Ryan Bailey

Ryan Bailey is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Wyoming's College of Business. He holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship from the University of Oklahoma, an MBA from the University of Tulsa, and a BBA in Management from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. His research focuses on value creation, civic wealth creation, and social entrepreneurship, with a particular emphasis on bridging theoretical and practical applications. Bailey has over 12 years of industry experience across government, healthcare, communication, retail, and energy sectors, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and one of the first 500 Certified Change Management Professionals (CCMP™). He consults for NGOs and Fortune 500 companies on initiatives ranging from $10K to $300M, including projects in international market expansion and prison inmate training programs.

• Education:
  • PhD in Entrepreneurship, University of Oklahoma
  • MBA, University of Tulsa
  • BBA in Management, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

His research explores how firms and entrepreneurs enact positive social change through strategic alliances, stakeholder engagement frameworks, and civic wealth creation. Recent work examines paternal influences on self-employment and post-purchase customer value assessments. Bailey's publications appear in journals like Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice and Journal of Business Venturing Insights.

While no formal advising or grant information is listed, his industry collaborations suggest significant applied research partnerships. His expertise in change management and project management underscores a focus on practical, actionable solutions for organizational transformation.