Dr. Jackson is an award-winning international scholar who specializes in business development and venture financial management. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree from Oklahoma State University; Master of Science in Entrepreneurship (M.S.E.), University of Florida; Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS), Oklahoma State University; Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Guelph, Canada; Master of Accounting (MAcc.), Florida Atlantic University; and Bachelor of Commerce (BComm), Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada. He is also a graduate of George Brown College's Hotel Management and Food and Beverage Management programs and completed post-doctoral studies in entrepreneurship, accounting, and finance at the University of Florida. Dr. Jackson also earned the following professional certifications: Certificate, Sustainable Investing, Harvard Business School; Certificate, Blockchain Technologies: Business Innovation and Application, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); Certificate in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management, Cornell University; Certificate in Hotel Revenue Management, Cornell University; Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance, Oklahoma State University; Certified Risk Analyst, (CNSSI 4016), Committee on National Security Systems. Dr. Jackson’s teaching expertise encompasses the areas of entrepreneurial studies and business development; revenue management; accounting and financial management; real estate planning and development; operations management; and accounting information systems. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Jackson held senior managerial positions and acquired extensive international corporate experience in the areas of financial management and control; accounting; auditing; feasibility analysis; asset management, and; operations management. He also co-founded and managed his own venture.Dr. Jackson is the recipient of numerous excellence in teaching awards at the university, college, and departmental levels. He was also awarded for his research and has generated over 50 intellectual contributions and has presented his work at academic and industry conferences. He currently serves on the editorial boards of several academic journals and his works have been cited in both industry and leading academic publications. In addition to his academic endeavors, Dr. Jackson has served as a consultant for both small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and global enterprises.