Biography
Dr. Thomas Watson is an adjunct instructor at Northeastern University, where he has taught graduate courses in ethical leadership, leadership development, and leading local and virtual teams since 2012. Across more than 50 course offerings, Watson brings applied experience in ethical decision-making, organizational leadership, coaching, and team development to online learners.
Watson retired from the North Carolina Army National Guard after 21 years of service, including a deployment to Kuwait and Iraq. He also co-facilitates marriage and family enrichment curriculum and serves as a retreat chaplain for Eagle Rock National Center for Veteran Families. As founder and CEO of Rock It! Consulting, he coaches executives, ministry leaders, and veteran professionals in ethical leadership and organizational culture.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Pembroke State University, a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry in workplace ethics and business leadership from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Professional Experience
Adjunct Instructor, Northeastern University | 2012–Present
Curriculum Co-Facilitator and Retreat Chaplain, Eagle Rock National Center for Veteran Families | 2013–Present
Founder and CEO, Rock It! Consulting LLC | 2022-resent
Chaplain (Major, Retired), North Carolina Army National Guard | 2008–2024
