Troy Voelker, Ph.D.

Biography

Dr. Voelker is an associate professor of management at University of Houston-Clear Lake. In the fall of 2021, he also became the associate dean for the College of Business. Having degrees in both finance and strategic management, he has worked in banking and corporate finance with Fortune 500 firms.

Dr. Voelker is a long-time member of the Small Business Institute, where he serves as the editor in chief of the Small Business Institute Journal. He has led professional development workshops for university faculty and healthcare administrators in critical thinking, strategic thinking, and leadership.

In addition to his academic work, he serves as a volunteer for a number of area not for profit organizations. He teaches Management Theory and Practice, Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, and Entrepreneurship. His research is published in "Health Marketing Quarterly," "Journal of Consumer Behavior," "Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management," "Education for Business," and other peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Voelker is a also a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Decision Science Institute, Academy of Management, the Southwest Case Research Association, and other organizations.