University of Arkansas

Walton College

The Sam M. Walton College of Business

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Walton College Leadership

The Walton College Leadership team guides the college in both academic and administrative ventures. The staff and faculty that lead our college are a paramount component to our success.

Interim Dean

Brent Williams replaces Dean Matthew A. Waller, who is returning to the classroom to teach supply chain management. Waller held the dean's position from 2016 to August 2023.

As Williams reflects on the role as dean, he plans to oversee the strategy and vision, continue to grow industry engagement, focus on enhancing the brand and reputation, and serve as a collaborator across campus on behalf of Walton College.

Williams has previously served as Walton College's senior associate dean, chair of the Supply Chain Management Department, and head of the Executive Education Office.

Read more about Brent Williams.

Brent Williams

Brent Williams

Interim Dean

Dean's Office

Gary Peters

Gary Peters

Senior Associate Dean

Alan

Alan E. Ellstrand

Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, College Curriculum Management, and Assurance of Learning

Karen

Karen Boston

Senior Assistant Dean for Student Success
Chief Student Officer

Tanya Russell

Tanya A. Russell

Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration

Laura Cate

Laura Cate

Chief of Staff

Jeff Hood

Jeff Hood

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs

Mike

Mike Waldie

Assistant Dean, Graduate School of Business

Andrea Morgan

Andrea Morgan

Administrative Support Supervisor

Executive Committee

The Walton College Executive Committee is comprised of department chairs and various faculty and staff who serve in leadership roles across the college. 

John Bell

John Bell

Director of Analytics and Insights

Karen

Karen Boston

Senior Assistant Dean for Student Success
Chief Student Officer

Laura Cate

Laura Cate

Chief of Staff

John

John Delery

Chair of the Department of Management
Walton College Professor

Blythe

Blythe Eggleston

Executive Director of Executive Education & Strategic Engagements

Alan

Alan E. Ellstrand

Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, College Curriculum Management, and Assurance of Learning

brian fugate

Brian S. Fugate

Chair of the JB Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management

judith folse

Judith Anne Garretson Folse

Chair of the Department of Marketing

sara goforth

Sarah Goforth

Executive Director, Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Adjunct Professor – SEVI-WCOB

jeff hood

Jeff Hood

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs

raja kali

Raja Kali

Chair of the Department of Economics

alexey

Alexey Malakhov

Interim Chair of the Department of Finance

shaila miranda

Shaila Miranda

Chair of the Department of Information Systems

gary peters

Gary Peters

Senior Assistant Dean

jason-ridge

Jason Ridge

Chair of the Department Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Venture Innovation

erin rongers

Erin Rongers

Director of Development

tanya russell

Tanya A. Russell

Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration

jonathan-shipman

Jonathan Edward Shipman

Associate Professor
Director of the Master of Accountancy program

jerra toms

Jerra Toms

Director of Marketing and Communications

mike waldie

Mike Waldie

Assistant Dean, Graduate School of Business

brent

Brent Williams

Interim Dean