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Dean’s Office

The Dean’s Office at TCU Neeley School of Business works to advance the school’s mission through leadership that supports students, faculty, staff and the broader business community. Guided by a commitment to academic excellence, meaningful leadership and industry engagement, the office helps shape the strategic direction of the school while fostering a culture centered on collaboration, innovation and student success.

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The TCU Neeley School of Business community is built around a shared commitment to preparing students for meaningful leadership through a distinctive student experience. On behalf of everyone at Neeley, welcome. Whether you are exploring our school for the first time or reconnecting with us as part of the Horned Frog community, we are grateful you are here.

Neeley is a place with high expectations for ourselves, for our students and for the impact we hope to make through business education. What makes Neeley special is more than what we accomplish; it is how we accomplish it. Our faculty and staff bring extraordinary commitment and real-world expertise into the classroom, creating an environment where students are challenged, supported and prepared to lead with both confidence and empathy. One of the great privileges of this role is recognizing the excellence across this community and flying the purple flag for the people who make Neeley such a meaningful place.

In my years working in higher education, I have seen many strong business schools and student-centered communities. Neeley stands out for the experience we provide and the intentionality behind it. Students here are known, challenged and supported. They build meaningful relationships with faculty and staff, engage directly with industry leaders and learn in an environment that pushes them to think critically, communicate effectively and lead with purpose. We believe business education should prepare students not only for successful careers, but for thoughtful lives and impactful leadership.

Leadership at Neeley is grounded in service, curiosity, integrity and the responsibility to positively influence the people and organizations around us. That mindset shapes both the student experience and the work of our faculty beyond the classroom. We are proud of what this community continues to build together, and we look forward to welcoming you to campus soon.

Go Frogs.

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Craig Crossland
John V. Roach Dean

Leadership

Craig Crossland

John V. Roach Dean of the Neeley School of Business

Professor of Management

Dean's Office
817-257-7225 craig.crossland@tcu.edu Neeley 4306 View Profile
David Allen

Senior Associate Dean, Community Engagement

Luther A. Henderson University Chair in Leadership

Management & Leadership
817-257-7535 david.allen@tcu.edu Neeley 4321 View Profile
Mark Houston

Professor

Associate Dean for Faculty and Research

Eunice and James L. West Chair in Marketing

Marketing
817-257-4889 m.b.houston@tcu.edu Neeley 4305 View Profile
Hettie Richardson

Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs

Dean's Office
817-257-7216 h.richardson@tcu.edu Neeley 4320 View Profile
William Wempe

Professor & Associate Dean of Graduate Programs

Dean's Office
817-257-7614 w.wempe@tcu.edu Neeley 4319 View Profile
Ronnie Watkins

Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration

Dean's Office
817-257-7570 ronnie.watkins@tcu.edu Neeley 4316 View Profile
Megan Korns Russell

Executive Director, External Relations

Dean's Office
817-257-7527 m.korns@tcu.edu Neeley 4304 View Profile
Anne Albrecht

Associate Professor

Accounting
817-257-7571 a.albrecht@tcu.edu Neeley 3212 View Profile
Will Drover

Professor

Department Chair

Director of Neeley AI Forward

Dean's Advisor on AI & Digital Innovation

Entrepreneurship & Innovation
817-257-6543 w.drover@tcu.edu Neeley 3359 View Profile

Community Engagement

Carrie Kemmer
Director of Neeley Corporate Engagement; Adjunct Professor
817-257-1464
c.kemmer@tcu.edu
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David Stein
Director of Community Impact
817-257-1491
david.stein@tcu.edu
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Anne Hill
Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
817-257-7989
anne.hill@tcu.edu
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External Relations

Erin Smutz
Director of Marketing
817-257-7768
e.smutz@tcu.edu
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Tiara Richard
Director of Communications
817-257-5368
tiara.richard@tcu.edu
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Laura Barclay
Director of Development
817-257-7291
l.barclay@tcu.edu
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Adriana Martin
Associate Director of Development
817-257-1761
a.martin1@tcu.edu
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Nhung Pham
Director of Assessment and Accreditation
817-257-4536
nhung.pham@tcu.edu
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Victoria Ruiz Sandoval
Administrative Program Specialist
817-257-7617
v.ruizsandoval@tcu.edu
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Casey Sharp
Project Manager
817-257-1041
casey.sharp@tcu.edu
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Kristin Williams
Event Manager
817-257-7058
k.anne.williams@tcu.edu
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Allie Brown
Graphic Designer
817-257-1136
allie.brown23@tcu.edu
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Administration & Support

Amy Hurd
Assistant to the Dean
817-257-7511
a.hurd@tcu.edu
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Karen Ferguson
Financial Manager
817-257-7422
k.ferguson@tcu.edu
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Monnie Cozby
Budget Coordinator
817-257-4028
m.cozby@tcu.edu
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Hope Gallegos
Administrative Assistant, Development
817-257-7418
e.gallegos1@tcu.edu
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Karen Bisnette
Digital Copier Operator
817-257-6542
k.bisnette@tcu.edu
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Sarah Westover
Administrative Assistant
817-257-1496
sarah.westover@tcu.edu
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Autumn Bryant
Facilities Coordinator
817-257-7528
autumn.bryant@tcu.edu
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Lourdes Armenta
Administrative Assistant
817-257-7225
lourdes.armenta@tcu.edu
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