Daryl V. Watkins

Dr. Watkins is an educator and US Navy Combat Veteran with a background in higher education, public transportation, information technology management, and military aviation. As an Associate Professor of Leadership, he teaches courses in leadership, transformation, and change at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Dr. Watkins has taught, facilitated workshops, and presented research in Mexico, Spain, India, Singapore, Japan, and Trinidad and Tobago. He researches leadership topics such as leading in complex environments, toxic leadership, leadership competencies, and critical thinking. Dr. Watkins held positions as Interim Dean, Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Chair, and Program Chair within the Embry-Riddle Worldwide College of Business. Prior to joining ERAU, Dr.Watkinswas an Operations Manager and General Manager of two toll roads in Orange County, California. He also flew F/A 18 Hornets off the aircraft carrier, USS Midway, during Operation Desert Storm. He is a 1987 graduate of the US Naval Academy, where he majored in History. Daryl received his MBA from the University of California, Irvine, and his Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies. He also earned a Master of Science in Human Security and Resilience from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He holds certifications in coaching, career coaching, CliftonStrengths coaching, project management, organization development, mediation, and grant writing. He has also served multiple years as an examiner for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and the California Award for Performance Excellence.