Jean Garner Stead, PhD, is a distinguished Professor of Management at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), where she has been shaping the minds of future business leaders since 1982. With a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Louisiana State University, her academic journey has been deeply rooted in Strategic Management and Ecological Economics. Dr. Stead is internationally recognized for pioneering sustainability in management, exemplified by her foundational texts such as Management for a Small Planet, which won a Choice Outstanding Academic Book award in 1992, and Sustainable Strategic Management.
Her academic contributions extend beyond textbooks to impactful articles in top journals, including her work on ethical behavior management in business organizations and sustainability reporting. Noteworthy among her accolades is the Spirit of Sustainability Award from Auburn University in 2017, celebrating her commitment to integrating ecological principles into business practices.
Dr. Stead’s professional journey began as an Instructor of Economics at Western Illinois University and included significant roles such as a consultant for Economic and Industrial Research, Inc. Her tenure at ETSU has been marked by a profound dedication to education and research, with a focus on organizational management, strategic environmental management, and the strategic management of organizations.
Through her extensive research, publishing, and dedicated teaching, Jean Garner Stead continues to leave an indelible mark on the field of management, steering the academic community towards sustainable strategic management and ethical business practices.
