Alexandru V. Roman is a professor of strategic management at the University of Maine. He holds a PhD in Strategy and Organizations from the University of California, Riverside, and a PhD in Public Administration from Florida Atlantic University. With over 19 years of consulting experience, Dr. Roman's research focuses on critical questions of management, strategy, and operations. His scholarly contributions have appeared in leading journals, including the Research in the Sociology of Organizations, Journal of Operations Management, Public Administration Review, Public Performance Management Review, American Review of Public Administration, Journal of Public Procurement, and Administration & Society. In 2016, Dr. Roman was honored with NIGP’s Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to the field of public procurement and his leadership in advancing professional standards and practices.