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.

Female Teacher talking with accounting students

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

Our faculty are dedicated to advancing accounting knowledge through impactful research, innovative teaching, and professional mentorship.
Wallace Wilder

Wallace Wilder

  • Dean and KPMG Chair of Accountancy
Nico Arguello

Nico Arguello

  • Assistant Professor of Accountancy Instruction
Whitney Barton

Whitney Barton

  • Instructor in Accountancy
Kendall Bowlin

Kendall Bowlin

  • Associate Professor and Ed Krei Chair of Accountancy
Sara Burney

Sara Burney

  • Lecturer in Accountancy
Brett Cantrell

Brett Cantrell

  • Associate Professor of Accountancy
Christine Cheng

Christine Cheng

  • Associate Professor of Accountancy
Victoria Dickinson

Victoria Dickinson

  • Lucian Minor Chair of Accountancy and Associate Professor
LaToya Flint

LaToya Flint

  • Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Jonathan Gay

Jonathan Gay

  • Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Jeremy Griffin

Jeremy Griffin

  • Associate Professor of Accountancy
Millie Hutton

Millie Hutton

  • Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Mary Katherine Jones

Mary Katherine Jones

  • Instructor in Accountancy
Melanie Millar

Melanie Millar

  • Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Melanie Millar

Melanie Millar

  • Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Christine Nielson

Christine Nielson

  • Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Brett Patterson

Brett Patterson

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Rachna Prakash

Rachna Prakash

  • Associate Professor of Accountancy
William Rhodes

William Rhodes

  • Clinical Assistant Professor Emeritus of Accountancy