Kim E. Ruyle is Manager of Learning and Development Processes and Technology in Deere & Company’s Global Learning and Development group. There he leads an instructional design group responsible for enterprise applications. Kim has a rare blend of hands-on work experience and extensive academic credentials. He started his career in the skilled trades, was a university professor, and ran his own business. His graduate degrees in instructional technology, business, and vocational education include an MS, MEd, MBA, and a PhD. Kim serves on several expert panels for learning technologies and is a frequent conference presenter and author.