Dr. Ralph I. Williams Jr.
Professor
Departments / Programs
Degree Information
- DBA, Kennesaw State University (2015)
- MBA, Middle Tennessee State University (2002)
- BS, Middle Tennessee State University (1978)
Areas of Expertise
Small business strategy and mangement, focusing on topics relevant to printing companies.
Biography
Dr. Williams earned a D.B.A. from Kennesaw State in 2015, an M.B.A. from MTSU in 2002, and a B.S. from MTSU in 1978. Over 25 years, Ralph served as president of three commercial printing companies, holding a major ownership stake in two of those firms. Following, Ralph consulted for multiple companies. Prior to appointment as an MTSU Assistant Professor of Management in 2015, Ralph served as an MTSU Management Lecturer for six years. Ralph was promoted to Professor in 2025. Ralph has over 30 ...
Read More »Dr. Williams earned a D.B.A. from Kennesaw State in 2015, an M.B.A. from MTSU in 2002, and a B.S. from MTSU in 1978. Over 25 years, Ralph served as president of three commercial printing companies, holding a major ownership stake in two of those firms. Following, Ralph consulted for multiple companies. Prior to appointment as an MTSU Assistant Professor of Management in 2015, Ralph served as an MTSU Management Lecturer for six years. Ralph was promoted to Professor in 2025. Ralph has over 30 research papers published in peer-review journals. Ralph works with regional printing associations to conduct studies and write reports. Ralph has published over 50 articles and reports for regional printing associations and has spoken at multiple association events.
