Jeff D. Standridge, Ed.D.

Dr. Jeff D. Standridge helps organizations and their leaders generate sustained results in the areas of innovation, strategy, profit growth, organizational transformation and leadership. He works extensively with health care organizations, technology companies, and tech-enabled companies across all industries. Formerly a Vice President for Acxiom Corporation (www.Acxiom.com), Jeff has led established and startup business units in North & South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Jeff serves as Managing Director for the Conductor (www.ARConductor.org), as well as for Innovation Junkie (www.InnovationJunkie.com). He is a Co-founder and Managing Partner of Cadron Capital Partners (www.CadronCapital.com), and teaches in the College of Business at the University of Central Arkansas (www.UCA.edu). He is also retired from the U.S. Army, Arkansas Army National Guard. Dr. Standridge has been an invited speaker, trainer and consultant for numerous companies, institutions and organizations across five continents. He is also a best-selling author of three books, “The Innovator’s Field Guide: Accelerators for Entrepreneurs, Innovators & Change Agents,” and “The Top Performer’s Field Guide: Catalysts for Leaders, Innovators & All Who Aspire to Be,” and “Creating Startup Junkies: Building Sustainable Venture Ecosystems in Unexpected Places.” Jeff holds the Doctor of Education with special work in Leadership and Organizational Behavior, and a Masters Degree from the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. He holds a bachelors degree in Health Sciences from the University of Central Arkansa in Conway. In addition to his executive coaching and custom-tailored consulting and CEO Advisory Services, he has received accolades for his world-class presentations, training programs and workshops. He and his wife, Lori, have two grown daughters and two granddaughters, and make their home in Conway, Arkansas.