Edward A. Gibbons III, PhD

Associate Professor of Professional Practice
School of Leadership & Human Resource Development

Contact

111F George Peabody Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

(225) 578-0102
egibbo3@lsu.edu

Education

Doctorate of Philosophy
Leadership and Human Resource Development
Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, LA; 2016

Master of Science
Leadership and Human Resource Development
Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, LA; 2015

Master of Business Administration
Business Administration
Tulane University; New Orleans, LA; 2011

Bachelor of Arts
Liberal Arts
The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH; 2005

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Biography

Dr. Edward Gibbons is an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Louisiana State University, a former U.S. Marine, and an educator with executive and consulting experience in operations management, workforce development, and leadership coaching. His professional focus is on teaching, mentoring, and developing future HR leaders.

At LSU, Dr. Gibbons teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Human Resource Development, covering topics such as process analysis, organizational behavior, leadership development, and career transitions. His research interests center on veterans transitioning from the armed services into higher education and the workforce. In support of this, he developed LHRD 1776, an orientation course designed specifically for veterans entering LSU.

Before transitioning into academia full-time, Dr. Gibbons worked in executive leadership and consulting, leveraging his expertise in organizational diagnosis, performance improvement, and strategic workforce development. He previously consulted with Success Labs, where he helped companies in the industrial sector with leadership development, executive coaching, organizational development, and succession planning. His coaching experience includes work with Fortune 500 and 1000 companies such as Fluor Federal Petroleum, CF Industries, Genesis Energy, Albemarle Corporation, and Axiall Corporation.

Dr. Gibbons holds a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University, an MBA from Tulane University, and both an M.S. and Ph.D. in Human Resource Development from LSU. He serves as Undergraduate Program Coordinator for the LSU School of Leadership and Human Resource Development, a board member for the Greater Baton Rouge Society of Human Resource Management, and a former Faculty Senator for the LSU College of Human Sciences and Education.

  • Change Management
  • Executive Coaching
  • Needs Analysis
  • Veterans Transition to College
  • Workforce and Organizational Development

Crocco, O. S., & Gibbons, E.A. (2019). U.S. Military Veteran Transition to the Thai Workforce: The role of Human Resource Development. [Refereed Working Paper] The 18th International Asian Conference of the Academy of Human Resource Development. November 5-8, 2019, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Gibbons, E.A. (2023). After College. Louisiana Society of Human Resource Management 2023 Annual Conference, April 20-21, Lafayette, LA

Gibbons, E.A. & Holiday, A (2025). University Studies for Student Veterans. 2025 NASPA Symposium on Military-Connected Students. February 17-20, 2025, Las Vegas NV

Gibbons, E.A., Jones, W. (2025). A Content Analysis of Undergraduate Human Resource Development Programs in the United States. [Refereed Working Paper] 25th International Conference of the University Forum for Human Resource Development. June 11-13, 2025, Belfast, Ireland. 

Rhodes, A.J., Gibbons, E.A., White, T., & Miskewicz, A. (2024, October 24). Empowering Youth to Untangle Complex Issues: Beyond Problem-Solving Skills. Panel discussion at the Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC), New Orleans, LA. 

Gibbons, E.A. (2022, September 15). Change Management vs. Change Leadership. Presented to the Greater Baton Rouge Society of Human Resource Management, Baton Rouge, LA.

Lemoine, D., & Gibbons, E.A. (2020, February 28). Managing Your Career & Critical Competencies for Leadership. Presented to Barriere Construction, Baton Rouge, LA. 

Gibbons, E.A. (2019, November 20). Emotional Intelligence and Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Presented to Women's Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA. 

Gibbons, E.A. (2019, October 17). The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace. Presented to the Society of Human Resource Management, Baton Rouge, LA. 

Faculty Panelist, (2024, July 9) Faculty Panel for Incoming Student-Athletes
Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Faculty Panelist, (2023, June 1). Faculty Panel for Incoming Student-Athletes 
Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Faculty Panelist, (2021, August 10). HSE Academy Professional Conference
College of Human Sciences & Education, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Faculty Panelist, (2020, June 25) What Your Professors Wish You Knew 
College of Human Sciences & Education, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Faculty Panelist, (2019, August 10). CHSE Academy Alumni Panel Discussion
College of Human Sciences & Education, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Faculty Panelist, (2019, August 10). HSE Academy Professional Conference
College of Human Sciences & Education, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA