Dr. Ernest L. Hughes (“Ernie” or “Lincoln”) is CEO and Chief Innovation Officer for HughesGlobal, his consulting and education network focused on helping individuals, teams, and organizations realize their potential and flourish through organizational innovation and change. He is also an Associate Professor of Business with American Public University System and a Lecturer (part-time) with the Institute of Technology at University of Washington Tacoma. Prior to launching his consulting and education network, Hughes enjoyed broad leadership responsibility in a range of organizations for more than 30 years. He was most recently Director of Technical Services for REI. Before joining REI, Hughes was co-founder and CIO for Cascadia College after a fifteen-year technology career with Boeing. Hughes earned an MS in Global Supply Chain Management, a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and a Masters in Software Engineering, an MBA in Organizational Behavior, and a BS in Computer Science. He has training and certifications in a number of specialties, including operational excellence & quality, innovation & entrepreneurship, and organizational change management.