Business Administration Faculty

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men"
Colossians 3:23

Academic Positions Held:

• Associate Professor, Professor, Co-Chair of Accounting, Harding University, 1987-present
• Assistant Professor in Accounting and Business, Ohio Valley College, 1981-1987

Recognition and Honors:

• Harding University Teacher Achievement Award, 2015, 2008, and 2002
• Finalist for Arkansas Accounting Educator of the Year Award, 2014
• Who's Who in America, 2008
• Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award – Alpha Chi, 2007 and 2006
• National Bea Sanders Innovations in Teaching Accounting Award Recipient - AICPA, 2007
• Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2005, 2002, and 2000
• Outstanding Young Men of America, 2005, 2000, and 1993
• Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals, 2004
• United Who’s Who in America, 2003
• Outstanding Ph.D Fellow Recipient, University of Mississippi, 1999
• Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Mississippi, 1998

COBA and University Committees:

• Student Consulting Group - Hembow App Project, 2015-2016
• Student Consulting Group - Greers Ferry Lake Branding and Image Project, 2014-2015
• Student Consulting Group - Website Launch Project, 2014-2015
• Textbook Policy, Committee Chair, 2013-2015
• COBA Advising Committee, 2014-2015
• Windstream Case Competition, 2013 to present
• Chandler Scholarship and Competition, 2013 to present
• COBA Technology Competency Committee, 2010-2012
• Accounting Society Sponsor, 2006 to present
• Social Club Evaluation Committee, 2004-2005
• Coordinated COBA Business Plan Competition, 2003-2005
• Judge for Governor's Cup Business Plans, 2002 to present
• Rank and Promotion Committee, 2001-2003
• Social Club Sponsor, 1998-2005
• Chapel Appeals Committee, 1995-2007
• Student Appeals Committee, 1994-2007

Publications and Presentations:

• Brown, P. (2016, May). Finding the Accounting Unicorns: Attracting the Best and Brightest to the Accounting Profession. ASCPA 13th Annual Accounting Educator’s Conference, Little Rock AR.
• Brown, P. (2015, August). Strategies for Integrating Alumni into Student Learning. American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning Accounting, Chicago, IL.
• Brown, P. (2015, October). AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Updates: What You Need to Know. CPE - Invited presentation, Little Rock, AR
• Brown, P. (2015, June). Unlocking Asset Value from the Balance Sheet. Emerging CPAs Conference, Little Rock, AR.
• Brown, P. (2015, May). Changes to the AICPA Code of Ethics Update. ASCPA 12th Annual Accounting Educators Conference, Little Rock, AR.
• Brown, P. (2014, November). Duck Dynasty + Harding = Student Consulting. ACBSP Regional Conference, San Antonio, TX.
• Brown, P. (2013). Incorporating Professional Development Activities in the Accounting Classroom: Answering the Call from the Profession. American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning Accounting.
• Brown, P. (2013). Partnering With Your Alma Mater in Developing Tomorrow's Accounting Professionals.” Emerging CPAs Annual Meeting. Little Rock AR
• Brown, P. (2013, May). Developing Professional Communication Skills in the Accounting Classroom. ASCPA 10th Annual Accounting Educators' Conference, Little Rock, AR – Joint Presentation with Darren McCrillis, BKD. Brown, P. (2013, October). Leadership 101: Lessons from Nehemiah. COBA Leadership Seminar, Big Cedar Lodge, MO.
• Brown, P. (2012). Facilitating Discussions of Ethics Cases. ASCPA 9th Annual Accounting Educators Conference. Little Rock AR.
• Brown, P. (2011, August). Influencing the Accounting Majors' Interest in the Profession. American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning Accounting, Denver, CO.
• Brown, P. A. & Churchman, R. J. (2010). Engaging Students in Classroom Discussion: Tips and Techniques for Facilitators. American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning Accounting, San Francisco, CA.
• Brown, P. A. & Churchman, R. J. (2009). Helping Students Understand Asset Exchanges Having Commercial Substance and Lacking Commercial Substance. American Accounting Association National Convention, San Francisco, CA.
• Brown, P. A. & Churchman, R. J. (2008, August). Applied Activities in the First Accounting Course. American Accounting Association Conference on Teaching and Learning Accounting, New York, NY.
• Brown, P. A. & Churchman, R. J. (2007). Attracting the Best and Brightest to Accounting: Establishing an Honors Accounting Principles Course. AICPA Colloquium on Change in Accounting Education. Phoenix AZ
• Brown, P. A. & Churchman, R. J. (2007). How to Attract the Best and Brightest to our Schools and Colleges of Business: A Dynamic Developmental Model. Christian Business Faculty Association. Seattle, WA.
• Brown, P. & Churchman, R. J. (in press, 2007). Attracting the Best and Brightest to Accounting: Establishing an Honors Accounting Principles Course. American Accounting Association National Convention. Chicago IL
• Brown, P. A. (2007, November). Toward Globalization: How Accounting Standard Setting Has Impacted China’s Entry Into the World Marketplace. Association for Global Business Conference, Washington DC
• Brown, P. A. (2006, April). Public Perceptions of Accounting: The Accountant in Cinematography. Society of Business, Industry and Economics Association, Natchez, MS.
• Brown, P. & Churchman, R. J. (in press, 2006). Using Case Studies in the Accounting Classroom: Tips and Techniques. American Accounting Association National Convention. Washington DC
• Brown, P. A. & Churchman, R. J. (2005, October). Revisiting Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. Brown, P. A. (2003, December). Forensic Accountants: Individually and Collectively Serving the Public Good. American Academy of Accounting and Finance, New Orleans, LA.
• Brown, P. A. & Wilder, W. M. (2003, March). Ethical Exemplification and The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct: Examining Reliance on Financial Reporting. American Accounting Association Southeast Regional Meeting, Charleston, SC.
• Brown, P. A., Stocks, M. H., & Wilder, W. M. (2003, August). Ethical Exemplification and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct: An Empirical Investigation of Auditor and Public Perceptions. American Accounting Association National Convention, Honolulu, HI Brown, P. A. & Johnson, D. (2003, April). Cultures, Family Values, Trust and Economic Development. Association of Private Enterprise Education, Las Vegas, NV
• Brown, P. A. (2001, December). The Effect of an Accounting Tutoring Program on Stude

Community Activities:

• CATS Week Presenter, Conducted Week Long Seminars to High School Students, 2000 to present
• Presented Investment Program to International Students Society, 2002
• Presented Program to Newport, AR Investment Club, 2000
• Conducted Personal Finance Seminar for the Searcy Community through West Side church of Christ, 1998
• Junior and Senior High Bible Class Teacher
• Coordinated Katrina Disaster Relief, Downtown Church, 2005
• Member of the Building Finance Committee, Downtown Church, 2005-present
• Finance Committee Member, College Church, 1999-2004
• Chaired Holiday Toy Store, Searcy Community, December 2004, 2005
• Coordinated School Supply Drive, Searcy Community, August 2004, 2005
• Served with Annual Day of Caring, Searcy Community, August 1999-present
• Sponsored/Led Mission Trip to West Memphis, AR, 2001, 2002, 2003
• Sponsored/Led Mission Trip to New York City, September 2001
• Sponsored/Led Mission Trip to Chicago, July 2001
• Sponsored/Led Mission Trip to Northeast (New Hampshire, Vermont) July 2000

"In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets."
Matthew 7:12

Academic Positions Held:

• Associate Professor of Marketing, Harding University, 2008 to present
• Associate Professor of Marketing, Freed-Hardeman University, 1996-2008
• Visiting Faculty, Pepperdine University, 2004
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 1992-1996
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Texas A&M University, 1991-1992

Other Positions:

• Sales Representative, Dillard's Department Stores (1989-1990)
• Special Agent, Northwestern Mutual (1988-1989)
• Head Sales Representative and Instructor, Nautilus Health Spa (1981-1985)

University Activities and Committees:

• Faculty advisor for marketing students, Freed-Hardeman University, 1996-2008
• Sponsor of SIFE, served as Sam Walton Fellow, Freed-Hardeman University, 1997-2005
• Chapel Committee, Freed-Hardeman University, 1998-2002
• Athletics Committee, Freed-Hardeman University, 2000-2001
• Academic Affairs Committee, Freed-Hardeman University,2001-2003
• Brown-Kopel Business Building Committee, Freed-Hardeman University, 2001-2003
• Faculty Advisory Committee, Freed-Hardeman University, 2003-2008.  Chairman, 2004-2005
• Chair, Academic Support Committee, Freed-Hardeman University, 1998-1999
• Wellness Committee, Freed-Hardeman University, 2007-2008
• Enrollment Committee, Freed-Hardeman University, 2007-2008
• Ad hoc committee to evaluate university pricing strategy, Freed-Hardeman University, 2006-2007
• Dissertation Committee at Touro University, 2005-2006

Refereed Proceedings:

 Full Paper

• Brown, R. T. (2001). Perhaps It's Time to Rethink the Way We Think About Sales Jobs.  Annual Conference of the Society for Marketing Advances.

Articles in Books of Readings

• Brown, R. T. (2006).  An Assignment that Ties the Principles of Marketing Course Together.  In Charles Lamb, Joseph Hair, and Charles McDaniel (Ed.) Handbook for New Instructors: Getting Started with Great Ideas, 8th ed.  Southwestern Publishing.
• Brown, R. T. (2002).  An Assignment that Ties the Principles of Marketing Course Together.  In Joseph F. Hair (Ed.) Great Ideas in Teaching Marketing, 6th ed.  Southwestern Publishing.

Community Activities:

• Spring Break Campaign, Sponsor of mission trip during spring break, 2007
• Mission trip to Port Au Prince, Haiti, 2005
• Mission trip to Georgetown, Guyana, 2004
• Spring break mission trip to Wisconsin, 2004
• Volunteer labor for Chester County Barbeque Festival

"For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."
Ephesians 3:14-21

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University, 2004 to present

Other Positions:

• Director of Accounting, Harding University, 2003-04
• Controller, Whitaker Furniture Co., Inc., 1997-2003
• Controller, AK Industrial Contractors, 1996-97
• Treasurer and Co-owner, Churchman Building Center, 1991-96
• President, Robert J. Churchman, CPA, P.A., 1980-91
• Senior Accountant, Russell Brown and Co., 1978-80
• Staff Accountant, Price Waterhouse & Co., 1976-78

Recognition and Honors:

• Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International, 1990

Community Activities:

• Small Group Facilitator, Downtown Church of Christ, 2003 to present
• Volunteer, Christian Health Ministry, 2002 to present
• Member, Youth Committee, Downtown Church of Christ, 1997-2003
• High School Bible Class Teacher, Downtown Church of Christ, 1997-2002
• Deacon, Holden Avenue Church of Christ, 1990-96
• Member, Newport Rotary Club, 1982-1995
• Director of Children’s Bible Hour, Holden Avenue Church of Christ, 1987-1996
• Served as Board Member, Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2002

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
I Thessalonians 5:16-18

Academic Positions Held:

• Chair, Management Department, Harding University, 2024-Present
• Professor of Business, Harding University, 2023-Present
• Academic Chair, Graduate School of Business, Harding University, 2014-2018
• Director, Center for Business Professional Studies, Harding University, 2008-2013
• Associate Professor of Business, Harding University, 2014-2022
• Assistant Professor of Business, Harding University, 2008-2013

Other Positions:

• Director-Center for Adult & Extended Education, Harding University, 2007-2008
• Associate Director of Admissions, Harding University, 1996-2007
• Staff Accountant, Miller, England & Co., 1996

COBA and University Committees:

• Faculty Leadership Council, 2019; 2024 to Present
• COBA Executive Committee
• COBA Assessment Committee
• Academic Integrity Committee

Community Activities:

• Shepherd, College Church of Christ
• President, United Way of White County, 2015-2017
• Board, United Way of White County, 2012- Present

Articles:

• Metheny, G.A. (2012).  Christian Stewardship.  Gospel Advocate, 154(8), 34-35.
• Metheny, G.A. (2013).  The Value of Leading from the Middle.  Leadership Advance Online, XXIII, 1-7.
• Metheny, G.A., Winston, B., West, B., & Woods, A. (2014).  Faculty Participation in Decision Making's Impact on Job Satisfaction in Faith Based Institutions.  Journal of Research on Higher Education.  In process.

Presentations:

• Metheny, G.A. (November, 2024). Leadership and Baseball: Sometimes You Just Don't Know
• Metheny, G.A. ACBSP Region 6 Conference, LeTourneau University, Longview, TX, November 15, 2024.
• Metheny, G.A. (March, 2022). How to Succeed at Your Summer Job. Presentation for the Office of First Year Experience (Harding Hack). Harding University, Searcy, AR, March 30, 2022.
• Metheny, G.A., Bishop, A., Bertrand, F., Ellis, R., & amp; Mercado, R. (February, 2022). I'm Not A Robot: Humanizing Online Learning. Presentation at the Faculty Technology Showcase, Harding University, Searcy, AR, February 17, 2022.
• Metheny, G.A. (October, 2017). Academic Dishonesty: University Students' Perception of Unethical Behavior in the Classroom. Poster presentation at the Christian Business Faculty Association Conference, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA, October 21, 2017.
• Metheny, G.A. (October, 2017). Ethics and Technology in the Classroom. Presentation at the Faculty Technology Showcase, Harding University, Searcy, AR October 5, 2017.
• Metheny, G.A. (June, 2013).  Ethics and the Millennial.  Presentation at the Christian Scholars Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, June 6-8, 2013.
• Metheny, G.A. (March, 2012).  The Critical and Creative Thinking Process with an HRD Perspective. Presentation at the Autonomous Learning World Caucus, Oxford, England.
• Metheny, G.A. (May, 2012).  Critical Thinking: An Empirical Examination? Presentation at the Conclave for Leadership Research and Analysis, Regent University, May 11-13, 2012.
• Metheny, G.A. (September, 2016).  Web Conferencing with the Big Blue Button.  Presentation at the Faculty Technology Showcase, Harding University

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will."
Romans 12:1-2

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University, 2003 to present
• Adjunct Faculty, LeTourneau University, 2003
• Instructor, Southern Methodist University, 2002
• Instructor, Project Management Institute Houston Chapter

Other Positions:

• Information Technology Manager, Compaq Computer Corporation/Hewlett-Packard , 1988 -2006
• Global Program Management Office Manager, 2002-06
• eCommerce Development Manager, 2000-02
• Supply Chain Systems Manager, 1999-2000
• Manufacturing & Quality SAP Manager, 1998-99
• SAP Manufacturing Project Management Office Manager, 1998
• Project Manager for China and Singapore SAP Manufacturing implementations, 1997-98
• Project Manager for Brazil SAP Manufacturing implementation, 1996-97
• Data Warehouse Data Quality Manager, 1996
• Data Warehouse Intransit Manager, 1995-96
• Factory Operations Systems Manager, 1995
• Brazil Manufacturing IM Project Manager, 1994-95 (based in Brazil)
• Information Management Project Manager and Senior Systems Analyst, 1991-94
• Materials Systems Project Manager, 1988-91
• Systems Integrator, Stewart Industries, 1987
• Systems Supervisor, Systems Analyst, Texas Instruments, 1984-87

Publications and Presentations:

• Cross Culture Project Management, PMI North America Global Congress, 2006
• Promoting Project Management Maturity with an Enterprise Project Management Methodology, PMI North America Global Congress, 2004
• Establishing a Global Program Management Office in a Corporate Enterprise, IT PMO Best Practices, 2004
• Implementing a Global PMO (co-author) at PMI, North America Global Congress, 2003

Community Activities:

• Former deacon, Church of Christ in Champions
• Former deacon, West Houston Church of Christ
• Cub scout pack committee, treasurer, den leader, and assistant cub master
• Coach of youth sports teams

"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?"  And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.  This is the greatest and first commandment.  And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.  On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets."
Matthew 22:36-40

Academic Positions Held:

• Associate Professor, Harding University, 2025 to present
• Assistant Professor, Harding University, 2019 to 2025

Other Positions:

• Partner, Bullseye Sporting Events, LLP, 2015 to present
• Sr. Accounting Officer, Harding University, 2018-2019
• Finance Manager, The Coca Cola Company, 1996-2017
• Accounting and Human Resource Manager, Eyemark Entertainment, 1995
• Auditor, Ernst & Young, 1991-1994

University Committees:

• Faculty Leadership Committee, 2024 to present
• Faculty Workload Committee
• Undergraduate Admissions Committee
• HLC Criterion 5 Committee
• Harding University Retirement Plan Committee, 2018-2019

Community Activities:

• Head Judge, FIRST Robotics Arkansas Regional, 2025
• Finance Committee, College Church of Christ, 2019 to present
• CSD Advisory Board, Harding University, 2016-2024
• Harding Academy PFTA, Treasurer, 2018-2020

"Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.  For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me."

Colossians 1:28-29

Academic Positions Held:

• Director of the MBA Program, Harding University, College of Business Administration, 2019 to 2021
• Associate Professor of Management, Harding University, College of Business Administration, 2015 to present
• Business Instructor and Volleyball Coach, Harding Academy, 2011-2013
• Adjunct Professor of Business, Point University (formerly Atlanta Christian College), 2009-2013
• Business and French Instructor and Volleyball and Soccer Coach, Arlington Christian School, 2008-2013
• French and Speech Instructor and Soccer Coach, Greater Atlanta Christian Schools, 1987-1991
• French, German, and English Instructor, Berlitz and Inlingua Language Centers, 1985-1986

Other Positions:

• Owner and Publisher, Pastry's Best Magazine, Newnan, Georgia, 2005-2008
• Owner, PastryNet Consultants and Brokers, Newnan, Georgia, 2003-2008
• Owner and Operator, Classic Gourmet, Inc., Specialty Food Imports, 1994-2003
• Southeast Regional Sales Manager, Continental Food Corp., Atlanta, Georgia, 1991-1994
• Missionary, Nantes, France, 1986-1987

Areas of Interest:

• Elder, Newnan Church of Christ, 2005-2013
• French World Missions
• Entrepreneur Biographies
• Pastry & Baking
• Blues & Jazz Piano
• History of Economic Thought

"Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9

Academic Positions Held:

• Associate Professor, Harding University, 2020 to present
• Assistant Professor, Harding University, 2010 to 2020
• Adjunct Instructor, ASU - Beebe, 1999 to 2018
• Adjunct Instructor, Harding University, 2006 to 2010

Other Positions:

• Manager, Dalco Closing & Title, 2002 to 2010
• Vice-President, Heber Springs Escrow and Title Company, Inc., 1995 to 2002
• Manager, Tropical Sno, 1995
• Independent contractor, Douglas W. Coy, P.A., 1994 to 1995
• Self-employed attorney, 1987 to 1994
• Law clerk, Arkansas Supreme Court, 1986 to 1987
• Law clerk, Overbey, Peace, McClain & Yancey, P.A., 1984 to 1986

Recognition and Honors:

• Teacher Achievement Award, Harding University, 2024
• Voted Best of the Best Title Insurance Company, 2010

Community Activities:

• Deacon, College Church of Christ, 1988 to present
• Board of Directors, Sunshine School/White County Group Homes, Inc., 1990 to present
• Presenter, Leadership Searcy, Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2021 to 2023
• Board of Directors, Searcy Youth Soccer Association, 2000 to 2004
• Foothills Art Council, 1991 to 1994
• Searcy Kiwanis Club, 1988 to 1995
• Searcy Chamber of Commerce, 1987 to 1995

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Matthew 6:21

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University
• Adjunct Instructor, Middle Tennessee State University, 2011

Other Positions:

• Compliance Director, National Federation of Independent Business
• Staff Accountant, Kraft CPAs
• Cost Accountant, Procter & Gamble

Community Activities:

• Deacon, Highland Heights Church of Christ, 2013-2018

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University (2024–Present)
• Adjunct Professor, Harding University (2019–2021)
• Math Instructor, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (2014–2018)
• Math Teacher, Mountain Home School District (2007–2009)

Certifications:

• Certified Tableau Desktop Specialist, 2019
• Altair Machine Learning Professional, 2024

 “After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all the tribes, peoples, and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm branches were in their hands;” Revelation 7:9

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University, 2025–present
• Adjunct Professor, Saint Leo University, 2003-present
• Adjunct Professor, McKendree University, 2019-2021

Other Positions:

• Division Chief, Cyber Operations, U.S. Army Materiel Command, 2023–2025
• Principal, Cyber Systems Engineer, MITRE Corporation, 2022–2023
• Section Chief, Enterprise Cybersecurity, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2021–2022
• Director, Cyber Operations Integrated Planning Element, 16th Air Force, Scott AFB IL, 2019–2020
• Commander, 81st Training Group, Keesler AFB MS, 2017–2019
• Chief, Cyberspace Superiority Division, Air Force Space Command, 2016–2017
• Deputy Division Chief, U.S. European Command, 2013–2016
• Deputy Chief, Current Operations, U.S. Cyber Command, 2010–2013
• Commander, 14th Communications Squadron, Columbus AFB MS, 2008–2010
• Director of Operations, 333d Training Squadron, Keelser AFB MS 2006-2008
• Command and Control Systems Flight Commander, Langley AFB VA 2003-2006
• Director of Operations, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, Bolling AFB DC 1999-2003
• Information Systems Flight Commander, 60th Communications Squadron, Travis AFB CA 1995-1998

Publications and Presentations:

• None

Community Activities:

• Former Deacon, Madison Church of Christ in Madison, AL
• Superhero participant in Eli’s Block Party (Childhood Cancer fundraiser), Athens, AL
• Coach of Youth Sports Teams

"The Lord your God is with you, He is might to save.  He takes great delight in you.  He will quiet you with His love, and He will rejoice over you with singing."
Zephaniah 3:17

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor of Accounting, Harding University, 2015 to present
• Instructor of Business, Arkansas State University - Beebe, 2014-2015

Other Positions:

• Senior Supervisor, RBZ, LLP, Los Angeles, CA
• Senior Accountant/Auditor, Thomas Howell Ferguson, P.A., Tallahassee, FL
• Frazier, Rickels & Bailey, P.A., Auditor, Little Rock, AR
• Cooper, Shuffield & Company, CPA's, Staff Accountant, Little Rock, AR

University Committees:

• Faculty Constitution and Bylaws Advisory Committee

Community Activities:

• Small business consultant
• Junior League
• Harding Academy Silent Auction Co-Chair, 2013-2014
• Co-leader small group Bible study

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University, 2025 – present
• Adjunct Faculty, Harding University, 1999 – 2017; 2024 – 2025
• Adjunct Faculty, Webster University, 2001 – 2004
• e-Learning Instructor, University of Liverpool, 2002 – 2011

Other Positions:

• Assistant Vice President/Chief Information Officer, Unity Health, 2015 – 2023
• Chief Financial Officer, Shelby Memorial Hospital, 2010 -2015
• Assistant Vice President/Fiscal Services, White County Medical Center 2007 – 2010
• Business Office & MIS Director, Doctors’ Memorial Hospital, 2004 – 2007
• Business Office Director, MIS Director, Radiology Director, White County Medical Center, 1989 – 2004
• Business Manager, Assistant Business Manager, Mid-South Christian College, 1985 – 1988
• Comptroller, Assistant Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance, Wesley Towers, 1979 – 1985

Community Activities:

• Bible Class teacher, Small Group facilitator, deacon, West Side Church of Christ, 2015 - present; 2007 – 2010; 1994 – 2004
• Board Member, Secretary Treasurer, Vice Chair, Chair, Past Chair, Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce. 2018 - 2024
• Board Member, Treasurer, Vice President, Shelbyville Greater Area Chamber of Commerce, Shelbyville, Illinois, 2012 – 2015
• Steering Committee Member, Shelbyville Works Community Mapping Program, 2011 – 2015
• Member, President, Past President, Rotary Club of Shelbyville, Illinois, 2010 – 2015
• Bible Class teacher, Pulpit supply, Shelbyville Church of Christ, 2010 – 2015
• Board member, Performing Arts Center on the Square, 2008 – 2010
• Bible Class teacher, Treasurer, Interim Minister, Ash Street Church of Christ, 2004 – 2007
• Technology Panel, Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2000 – 2003
• Board Secretary, Arkansas State Soccer Association, 1998 – 2002
• Secretary/Treasurer, President, Past President, National Association of CPSI Clients, 1997 – 2015
• Vice President, President, Past President, CPSI Mid-Central Regional Users Group, 1995 – 2004
• Board Secretary, Chair, Mid-South Christian College, 1989 – 1992
• Coach, League Commissioner, Referee, TV Announcer, Treasurer, Secretary, President, Searcy Youth Soccer Association, 1988 – 2004
• Member, Board Member, President, Optimist Club of Searcy, 1988 – 2020

AREA

Cross border Taxation

Financial Planning

Financial Accounting

SEC Public Company Auditing

Data Analytics

International Business

Investment Management

CPA Exam Review 

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"Where there is no vision, the people perish.”

Proverbs 29:18

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant professor, Harding University, 2025 to present
• Adjunct faculty member (online), Harding University 2013-2017
• Adjunct faculty member, University of Phoenix, Little Rock Campus, 2009-2010
• Instructor, Hunan University of International Economics, 2001-2005

Other Positions Held:

• Ouya International Education & Technology Inc.
  Director, 2019 to 2025    
• Greenhorwood CPA firm
  Senior Accountant,  2014 to 2019
• Hongxin Group Mineral Mining Company
  Director of Accounting and Investment Division, 2011 to 2014  
• Frost CPA firm, Little Rock, Arkansas
  Staff Accountant, 2008 to 2010  

"But whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."
Matthew 20:26

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University, 2024-present
• Instructor, Harding University, 2020-present
• Adjunct Faculty, Harding University, 2013, 2018, and 2020
• Adjunct Faculty, ASU-Beebe, 2018

Other Positions:

• Financial Aid Counselor, Harding University, 2016-2020
• Distribution Manager, L'Oreal North Little Rock, 2005-2016
• Landscape and Tree Service owner, 2002-2008
• Distribution Manager, Kmart, 2001-2002
• Distribution Manager, Wal-Mart, 2000-2001
• Distribution Order Filler, Wal-Mart, 1996-2000
  

Community Activities:

• Director of Searcy baseball program
• Home Bible study leader
• Youth small group leader

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”  –   Proverbs 3:5-6

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University, (2023 to Present)

Other Positions:

• Director of Information Technology, Brentwood Christian School, Austin, Texas - (2005-2015)
• Director of Information Technology Hill Country Christian School, Austin, Texas - (2015-2017)
• Founder and CEO Taunet LLC, Austin, Texas - (2015-2018)
• Director of Information Technology and Operations, Oklahoma Christian Academy, Edmond, OK - (2018-2022)
• Associate CIO/COO, Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, OK - (2022-2023)
• Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, Brentwood Christian School, Austin, TX - (2005-2015)
• Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, Hill Country Christian School, Austin, Texas - (2015-2017)
• Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, Oklahoma Christian Academy, Edmond, OK - (2018-2023)

Other Responsibilities and Honors: 

• Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, (2004)
• Inducted into Harding University Athletic Hall of Fame, (2012)
• Harding University President’s Council - (2006 -2018)
• Board Member Connected U, Edmond, OK - (2018 - Present)
• Board Member Elimu Scholarship, Austin, TX - (2008 - Present)
• Vice President of Baringo Investment Group LLC (BIG), Dover, DE (2020 - Present)
• Board Member Vivian Christian Academy, Kitale, Kenya (2010 - Present)

Community Activities:

• Former Journeyman Sunday School Teacher Memorial Road Church of Christ
• Former Care Group leader Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ
• Former Junior High bible teacher Westside Church of Christ
• Former Carpenter Kids Teacher College Church of Christ
• Former Volunteer Soccer Coach I-9 Sports, OKC
• Former Volunteer Kids Baseball Coach Edmond, OK

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29:11

Academic Positions Held:

• Assistant Professor, Harding University, 2007 to Present
• Adjunct Faculty, Harding University, 2005 to 2007

Other Positions:

• Manager, Academic Technology, Harding University, 2006-2007
• Lab Support Specialist & Systems Administrator, Harding University, 2003-2006
• Network Analyst, Molecular Design Limited, 2001-2003 

Community Activities:

• Sr. High Bible Class Teacher at Cloverdale Church of Christ
• Deacon at Cloverdale Church of Christ

"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." Proverbs 16:9

Academic Positions Held:

• Instructor of Management, Harding University, 2025 to present
• Program Coordinator, Northern Arizona University Road Scholar 2002-present
• Instructor of Business, Diné College, Arizona 2007-2018

Other Positions:

• Accountant, Northern Arizona University Road Scholar, 2019-2022
• Assistant Director, Harding University Admissions, 2011-2014
• Site Director, Amizade Global Service Learning, Arizona 2007-2011
• Assistant to Director, Harding University in Florence, 2003-2007
• Key Account Manager, Standard Register, Alabama 1999-2003

Community Activities:

• Missionary Team, Tuba City, Arizona
• Small business consultant
• Little League Baseball/Softball coach
• Co-leader of small group Bible study

"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.  And what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
Micah 6:8

Academic Positions Held:

• Adjunct Instructor, Harding University College of Business
• Assistant Director of New Student Programs, Harding University
• Director of Center for Professional Excellence, Harding University
• Assistant Director of Career Education, University of Arkansas Career Development Center
• Assistant Director of Career Services, Harding University