Dr. Thomas L. Wheelen (late) DBA from George Washington University, MBA from Babson College, and BS CumLaude (Boston College). He was an American management educator, an author, and a consultant. He served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy (1957-1960). He was also a member of the Society Advancement of Management.

He is the author/co-author of many best-selling textbooks like Strategic Management and Business Policy 15th edition, Concepts in Strategic Management and Business Policy 15e, and Strategic Management and Business Policy 5th edition.