Nathan Oliver

Nathan Oliver is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management, Information Systems and Quantitative Methods at the Collat School of Business, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He holds an MBA from Alabama A&M University and a BS in Marketing from UAB. With over 19 years of corporate leadership experience and entrepreneurial background in retail management, Oliver focuses on strategic business education and promoting inclusive organizational practices.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Marketing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1979
• Master of Business Administration, Alabama A&M University, 1986

Research Interests:

• Strategic management frameworks for global business success
• Communication strategies for fostering diversity climates
• Ethical and socially responsible business practices

Awards:

• President's Award for Diversity (awarded for community service initiatives integrating students with underserved communities)

Teaching & Service:

• Primary instructor for the senior capstone course BUS450 - Strategic Management
• Coordinated service-learning projects linking classroom strategies to real-world community challenges
• Active contributor to professional organizations including UAB Management Society and McGraw Hill textbook development

Community Engagement:

• Leadership roles in Baptist Church committees (Budget, Deacon, and Leadership programs)
• Participant in A.G. Gaston Economic Conference and Birmingham District 7 initiatives