Michael Kretser

Collegiate Assistant Professor
Calhoun Honors Discovery Program

Michael Kretser is an assistant collegiate professor of Information Technology & Decisions Sciences for the Calhoun Honors Discovery Program where he instructs in communicating data, management, supply chains, business analytics, marketing, sustainability, team leadership, and team dynamics.  He is also an affiliate assistant professor with Pamplin’s Business Information Technology and Business Management programs.

Michael earned his Ph.D. in Logistics with a specialty in Systems Engineering and a M.S. degree in Logistics Management from the Air Force Institute of Technology, and a B.S. in Computer Science: Programming from Limestone College.  Michael’s research has been focused on data-driven analytical solutions using programs such as MATLAB and Arena, merging his computer science and logistics backgrounds.  His thesis, “Modeling Predator MQ-1 Logistics” and dissertation, “Reducing Enterprise Systems Complexity Utilizing Collapsing Design Structure Matrices” focused on modeling and simulation in logistics that encompassed logistics, supply chain management, and business process improvement methods that employed tools from the operations and systems engineering communities. His transdisciplinary research experience combined with an accomplished Air Force career that spanned disciplines to reach a common goal prepared him to join the multidisciplinary team, providing innovative education and mentorship for the Calhoun Honors Discovery Program.

Mike is originally from Canajoharie, New York. He recently retired from the Air Force after nearly 25 years of service. He spent the first half of his Air Force career as a C-17 aircraft maintainer, and the second half as a logistics officer. Mike enjoys SCUBA diving when location allows, traveling, reading, and spending time with his wife Crystal and their four children.