Joseph Robert Heinzman is a U.S. Army Veteran, he holds degrees in Engineering and Business (BS), an MBA in Technology Management, and a Doctor of Management in Organizational Development and Change. He has a diverse expertise in areas of engineering, production and operations as well as an extensive process improvement background and instruction. He has been involved in design and development of devices for amusement parks, automotive, and aerospace. Dr. Heinzman has experience at a corporate level in training and mentoring operations processes and has over ten years’ experience teaching Organizational Behavior, Leadership, and Management courses. Dr. Heinzman's core research is focused on leadership’s appreciative environment and the effect on follower’s job satisfaction. Dr. Heinzman's research proved the appreciative environment created by leadership can impact employees’ job satisfaction, performance, and retention. Dr. Heinzman is a Certified Manufacturing Technologist, SME Member, SAE Reviewer, Life Member of Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity, and Chief Editor and Founder of IABS Journal.