Marty Parker

Marty Parker is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business in the Department of Management, leveraging 25+ years of industry experience in Supply Chain, Operations, and Executive Leadership. He serves as Academic Director for the Executive Education Leaders Academy and founded UGA's first Supply Chain Advisory Board to bridge academic curriculum with industry needs.

Education:

• BS in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech (1987)
• MBA in Management from University of Georgia (2006)

Research Focus: Parker's work centers on Strategic Supply Chain Management, Operational Process Improvement, and Leadership Development, emphasizing real-world applications through ERP/CRM systems (SAP, Salesforce) and simulation tools. His industry-academia integration drives curriculum innovation in logistics and operational excellence.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2024 LinkedIn “Top Voice” badge (first UGA-affiliated recipient)
• 2023 Hugh O. Nourse Outstanding MBA Teacher Award
• Poets & Quants Favorite MBA Professor (Class of 2023)
• Five consecutive Terry College teaching/service awards (2020-2024)

Student Impact: As “UGA’s Supply Chain DAWG” on social media, Parker actively mentors students through his extensive industry network, securing internships/jobs while leading initiatives like the Augusta National Golf Club logistics masterclass. His Executive Education courses focus on performance management and culture-building for organizational leaders.

Leadership: Founder of Adaept Advising, providing interim COO/CSO services for operational turnarounds, and architect of UGA's Supply Chain Area of Emphasis curriculum.