Joel Andrus

Joel Andrus is an Assistant Professor in the Management Department at the University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business. He joined academia after a decade as an environmental engineering consultant in the southwest U.S., focusing on strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. His research explores corporate governance, sustainability, and gender equity in crowdfunding, with publications in top journals like the Academy of Management Journal and Strategic Management Journal. He teaches strategic management to undergraduate seniors and is a registered Professional Engineer.

Education:

• PhD in Strategic Management, Texas A&M University
• M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Brigham Young University
• B.S. in Applied Physics, Brigham Young University

Research Focus: Andrus investigates how organizational structures and market dynamics influence executive behavior, innovation ecosystems, and equity issues. His work bridges strategic management, entrepreneurship, and environmental sustainability, with recent explorations into renewable energy markets and executive labor markets (e.g., compensation, turnover).

Article Trends: His publications analyze leadership turnover, crowdfunding bias, board governance flaws, and innovation strategies. Key themes include strategic labor markets, transparency in disclosures, and the interplay between ecosystems and new ventures.

Labs/Teams: Part of the Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship group at MU, collaborating on projects related to organizational strategy and sustainable innovation.