Senior Instructor
Otterbein University
Health and Sports Science
One Grove St.
Rike 217
Westerville
OHUSA
43081
Email:
plongenecker@otterbein.edu
Biographical Sketch: Paul D. Longenecker is Graduate Faculty at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. He previously was an Assistant Professor in the College of 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 36 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 local, state and national conferences. He is a member of the NHPCO Research Committee and on the Steering Committee of the Research, Academic & Education NCHPP section
He holds both Associate and Bachelor Degrees in Nursing, an MBA in Health Care Administration and Management and a PhD in Health Administration.