William "Rick" Crandall

Dr. William "Rick" Crandall is a Professor of Management at the Thomas College of Business and Economics, University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP), a position he has held since 2003. Previously, he taught at Concord University in Athens, West Virginia from 1992 to 2003. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Memphis (1992), an MBA from the same university (1988), and a Bachelor's in Hotel & Restaurant Administration from Florida State University (1978).

Education Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Hotel & Restaurant Administration, Florida State University (1978)
• MBA: University of Memphis (1988)
• Ph.D.: Management, University of Memphis (1992)

Dr. Crandall's primary research focuses on crisis management, aiding organizations in managing catastrophic events. His work also extends to supply chain management and improving educational effectiveness. He has authored/co-authored multiple books, including Crisis Management: Leadership in the New Strategy Landscape (with John Parnell and John Spillan) and three books with his father, Richard E. Crandall, on supply chain management, manufacturing-services integration, and management effectiveness programs. His recent publication, How Management Programs Can Improve Organization Performance... (2015), addresses selecting and implementing effective management programs across various organizational types.

Dr. Crandall has contributed to academic literature through his authored works but specific grants or advising details are not detailed in the provided information.