Gregory

About Gregory

Dr. Gregory Dean Pace\'s biography presents a remarkable journey of leadership, resilience, and continuous learning. Hailing from Mississippi and being a proud United States Army veteran, Dr. Pace retired at the rank of Sergeant Major following 23 years of service, which included four overseas assignments to Japan, Germany, Korea, and the Middle East. His military career included a rise through the leadership ranks, culminating as a Brigade Operations Sergeant Major, and graduation from the United States Army Sergeant Major Academy, Class #59. When he retired from military service, Dr. Pace assumed an active profession as a Regional Program Manager for Quality Management, Knowledge Management, and Process Improvement for the United States Army Corps of Engineers. He has excelled in his academics as well, having earned his Doctor of Business Administration with concentration in Management, a Master of Arts in Organizational Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, along with certificates in Project Management and Business Analysis. He is also certified as a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, Certified Quality Auditor, and ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor. Dr. Pace\'s leading desire goes beyond the professional experience, as he is an authored publisher of two books on leadership. He describes successful leadership practices in his book \"Lead Follow or Get Out of the Way.\"\"Leading Through the Maze: Navigating 52 Challenges\" is a compendium resource not to be missed with today\'s complexity and rapidly changing world. It generally has a wide perspective on the entire concept of leadership, in the sense that it focuses on how flexible leaders should make sure that they are adaptive and strategic thinkers with emotional intelligence. His personal story is the evidence of positive leadership and the ripple effect that could be made through personal and professional development over the lifespan. Through adversity, including doubt on the very value of higher education in the military, Dr. Pace proves that one\'s dedication to learning and leading could indeed chart great results. His focus on mentoring and leading tomorrow\'s leaders, whether in the military or from his work within the federal government, embodies that good leaders change others. Dr. Pace\'s life and career have been experienced by example, lifelong learning, and commitment to excellence.

Experience

1. Adjunct Professor

   University Of Arkansas Grantham

   May 2012 — Present · Little Rock, AR, US

   With a diverse teaching portfolio spanning undergraduate and graduate levels, I have instructed a wide range of business, leadership, and management courses focused on strategic thinking, operational excellence, and organizational performance. My teaching experience includes foundational subjects such as Introduction to Business, Marketing, and Management Theory and Practice, as well as advanced courses like Strategic Management, Global Business Strategies, and Executive Economic Analysis. I specialize in courses that integrate leadership, quality systems, and data-driven decision-making—such as Managing Quality in the Supply Chain, Leading Quality Improvement, Project Management Essentials, and Strategic Planning for Competitive Organizations.In addition, I teach human-centered and performance-based courses including Organizational Development, Leadership Coaching, Human Resources Management, and Principles of Human Performance Technology, emphasizing practical application, systems thinking, and continuous improvement. My experience extends to Operations Management, Organizational Dynamics and Change, and Strategic Decision Making, where students develop critical analytical and leadership skills. Across all courses, I incorporate experiential learning, digital tools, and applied research to enhance engagement and professional readiness. This comprehensive teaching background reflects a commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and innovation in business education.

Education

• United States Army Sergeant Major Academy

  Leadership, Professional Military Leadership

  2008 — 2009

• Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute

  40 Hours, Leadership Team Awareness Course

  2005 — 2005

• Troy University

  B.S, Criminal Justice, Business Economics

  1994 — 1997

• Argosy University

  DBA, Management

  2009 — 2013

• University of Maryland

  A.A, Business; Business Management

  1990 — 1991

• The George Washington University

  Master's Certificate in Project Management, Project Management

  2014 — 2015

• University of Phoenix

  M.A, Organizational Management

  1999 — 2001