Zhu studies strategic decision making of top executives and entrepreneurs, DEI in the upper echelons, innovation, digitalization, corporate governance, and corporate strategy. He also studies corporate elite networks and resource exchange networks.

Nicole Darnall is ASU Foundation Professor of Management & Public Policy and Co-founder of ASU's Sustainable Purchasing Research Initiative. Her research investigates organizations' and individuals' sustainability behaviors.

Shirley-Ann Behravesh's research focuses on strategies to encourage adoption of sustainability and innovation practices within organizations and communities.

Professor Keim's research, teaching and consulting focus on business-government relations in the US and other advanced economies and on differences in business environments in different countries.

DeBlander has worked for several manufacturing companies primarily in the packaging industry. He has an MBA and BS in mechanical engineering. He teaches online.