Dr. Montgomery obtained his BA in Business Education (Comprehensive/Accounting) from the University of Central Florida in 1982, his MA in Management from Webster University in 1994, his PH.D. of Doctor of Philosophy (Major, Business Administration) from LaSalle University in 1997, and his DM of Doctor of Management (Major, Management) from the University of Maryland in 2015.

His academic and career experience includes Director of Purchasing & Materials Management for ORHS, Regional Sales Vice President for McKesson, Executive Director for Greater Harvest C.D.O., Academic Regional Dean for Strayer University, and his current position of Assistant Professor at Shorter University. He is a member of the Academy of Management, Executive DBA Council, and the Society for Human Resource Management.

He and his wife, Josephine, have one son, Eddie G. Montgomery, Jr