Gordon Whitehead

Gordon Whitehead is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in leadership, technology, and education. He currently serves as the Business Process and PMO Resource Manager at Brigham Young University.2

Education and Academic Career

Gordon holds a Doctor of Management degree from George Fox University, where his doctoral research focused on youth leadership and principles of authenticity.12 He also has an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts in Business with concentrations in Business Administration and Finance, as well as a Minor in Japanese, from Oregon State University.15

In addition to his role at BYU, Gordon has been an adjunct professor at both Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University, teaching courses in leadership, ethics, and organizational behavior.13

Professional Experience

Gordon's career spans various sectors and roles:

Military Service:: He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 13 years, rising from Private to Captain.1

Corporate Leadership:: Gordon has held several high-level positions in the private sector, including:

• Director of IT at Nike
• Director of IT at Sequent Computers
• Vice President of IT Operations at CorVel Corporation
• CEO of Captus51

Entrepreneurship:: He has been involved in software and consulting startups.1

Publications and Research

Gordon has contributed to the academic field through publications in scholarly journals on leadership and authenticity. He has authored three books, including "A Leader's Guide to Strategic Technology Planning".1

Community Involvement

Outside of his professional life, Gordon has been actively involved in community service:

• Varsity Football Coach (Offensive Coordinator) for a championship team
• Varsity Basketball Coach
• Youth leader in Boy Scouts and Church
• Led large volunteer organizations through transformations1

Gordon Whitehead's LinkedIn username is indeed gewhitehead, as mentioned in the query.24