Eric Hutchison, MBA, PhD

FOUNDER, MANAGING DIRECTOR

Driven to help organizations create workplaces where both people and business can thrive, Eric Hutchison founded Hutchison Consulting as a bridge between research and real-world results. His unique perspective comes from more than 30 years of professional experience in strategy, organizational development, and channel management — paired with nearly 20 years in academia, teaching and mentoring undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.

Eric began his professional career in the financial industry, working in branches, branding, product development, distribution strategy, and large-scale merger and conversion teams. There, he developed a practical understanding of how people strategy shapes business outcomes. Alongside his corporate work, Eric pursued deeper expertise in human behavior and organizational effectiveness, earning an MBA from Otterbein University, followed by an MS and a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Walden University.

As a part-time faculty member at Franklin University and George Mason University, Eric designs and teaches graduate and doctoral courses on personnel selection, performance management, organizational change, and workplace training. He has previously served on the faculty at Otterbein University, Park University, and Antioch University, teaching and designing courses across similar subject areas. His academic work is complemented by active research and thought leadership, including presentations at international conferences on community participation in police officer selection, occupational wellness for behavioral health workers, and cultural competence in the workplace.

Eric is a committed member of several professional organizations that promote ethical, evidence-based practice, including the American Psychological Association (APA), the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), the Society of Consulting Psychologists (SCP), and the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP).

Beyond consulting and teaching, Eric has contributed to the community through board service with nonprofits such as the Huckleberry House, and leadership roles with professional chapters like the Great Lakes Chapter of IPAC.Eric currently serves as a Member of the Upper Arlington Community Relations Committee, a group appointed by the City Council to promote understanding, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging in the community. Through Hutchison Consulting, Eric combines academic rigor, real-world strategy, and a passion for people to help clients build workplaces where teams and leaders can truly thrive.