
Dr. Chris Shao
Dean, College of Business and Professor of Marketing (2014)
Email: [email protected]
Office: Business Building, Room 173
Phone: 254-968-1944
More Info:
- PhD, University of Texas at Arlington, Marketing, 1999
- MBA, Pittsburgh State University, Business Administration, 1991
- BA, Chinese Culture University, English, 1986
Teaching Interests: Consumer Behavior, Marketing Research, Services Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy

Dr. Joseph H. Schuessler
Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, College of Business and Professor of Business Computer Information Systems (2011)
Email: [email protected]
Office: Fort Worth Building, Room 334
Phone: 682-703-7068
Program Coordinator for MS-Information Systems Program
More Info:
- PhD, University of North Texas, Business Computer Information Systems, 2009
- MS, University of North Texas, Information Technology, 2003
- MBA, University of North Texas, Business Computer Information Systems, 2001
- BBA, University of North Texas, Strategic Management, 1994
Teaching Interests: Network Administration, Network Security
Research Interests: Computer and Network Security
Professional certifications and licenses: CompTIA A+, TestOut PC Pro, CompTIA Network+, TestOut Network Pro, CompTIA Security+, QM Certified Master Reviewer, QM Peer Reviewer
Visit Dr. Schuessler’s Website.

Dr. Keldon Bauer
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, College of Business and Associate Professor of Finance (2012)
Office: Business Building, Room 125
Phone: 254-968-9909
Email: [email protected]
More Info:
- PhD, Texas Tech University, Finance, 2002
- Minors:
- Economics
- Statistics.
- Minors:
- MBA, University of Utah, Emphasis on Quantitative Analysis, 1986
- BA, University of Utah, Finance, 1985
- Minor:
- German.
- Minor:
Teaching Interests: Corporate finance, financial markets & institutions, investments
Research Interests: Financial institutions – particularly credit unions, and the use of technology in banking.

Ms. Kristi Bise
Administrative Coordinator I (2020)
Email: [email protected]
Office: BUS 173
Phone: 254-968-9350

Ms. Pam Hecox
Accreditation Program Manager (2006)
Email: [email protected]
Office: BUS 109
Phone: 254-968-9622
- MBA, Tarleton State University, Business Administration, 2013
- BAAS, Tarleton State University, Business Occupations, 2011

Kim Mitchell
Career Development Coordinator, College of Business (2022)
Email: mailto:[email protected]
Office: BUS 103
Phone: 254-968-9715
- BBA, Tarleton State University, Marketing

Mr. Scott January
Instructional Designer, Center for Educational Excellence (2020)
Email: [email protected]
Office: BUS 185C
Phone: 254-968-1877
- MEd, Educational Technology Leadership, Lamar University, 2014
- BFA, Visual Communication, American InterContinental University, 2013

Ms. Joni Holdridge, PHR
Budget & Record Specialist (2015)
Email: [email protected]
Office: BUS 148
Phone: 254-968-1948
- MS, Tarleton State University, Human Resource Management, 2019
- BS, Lubbock Christian University, Organizational Management, 2002

Ms. Jodie Dearing
Specialty Master Programs Manager (2007)
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] for MACC, MS-HRM, MS-IS, and MS-Management inquiries
Office: BUS 108
Phone: 254-968-9055
- MS, Tarleton State University, Management and Leadership, 2009
- BAAS, Tarleton State University, Business Occupations, 2006
Processes College of Business Graduate Admissions and advising for the Masters in Accounting, MS in Information Systems, MS in Human Resource Management, and MS in Management.

Ms. Nancy Turner
Non-Traditional & MBA Programs Manager (2002)
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] for MBA Inquiries
Phone: 817-717-3316
Office: Fort Worth Building 1
- MS, Tarleton State University, Human Resource Management, 2002
- BS, Tarleton State University, Administration Systems, 2000
Processes College of Business Graduate Admissions and advising for the Masters of Business Administration.

Ms. Shelly McMillian
COB Academic Advisor (2021)
Email: [email protected]
Office: Business Building, Room 185
Phone: 254-968-0773
- BBA, Tarleton State University, General Business, 1988

Ms. Makayla Remsza
COB Academic Advisor (2022)
Email: [email protected]
Office: Business Building, Room 171
Phone: 254-968-1729
- BBA, Tarleton State University, Management, 2021

Mr. Robert Shouse
COB Academic Advisor (2022)
Email: [email protected]
Office: Thompson Student Center, 34F
Phone: 254-459-5555
- BBA, Western Illinois University, Management, 1995

Ms. Ryanna Rodriguez
Social Media Student Technician (2022)
Email: [email protected]
Office: BUS 171
- BBA, Tarleton State University, Marketing (Expected Spring 2024)
- Minor: Communications

Ms. Abbey Morris
Social Media Student Technician (2021)
Email: [email protected]
Office: BUS 171
- BBA, Tarleton State University, Marketing, Expected Spring 2025