The University of Tennessee Southern

James Greene, D.B.A. Assistant Professor, Business

Contact Information

Office Address:
School of Business

Phone: 931-424-7363

Email: jgree146@utsouthern.edu

Biography

As a first-generation graduate, Dr. Jim Greene P.E. currently serves on the board of directors at the Bank of Frankewing. Before moving into academia, he was president and owner of Richland, LLC for 15 years. Under his leadership, INC Magazine recognized the company as one of the “5000 Fastest Growing Companies” in the nation for five consecutive years. During this time, he also received recognition from Engineering News-Record (ENR) Southeast which labeled him as one of the 20 individuals under the age of 40 who represents the “Best of the Best” in Engineering and Construction.

Education

Jim is a first-generation college graduate.
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  • B.S. – Engineering (Mechanical Emphasis) – University of Alabama in Huntsville – 2000
  • M.B.A. – Jack Massey School of Business, Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee – 2004
  • D.B.A – International Business Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2017

Publications

Peer-reviewed Publications

  • Greene, J.I., Jones, L., Greene, M.(2023) Exploring the Journey and Perspectives of Women County Executives in Tennessee. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 11, 314-328. https://doi.org/10.4236/jss.2023.1112023
  • Greene, J.I., Jones, L., Greene, M.(2023) Acquisition and Retention of Skilled Employees: AStudy of International Companies in Rural Giles County, Tennessee. Open Journal of Business and Management, 11, 3021-3048. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojbm.2023.116166
  • Greene, J. I. (2009). Schools Status. 2009 ASCE Tennessee Infrastructure Report Card (pp. 39-44). Nashville, TN: Tennessee Section. https://sections.asce.org/tennessee/sites/sections.asce.org.tennessee/files/tennessee-2009-infrastructure-report-card-small.pdf

Patents

  • Security Grille and Frame for high-risk or ordnance areas: U.S Patent 8,528,279 B1 Granted on September 10, 2013.
  • Multi-Application Mobile Device Case: U.S Patent 9,817,445 Granted on November 14, 2017.

Awards

  • 2024: The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Good Scout Award (GSA) is an annual award that recognizes individuals who embody the BSA’s ideals, as expressed in the Scout Law and Oath. Recipients are chosen for their: Leadership in worthy organizations, Outstanding community service, and Respect and esteem from their colleagues.
  • 2014: The Jack C. Massey Distinguished Alumni of the Year at Belmont University.
  • 2011: Engineering News Record (ENR) Recognized as a “Top 20 under 40”. A list of the 20 individuals under the age of 40 who represent the “Best of the Best” in their construction and design careers and for what they have given back to the industry.
  • 2008: Citizen of the Week. The Pulaski Citizen recognizes a Giles County resident for their service and dedication to improving the community. Recognized for efforts in education in the engineering and technical fields.

Elected offices:

  • 2006 – 2014 5th District School Board Member representative to the Giles County Board of Education
  • 2007 – 2014 Tennessee School Boards’ Federal Relations Network (FRN)