Brandon Soltwisch came to the Freeman School in 2023 from the Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado, where he served as an associate professor of management. In his research, Soltwisch focuses on aiding business leaders as they navigate the decision-making process, especially when bringing their entrepreneurial ideas to life. His work in entrepreneurship, innovation and decision-making styles has been featured in Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal of Small Business Strategy, Journal of Entrepreneurship and Marketing Letters. As a U.S. Fulbright Scholar, he has worked with social entrepreneurs in Slovenia and across the European Union. Additionally, he has professional experience in banking and international trade and has helped to build socially conscious enterprises. He holds a master’s degree and a PhD in business administration from Southern Illinois University.