Faculty and Staff
The Patterson School of Accountancy faculty and staff are essential for fostering academic excellence, supporting student success, and advancing impactful research in the field of accounting.
It is our vision to be one of the leading institutions in accountancy education in the nation. We are proud of what the Patterson School continues to be able to accomplish thanks to high-achieving students, dedicated and supportive alumni and friends, and an extremely talented faculty who work together toward our common goal and vision of having one of the nation’s top accounting programs.
Mark Wilder
Dean, Patterson School of Accountancy
Building Tomorrow’s Accounting Professionals
The Patterson School of Accountancy equips students with a robust education, combining essential theory and practical skills to prepare them for careers in finance, government, industry, nonprofits, and public practice. With professional courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, our programs lay the foundation for success and growth across a broad spectrum of accounting fields, emphasizing the creation and management of reliable financial information.
Faculty
Wallace Wilder
- Dean and KPMG Chair of Accountancy
Whitney Barton
- Instructor in Accountancy
Kendall Bowlin
- Associate Professor and Ed Krei Chair of Accountancy
Sara Burney
- Lecturer in Accountancy
Brett Cantrell
- Associate Professor of Accountancy
Christine Cheng
- Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Victoria Dickinson
- Lucian Minor Chair of Accountancy and Associate Professor
LaToya Flint
- Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Jonathan Gay
- Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Jeremy Griffin
- Associate Professor of Accountancy
Millie Hutton
- Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Mary Katherine Jones
- Instructor in Accountancy
Melanie Millar
- Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Dave Nichols
- Associate Professor of Accountancy and Horne, Llp Lecturer
Christine Nielson
- Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Brett Patterson
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Rachna Prakash
- Associate Professor of Accountancy
William Rhodes
- Clinical Assistant Professor Emeritus of Accountancy
J Shaw
- Associate Professor of Accountancy
Josh Simer
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Ashley Stewart
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Morris Stocks
- Professor and Don Jones Chair of Accountancy
Karl Wang
- Associate Professor of Accountancy
Zach Webb
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Mitchell Wenger
- Clinical Associate Professor of Accountancy
Staff
Robert Bradford
- Network Administrator
Kaitlin Childress
- Associate Director of Development
Nicole Ethridge
- Coordinator of Communications/Student Recruitment
Kaci Farr
- Academic Counselor
Stephanie Marks
- Academic Counselor
Jennifer McClure
- Director of Masters Programs Accountancy
Jason McCormick
- Managing Director of Development
Michelle Morris
- Operations Coordinator
Marina Phelps
- Operations Manager
Erin Ridout
- Assistant to the Dean - Academic Support
Ph.D. Students
Our Ph.D. students engage in advanced research, contribute to academic knowledge, and develop expertise in accounting theory and practice.
Tara Baggett
- Ph.D. Student in Accountancy
Erika Devore
- Ph.D. Student in Accountancy
Derek Henrichs
- Ph.D. Student in Accountancy
Andrew McIlwain
- Ph.D. Student in Accountancy
Matt Oakes
- Ph.D. Student in Accountancy
Abigail Sides
- Ph.D. Student in Accountancy
Abigail Tew
- Ph.D. Student in Accountancy