Mark Hiatt

Mark Hiatt is an Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University's School of Management, Entrepreneurship and Hospitality. With over 30 years of professional experience in business leadership and management roles across Fortune 1000 firms, startups, and nonprofit organizations, he transitioned to academia in 2012 at Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) before its integration with KSU in 2015.

• Ph.D. in Business Administration (Northcentral University, 2009)
• M.M. in Management (Northwestern University, 1989)
• B.S. in Engineering (US Military Academy, 1982)

His research focuses on organizational leadership, leadership development programs, and practical applications of leadership theories in business contexts. Publications span topics including family business dynamics, small business entrepreneurship, and educational curriculum development.

Teaching expertise includes courses on Management, Organizational Behavior, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Venture Funding, Business Negotiations, and International Management. Future teaching interests align with his entrepreneurial background in real estate and property management.

Professional contributions include guest editorship of the American Journal of Entrepreneurship's special edition (2016) and conference presentations on intergenerational leadership in family businesses.

Personal interests include automotive engineering and music performance as an electric bassist in a classic rock band.