Mitchell College Welcomes Terry Motley, Ph.D.
Posted on November 2, 2026
The Mitchell College of Business welcomes Terry Motley, PhD, as assistant professor in the Department of Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Analytics
Motley is a graduate of Spring Hill College with a Bachelor of Science in international business and from William Carey University with a Master of Business Administration and a PhD in business administration from the University of South Alabama.
He transitioned from industry to academia in 2023 as an Assistant Professor at the University of Mobile and has also served as an adjunct faculty member at South. Motley brings more than 20 years of supply chain and logistics experience to the classroom, having worked with Ingalls Shipbuilding, FedEx Ground and United Parcel Service.
Motley is active in the community as a member of the 100 Black Men of Great Mobile and holds professional memberships with the Society for Marketing Advances and the American Marketing Association.
"I believe every student can achieve their dreams with the proper guidance and encouragement," Motley said. "My goal is to create a classroom environment that ignites interest, provides real-world perspective and serves as a lifelong resource for students as they enter the business world."
