Dr. Thomas E. Knopp, DBA

Introduction

Dr. Knopp is a dedicated and accomplished business professional with 23+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Global Operations, Engineering, & Education. Dr. Knopp serves as a Visiting Professor III and a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for DeVry University-Undergrad and Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)-Graduate level education. He instructs the Global Supply Chain Management and International Business courses.

He’s responsible for creating new International Operations and Supply Chain Graduate level courses. Dr. Knopp works full-time as a Sr. Supplier Program Manager in the Defense Industry, providing high-tech devices to the United States military, NATO, and allied countries. He is technically savvy with a solid record of pioneering leadership and team development. Combined with top performance and a proven ability in driving projects to completion, he uses tenacity and focuses on immediate goals and long-term objectives. He brings an innovative vision that enables consistent success in fulfilling education needs and yielding program success, exceeding expectations. Dr. Knopp is an

excellent motivator with empowering work ethic, and communication skills, which facilitates lasting relationships with all levels of an organization.

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Education

  • DBA, Doctorate of Global Operations and Supply Chain Management, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

  • MBA, Technology Management, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

  • BST, Advanced Technological Education, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

  • AAS, World Class Manufacturing, Bowling Green State University, Huron, OH

  • DIPLOMA, Industrial Technician, Bowling Green State University, Huron, OH

  • DIPLOMA, Industrial Technology, EHOVE Career Center, Milan, OH

  • CERTIFICATION, IPC SPECIALIST-IPC-A-610, IPC, Ann Arbor, MI

  • CERTIFICATION, BASIC STATISTICS, Minitab, Ann Arbor, MI

  • CERTIFICATION, STATISTICAL QUALITY ANALYSIS, Minitab, Ann Arbor, MI

  • CERTIFICATION, IEC 60601-1 3RD ADDITION, Underwriters Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI

  • CERTIFICATION, TIMEWISE, Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, Ann Arbor, MI

  • CERTIFICATION, TECHNICAL WRITING, AMA, Houston, TX

Honor & Awards

  • RMD Awards: Top Talent Award / Long-Term Potential Award / Service Award – (2022)
  • RSTARS Awards – Leadership / Collaboration / Accountability – (2021)
  • RSTARS Awards – Collaboration / Accountability / Trust – (2020)
  • Summa Cum Laude – Capella University – (2014)
  • Magna Cum Laude – University of Phoenix – (2010)

Authored Work

  • SNHU Graduate Course Development; INT-619 International Operations & Supply Chain Management – (2019)
  • SNHU Graduate Course Development; INT-617 International Strategic Sourcing and Logistics – (2018)
  • SNHU Graduate Course Development; INT-615 International Operations – (2018)
  • Knopp, T. E. (2014). The relationship between commitment to change and change-oriented behavior from the viewpoint of the employees inside medical manufacturing facilities. (Doctoral Dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. – (2014)