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Dr. Greg Benson is an experienced educator and researcher specializing in higher education, leadership, statistical analysis, and employee retention. He currently serves as an adjunct professor and dissertation chair, guiding doctoral students through their research and contributing to the academic community. His research focuses on faculty engagement, leadership effectiveness, and strategies for improving employee retention in modern workplaces.

With a background in both education and business administration, Dr. Benson has worked extensively in higher education, K-12 Education, and Leadership roles. He is the co-founder of Benson-Taylor Consulting, providing leadership and employee retention consulting for a variety of companies. He is also skilled in implementing and integrating innovative instructional methods into leadership and business programs. His expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods allows him to contribute to data-driven decision-making in academia and organizational leadership.

Dr. Benson is actively involved in professional organizations and has presented at national and international conferences. He was selected to present his Math Outside the Classroom program at the 2025 Knowledge, Innovation, and Enterprise (KIE) International Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. Additionally, he is contributing a chapter to the forthcoming book The Power of Creative Thinking: Identifying and Solving Problems in Business, Education, and Society.

When not teaching or researching, Dr. Benson enjoys engaging in outdoor activities including hiking, Jeeping, travel, and watersports like SCUBA and surfing. He resides in Southern Utah, where he continues to develop innovative educational programs that bridge the gap between theory and practice.

PhD Leadership – Higher Education, University of the Cumberlands, 2018
MBA Business Administration, Louisiana State University , 2025
MEd Educational Leadership, Concordia University, 2015
BS Business Administration, University of Phoenix, 2012

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

  • Benson, G.M. (2025). Employee Retention and Loyalty in the Modern Workplace. IGI Global Publishing. (Pending publication).
  • Benson, G. M. & Taylor, W. (2025). Employee Retention Predictors: A Statistical Analysis for Business. In A. Walters (Ed.), Innovative Recruitment and Retention for Employee Empowerment (pp. 285-308). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-6602-8.ch011
  • Taylor, W. & Benson, G. M. (2025). The Retention Roadmap: An Exploration to Enhance Employee Satisfaction. In A. Walters (Ed.), Innovative Recruitment and Retention for Employee Empowerment (pp. 21-64). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-6602-8.ch002
  • Taylor, W., Benson, G. M., & Hendon, M. (2025). An Examination of Phenomenological Research Design for Doctoral Students. In R. Throne (Ed.), Qualitative Research Methods for Dissertation Research (pp. 279-316). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3069-2.ch010
  • Greenberg, E. T., LaFay, V. L., Benson, G., & Smith, L. (2025, February). Influence of Self Leadership on Evidence Based Practice Beliefs in Physical Therapists and Students. In 2025 Combined Sections Meeting (CSM). APTA.

Dr. Benson has also authored and published the following books during his previous career in physical therapy:

  • "The Transition from Rehab to Fitness", 2016.
  • Foundations of Sports & Fitness Training, 2000
  • "Function-A-Ball", 2001.

PRESENTATIONS AND LECTURES

  • Benson, G. M. (2025, July). Math Outside the Classroom: Engaging students beyond traditional instruction. Presentation at the Knowledge, Innovation, and Enterprise (KIE) International Conference, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Benson, G. M., Taylor, W., and Poor, C. (2025, July). Job Crafting. Presentation at the Knowledge, Innovation, and Enterprise (KIE) International Conference, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Greenberg, E. T., LaFay, V. L., Benson, G., & Smith, L. (2025, February). Influence of Self Leadership on Evidence Based Practice Beliefs in Physical Therapists and Students. In 2025 Combined Sections Meeting (CSM). APTA.
  • Delivered over 900 medical professional continuing education seminars, 2000–Current.
  • "Own Your Classroom: Classroom Management," Teacher professional Development. Sarasota, FL, 2014–2016.
  • Keynote Speaker: "Rehabilitation Fitness Professional," Pfrimmer Massage Therapy National Convention, 2001.
  • Higher Education
  • Leadership
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Employee Retention
  • K-12 Education

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