Karen Eboch

Karen Eboch, Ed.D., is the Associate Dean and Teaching Professor in the Department of Management at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) within the Schmidthorst College of Business. Her expertise spans supply chain management, organizational development, and leadership, with a focus on innovative teaching methods such as flipped classrooms and experiential learning. She has led over 110 nonprofit service projects and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation.

Education:
- Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies, BGSU (2020)
- MBA in Operations/Materials Management, BGSU (1995)
- Master of Organizational Development, BGSU (1995)
- BS in Business Administration with Journalism, University of Kansas (1981)

Research & Teaching:
Eboch emphasizes student-centered learning, integrating real-world projects and industry partnerships. Her research bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications in supply chain dynamics and leadership.

Awards:

• APICS Student Chapter Mentor of the Year (2008, 2015)
• BGSU Teaching Excellence Awards (2006, 2014, 2016)
• Advising Excellence Awards (2007, 2013, 2016)
• Hoskins Faculty Innovation Award (2009)

Professional Involvement:
Advises Delta Sigma Pi and co-advises the APICS Supply Chain Management Association chapter, ranked top 3% globally by APICS. She also brings over a decade of retail management experience to her teaching.