameworks for women of faith in corporate leadership roles.