Dr. Gary Deel is a polymath with a strong record of career success in several industries including hospitality management, higher education, legal work, and professional consulting, and a mastery of knowledge in several other academic areas including aerospace studies, psychology, sociology, and criminal justice.
Gary has spent more than 15 years as a professor at various institutions, including Valencia College, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Colorado Technical University (CTU), Kaplan University, the Art Institutes (Ai), the University of Central Florida (UCF), American Public University System (APUS), Colorado State University (CSU), and University of Florida (UFL), and Thomas University (TU). Gary has developed and taught courses in business, hospitality, leadership, ethics, law, professionalism, sales and marketing, engineering, maintenance, culinary arts, human resources, space studies, astronomy, and other academic areas. Gary currently serves as Professor for the APUS School of Business, and as Adjunct Professor for the hospitality and business programs at UCF, CSU, UFL, and Thomas University.
Prior to and concurrent with Gary's academic work, he spent nearly ten years in hospitality management and leadership working for prestigious companies including Disney, Rosen Hotels, Picsolve, Merlin Entertainments, and Wynn Resorts. Gary has also worked in the legal arena as an attorney, consultant, and expert witness, assisting lawyers with a variety of hospitality-related litigation support services.
Gary holds 15 college degrees including two doctoral degrees, seven master’s degrees, three bachelor’s degrees, and three associate’s degrees in various different subjects. Gary has also held more than 30 licenses and industry certifications, including bar licenses in Florida, Nevada, and the District of Columbia, and dozens of professional credentials.
Finally, Gary is an accomplished author, having published more than 500 blogs, podcasts, videos, and peer-reviewed articles for various media outlets and platforms. He has also been interviewed for newspapers, magazines, periodicals, podcasts, and televised news segments.
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Dr. Eric Litton is a recognized expert in organizational behavior, decision-making, and leadership, with over 15 years of experience spanning academia, consulting, and executive roles. He holds a Ph.Din Organizational Studies & Development from George Mason University and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Litton has taught extensively at both undergraduate and graduate levels, specializing in leadership strategies, conflict resolution, communication, and financial management. His professional background includes managing multi-million-dollar budgets as Chief Administrative Officer for the Peace Corps’ Office of Global Health & HIV and overseeing strategic initiatives as Country Finance Manager for an NGO in Pakistan. A published researcher and co-editor for SAGE Business Cases, Dr. Litton’s work bridges theory and practice, making him a sought-after consultant and expert witness on topics such as organizational decision-making, leadership dynamics, and financial oversight.
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