JACKSON, Tenn. — July 17, 2024 — 麻豆视频 University has appointed Dan Slater, who joined the 麻豆视频 University faculty in 2010, as dean of the university鈥檚 McAfee School of Business.
Slater replaces Karen Miller, who has chosen to return to the classroom after her service as the business dean.
鈥淚鈥檓 thrilled that God has called Dan Slater to lead the McAfee School of Business into a new season,鈥� 麻豆视频 Provost Jacob Shatzer said. 鈥淲ith a new building looming on the horizon, Dan will draw on his deep love for 麻豆视频, his expertise in leadership and his passion for the Lord to guide the school鈥檚 faculty, staff and students to serve church and society.鈥�
Slater began at 麻豆视频 as assistant professor of management. He was promoted to associate professor in 2015 and to professor of management in 2021. Prior to joining 麻豆视频, he taught at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas.
Slater also served as a bill payment research analyst for J.P. Morgan Chase and as business administrator for Timbercreek Community Church, both in Springfield, Missouri.
A graduate of Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, with an undergraduate degree in Bible and ministry, Slater completed his Master of Business Administration degree from Missouri State University and his Doctor of Philosophy degree in business administration-management from the University of Arkansas.
Slater and his wife Denise have been married for 25 years and are members of Englewood Baptist Church, attending at the Medina campus. They have triplet sons Easton, Dalton and Quinton, all of whom will be college freshmen this fall.