John Tichenor

John Tichenor serves as the Eugene M. Lynn Chair in Business and Professor of Management within the Department of Management and Organizations at Stetson University's School of Business Administration. With over 27 years of service since joining in 1996, he has held diverse roles including director of institutional research and university registrar while teaching business ethics, leadership, corporate social responsibility, and specialized seminars on tradition and social justice.

His academic foundation includes a PhD in Sociology from Florida State University, complemented by MA and BA degrees in Sociology from Baylor University.

Dr. Tichenor's research critically examines Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Organizational Leadership, with distinctive focus on Female Leadership in Corporations and K-16 Education Policy. His interdisciplinary approach bridges business ethics with societal impact, investigating how ethical frameworks influence stakeholder dynamics and organizational behavior. Recent work explores B Corp certification, gender diversity in executive roles, and sustainable resource management, often employing longitudinal and case study methodologies to analyze real-world business dilemmas.

Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals a pronounced evolution from early telemedicine research (1996-1999) toward business ethics and leadership scholarship, with recent emphasis on stakeholder capitalism and experiential learning pedagogy. His work consistently addresses tensions between profit motives and social responsibility, particularly in supply chain ethics and corporate governance.

• Eugene M. Lynn Chair in Business (prestigious endowed professorship)

Dr. Tichenor actively shapes student development through innovative courses and leadership of Stetson's Innsbruck, Austria study abroad program. His administrative experience as registrar and institutional research director demonstrates commitment to academic excellence. While specific grants aren't documented, his research appears in journals like Business and Society Review and Case Research Journal, indicating sustained scholarly productivity.

Beyond academia, he co-leads Stetson's Austria study abroad initiative and performs as a drummer in the DaVinci Jazz Experiment, reflecting his belief in holistic education through cultural immersion and artistic expression.