Vincent S. Franklin served 25 years in the United States Marine Corps, earning the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant/E-9. During his service, Dr. Franklin served multiple tours of duty during Gulf War operations, specialized in leadership, leadership development, intelligence analysis, intelligence operations, and the development, management, and training of Marines. Dr. Franklin is a Bronze Star recipient. Since retiring from the Marine Corps, Dr. Franklin has held positions in corporate human resource acquisition, development, management, and leadership; hospital performance improvement; worked as a Deputy Directorate Manager (Deputy G2) of a U. S. Army Command; and served as a Professor at the University level. Dr. Franklin has served as Course Instructor at Western Governors University since June 2019. Dr. Franklin holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Organization and Management (Specializing in Leadership). Dr. Franklin’s principal areas of study include (but are not limited to): Leadership; Business management; In-group out-group theory; leader/member exchange theory; Prejudice and stereotyping; organizational cultural development; social group and social identity theory; and ethics within workplaces and work environments. Dr. Franklin is a member of Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business Administration and is a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.