Professorships
The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business Professorship Program is designed to help the college recruit and retain faculty members whose research, teaching and service uniquely contribute to the mission of the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business. Endowed professorships are established by donations ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 and provide earnings to support scholarly research, instructional responsibility, and professional service activities. Professorship resources put forth to support the continuous improvement of our faculty members helps provide our students the highest quality educational experience. The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business currently has the following endowed professorships.
Abdullat Professorship of Business
The Amjad A. Abdullat Professorship of Business was established in 2018 by Drs. Amjad Abdullat, Taghreed Maaytah, and Friends of the Engler College of Business. The purpose of the professorship is to enhance student engagement opportunities and innovation across the business curriculum.
Dr. Leslie Ramos Salazar
2018 - Present
Dana Professorship of Business
The Dana Professorship of Business was established in 2015 by Hassan and Jill Dana. The professorship was created for the purpose of supporting academic excellence, discovery, and innovation for the faculty, students, and regional community supported by West Texas A&M University and the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business.
Dr. Neil Meredith
2015 - Present
Edwards Professorship of Accounting
The Edwards Professorship was established in 2015 by friends of Gene Edwards to provide an endowment for funding the Edwards Professorship of Accounting. The professorship is in honor of Gene Edwards, a distinguished Texas Banker who enhanced both business and community development through his leadership at the First National Bank of Amarillo.
Dr. Chen Zhao
2022 - Present
Edwards Professorship of Banking
The Edwards Professorship was established in 1984 by friends of Gene Edwards to provide an endowment for funding the Edwards Professorship of Banking. The professorship is in honor of Gene Edwards, a distinguished Texas banker who enhanced both business and community development through his leadership at the First National Bank of Amarillo.
Dr. H. Barbara Wang
2013 - Present
Edwards Professorship of Finance
The Edwards Professorship was established in 1984 by friends of Gene Edwards to provide an endowment for funding the Edwards Professorship of Finance. The professorship is in honor of Gene Edwards, a distinguished Texas banker who enhanced both business and community development through his leadership at the First National Bank of Amarillo.
Dr. Anne Macy
2008 - Present
Edwards Professorship of Financial Planning
The Edwards Professorship was established in 2013 by friends of Gene Edwards to provide an endowment for funding the Edwards Professorship of Financial Planning. The professorship is in honor of Gene Edwards, a distinguished Texas banker who enhanced both business and community development through his leadership at the First National Bank of Amarillo.
Dr. Oscar Solis
2019 - Present
Engler Professorship of Computer Information Systems
The Engler Professorship of Computer Information Systems was established in 2023 by the Paul & Virginia Engler Foundation. The purpose of the professorship is to advance the mission of the business program at West Texas A&M University by supporting the teaching, research, and service activities of an outstanding CIS faculty member in the Engler College of Business.
Dr. Amjad Abdullat 2023 - Present
Engler Professorship of Economics
The Engler Professorship of Economics was established in 2020 by the Paul & Virginia Engler Foundation. The purpose of the professorship is to advance the mission of the business program at West Texas A&M University by supporting the teaching, research, and service activities of an outstanding economics faculty member in the Engler College of Business.
Dr. Neil Terry
2020 - Present
Engler Professorship of Management
The Engler Professorship of Management was established in 2019 by the Paul & Virginia Engler Foundation. The purpose of the professorship is to advance the mission of the business program at West Texas A&M University by supporting the teaching, research, and service activities of an outstanding management faculty member in the Engler College of Business.
Dr. Kelly McCauley
2019 - Present
Paul Engler Professorship of Business
The Paul Engler Professorship was established in 2019 by the Paul & Virginia Engler Foundation. The purpose of the professorship is to advance the mission of the business program at West Texas A&M University by supporting the teaching, research, and service activities of an outstanding faculty member in the Engler College of Business.
Paul Engler Professorship of Business Innovation
The Paul Engler Professor of Business Innovation was established in 2024 by the Paul & Virginia Engler Foundation and Friends of West Texas A&M University to honor the legacy of Mr. Paul Engler. Mr. Engler exemplifies a combination of work ethic, business acumen, and resolve that captures the entrepreneurial spirit of the West Texas regional community.
Dr. Carl Zhang
2024 - Present
Paul Engler Professorship of Entrepreneurship
The Paul Engler Professor of Entrepreneurship was established in 2024 by the Paul & Virginia Engler Foundation and Friends of West Texas A&M University to honor the legacy of Mr. Paul Engler. Mr. Engler exemplifies a combination of work ethic, business acumen, and resolve that captures the entrepreneurial spirit of the West Texas regional community.
Dr. Dave Howe
2024 - Present
Virginia Engler Professorship of Business
The Virginia Engler Professorship was established in 2018 by the Paul & Virginia Engler Foundation. The purpose of the professorship is to advance the mission of the business program at West Texas A&M University by supporting the teaching, research, and service activities of an outstanding faculty member in the Engler College of Business.
Dr. Jillian Yarbrough
2018 - Present
Foust Professorship of Business
Friends of the Engler College of Business and the Paul & Virginia Engler Foundation established the Foust Professorship of Business in 2019 to honor the legacy of J.W. and Nell Foust. The professorship is established to advance the mission of the Engler College of Business and honor of the legacy of J.W. and Nell Foust as Texas Panhandle business pioneers.
Dr. Scott Jones
2022 - Present
Gensler Professorship of Computer Information Systems
The Gensler Professorship was established in 2007 by friends and former students of Dr. Phil Gensler to provide an endowment for funding the Gensler Professorship of Computer Information Systems. The professorship is in honor of Dr. Phil Gensler, a distinguished computer information systems professor who, through 20 years of professional leadership and dedication to students, provided exceptional opportunities for graduates in computer information systems.
Dr. Murray Jennex
2022 - Present
Hickman Professorship of Marketing
The Hickman Professorship was established in 2008 by Happy State Bank to provide an endowment for funding the Hickman Professorship of Marketing and Business. The professorship is in honor of Mr. J. Pat Hickman, a Texas Panhandle banker that provides leadership to Happy State Bank with a spirited entrepreneurial vision.
Dr. Nick Gerlich
2013 - Present
Hodges Professorship of Business
The Donald W. Hodges Professorship of Business was established by Hodges Capital Management and the Paul & Virginia Engler Foundation in 2020. The professorship was created for the purpose of enhancing high quality instruction and research in the areas of business ethics and corporate governance at West Texas A&M University.
Dr. Anne-Christine Barthel
2022 - Present
Hodges Professorship of Corporate Governance
The Donald W. Hodges Professorship of Corporate Governance was established by Don & Freddie Hodges and Hodges Capital Management in 2013. The professorship was created for the purpose of enhancing high quality instruction and research in the areas of corporate governance and business ethics at West Texas A&M University.
Dr. James Owens
2013 - Present
Macy Professorship of Business
The Macy Professorship of Business was established in 2020 by Drs. Neil and Anne Macy Terry in coordination with the Paul & Virginia Engler Foundation. The professorship was created for the purpose of supporting continuous improvement efforts that advance the business program at West Texas A&M University.
Dr. Ashley Morgan
2020 - Present
McCray Professorship of Business
The McCray Professorship was established in 2007 by James B. and Mogie R. McCray to provide an endowment for funding the McCray Professorship in Business. The professorship recognizes the McCray family as generous business leaders promoting high quality instruction and scholarship in the Texas Panhandle.
Dr. Rahul Chauhan
2022 - Present
McCray Professorship of Business Analytics
The McCray Professorship was established in 2020 by James B. and Mogie R. McCray to provide an endowment for funding the McCray Professorship of Business Analytics. The professorship recognizes the McCray family as generous business leaders promoting high quality instruction and scholarship in the Texas Panhandle.
Dr. Liang Chen
2020 - Present
Miller Professorship of Entrepreneurship
The Miller Professorship was established in 2010 by Dr. Jerry Miller, a distinguished scholar, dedicated professor, entrepreneur, community leader, and innovative former dean of the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University. The professorship was created for the purpose of supporting the continued student, faculty, and community entrepreneurship activities at West Texas A&M University.
Patterson Professorship of Business Law
Don Patterson, a 1952 graduate of the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business, established the Patterson Professorship of Business Law in 2013. The professorship was created for the purpose of supporting academic excellence, discovery, and innovation for the faculty, students, and regional community supported by West Texas A&M University and the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business.
Dr. Robin Patterson
2013 - Present
Barbara Petty Professorship of Business Communication
The Barbara Petty Professorship of Business Communication was established in 2023 by Friends of the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business, the Engler College of Business, and the Office of Academic Affairs to honor the legacy of Barbara Petty serving West Texas A&M University. The purpose of the professorship is to advance student enrichment by enhancing communication and leadership skills in the Engler College of Business.
Dr. Mary Liz Brooks
2023 - Present
Pickens Professorship of Business
The Pickens Professorship was established in 2007 by Mr. T. Boone Pickens, a distinguished oil and gas industry leader. The professorship is created for the purpose of stimulating academic excellence, enhancing creative thought and challenging business students at West Texas A&M University.
Dr. Sean Humpherys
2011 - Present
Pickens Professorship of Economics
The Pickens Professorship was established in 2019 by friends of the College of Business and the Paul & Virginia Engler Foundation. The professorship is created to honor the legacy of Mr. T. Boone Pickens for his efforts to advance the College of Business at West Texas A&M University.
Dr. Eric Hoffmann
2019 - Present
Pickens Professorship of Management
The Pickens Professorship was established in 2010 by Mr. T. Boone Pickens, a distinguished oil and gas industry leader. The professorship is created for the purpose of stimulating academic excellence, enhancing creative thought and challenging business students at West Texas A&M University.
Dr. Jonathan Shaffer
2010 - Present
Schaeffer Professorship of Business Ethics
The Stanley Schaeffer Professorship for Business Ethics was established in 2010 by Mr. Stanley Schaeffer, a distinguished alumni, business leader, and philanthropist. This professorship was created for the purpose of stimulating academic excellence and enhancing an appreciation of ethical leadership for business students at West Texas A&M University.
Dr. Dallin Smith2022 - Present
Sigman Professorship of Business
The Sigman Professorship in Business was established in 2021 by the friends of Stan Sigman in memory of his legacy. Those who gave wanted to create a prestigious scholarship award for business students in recognition of Stan's integrity and selfless devotion to people and success. in gratitude for the establishment of the scholarship, the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business, in coordination with the Engler Foundation, provided matching funds for the Stan Sigman Endowed Professorship in Business.
Dr. Jeffry Babb
2021 - Present
Terry Professorship of Business
The Terry Professorship of Business was established in 2013 by Drs. Neil and Anne Macy Terry. The professorship was created for the purpose of supporting continuous improvement efforts that advance the business program at West Texas A&M University.
Dr. Bin Shao
2015 - Present
Wilder Professorship of Business
The David Wilder Professorship was established in 2018 by Friends of the Engler College of Business and the Paul & Virginia Engler Foundation. The professorship recognizes the dedicated service and commitment Mr. Wilder provides the business program at West Texas A&M University. The purpose of the professorship is to encourage and reward teaching excellence in support of students in the Texas Panhandle and beyond.
Dr. Robert Allen King
2018 - Present
Williams Professorship of Management
The Williams Professorship of Management was established in 2010 by Mr. Don Williams, a distinguished entrepreneur, community leader and supporter of excellence in education from Plainview, Texas.
Dr. Andrew Li
2010 - Present
