BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Chris McNeil, associate professor of finance at Appalachian State University, has been named chair of Appalachian’s Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance in the Walker College of Business. He will assume his new position July 1.

McNeil joined Appalachian’s faculty in 2004 and has held the Alfred Adams Banking Professorship since 2016. Previously, McNeil taught at Penn State Erie and the University of Miami.

His professional interests include corporate finance, financial markets and Excel pedagogy (including advanced grading systems). Additionally, his research has been published in a number of scholarly journals, including the Journal of Financial Economics, the Journal of Corporate Finance and the Journal of Financial Education.

He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Wake Forest University and his Ph.D. in international finance from the University of South Carolina.

McNeil takes over the chair role from Dr. Delbert Goff, who has served as chair of the department since July 2016.

“I appreciate Dr. Goff’s service to the college,” said Walker College of Business Dean Heather Hulburt Norris. “I look forward to working closely with Dr. McNeil. He brings a wealth of university knowledge and industry engagement to the role.”

McNeil joins Department of Accounting Chair Doug Roberts, Department of Computer Information Systems and Supply Chain Management Chair Dinesh Davé, Department of Economics Chair Todd Cherry, Department of Management Chair Jacqui Bergman and Department of Marketing Chair James Stoddard to complete the departmental leadership team in the Walker College of Business.

About the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance

The Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance develops leaders for business, government and education by offering a Bachelor of Science in business administration in two specializations: finance and banking, and risk management and insurance. Learn more at https://finance.appstate.edu.

About the Walker College of Business

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University delivers transformational educational experiences that prepare and inspire students to be ethical, innovative and engaged business leaders who positively impact their communities, both locally and globally. The college places emphasis on international experiences, sustainable business practices, entrepreneurial programs and real-world applications with industry. Enrolling more than 4,000 undergraduates in 11 majors, Walker College has the highest enrollment of full-time undergraduate students in the University of North Carolina System, and more than 250 graduate students are enrolled in the college’s three master’s programs. App State’s Walker College is accredited by AACSB International — the premier global accrediting body for business schools. Learn more at https://business.appstate.edu.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.

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