George Byrtek
Associate Professor of Organizational LeadershipGeorge Byrtek has taught at George Fox for over 20 years. Prior to joining the university, he held a variety of management positions in the financial services industry. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics and mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, an MS in management of human resources from National Lewis University, and a PhD in management from Walden University.
His teaching is primarily focused in organizational behavior, leadership, strategic management, organizational theory, human resource management, and research methods. As a consultant and researcher, his work centers on enhancing organizational and leadership effectiveness, developing shared value systems and organizational culture, improving the use of teams, and connecting management theory with operational practice. His current research project is focused on leadership processes to achieve core value actualization in organizations.
He is currently affiliated with the Academy of Management and the Society for Human Resource Management. He regularly serves as a peer reviewer for the Management Education and Development Division of the Academy of Management.
Living along the banks of the Washougal River, George and his wife Meg are avid outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy hiking, fishing, camping, and cross country skiing. Their latest adventures include learning to sea kayak. George and Meg are proud parents of four children: Michelle, Erik, Daniel, and Anna, and are grateful for the blessings of five grandkids.
