Steve Leon is a Clinical Professor at the University of Central Florida and teaches supply chain and operations management in the executive M.B.A., M.B.A., and undergraduate programs. His research focuses on sustainability, supply chains, and air transportation, which appear frequently in both academic journals and industry publications. He routinely presents his research at both academic and industry forums worldwide. He is a member of various associations including the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and is on the board of the Central Florida CSCMP Round Table. Prior to his academic career, Steve had an 18-year career in the airline industry, principally in flight operations, training, and satellite communications, in such roles as an airline pilot flying internationally and various management positions. Steve earned his Ph.D. in Transportation and Logistics from North Dakota State University, an M.B.A. with an International Business concentration from Loyola University Maryland, and a B.S. in Aeronautical Studies from the University of North Dakota.