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- Haley Barbour Center for Mfg. Excellence
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- Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce
- North Mississippi Enterprise Initiative (NMEI)
Faculty & Staff
All Faculty
- Dr. Clay Dibrell
- Dr. Rich Gentry
- Tong Meng
- Caitlin Moak
- Angelica Owens
- Dr. Allyn Cascio
- Dr. John Berns
- Dr. Maria Berns
- Dr. Josie Burks
- Dr. Walter Davis
- Lee Ingram
- Dr. Paul Johnson
- Dr. Cynthia Maupin
- Dr. Premalatha "Prema" Balachandran
- Jennifer Williams
- Anthony Cambas
Dr. Clay Dibrell
Co-Director
Dr. Clay Dibrell is the Co-Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at The University of Mississippi, a Professor of Management, holder of the Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship, and a US Fulbright Scholar. He earned his Ph.D. from The University of Memphis where he majored in Strategic Management and minored in International Business. Areas of […]
Read Full BioDr. Rich Gentry
Co-Director
Richard J. Gentry is the FNC Founders Chair of Entrepreneurship, Professor of Management and Co-Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Mississippi. Rich earned his Ph.D. from the University of Florida in 2006, focusing on corporate strategy and entrepreneurship. Rich also holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial […]
Read Full BioTong Meng
Director of Programs
Tong Meng is an Instructor and Director of Programs at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at the University of Mississippi. She earned her MBA from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Before joining CIE, Tong worked for Duke University and its campus in China for 4 years as Manager of Undergraduate Programs. […]
Read Full BioCaitlin Moak
Marketing Specialist
Caitlin Moak is a Marketing Specialist for the Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at the University of Mississippi. Starting her career in business by selling homemade arts and crafts to her family members, Caitlin has always had an eye for marketing and business. Before joining the CIE, Caitlin worked in the Division of Outreach […]
Read Full BioAngelica Owens
Marketing Specialist
Angelica Owens is a Marketing Specialist and the Director of External Relations for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at the University of Mississippi. Angelica leads the marketing efforts for the CIE Legacy Leadership Program and it’s initiatives. As an entrepreneur herself, Angelica brings knowledge and skill to the CIE and understands the importance […]
Read Full BioDr. Allyn Cascio
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Dr. Allyn Cascio is an Instructional Associate Professor of Management. She earned her Ph.D. in marketing from Mississippi State University, MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and bachelor of accountancy from The University of Mississippi. Allyn teaches digital marketing courses in the Entrepreneurship program, focusing on necessary skills for entrepreneurial and small business […]
Read Full BioDr. John Berns
Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Dr. John P. Berns is an Associate Professor of Management in the School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi. His research interests include entrepreneurship, venture financing, and corporate governance.
Read Full BioDr. Maria Berns
Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Dr. Maria Berns is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at the University of Mississippi. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Memphis. Her areas of research interest include strategy implementation, organizational and institutional change, and entrepreneurship. Her research has been published in journals such as Academy of Management Review, Health Care […]
Read Full BioDr. Josie Burks
Instructional Assistant Professor of Management
Dr. Josie A. Burks is an Instructional Assistant Professor of Management. She earned her Ph.D. in Communication and Information Sciences from the University of Alabama. While as a doctoral student at the University of Alabama, she coached entrepreneurship student teams to yearly success in university-wide concept and business plan competitions. She teaches courses in Entrepreneurial […]
Read Full BioDr. Walter Davis
Professor of Management and Faculty Director of MBA Programs
Walter D. Davis (Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology) is Professor of Management, Faculty Director of MBA Programs, and Wm. W. Gresham Entrepreneurial Professor at The University of Mississippi. He teaches MBA and Professional MBA courses in organizational behavior, doctoral courses in human resource management, and undergraduate courses in entrepreneurial leadership, strategic management, and advanced human […]
Read Full BioLee Ingram
Instructor
In 2017, Lee graduated with a Master’s in Accountancy from the University of Mississippi. Instead of pursuing a corporate career, Lee formed a virtual tutoring business which now serves students across the country and won the 2017 Gillespie Business Plan Competition. In addition to his entrepreneurial interests, Lee is a drummer, community organizer, and advocate […]
Read Full BioDr. Paul Johnson
Associate Dean; Thomas Colbert Lecturer in Entrepreneurship; Associate Professor of Management
Dr. Paul Johnson is the Associate Dean, Chair of the Department of Management, Thomas Colbert Lecturer in Entrepreneurship, and an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Mississippi. He earned his Ph.D. in Management from Oklahoma State University, and he subsequently spent five years at Western Carolina University. Paul’s work focuses on motivation, creativity, […]
Read Full BioDr. Cynthia Maupin
Assistant Professor of Management
Cynthia K. Maupin is an Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Mississippi. She earned her Ph.D. in I-O Psychology from the University of Georgia. Dr. Maupin’s research investigates the phenomena that support effective teamwork and leadership processes that result in organizational innovation and effectiveness. In particular, she employs her methodological expertise in network […]
Read Full BioDr. Premalatha "Prema" Balachandran
Adjunct Instructor of Management
Dr. Premalatha “Prema” Balachandran joined Ole Miss, 21 years ago in 2002 and serve as a Principal Scientist at the National Center for Natural Products Research (NCNPR), School of Pharmacy. As a Principal Scientist, Dr. Prema’s research expertise include biological screening and the discovery and development of new active drugs from the plants that contribute […]
Read Full BioJennifer Williams
Adjunct Instructor of Management
Jennifer Williams holds a master’s degree in Accountancy from Western Carolina University as well as a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Dramatic Art from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master’s degree in Historic Preservation from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Ms. Williams grew up in western North Carolina […]
Read Full BioAnthony Cambas
Adjunct Instructor of Management
Anthony Cambas is statewide Manager of International Trade for the Mississippi Small Business Development Center (SBDC) that is based on campus. Anthony is a former U.S. Customs official and has worked as a senior Advisor on international trade and Customs matters on USAID and other donor funded projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. He […]
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