A native of the Midwest, Dr. Ed Slover is, first and foremost, a follower of Jesus Christ and has lived in Arizona since 2010 with his wonderful wife, Carolynn, and their two daughters, Josselyn and Evelynn. He joined Grand Canyon University in 2015 and served over eight years as a faculty member in the Colangelo College of Business, progressing from instructor to associate professor before concluding his full-time faculty role in 2023. In April 2025, Dr. Slover was appointed as the new Assistant Dean. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Slover was area director for My Fit Foods and district manager for 11 Phoenix-area 24 Hour Fitness locations, bringing 16 years of leadership experience in the commercial health and fitness industry. He holds a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership, a Master of Science in Psychology, and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management. Dr. Slover’s extensive expertise in leadership development, coaching, and strategy is matched by his passion for positively influencing the lives of family, colleagues, students, and community.