April 22, 2024
Faculty Focus: Jonathan Jackson, Ph.D., associate professor of finance
By Michael Hagan ’15, ’19G
EDUCATION: Ph.D., operations management, Washington State University; bachelor’s degree in material science and engineering, Washington State University
BEGAN TEACHING AT PC: Fall 2015
EXPERTISE: Supply chain management, inventory and capacity management, business analytics, and data visualization
NEWSWORTHY: Jackson is the inaugural director of the Master of Science in Business Analytics Program launched by the School of Business in 2021. Jackson and his students have engaged in consulting projects with corporations, including Citizens Financial Group and Citigroup, and local institutions, including PC Athletics and Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
CURRENT PROJECTS: In partnership with colleagues from other business schools, Jackson is preparing to publish research into customer expectations of grocery delivery services and how these expectations differ from other app-based store-to-door services. This research will help companies navigate service and investment choices in a rapidly growing industry.
QUOTABLE: “When I teach data visualization, my pitch is simple. Business professionals must be able to design and deliver effective data-driven presentations. You can have the best analysis in the world, but it’s going nowhere if you can’t communicate it.”
ORIGINALLY FROM: Auburn, Washington
HOBBIES: Hiking, mountain biking, and anything outdoors. Jackson also has become interested in simulated racing, video gaming that seeks to accurately simulate auto racing with real-world variables like fuel usage, traction, and wear and tear.
