Current Chairs and Professorships
The Spears School of Business faculty is composed of noted scholars, authors, sought-after consultants and practitioners, and caring teachers. Many of the faculty have received outstanding teaching awards and have been recognized for innovative instruction. The faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their publications and leadership positions in professional academic associations.
| Chair & Professorships | Held By |
|---|---|
| Ardmore Chair of Business Administration | Dr. Rathindra Sarathy (MSIS) |
| Carson Priority Excellence Professorship in Business Administration | Dr. Harounan Kazianga (Economics) |
| Chair in Business Ethics | Dr. Laurie Lucas (Legal Studies) |
| Chuck and Kim Watson Chair | Dr. Ramesh Sharda (MSIS) |
| ConocoPhillips Chair in Technology Management | Dr. Ramesh Sharda (MSIS) |
| Don R. Brattain Professorship | Richard Gajan (Entrepreneurship) |
| Eastin Center Chair for Career Readiness | Andrew Urich, J.D. (Management) |
| Ed Keller Endowed Professorship in Finance | Dr. Greg Eaton (Finance) |
| Fleming Companies, Inc. Professorship in Technology Management | Dr. Dave Biros (MSIS) |
| Fran D. Jabara Professorship | Dr. Bat Batjargal (Entrepreneurship) |
| Gary Trennepohl Chair (OSU-Tulsa) | Dr. Todd Arnold (Marketing) |
| Gellein/Deloitte and Touche Professorship in Business | Dr. Brad Lawson (Accounting) |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship | Dr. David Thomison (Entrepreneurship) |
| Glenn M. Stinchcomb Family Professorship | Dr. J.B. Kim (Economics) |
| Greg Massey Professorship in Finance | Dr. Shu Yan (Finance) |
| Haskell Cudd Professorship of Accounting | Dr. Angela Spencer (Accounting) |
| International Entrepreneurship Chair | Dr. Craig Watters (Entrepreneurship) |
| Jay and Fayenelle Helm Professorship | Dr. Emma Wang (Finance) |
| Jeanine Rhea / OK International Women’s Forum Professorship | Dr. Jeretta Nord (MSIS) |
| Joe Synar Chair | Dr. Bryan Edwards (Management) |
| Johnny D. Pope Chair in Entrepreneurship | Dr. Matthew Rutherford (Entrepreneurship) |
| Jordan Chair in Entrepreneurship | Dr. Curtis Moore (Entrepreneurship) |
| Judy Freeman Johnson Professorship in Accounting | Dr. William Schwartz (Accounting) |
| Lanny G. Chasteen Chair in Accounting | Dr. Angela Spencer (Accounting) |
| Mike and Robbie Holder Chair in Entrepreneurship | Dr. Curtis Moore (Entrepreneurship) |
| N. Malone Mitchell, Jr. Chair | Dr. Bruce Barringer (Entrepreneurship) |
| Noble Chair in Marketing Strategy | Dr. Tom Brown (Marketing) |
| Norman and Suzanne Myers Endowed Chair For Excellence in Business Administration | Dr. Ken Eastman (Dean) |
| Norman C. Stevenson Chair in Entrepreneurship | Dr. Marc Tower (Entrepreneurship) |
| OBA chair of Commercial Bank Management | Dr. David Carter (Finance) |
| OG&E Chair in Regional Economic Analysis | Dr. Dan Rickman (Economics) |
| Patterson Foundation Chair | Dr. Dursun Delen (MSIS) Dr. William Paiva (CHSI) |
| Patrick B. Dorr Professorship | Sarah Johnson (Accounting) |
| Paul C. Wise Chair of Finance | Dr. Ramesh P. Rao (Finance) |
| Puterbaugh Professorship in Legal Studies and Ethics in Business | Dr. Griffin Pivateau (Economics) |
| Ralph & Peggy A. Brenneman Professorship | Dr. Matt Bowler (Management) |
| Raymond A. Young Foundation Chair | Dr. Nikolaos Dimotakis (Management) |
| Richard W. Poole Professorship for Excellence | Dr. Ken Eastman (Dean) |
| SAS Professorship in Marketing Analytics | Dr. Goutam Chakraborty (Marketing) |
| Student Ventures Chair | Dr. Bruce Barringer (Entrepreneurship) |
| The Associates Chair | Dr. Azam Mehtabul (Economics) |
| Tom and Edna Mae Carson Centennial Chair in Business Administration | Dr. Josh Wiener (Marketing) |
| W. Paul Miller Professorship in Business Administration | Dr. Rick Wilson (MSIS) |
| Watson Family Chair in Financial Risk Management |
Dr. Ramesh Rao (Finance) Dr. Louis Piccotti (Finance) |
| William E. Davis Distinguished Chair | Dr. Brij Thapa (Hospitality and Tourism Management) |
| William E. Davis Professor | Dr. Kevin So (Hospitality and Tourism Management) |
| William S. Spears Chair in Business |
Dr. Federico Aime (Management) |
| William S. Spears Professorship in Business |
Dr. Zachary Arens (Marketing) |
| Williams Companies Chair in Business | Dr. Betty J. Simkins (Finance) |
| Wilton T. Anderson Chair in Accounting | Dr. Audrey Gramling (Accounting) |
| Wilton T. Anderson Fellow in Accounting |
Dr. Bryan Brockbank (Accounting) |
Regents Professors
Dr. Dursun Delen (MSIS)
Dr. Dan Rickman (Economics and Legal Studies)
Dr. Ramesh Sharda (MSIS)
Dr. Betty Simkins (Finance)
Regents Service Professor
Dr. Josh Wiener (Marketing)