I’m KenPetersen, an academic leader and professor focused on helping people and organizations thrive through research, innovation, and purposeful leadership. I currently serve as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty & Research Innovation at the Michael F. Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma, where I work with faculty, staff, students, and partners to strengthen research excellence, improve student success and belonging, and advance mission-aligned growth.
Over the course of my career—including senior administrative roles such as dean, interim dean, and academic director—I’ve had the privilege of building high-performing academic cultures, supporting faculty development, modernizing curricula, and leading major accreditation and strategic initiatives. I care deeply about creating transparent, inclusive environments where people can do their best work, and I believe strong institutions are built through collaboration, fairness, and a clear commitment to impact.
My scholarly work centers on supply chain management, innovation, and interorganizational collaboration, with a particular focus on how organizations build resilience, trust, and sustainable performance. I’ve published widely in leading journals and have been fortunate that my research has influenced both academic understanding and real-world practice. In everything I do, I aim to connect ideas to action—supporting innovation that improves lives, strengthens communities, and serves a larger purpose.
Ken Petersen 