Assistant Professor, Business and Leadership
Lourdes University
6832 Convent Blvd
Sylvania
OHUSA
43560
Email:
plongnecker@lourdes.edu
Biographical Sketch: Paul D. Longenecker is an Assistant Professor in the College Business and Leadership at Lourdes University in Sylvania, Ohio. His areas of expertise are leadership theory, organizational behavior, ethical practices and health care administration. Dr. Longenecker has been involved in the delivery and study of health care services for over 30 years having worked in acute care, long-term acute care, home care and hospice settings. The primary focus of his research has been in the area of leadership and organizational culture in the hospice industry with his work published in peer-reviewed journals. In addition to his academic role, he is the President/Lead Consultant for The Transformational Group, LLC where he provides consulting services for hospices and non-profit organizations focusing on leadership, organizational development, succession planning and ethical practice. He is a frequent presenter at the local, state and national level.
He holds both Associate and Bachelor Degrees in Nursing, an MBA in Health Care Administration and Management and a PhD in Health Administration.