Camire, Michael, MBA, PhD

Biography

Dr. Michael Joseph Camire is a Massachusetts native whose career has taken him across the globe working across industry, governments, and higher education. He holds a BS in Business & Technology with a minor in Accounting and an MBA from Husson University, along with a Ph.D. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from Liberty University. His doctoral research examined the intersection of personality, leadership, organizational commitment, and religion.

Dr. Camire brings a uniquely multidisciplinary background spanning gaming and hospitality, government administration and contracting, and education. He has contributed to the design and development of major hospitality ventures, including early casino projects in Maine, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Across his career, he has led initiatives in finance, administration, marketing, operations, and human resources, and has held executive leadership roles in government contracting environments.

His experience includes serving as an academy director for vocational institutions in both New York and Maine, leading large-scale capital and construction initiatives valued at up to half a billion dollars, and supporting the development and execution of billions of dollars in government contracts. With decades of experience as a project leader and organizational turnaround consultant, his work consistently focuses on aligning people, performance, and purpose.

Dr. Camire’s research resulted in a published book, the Igetetropic Effect, which explores the psychological constructs of leadership. He has also researched Social Facilitation, Authentic Laughter, Societal Workplace Expectations, Cultural Intelligence, and Statistics Use in Business Strategy. He presents on a variety of topics locally, nationally, and globally, having presented at several conferences including the World Congress on Positive Psychology in Brisbane, Australia and at the International Congress on Applied Psychology in Florence, Italy.

As an educator, Professor Camire is known for his energetic storytelling and highly collaborative teaching style. He believes that learning should be engaging and enjoyable, because when learning is fun, it sticks. His classrooms and seminars emphasize participation, reflection, and real-world application.