GEORGE E. CHITTENDEN III
Business Owner / Educator
Oak Ridge,TN
Summary
Experienced educator and executive leader with over 20 years in organizational leadership. Adjunct Professor of Business Management at Pellissippi State Community College, Founder and Director of Mad Science Judo & Jiu-Jitsu, and Board member of the United States Judo Association, focusing on strategic planning, governance, and curriculum development.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Business Management
Pellissippi State Community College
01.2018 - Current
- Teach undergraduate courses for over 18 semesters in Principles of Management, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, Organizational Improvement, and Introduction to Business.
- Develop syllabi aligned with college standards and clearly defined student learning outcomes.
- Adapt instruction to diverse student populations using multiple instructional strategies.
- Utilize student perception surveys and assessment data to refine course content and delivery.
- Maintain office hours and provide academic advising and mentorship.
- Implement classroom accommodations in alignment with institutional disability policies.
Founder & Director
Mad Science Judo & Jiu-Jitsu, LLC
01.2018 - Current
- Founded and operate an entrepreneurial venture providing Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Kickboxing instruction.
- Lead business formation, branding, marketing strategy, budgeting, and revenue management increasing over 30% every year since inception.
- Develop structured curriculum and leadership programming integrating performance metrics.
- Manage community outreach, partnerships, and organizational growth initiatives.
- Showed continued growth every year since inception, 30%+ increase in revenue and clientele every year.
Board of Directors Member
United States Judo Association
01.2022 - Current
- Provide governance oversight and contribute to national strategic planning initiatives with a 40% increase in revenue every year.
- Serve on Regional Coordinator Committee supporting regional leadership alignment; support a seven state reagon of the United States.
- Serve on Military Outreach Committee developing engagement initiatives for military communities.
- Serve on Coaching Committee contributing to national coaching standards and curriculum refinement.
Senior Program Manager
United States Army
01.1996 - 01.2016
- Directed operations for 500+ personnel, overseeing programs totaling $250M.
- Led mobilization planning for 450+ personnel, creating SOPs implemented across multiple organizations.
- Led mobilization planning for 450+ personnel; authored SOPs adopted across multiple organizations.
- Retired, Various Locations
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Organizational Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
Chicago, IL01-2024
Master of Military Art & Science (MMAS) - Joint Planning Studies
U.S. Army Command & General Staff College
Leavenworth, KS01-2012
Master of Arts - Business Management
Webster University
Lawton, OK01-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Tennessee
Knoxville01-1998
Skills
Corporate Leadership
Strategic Oversight and Planning
- Risk reduction
- Organizational Assessment
- Operational efficiency
- Innovation fostering
- Strategic visioning
- Leadership
- Leadership experience
- Team collaboration
- Operations management
- Strategic thinking
- Team collaboration
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) (2016)
PUBLICATIONS
- Chittenden, G.E. (2012). Lean Manufacturing Principles Improving the Targeting Process.
- Chittenden, G.E. (2016). The Untold Truth About Concealed Carry.
- Chittenden, G.E. (Pending External Review) Modern Army Leaders Experiences with Transformational Leadership
Timeline
Board of Directors Member
United States Judo Association
01.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Business Management
Pellissippi State Community College
01.2018 - Current
Founder & Director
Mad Science Judo & Jiu-Jitsu, LLC
01.2018 - Current
Senior Program Manager
United States Army
01.1996 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Tennessee
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Organizational Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
Master of Military Art & Science (MMAS) - Joint Planning Studies
U.S. Army Command & General Staff College
Master of Arts - Business Management
Webster University