About GIEL
Because of on-going ethical challenges in business, government and non-profits, people need to learn about the negative consequences of ignoring ethics; and conversely, the positive impact ethics can have on profits and reducing risk. GIEL particularly focuses on smaller organizations who want to do good and provides complete solutions on how to develop winning cultures.
The long-term mission of The Global Institute for Ethical Leadership is to develop outstanding programs on ethical leadership and to train others to implement those programs so that we will have a positive impact on businesses and other private and public organizations in the Houston Metro area, the state of Texas, the United States, and the world.
History
The idea for the Global Institute for Ethical Leadership began with Dr. Larry Ruddell in 2001 as he taught and carried out more research in the area of business ethics. Having worked at Enron in the mid-1990s, he saw first hand the results of not living out business ethics and began to realize the need to encourage businesses to actively apply ethical principles in doing business. GIEL was incorporated as a Texas non-profit on July 23, 2004 ( Texas, led by its original board members: Dr. Larry Ruddell, Sonya Weisser, and Patrick Thornton.) We exist and have always existed to challenge leaders to understand and implement ethics in business for the benefit of themselves, their people, and the world.
Strategic Statements
Here is more information about who we are and what we stand for.
Meet the Team
Here to help you grow!
Dr. Larry Ruddell
GIEL President and Founder
The people at GIEL are passionate about making a significant and long-lasting impact, and Dr. Ruddell is no exception. As an experienced Instructor and consultant, he has led the way for our team since the beginning.
Lisa Renfroe
GIEL Principal
Lisa Renfroe is the newest addition to the GIEL Board and will oversee the finances. Lisa is an experienced trainer on various topics including fiscal management and budgeting.
She has her MBA from LSU; is a Certified Internal Auditor (The Institute of Internal Auditors) and currently serves as the Program Manager, Lifelong Learning Program for the College of the Mainland in Texas City, TX.
Previously, Lisa has served in several professional roles with the YMCA in the Houston area.
Bob Atkins
GIEL Principal
Founder and Executive Director of Vision for Villages and NonProfit Builders, Bob is a “Builder of People & Organizations for God’s Glory.” He continues to oversee Vision for Villages, a non-profit committed to “Reaching the world for Jesus Christ, one village at a time.”
Dr. David Jung
GIEL Principal
David has vast experience in teaching business and serves GIEL as an expert trainer and consultant.