WVLI 2023

At Convergys Corporation, Dan Hiltz designed and implemented a learning platform for over 80,000 employees globally. He transformed the learning and leadership development programs at Kendle International, a global clinical research firm, from a live, instructor-led model to a blended, virtual learning environment. The success of this initiative was recognized by Training magazine, eLearning and Chief Learning Officer. He’s the founder and principal of Leadership Squared, helping organizations achieve sustained peak performance. Dan is a graduate of Thomas More University in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, and holds a master’s and doctorate from the University of Notre Dame. He is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, a CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+), and is a former Commission Chair of the International Accreditors of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). He has served as a contract Program Manager for Harvard Business Publishing, a subsidiary of Harvard Business School.

DAN HILTZ, PH.D.

Eric L. Hubbard is currently an assistant professor of Business and Leadership at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC). Before coming to SMWC, Eric taught aviation and advanced manufacturing courses at Ivy Tech Community College. Eric is currently a Ph.D. candidate in I/O Psychology from NU/NCU, holds a Master of Leadership Development degree from SMWC, and a B.S. in Pro. Aeronautics with a Business Minor from ERAU. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, for nearly 32 years, Hubbard’s professional career led him to serve in various technical, training and leadership roles at Textron Aviation Company, leaving the industry in 2022 to follow his passion for teaching, full-time. As part of these previous roles, Eric performed root cause/corrective action (RCCA) investigations for aircraft maintenance-related errors, focusing on human factors. Eric also developed and implemented a behavioral risk audit tool that successfully reversed a negative trend in injuries and aircraft damage across the Textron network, resulting in being awarded the Tracy Robinson Award for Quality in 2016. Eric is also a former small business start-up owner as well as founder of a not-for profit organization. Eric’s various psychological research interests include human factors, subjective well-being, happiness, self-efficacy, emerging leadership, as well as ethics and morality studies. He serves as Ethicist and Lead Researcher for the PARC Project, an initiative researching the impact that Parkinson’s Disease has on one’s faith and belief. Eric has also participated in archaeological digs with the U.S. Forest Service’s PIT and University of Notre Dame. In addition to archeology, Eric’s interests include astronomy, permaculture and plants, as well as, spending quality time with his wife and grandchildren.

ERIC HUBBARD

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