Dr. Baugh earned an undergraduate degree in Computer Science from the University of Arizona, his MBA from the Eller College of Business at UA, and his PhD in Organization and Management from Capella University. His dissertation explored the impacts of deregulation and other market forces on management strategies, organizational structures, and operational cultures at a large generation and transmission cooperative in Georgia. His ongoing research interests include organizations in transition, regulatory and compliance issues, and pedagogical topics. Dr. Baugh presents and publishes the results of his research in multiple international and domestic venues, such as the Academy of Management annual conferences across North America and Europe, the Oxford Educational Research Symposia, and the ISEOR conferences in Lyon France.

Dr. Baugh has taught multiple undergraduate and graduate level courses in business, leadership, and information technology at Cochise College and the University of Arizona. He currently teaches a wide-ranging set of courses in the Doctor of Management (Business) and DBA/IST (Information Systems Technology) programs at the College of Doctoral Studies department of the University of Phoenix and mentors numerous CDS doctoral students throughout their dissertation processes.

Dr. Baugh holds multiple globally recognized project management and cybersecurity certifications, including the PMP, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, and CISM certifications. He became one of a very few ASIS Triple Crown holders world-wide when he earned the PSP, CPP, and PCI physical security certifications. Dr. Baugh is also still certified as a NERC System Operator.

Jonathan is a graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy where he received a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. He subsequently earned a Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University, as well as a Master of Science in Systems Architecture and Engineering from the University of Southern California. In 2018, Jonathan completed the Chief Information Security Officer program at Carnegie Mellon University.

With a passion for cybersecurity, Jonathan has served as the Chair of the Virginia Area Maritime Security Council Cyber Subcommittee, which raises awareness of maritime related cybersecurity issues with government, private industry, and industry association members. He most recently served as the Government Vice Chair on ACT-IAC’s Cyber Community of Interest, which provides opportunities for industry and federal government members to identify and provide solutions to critical cybersecurity challenges.