Doctorate of Philosophy Leadership and Human Resource Development Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, LA; 2016
Master of Science Leadership and Human Resource Development Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, LA; 2015
Master of Business Administration Business Administration Tulane University; New Orleans, LA; 2011
Bachelor of Arts Liberal Arts The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH; 2005
Biography
Dr. Edward Gibbons is an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Louisiana
State University, a former U.S. Marine, and an educator with executive and consulting
experience in operations management, workforce development, and leadership coaching.
His professional focus is on teaching, mentoring, and developing future HR leaders.
At LSU, Dr. Gibbons teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Human Resource Development,
covering topics such as process analysis, organizational behavior, leadership development,
and career transitions. His research interests center on veterans transitioning from
the armed services into higher education and the workforce. In support of this, he
developed LHRD 1776, an orientation course designed specifically for veterans entering
LSU.
Before transitioning into academia full-time, Dr. Gibbons worked in executive leadership
and consulting, leveraging his expertise in organizational diagnosis, performance
improvement, and strategic workforce development. He previously consulted with Success
Labs, where he helped companies in the industrial sector with leadership development,
executive coaching, organizational development, and succession planning. His coaching
experience includes work with Fortune 500 and 1000 companies such as Fluor Federal
Petroleum, CF Industries, Genesis Energy, Albemarle Corporation, and Axiall Corporation.
Dr. Gibbons holds a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University, an MBA from
Tulane University, and both an M.S. and Ph.D. in Human Resource Development from LSU.
He serves as Undergraduate Program Coordinator for the LSU School of Leadership and
Human Resource Development, a board member for the Greater Baton Rouge Society of
Human Resource Management, and a former Faculty Senator for the LSU College of Human
Sciences and Education.
Change Management
Executive Coaching
Needs Analysis
Veterans Transition to College
Workforce and Organizational Development
Crocco, O. S., & Gibbons, E.A. (2019). U.S. Military Veteran Transition to the Thai Workforce: The role of Human Resource
Development. [Refereed Working Paper] The 18th International Asian Conference of the Academy of
Human Resource Development. November 5-8, 2019, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Gibbons, E.A. (2023). After College. Louisiana Society of Human Resource Management 2023 Annual Conference, April 20-21,
Lafayette, LA
Gibbons, E.A. & Holiday, A (2025). University Studies for Student Veterans. 2025 NASPA Symposium on Military-Connected Students. February 17-20, 2025, Las Vegas
NV
Gibbons, E.A., Jones, W. (2025). A Content Analysis of Undergraduate Human Resource Development Programs in the United
States. [Refereed Working Paper] 25th International Conference of the University Forum for
Human Resource Development. June 11-13, 2025, Belfast, Ireland.
Christina, J., & Gibbons, E.A. (2026). Building Engagement Through Competency Development: A Recriprocal Framework
for Non-Profit Volunteer Programs. [Refereed Working Paper] 26th International Conference
of the University Forum for Human Resource Development. June 17-19, 2026, York, England.
Gallow, K., Stamps, A., Sirera, M., Hebert, C., & Brown, E. (2023, April 20). Generation
Z in the Workforce. Presented to the Greater Baton Rouge Society for Human Resource
Management, Baton Rouge, LA.
Sirera, M., Campbell, D., Stamps, A., & Gasper, K. (2024, April 18). Ethical Implications
and the Future of HR Work within the AI Landscape. Presented to the Greater Baton
Rouge Society for Human Resource Management, Baton Rouge, LA.
Wicker, M., Soudelier, A., King, K., & Jones, T. (2025, April 17). From Office to
Anywhere: Exploring Remote/Hybrid Work. Presented to the Greater Baton Rouge Society
for Human Resource Management, Baton Rouge, LA.
Durocher, S., Shanklin, D., & Andrews, F. (2026, April 16). Built to Break: How American
Work Culture Shaped Us and What HR Can Do About It. Presented to the Greater Baton
Rouge Society for Human Resource Management, Baton Rouge, LA.
Wicker, M., King, K., Durocher, S., Robinson, Z., (2026). Connecting Coursework to
Practice: A Narrative Study of How HRD Students Make Meaning of their Internship Experiences.
[Refereed Working Paper] 26th International Conference of the University Forum for
Human Resource Development. June 17-19, 2026, York, England.
Little, N., & Brightwell, M. (2023, November 3). JoeLouie’s Restaurant. Presented
at the Louisiana Society for Human Resource Management State Case Study Competition
(First Place), Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville, LA.
Nickels, C., & Scott, M. (2024, November 8). HR Solutions: Staffing the Crime Lab.
Presented at the Louisiana Society for Human Resource Management State Case Study
Competition (Second Place), Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville, LA.
Nickels, C., Ejiofor, C. O., & Martin, K. (2025, October 24). Bayou Supplies: Expanding
Bayou Supplies & Service LLC. Presented at the Louisiana Society for Human Resource
Management State Case Study Competition (Second Place), Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville,
LA.
Rhodes, A.J., Gibbons, E.A., White, T., & Miskewicz, A. (2024, October 24). Empowering Youth to Untangle Complex Issues: Beyond Problem-Solving Skills. Panel discussion at the Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC), New Orleans, LA.
Gibbons, E.A. (2022, September 15). Change Management vs. Change Leadership. Presented to the Greater Baton Rouge Society of Human Resource Management, Baton
Rouge, LA.
Lemoine, D., & Gibbons, E.A. (2020, February 28). Managing Your Career & Critical Competencies for Leadership. Presented to Barriere Construction, Baton Rouge, LA.
Gibbons, E.A. (2019, November 20). Emotional Intelligence and Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Presented to Women's Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA.
Gibbons, E.A. (2019, October 17). The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace. Presented to the Society of Human Resource Management, Baton Rouge, LA.
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