Brian M. Downs
- Assistant Professor; Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army
Professional Summary:
Brian M. Downs, PhD, is an Assistant Professor with the U.S. Army-Baylor University Graduate Program in Health & Business Administration. An active-duty Army officer, Dr. Downs brings over 20 years of leadership experience spanning medical evacuation, healthcare operations, and operational and strategic planning. His academic and research interests including maintaining medical readiness of family members, impacts of behavioral health on leadership, and rewards, advancement, and meritocracy in large organizations.
Dr. Downs earned his PhD in Management from the University of Oregon and holds graduate degrees in Military Operational Art and Science and Administration with a concentration in Information Resource Management.
His hobbies include volunteering with eCybermission, a middle school virtual stem competition, building and hosting Minecraft servers with his sons, playing video games, and tinkering with technology.
Education:
- 2025 – Ph.D., Management, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
- 2017 – MMAS, Operational Art and Science, School of Advanced Military Studies, Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS
- 2011 – MS, Administration - Information Resource Management, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
- 2005 – BS, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Courses:
- Marketing Management
- International Business
- Health Policy
Professional Affiliations:
- Academy of Management (AOM)
- Western Academy of Management (WAM)
- Health Information and Management Systems Society
- Contact Information
- brian_downs@baylor.edu
- Brian's Curriculum Vitae
- Curriculum Vitae
