Ronald L Dufresne

Ronald L. Dufresne, PhD, is a Professor of Management and Director of the Leadership, Ethics and Organizational Sustainability Program at Saint Joseph's University's Erivan K. Haub School of Business, Department of Management. He holds a PhD in Organization Studies from Boston College (2006), an MS in Organizational Studies (2005), and a BS in Engineering Management from the United States Military Academy at West Point (1994).

• Education: BS Engineering Management (West Point, 1994), MS Organizational Studies (Boston College, 2005), PhD Organization Studies (Boston College, 2006)

His research spans authentic leadership, organizational ethics, and the role of integrity, hypocrisy, and vulnerability in ethical leadership. He explores how leadership processes foster learning from critical incidents and how organizational practices enable ethical leader development. His work bridges workplace spirituality, HRM ethics, and crisis-driven transformation.

Key trends in his publications (2020–2006) include military leadership parallels in ethics, mindfulness-based leadership models, and frameworks for post-crisis organizational growth. His studies often integrate interdisciplinary perspectives, combining management theory with psychology and spirituality.

• Scientific Awards: Beta Gamma Sigma Professor of the Year (2014), Alpha Sigma Nu Teacher of the Year (2017), multiple Saint Joseph's Merit Awards (Teaching, Research, Service, Advising)

Dr. Dufresne advises students through his role as a faculty mentor and contributes to programs like the Executive MBA and Human Resource Management MS. He collaborates with colleagues such as David Steingard and John Clair on ethics and spirituality research.