Faculty

“For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name.  I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.  Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3:14-21

Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:

• Ph.D. Capella University, 2006
• M.B.A., University of Wisconsin, 2000
• B.B.A., Harding University, 1983

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of Business, Harding University, 2001 to present

Other Positions:

• Vice-President/Senior Loan Manager, The American National Bank, 1998-2001
• Vice President/Manager/Senior Lender, Associated Bank, 1997-1998
• Vice-President/Sales Manager/Marketing Director, Bank One, 1990-1997

COBA and University Committees and Responsibilities:

• Dean's Council
• Harding University Executive Committee
• Harding University Academic Affairs Committee
• Harding University Liberal Arts Committee

Recognition and Honors:

• Advisor for 3 teams that won 1st place (2005, 2006, and 2015) in the Arkansas Governor's Cup Business Plan Competition.
• Winner of the 2014 Sam Walls Entrepreneur Educator Award
• 2009 Harding University Teacher Achievement Award
• 2005 COBA Faculty of the Year

Courses Taught:

• Organizational Behavior
• Entrepreneurship
• Commercial Banking
• Human Resource Management
• Personal Finance
• Leadership Seminar

Areas of Interest:

• Organization Management
• Leadership and Power
• Ethics

Publications and Presentations:

• Presented paper:  “CRM in Financial Services” at the 2004 SAM International Conference
• Presented paper:  “Transformational Leadership and the Use of Power” at the 2005 SAM International Conference
• Presented paper:  “The Centrality of Leader Integrity, is Leader Integrity Important?” at the 2006 SAM International Conference

Community Activities:

• Elder, College Church of Christ

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.  Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil."
Proverbs 3:5-7

Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:

• B.A., Harding University, 1982
• M.S., University of Southern Mississippi, 1986
• M.S., Harding University, 1989
• CPA (inactive), State of Arkansas, 1991
• CGMA, 2014
• Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1998

 Academic Positions Held:

• Instructor of Business, Rochester College, 1986-88
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Harding University, 1988-89
• Assistant Professor of Accounting, Freed-Hardeman University, 1991-99
• Associate Professor of Accounting, Freed-Hardeman University, 1999-2006
• MBA Program Director, Freed-Hardeman University, 2005-06
• Associate Professor of Accounting, Harding University, 2006-2010
• Professor of Accounting, Harding University, 2010 to present
• Associate Dean, Carter College of Business, Harding University, 2015 to present

 Other Positions:

• Machine Operator, Bryce Corporation, Searcy, Arkansas, 1980-83
• Assistant Manager, Sedalia-Pettis County Development Corporation, Sedalia, Missouri, 1985-86
• Accountant, Operating Budgets and Control, Arkansas Power and Light Company, Little Rock, Arkansas 1989-91

 Recognition and Honors:

• Named Distinguished Professor of Accounting, Freed-Hardeman University, May 2004
• Recipient of the Teacher Achievement Award, Harding University, May 2015

 Courses Taught:

• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Accounting Theory
• Business Ethics
• Intermediate Accounting

 Areas of Interest:

• Social Responsibility Accounting
• Accounting History
• Business Ethics
• Cultural Influences on Accounting

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
Colossians 3:23

Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:

• PhD, University of Mississippi, 1999
• MBA, West Virginia University, 1984
• BBA, Harding University, 1981
• AA, Ohio Valley College, 1979

Academic Positions Held:

• Associate Professor, Professor, Co-Chair of Accounting, Harding University, 1987-present
• Assistant Professor in Accounting and Business, Ohio Valley College, 1981-1987

Recognition and Honors:

• Harding University Teacher Achievement Award, 2015, 2008, and 2002
• Finalist for Arkansas Accounting Educator of the Year Award, 2014
• Who's Who in America, 2008
• Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award – Alpha Chi, 2007 and 2006
• National Bea Sanders Innovations in Teaching Accounting Award Recipient - AICPA, 2007
• Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2005, 2002, and 2000
• Outstanding Young Men of America, 2005, 2000, and 1993
• Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals, 2004
• United Who’s Who in America, 2003
• Outstanding Ph.D Fellow Recipient, University of Mississippi, 1999
• Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Mississippi, 1998

COBA and University Committees:

• Student Consulting Group - Hembow App Project, 2015-2016
• Student Consulting Group - Greers Ferry Lake Branding and Image Project, 2014-2015
• Student Consulting Group - Website Launch Project, 2014-2015
• Textbook Policy, Committee Chair, 2013-2015
• COBA Advising Committee, 2014-2015
• Windstream Case Competition, 2013 to present
• Chandler Scholarship and Competition, 2013 to present
• COBA Technology Competency Committee, 2010-2012
• Accounting Society Sponsor, 2006 to present
• Social Club Evaluation Committee, 2004-2005
• Coordinated COBA Business Plan Competition, 2003-2005
• Judge for Governor's Cup Business Plans, 2002 to present
• Rank and Promotion Committee, 2001-2003
• Social Club Sponsor, 1998-2005
• Chapel Appeals Committee, 1995-2007
• Student Appeals Committee, 1994-2007

Courses Taught:

• Graduate Accounting Environment and Concepts, MBA
• Graduate Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting, MBA
• Graduate Financial Management, MBA
• Graduate Research Statistics, MBA
• Graduate Accounting Theory, MBA
• Principles of Accounting
• Intermediate Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Accounting Internship
• Advanced Accounting
• CPA Review/Accounting Theory
• Financial Analysis
• Business Statistics
• Macroeconomics
• Personal Finance
• Organizational Behavior
• Management Policy Simulation

Professional Memberships:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), 1988 to present
• American Accounting Association, (AAA), 1995 to present
• Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA), 2001 to present
• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 2012 to present
• Christian Business Faculty Association (CBFA), 2007-present
• Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE), 2005-2009

Publications and Presentations:

• Brown, P. (2016, May). Finding the Accounting Unicorns: Attracting the Best and Brightest to the Accounting Profession. ASCPA 13th Annual Accounting Educator’s Conference, Little Rock AR.
• Brown, P. (2015, August). Strategies for Integrating Alumni into Student Learning. American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning Accounting, Chicago, IL.
• Brown, P. (2015, October). AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Updates: What You Need to Know. CPE - Invited presentation, Little Rock, AR
• Brown, P. (2015, June). Unlocking Asset Value from the Balance Sheet. Emerging CPAs Conference, Little Rock, AR.
• Brown, P. (2015, May). Changes to the AICPA Code of Ethics Update. ASCPA 12th Annual Accounting Educators Conference, Little Rock, AR.
• Brown, P. (2014, November). Duck Dynasty + Harding = Student Consulting. ACBSP Regional Conference, San Antonio, TX.
• Brown, P. (2013). Incorporating Professional Development Activities in the Accounting Classroom: Answering the Call from the Profession. American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning Accounting.
• Brown, P. (2013). Partnering With Your Alma Mater in Developing Tomorrow's Accounting Professionals.” Emerging CPAs Annual Meeting. Little Rock AR
• Brown, P. (2013, May). Developing Professional Communication Skills in the Accounting Classroom. ASCPA 10th Annual Accounting Educators' Conference, Little Rock, AR – Joint Presentation with Darren McCrillis, BKD. Brown, P. (2013, October). Leadership 101: Lessons from Nehemiah. COBA Leadership Seminar, Big Cedar Lodge, MO.
• Brown, P. (2012). Facilitating Discussions of Ethics Cases. ASCPA 9th Annual Accounting Educators Conference. Little Rock AR.
• Brown, P. (2011, August). Influencing the Accounting Majors' Interest in the Profession. American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning Accounting, Denver, CO.
• Brown, P. A. & Churchman, R. J. (2010). Engaging Students in Classroom Discussion: Tips and Techniques for Facilitators. American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning Accounting, San Francisco, CA.
• Brown, P. A. & Churchman, R. J. (2009). Helping Students Understand Asset Exchanges Having Commercial Substance and Lacking Commercial Substance. American Accounting Association National Convention, San Francisco, CA.
• Brown, P. A. & Churchman, R. J. (2008, August). Applied Activities in the First Accounting Course. American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning Accounting, New York, NY.
• Brown, P. A. & Churchman, R. J. (2007). Attracting the Best and Brightest to Accounting: Establishing an Honors Accounting Principles Course. AICPA Colloquium on Change in Accounting Education. Phoenix AZ
• Brown, P. A. & Churchman, R. J. (2007). How to Attract the Best and Brightest to our Schools and Colleges of Business: A Dynamic Developmental Model. Christian Business Faculty Association. Seattle, WA.
• Brown, P. & Churchman, R. J. (in press, 2007). Attracting the Best and Brightest to Accounting: Establishing an Honors Accounting Principles Course. American Accounting Association National Convention. Chicago IL
• Brown, P. A. (2007, November). Toward Globalization: How Accounting Standard Setting Has Impacted China’s Entry Into the World Marketplace. Association for Global Business Conference, Washington DC
• Brown, P. A. (2006, April). Public Perceptions of Accounting: The Accountant in Cinematography. Society of Business, Industry and Economics Association, Natchez, MS.
• Brown, P. & Churchman, R. J. (in press, 2006). Using Case Studies in the Accounting Classroom: Tips and Techniques. American Accounting Association National Convention. Washington DC
• Brown, P. A. & Churchman, R. J. (2005, October). Revisiting Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. Brown, P. A. (2003, December). Forensic Accountants: Individually and Collectively Serving the Public Good. American Academy of Accounting and Finance, New Orleans, LA.
• Brown, P. A. & Wilder, W. M. (2003, March). Ethical Exemplification and The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct: Examining Reliance on Financial Reporting. American Accounting Association Southeast Regional Meeting, Charleston, SC.
• Brown, P. A., Stocks, M. H., & Wilder, W. M. (2003, August). Ethical Exemplification and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct: An Empirical Investigation of Auditor and Public Perceptions. American Accounting Association National Convention, Honolulu, HI Brown, P. A. & Johnson, D. (2003, April). Cultures, Family Values, Trust and Economic Development. Association of Private Enterprise Education, Las Vegas, NV
• Brown, P. A. (2001, December). The Effect of an Accounting Tutoring Program on Stude

Community Activities:

• CATS Week Presenter, Conducted Week Long Seminars to High School Students, 2000 to present
• Presented Investment Program to International Students Society, 2002
• Presented Program to Newport, AR Investment Club, 2000
• Conducted Personal Finance Seminar for the Searcy Community through West Side church of Christ, 1998
• Junior and Senior High Bible Class Teacher
• Coordinated Katrina Disaster Relief, Downtown Church, 2005
• Member of the Building Finance Committee, Downtown Church, 2005-present
• Finance Committee Member, College Church, 1999-2004
• Chaired Holiday Toy Store, Searcy Community, December 2004, 2005
• Coordinated School Supply Drive, Searcy Community, August 2004, 2005
• Served with Annual Day of Caring, Searcy Community, August 1999-present
• Sponsored/Led Mission Trip to West Memphis, AR, 2001, 2002, 2003
• Sponsored/Led Mission Trip to New York City, September 2001
• Sponsored/Led Mission Trip to Chicago, July 2001
• Sponsored/Led Mission Trip to Northeast (New Hampshire, Vermont) July 2000

"In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets."
Matthew 7:12

Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:

• Professional Certified Marketer, 2001
• PhD, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 1999
• MS, Texas A&M University, 1992
• BBA, Harding University, 1988

Academic Positions Held:

• Associate Professor of Marketing, Harding University, 2008 to present
• Associate Professor of Marketing, Freed-Hardeman University, 1996-2008
• Visiting Faculty, Pepperdine University, 2004
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 1992-1996
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Texas A&M University, 1991-1992

Other Positions:

• Sales Representative, Dillard's Department Stores (1989-1990)
• Special Agent, Northwestern Mutual (1988-1989)
• Head Sales Representative and Instructor, Nautilus Health Spa (1981-1985)

University Activities and Committees:

• Faculty advisor for marketing students, Freed-Hardeman University, 1996-2008
• Sponsor of SIFE, served as Sam Walton Fellow, Freed-Hardeman University, 1997-2005
• Chapel Committee, Freed-Hardeman University, 1998-2002
• Athletics Committee, Freed-Hardeman University, 2000-2001
• Academic Affairs Committee, Freed-Hardeman University,2001-2003
• Brown-Kopel Business Building Committee, Freed-Hardeman University, 2001-2003
• Faculty Advisory Committee, Freed-Hardeman University, 2003-2008.  Chairman, 2004-2005
• Chair, Academic Support Committee, Freed-Hardeman University, 1998-1999
• Wellness Committee, Freed-Hardeman University, 2007-2008
• Enrollment Committee, Freed-Hardeman University, 2007-2008
• Ad hoc committee to evaluate university pricing strategy, Freed-Hardeman University, 2006-2007
• Dissertation Committee at Touro University, 2005-2006

Courses Taught:

• Principles of Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Personal Selling
• Marketing Research
• Marketing Strategy
• Services Marketing
• Promotions Management
• Macroeconomics
• Business Ethics
• World of Business
• Marketing Management (Graduate)
• Strategic Decision Making (MBA capstone)

Professional Memberships:

• American Marketing Association
• Academy of Marketing Science
• Society for Marketing Advances

Refereed Proceedings:

 Full Paper

• Brown, R. T. (2001). Perhaps It's Time to Rethink the Way We Think About Sales Jobs.  Annual Conference of the Society for Marketing Advances.

Articles in Books of Readings

• Brown, R. T. (2006).  An Assignment that Ties the Principles of Marketing Course Together.  In Charles Lamb, Joseph Hair, and Charles McDaniel (Ed.) Handbook for New Instructors: Getting Started with Great Ideas, 8th ed.  Southwestern Publishing.
• Brown, R. T. (2002).  An Assignment that Ties the Principles of Marketing Course Together.  In Joseph F. Hair (Ed.) Great Ideas in Teaching Marketing, 6th ed.  Southwestern Publishing.

Community Activities:

• Spring Break Campaign, Sponsor of mission trip during spring break, 2007
• Mission trip to Port Au Prince, Haiti, 2005
• Mission trip to Georgetown, Guyana, 2004
• Spring break mission trip to Wisconsin, 2004
• Volunteer labor for Chester County Barbeque Festival

“Now listen, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.’ Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, ‘If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”
James 4:13-15

Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:

• D.B.A. in Accounting, Nova Southeastern University, 2006
• M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 1995
• BBA in Accounting, Harding University, 1989

Academic Positions Held:

• Dean of COBA, Harding University, 2002 to 2015
• Associate Dean of COBA, Harding University, 2000-2002
• Director of Accounting, Harding University, 1999-2002
• Associate Professor, Harding University
• Adjunct Faculty, Webster University, 1998-2000

Other Positions:

• Accounting Manager, Horace Small Apparel Company, 1992-95
• Accountant in Audit Division, Ernst & Young, LLP Accounting Firm, 1989-1992

COBA and University Committees and Responsibilities:

• COBA Executive Committee, Chair
• COBA Assessment Committee, Chair
• COBA Graduate Faculty Council
• Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society Sponsor
• University Executive Committee
• University Dean’s Council
• University Academic Leaders Committee
• University Graduate Academic Affairs Committee
• University Undergraduate Academic Affairs Committee
• University Information Technology Policy Committee
• University Strategic Planning Committee
• University Chapel Committee (2000-03)
• McNair Program, Board of Directors

Courses Taught:

• Accounting Principles
• Managerial Accounting
• Cost Accounting I and II
• Intermediate Accounting
• Federal Tax
• Federal Analysis
• Accounting Information Systems
• Graduate Accounting and Theory

Professional Memberships:

• American Accounting Association (AAA), 1998 to present
• Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA), 1996 to present
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), 1995 to present

Community Activities:

• Member of Searcy Chamber of Commerce
• Board Member, United Way of White County
• Harding Academy Advisory Board
• President, Harding Academy PFTA (2005-06)
• Vice-President, Harding Academy PFTA (2004-05)
• Deacon, College Church of Christ, 1997 to present
• Chair of Finance Committee, College Church of Christ (2006-present)
• Teacher of Sunday morning College student bible class
• Coach of several youth athletic teams

"For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."
Ephesians 3:14-21

Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:

• DBA, Anderson University, 2013
• MBA, University of Central Arkansas, 2004
• BA, Harding University, 1976 

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University, 2004 to present

Other Positions:

• Director of Accounting, Harding University, 2003-04
• Controller, Whitaker Furniture Co., Inc., 1997-2003
• Controller, AK Industrial Contractors, 1996-97
• Treasurer and Co-owner, Churchman Building Center, 1991-96
• President, Robert J. Churchman, CPA, P.A., 1980-91
• Senior Accountant, Russell Brown and Co., 1978-80
• Staff Accountant, Price Waterhouse & Co., 1976-78

Recognition and Honors:

• Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International, 1990

Courses Taught:

• Principles of Accounting
• Principles of Management and Supervision
• Intermediate Accounting

Professional Memberships:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), 1979 to present
• Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants, 1979-2003
• National Association of College and University Business Officers, 2003 to present

Community Activities:

• Small Group Facilitator, Downtown Church of Christ, 2003 to present
• Volunteer, Christian Health Ministry, 2002 to present
• Member, Youth Committee, Downtown Church of Christ, 1997-2003
• High School Bible Class Teacher, Downtown Church of Christ, 1997-2002
• Deacon, Holden Avenue Church of Christ, 1990-96
• Member, Newport Rotary Club, 1982-1995
• Director of Children’s Bible Hour, Holden Avenue Church of Christ, 1987-1996
• Served as Board Member, Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2002

"but those whose hope is in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Isaiah 40:31

Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:

• DBA, University of Sarasota, 2003
• MBA, Baker College, 1999
• BSOE, Religion, Wayland Baptist University, 1987
• BSOE, Business Administration and Technology, Wayland Baptist University, 1981

Academic Positions Held:

• Professor of Business, Harding University, 1999 to present
• Associate Dean, College of Business, 2006-2010
• Chair of Marketing and Sales Department, Harding University, 1999-2016
• Vice President, College of Extended Learning, Rochester College, 1998-1999
• Vice President of Operations, Rochester College, 1993-1998
• Associate Professor, Rochester College, 1998-1999
• Previous Adjunct Faculty: Baker College, Webster University, University of Liverpool (England)

Other Positions:

• Retired Officer, United States Air Force, 1973-93

COBA and University Committees:

• University Faculty Welfare Committee
• University Academic Affairs Committee
• COBA Executive Committee
• COBA Graduate Faculty Council
• University/COBA Assessment Team
• Business Core Review Committee, Chair
• University Accreditation Writing Committee

Courses Taught:

Graduate:

• Marketing Management
• Negotiations
• Conflict Management
• International Marketing

Undergraduate:

• Marketing Strategy
• Principles of Marketing
• Marketing Management
• Marketing Promotions and Advertising
• Marketing - Business Research
• Negotiations
• Professional Sales
• Internet Marketing
• Entrepreneurial Management
• International Marketing/International Business
• Personal Finance

Professional Memberships:

• Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.  It is the Lord Christ you are serving."

Colossians 3:23-24

Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:

• Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, 1989
• MBA, Memphis State University, 1982
• BS in Accounting, Harding University, 1977
• BA in Bible, Harding University, 1977
• CPA (active), State of Tennessee, 1977 to present
• CPA (active), State of Alabama, 2017 to present

Academic Positions Held:

• Professor and Chair of Finance, Harding University, 2019 to present
• Professor of Finance, Faulkner University, 2018-2019
• Associate Dean and Department Chair, Faulkner University, 2014-2018
• Professor of Finance, Faulkner University, 2005-2014
• Professor of Finance, Harding University, 2000-2005
• Associate Professor of Finance, Harding University, 1994-2000
• Associate Professor of Finance, Pepperdine Univeristy, 1991-1994

Courses Taught:

• Managerial Finance
• Investments
• Personal Finance
• Microeconomics
• Intermediate Accounting I and II
• Governmental and Not-for-profit Accounting
• Business Policy and Strategy
• Business Communication

Community Activities:

• Alabama SaveFirst Initiative, 2017-2019
• Missions Committee, Vaughn Park Church of Christ, 2005-2019
• Bible class teacher, Vaughn Park Church of Christ, 2010-2019
• Co-director, Initiative to Save African Children (ISAC), 2007-2009
• Co-director, Good Faith Loan Association, Jinja, Uganda, 2010-2016

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
I Thessalonians 5:16-18

Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:

• Ph.D, Regent University, 2013
• MBA, Harding University, 2005
• BBA, Harding University, 1994

Academic Positions Held:

• Academic Chair, Graduate School of Business, Harding University, 2014-Present
• Director, Center for Business Professional Studies, Harding University, 2008-2013
• Associate Professor of Business, Harding University, 2014
• Assistant Professor of Business, Harding University, 2008-2013

Other Positions:

• Director-Center for Adult & Extended Education, Harding University, 2007-2008
• Associate Director of Admissions, Harding University, 1996-2007
• Staff Accountant, Miller, England & Co., 1996

COBA and University Committees:

• COBA Executive Committee
• COBA Assessment Committee
• Academic Integrity Committee

Courses Taught:

Graduate:

• Ethics and Social Issues
• Managing People & Organizations

Community Activities:

• Deacon, College Church of Christ
• President, United Way of White County, 2015-2017
• Board, United Way of White County, 2012- Present

Articles:

• Metheny, G.A. (2012).  Christian Stewardship.  Gospel Advocate, 154(8), 34-35.
• Metheny, G.A. (2013).  The Value of Leading from the Middle.  Leadership Advance Online, XXIII, 1-7.
• Metheny, G.A., Winston, B., West, B., & Woods, A. (2014).  Faculty Participation in Decision Making's Impact on Job Satisfaction in Faith Based Institutions.  Journal of Research on Higher Education.  In process.

Presentations:

• Metheny, G.A. (June, 2013).  Ethics and the Millennial.  Presentation at the Christian Scholars Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, June 6-8, 2013.
• Metheny, G.A. (March, 2012).  The Critical and Creative Thinking Process with an HRD Perspective. Presentation at the Autonomous Learning World Caucus, Oxford, England.
• Metheny, G.A. (May, 2012).  Critical Thinking: An Empirical Examination? Presentation at the Conclave for Leadership Research and Analysis, Regent University, May 11-13, 2012.
• Metheny, G.A. (September, 2016).  Web Conferencing with the Big Blue Button.  Presentation at the Faculty Technology Showcase, Harding University

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will."
Romans 12:1-2

Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:

• MBA, University of Houston, 1996
• BS in Computer Science, Harding University, 1984
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Project Management Institute, 2000
• Project Management Office Certificate of Added Qualification (PMO CAQ),Project Management Institute, 2002

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University, 2003 to present
• Adjunct Faculty, LeTourneau University, 2003
• Instructor, Southern Methodist University, 2002
• Instructor, Project Management Institute Houston Chapter

Other Positions:

• Information Technology Manager, Compaq Computer Corporation/Hewlett-Packard , 1988 -2006
• Global Program Management Office Manager, 2002-06
• eCommerce Development Manager, 2000-02
• Supply Chain Systems Manager, 1999-2000
• Manufacturing & Quality SAP Manager, 1998-99
• SAP Manufacturing Project Management Office Manager, 1998
• Project Manager for China and Singapore SAP Manufacturing implementations, 1997-98
• Project Manager for Brazil SAP Manufacturing implementation, 1996-97
• Data Warehouse Data Quality Manager, 1996
• Data Warehouse Intransit Manager, 1995-96
• Factory Operations Systems Manager, 1995
• Brazil Manufacturing IM Project Manager, 1994-95 (based in Brazil)
• Information Management Project Manager and Senior Systems Analyst, 1991-94
• Materials Systems Project Manager, 1988-91
• Systems Integrator, Stewart Industries, 1987
• Systems Supervisor, Systems Analyst, Texas Instruments, 1984-87

Courses Taught:

• Project Management
• Information Technology Project
• Management Information Systems
• eCommerce
• Business Applications Programming
• Database Design
• International Business
• Information Economics

Professional Memberships:

• Project Management Institute (PMI), 2000 to present

Publications and Presentations:

• Cross Culture Project Management, PMI North America Global Congress, 2006
• Promoting Project Management Maturity with an Enterprise Project Management Methodology, PMI North America Global Congress, 2004
• Establishing a Global Program Management Office in a Corporate Enterprise, IT PMO Best Practices, 2004
• Implementing a Global PMO (co-author) at PMI, North America Global Congress, 2003

Community Activities:

• Former deacon, Church of Christ in Champions
• Former deacon, West Houston Church of Christ
• Cub scout pack committee, treasurer, den leader, and assistant cub master
• Coach of youth sports teams

"Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.  For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me."

Colossians 1:28-29

Degrees and Certificates:

• D.B.A., Grenoble Ecole de Management, France, 2016
• M.B.A., University of West Georgia, 2009
• B.A., Mass Communication, Harding University, 1985
• Maturite Scientifique, College De Saussure, Geneva, Switzerland, 1982

Academic Positions Held:

• Director of the MBA Program, Harding University, College of Business Administration, 2019 to present
• Assistant Professor of Management, Harding University, College of Business Administration, 2015 to present
• Business Instructor and Volleyball Coach, Harding Academy, 2011-2013
• Adjunct Professor of Business, Point University (formerly Atlanta Christian College), 2009-2013
• Business and French Instructor and Volleyball and Soccer Coach, Arlington Christian School, 2008-2013
• French and Speech Instructor and Soccer Coach, Greater Atlanta Christian Schools, 1987-1991
• French, German, and English Instructor, Berlitz and Inlingua Language Centers, 1985-1986

Other Positions:

• Owner and Publisher, Pastry's Best Magazine, Newnan, Georgia, 2005-2008
• Owner, PastryNet Consultants and Brokers, Newnan, Georgia, 2003-2008
• Owner and Operator, Classic Gourmet, Inc., Specialty Food Imports, 1994-2003
• Southeast Regional Sales Manager, Continental Food Corp., Atlanta, Georgia, 1991-1994
• Missionary, Nantes, France, 1986-1987

Courses Taught:

• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• International Business
• Business Communication
• Production & Operations Management
• Organizational Behavior 
• Human Resource Management
• Entrepreneurship

Areas of Interest:

• Elder, Newnan Church of Christ, 2005-2013
• French World Missions
• Entrepreneur Biographies
• Pastry & Baking
• Blues & Jazz Piano
• History of Economic Thought

"Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9

Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:

• J.D., U.A.L.R. School of Law, 1986
• B.S., Harding University, 1983
• Licensed Arkansas Title Insurance Agent, 2002 to present
• Licensed Notary Public, 1988 to present
• Licensed Attorney in Arkansas, 1987 to 1995

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University, 2010 to present
• Adjunct Instructor, ASU - Beebe, 1999 to present
• Adjunct Instructor, Harding University, 2006 to 2010

Other Positions:

• Manager, Dalco Closing & Title, 2002 to 2010
• Vice-President, Heber Springs Escrow and Title Company, Inc., 1995 to 2002
• Manager, Tropical Sno, 1995
• Independent contractor, Douglas W. Coy, P.A., 1994 to 1995
• Self-employed attorney, 1987 to 1994
• Law clerk, Arkansas Supreme Court, 1986 to 1987
• Law clerk, Overbey, Peace, McClain & Yancey, P.A., 1984 to 1986

Recognition and Honors:

• Voted Best of the Best Title Insurance Company, 2010

Courses Taught:

• Legal Environment of Business
• Business Law
• Macroeconomics
• Microeconomics
• Real Estate Finance
  
  
  

Community Activities:

• Deacon, College Church of Christ, 1988 to present
• Board of Directors, White County Group Homes, Inc., 1990 to present
• Board of Directors, Searcy Youth Soccer Association, 2000 to 2004
• Foothills Art Council, 1991 to 1994
• Searcy Kiwanis Club, 1988 to 1995
• Searcy Chamber of Commerce, 1987 to 1995

"Always be joyful.  Never stop praying.  Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."
I Thessalonians 5:16-18

Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:

• DBA in Management, Argosy University, 2004
• CPA (inactive), State of Tennessee, 1989
• MS in Accounting, Harding University, 1987
• BBA in Management, Harding University, 1982

Work Experience:

• Associate Professor in Management, Harding University, 2006 to present
• Co-founder and Co-Owner of Good Measure Market, a family-owned and operated natural food store in Searcy, 2013 to present
• Assistant Professor in Accounting and Management, Freed-Hardeman University, 1989-2006
• Auditor and Tax Accountant, Frasier, Dean& Howard, CPA 1989
• Auditor, Arthur Andersen & Co., 1987-1989
  
  
  

Courses Taught:

• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Intermediate Accounting I & II
• Auditing I & II
• Marketing Research
• Principles of Management
• Management & Organizational Behavior
• Human Resources Management
• Employee Benefits & Compensation
• Strategic Policy

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.  However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name."

Ephesians 3:14-21

Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:

• M.S.M., Sloan School of Management, M.I.T., Cambridge, MA, 1986
• B.S.I.A., Kettering University, Flint, MI, 1984

Other Positions:

• Regional Planning Director, General Motors Asia Pacific, Tokyo, Japan
• Director Planning & Program Management, General Motors midsize, full-size, sport and luxury
• Planning Director, GM international operations, Frankfurt, Germany
• Executive Planning Director, FHI-Subaru, Tokyo, Japan
• Vehicle Line Director, Global Compact SUV's, General Motors North America
• Executive in Charge, GM Daewoo North America
• President, Michigan Christian Youth Camp 

Courses Taught:

• Graduate: Multicultural Economic Development
• International Business
• International Marketing
• Macro Economics
• Intercultural Business Communications
• International Business Capstone

Areas of Expertise:

• Strategic Planning
• International Business
• Automotive Industry

Areas of Interest/Community Activities:

• Elder, Bristol Road Church of Christ, 2009-2013
• Ministry Leader, Young Adult Single Professionals, Downtown Church of Christ
• International Bible Study Leader, Harding University
• Consulting: Automotive Industry, International Business
• Chinese Commerce Committee, Searcy Chamber of Commerce

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Matthew 6:21

Degrees, Licences, and Certificates:

• MBA, Middle Tennessee State University, 2016
• MA, Middle Tennessee State University, 2009
• Certified Public Accountant, 1995 (Inactive)
• BBA, Harding University, 1993

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University
• Adjunct Instructor, Middle Tennessee State University, 2011

Other Positions:

• Compliance Director, National Federation of Independent Business
• Staff Accountant, Kraft CPAs
• Cost Accountant, Procter & Gamble

Courses Taught:

• Macroeconomics
• Real Estate

Community Activities:

• Deacon, Highland Heights Church of Christ, 2013-2018

"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?"  And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.  This is the greatest and first commandment.  And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.  On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets."
Matthew 22:36-40

Degrees and Licenses:

• M.S.A., Harding University, 1991
• B.B.A., Harding University, 1990

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University, 2019 to present

Other Positions:

• Partner, Bullseye Sporting Events, LLP, 2015 to present
• Sr. Accounting Officer, Harding University, 2018-2019
• Finance Manager, The Coca Cola Company, 1996-2017
• Accounting and Human Resource Manager, Eyemark Entertainment, 1995
• Auditor, Ernst & Young, 1991-1994

University Committees:

• Harding University Retirement Plan Committee, 2018-2019

Community Activities:

• Harding Academy PFTA, Treasurer, 2018-2020
• Finance Committee, College Church of Christ, 2019

"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper."

Psalms 1:1-3

Degrees, Licenses and Certificates:

• Ph.D., Business, Northcentral University, 2010
• M.B.A., Houston Baptist University, 1996
• M.S., Mathematics, University of Arkansas, 1978
• B.A., Mathematics, Harding College, 1975
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Project Management Institute, 2003-present
• Arkansas Secondary Teaching Certification (Acquired 1975)

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor of Business, Harding University
• Mathematics Instructor, Harding University, 2017-2019
• MBA and undergraduate business Adjunct Instructor, Harding University, 2006-2007, 2017-2019
• MBA Adjunct Instructor, Freed-Hardeman University, 2015-2017
• Math and Biology Instructor, Cabot School System, Cabot, AR 1975-1976

Other Positions:

• Consulting IT Project Manager, Sun Microsystems & Oracle, 1997-2017
• Manager (S/W Dev, Tech Support, IT & Operations). IMSL & Visual Numerics, 1986-1997
• Math & Graphics Software Developer, IMSL, 1981-1986
• Engineer, Ford Motor Company, 1978-1981

Courses Taught:

• Quantitative Business Analysis/Research (MBA)
• Management Information Systems (MBA)
• Leadership Theory and Process (MBA)
• Operations Management (MBA)
• Production/Operations Management 
• Management Information Systems
• Mathematics for the Liberal Arts
• Elementary Statistics
• College Algebra

Professional Memberships:

• Project Management Institute (PMI), 2003-present

Presentations:

• Ethics in Project Management, 2011 HU Faith and Business Symposium
• Strategic Listening, 2013 HU Faith and Business Symposium
• Decision Making, 2015 HU Faith and Business Symposium

Community Activities:

• Elder, College Church of Christ
• Young Couples class teacher, College Church of Christ
• Young Couples small group leader, College Church of Christ
• Harding University President's Council, 2011-Present
• HU student home Bible study leader, 2017-Present
• Former elder (14 years), Germantown Church of Christ
• Served as preacher, adult teacher, Bible school director, youth minister, prison minister, bus ministry director, song leader and children's worship leader
• Former school board president (5 years), Sharpstown Christian School, Houston, TX

"The Lord your God is with you, He is might to save.  He takes great delight in you.  He will quiet you with His love, and He will rejoice over you with singing."
Zephaniah 3:17

Degrees and Licenses:

• M.B.A., Harding University, December 2012
• B.B.A., Harding University, May 1993

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor of Accounting, Harding University, 2015 to present
• Instructor of Business, Arkansas State University - Beebe, 2014-2015

Other Positions:

• Senior Supervisor, RBZ, LLP, Los Angeles, CA
• Senior Accountant/Auditor, Thomas Howell Ferguson, P.A., Tallahassee, FL
• Frazier, Rickels & Bailey, P.A., Auditor, Little Rock, AR
• Cooper, Shuffield & Company, CPA's, Staff Accountant, Little Rock, AR

University Committees:

• Faculty Constitution and Bylaws Advisory Committee

Courses Taught:

• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Advanced Accounting
• Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting
• Personal Finance

Professional Memberships:

• AICPA (1995-2001)
• Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (1997-2000)
• Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants (1995-1997)
• Arkansas White County Extension Committee (2012-2014)

Community Activities:

• Small business consultant
• Junior League
• Harding Academy Silent Auction Co-Chair, 2013-2014
• Co-leader small group Bible study

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”  –   Proverbs 3:5-6

Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:

• M.B.A, Harding University, 2004
• B.A, Harding University, 2003
• Conflict Resolution (2005)
• CompTIA Network+ (2006)
• Microsoft Office Suite (2008)

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University, (2023 to Present)

Other Positions:

• Director of Information Technology, Brentwood Christian School, Austin, Texas - (2005-2015)
• Director of Information Technology Hill Country Christian School, Austin, Texas - (2015-2017)
• Founder and CEO Taunet LLC, Austin, Texas - (2015-2018)
• Director of Information Technology and Operations, Oklahoma Christian Academy, Edmond, OK - (2018-2022)
• Associate CIO/COO, Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, OK - (2022-2023)
• Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, Brentwood Christian School, Austin, TX - (2005-2015)
• Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, Hill Country Christian School, Austin, Texas - (2015-2017)
• Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, Oklahoma Christian Academy, Edmond, OK - (2018-2023)

Other Responsibilities and Honors: 

• Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, (2004)
• Inducted into Harding University Athletic Hall of Fame, (2012)
• Harding University President’s Council - (2006 -2018)
• Board Member Connected U, Edmond, OK - (2018 - Present)
• Board Member Elimu Scholarship, Austin, TX - (2008 - Present)
• Vice President of Baringo Investment Group LLC (BIG), Dover, DE (2020 - Present)
• Board Member Vivian Christian Academy, Kitale, Kenya (2010 - Present)

Courses Taught:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Access)
• High School Personal Finance
• Honors Innovation Class
• ACT Prep Class
• Data Management 
• Managing Information Systems

Community Activities:

• Former Journeyman Sunday School Teacher Memorial Road Church of Christ
• Former Care Group leader Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ
• Former Junior High bible teacher Westside Church of Christ
• Former Carpenter Kids Teacher College Church of Christ
• Former Volunteer Soccer Coach I-9 Sports, OKC
• Former Volunteer Kids Baseball Coach Edmond, OK

"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?"  Jesus replied, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'  This is the first and greatest commandment.  And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'  All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."
Matthew 22:36-40

Degrees, Licenses, and Certificates:

• M.B.A., University of South Carolina, 1983
• B.A., University of South Carolina, 1980
• Chartered Financial Analyst, 1989
• Certified Public Accountant, 1987

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University, 2004 -present
• Adjunct Professor, Harding University, 1993-2004
• Adjunct Professor, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1993

Other Positions:

• Portfolio Management and Securities Analysis, Horrell Capital Management, 2006-present
• Managing Partner, Meridian Management Company, 1989-present
• Consultant/Portfolio Manager/Securities Analysis, Lathrop Investment Management Company, 2005-2006
• Director of Equity Research, TJ Raney & Sons, Inc., 1983-1989

Courses Taught:

• Managerial Finance
• Investments
• Advanced Finance

Community Activities:

• 9th Grade Bible class teacher, College Church of Christ, 2014
• Finance Committee, Chenal Valley Church of Christ, 1995-1999
• President, Arkansas Chapter of the Association for Investment Management and Research, 1988-1989
• Program Director, Arkansas Chapter of the Association for Investment Management and Research, 1986-1987

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29:11

Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:

• M.B.A, Harding University, 2006
• B.B.A, Harding University, 2004 
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSE), 2005
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 2002

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University, 2007 to Present
• Adjunct Faculty, Harding University, 2005 to 2007

Other Positions:

• Manager, Academic Technology, Harding University, 2006-2007
• Lab Support Specialist & Systems Administrator, Harding University, 2003-2006
• Network Analyst, Molecular Design Limited, 2001-2003

Courses Taught:

• Introduction to Information Technology
• Electronic Information Distribution 
• Network Administration
• Data Management 
• Systems Administration

Community Activities:

• Sr. High Bible Class Teacher at Cloverdale Church of Christ
• Deacon at Cloverdale Church of Christ

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth."
John 1:1;14

Degrees, Licenses & Certificates:

• M.B.A., University of Arkansas - Little Rock, 1990
• C.P.A., Arkansas Certificate 5618
• B.B.A., Harding University, 1981

Other Positions:

• Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute, 1995-2012
• Vice President of Finance; Controller; Budget Control Director, St. Vincent Health System, 1982-1995
• Staff Consultant, Ernst & Whinney, 1981-1982

Courses Taught:

• Health Care Financing and Delivery Systems
• Financial Management & Organizational Planning of Health Care Organizations
• Legal Issues in Healthcare Organizations
• Christian Business Ethics
• Managing Total Rewards
• Advanced Health Care Administration

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 8:38-39

Degrees, Licenses & Certifications:

• M.S., Harding University, 2021
• B.B.A., Harding University, 2019
• Certified Tableau Desktop Specialist, 2019

Academic Positions Held:

• Lecturer, Harding University, August 2021-Present
• Teaching Assistant, Harding University, August 2020 - July 2021

Other Positions:

• Customer Success Implementation Specialist, Clarus Care, 2020
• Project and Implementation Specialist, Osborne Technology LLC., 2019
• Business Data Analyst, Unity Health, 2018
  

Courses Taught:

• Management Information Systems
• Data Management
• Data Visualization & Analytics

Areas of Interest:

• Information Systems
• Data Analytics
• Business Intelligence

"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.  And what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
Micah 6:8

Degrees and Certifications:

• M.B.A., Harding University, 2010
• B.B.A. in Marketing, Harding University, 2006
• A.C.R.W. (Academy Certified Resume Writer), Resume Writing Academy, 2013

Academic Positions Held:

• Adjunct Instructor, Harding University College of Business
• Assistant Director of New Student Programs, Harding University
• Director of Center for Professional Excellence, Harding University
• Assistant Director of Career Education, University of Arkansas Career Development Center
• Assistant Director of Career Services, Harding University

Courses Taught:

• Business Communication
• Organizational Behavior
• Principles of Marketing

Professional Memberships:

• National Association for Colleges and Employers (N.A.C.E.)
• Arkansas Association for Colleges and Employers (A.A.C.E.)

"But whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."
Matthew 20:26

Degrees and Certifications:

• M.B.A., Harding University, 2011
• B.B.A. in Management, Harding University, 1999

Academic Positions Held:

• Instructor, Harding University, 2020-present
• Adjunct Faculty, Harding University, 2013, 2018, and 2020
• Adjunct Faculty, ASU-Beebe, 2018

Other Positions:

• Financial Aid Counselor, Harding University, 2016-2020
• Distribution Manager, L'Oreal North Little Rock, 2005-2016
• Landscape and Tree Service owner, 2002-2008
• Distribution Manager, Kmart, 2001-2002
• Distribution Manager, Wal-Mart, 2000-2001
• Distribution Order Filler, Wal-Mart, 1996-2000
  

Courses Taught:

• Promotional Strategies
• Business Communication
• Operations Management
• Management Information Systems

Community Activities:

• Director of Searcy baseball program
• Home Bible study leader
• Youth small group leader