Dr James W. Marion is a tenured associate professor and department chair at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide. Dr Marion holds a PhD in organization and management with a specialization in information technology management from Capella University. He holds an MS in engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and an MSc and MBA in strategic planning from the Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University. He is a certified project management professional (PMP).