Tony Bridwell
- Adjunct Faculty
- Office of Graduate and Adult Education
- B.S., Capella University
- MBA, Capella University
- Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
- Data Analytics Certificate, University of Michigan
- Executive Certificate - Senior Executives Program in National & International Security, Harvard Kennedy School
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Tony Bridwell is a senior executive with more than 25 years of experience working with global organizations in the areas of employee experience and culture. As chief talent officer for The Encompass Group, a people optimization company, he leads the firm’s organizational consulting practice and serves as practice leader of the E3 Leadership Academy.
He previously led the award-winning people group function of the global tax and technology firm Ryan, LLC, as their chief people officer. Prior to that, he served as the chief people officer for Brinker International and as a senior partner with global consultancy firm Culture Partners.
An accomplished author and international speaker, Tony has authored seven books and presented in 44 countries. He is a sought-after consultant and advisor specializing in purpose and culture. His accolades include the 2015 HR Executive of the Year by Dallas HR, the 2015 Strategic Leadership Award from Strategic Excellence HR and a 2022 Top 50 HR Professionals honor from OnCon Icon Awards.
Beyond academia, he is deeply involved in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and serves on the board of directors for Southwest Transplant Alliance. He is also a living organ donor with a strong commitment to organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
Tony has three grown children and resides in Dallas with his bride of more than 30 years and their two rescue dogs.
