Scott Widmier

Scott Widmier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing & Professional Sales at Kennesaw State University. He holds a PhD from Arizona State University and a BBA from Texas Christian University. His research focuses on Sales Strategy, International Marketing, and Direct Selling, with notable interests in institutional theory and global market selection.

Education:

• PhD in Marketing, Arizona State University
• BBA, Texas Christian University
• MBA coursework completed at Arizona State University

Research Interests:

• Marketing Strategy in Global Contexts
• Ethical and Sustainable Sales Practices
• Impact of Regulatory Environments on Sales Behavior
• Executive Education in Global Selling Skills

Awards & Recognition:

• Nominated for NCSM Proceedings Editor
• KSU Foundation Distinguished Service Award Nominee
• Achievement Awards from NCSC

His work combines academic rigor with practical insights, emphasizing institutional frameworks and factor endowment theory in market selection. Current research explores dark triad personality influences in hospitality and innovative survey methodologies for social sciences.