Maggie Bruner
Adjunct Faculty
Biography
Dr. Maggie Bruner is an adjunct faculty member in management and business with over eighteen years of experience in higher education. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Management with a specialization in business, an M.S. in Management, Acquisition, and Contracts, and a B.S. in Business Administration. Dr. Bruner has taught graduate- and undergraduate-level courses in organizational management, leadership, logistics and supply chain management, strategic management, international business, contracting, and public administration across multiple accredited institutions. Her teaching emphasizes applied learning, ethical leadership, and the integration of theory with professional practice. In addition to her academic experience, Dr. Bruner has held senior leadership roles in federal service, including serving as Deputy to the Commander of the 401st Army Field Support Brigade, where she supported large-scale, multinational operations. Her professional background informs her instructional approach and contributes to student learning outcomes. Dr. Bruner integrates a Christian worldview consistent with the mission of the institution and is committed to student engagement, academic rigor, and professional excellence.
Education
  • Master of Science in Management
  • Doctor of Philosophy
Programs Taught
  • Graduate Certificate of Completion in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Servant Leadership
  • Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Leadership
  • Master of Business Administration & Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
  • Master of Business Administration & Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
Classes
  • BUS-485: Strategic Management
  • MGT-605: Leadership and Organizations
  • MGT-655: Operations Management
  • MGT-660: Strategic Management
Research Interests
  • My research interest consists of ensuring the effective sharing of knowledge throughout organizations.
Publications
  • Dr. Maggie Rivers (Bruner). (2012). Bridging the Knowledge gap between the Baby Boomers and the Multi-generations.
Licenses / Certificates
  • Supply Chain Management Certification
  • 2018 Comptroller Accreditation and Fiscal Law Course
  • Production Quality Management Level III
  • Life Cycle Management III
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Awards
  • Global War on Terrorism Award for maintaining accountability of Theater Sustainment Stocks (TSS) for issue to NATO troops. - 2012
  • The Department of the Army Civilian Service Commendation Medal (formerly the Commander's Award for Civilian Service) is an honorary award presented by the United States Department of the Army to civilian employees for commendable service or achievement for ten years of service. - 2010
  • John W. Macy Jr. Award that recognizes demonstrated excellence in the leadership of civilians by an Army military or civilian supervisor. - 2013
  • The Superior Civilian Service Medal is a high-level U.S. government award given to civilian employees of the Department of Defense (DoD) for exceptional service. It is one of the highest awards a civilian in the United States Department of Defense can receive. It honors significant, sustained contributions that are clearly above normal job expectations; have a major impact on DoD missions, policies, or operations; show leadership, innovation, or unusually high responsibility. - 2025
  • Non-Article 5 NATO Medal for service with NATO in relation to the International Security Assistance Force Operations - 2013
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