Supporting Communities
BYU Marriott faculty conduct research that has practical implications for improving lives and informing public policy. Zach Wright, assistant professor of global supply chain, published a paper in Production and Operations Management on drug safety and differences in generic drug manufacturing. This research was cited during a US Senate hearing on pharmaceutical supply chains and has been referenced in national media coverage on drug oversight.
Faculty in the Department of Finance are contributing impactful research as well. Associate Professor Ben Iverson’s work on small-business bankruptcy was published in The Journal of Finance and has been cited multiple times during congressional deliberations on bankruptcy law.
Assistant Professor Darren Aiello and Professor Taylor Nadauld, finance department chair, published in The Review of Financial Studies on how real estate intermediaries help buyers and sellers navigate information gaps.
Lisa Jones Christensen, associate professor of organizational behavior and human resources, published on how refugees use entrepreneurship to adapt, integrate, and establish new lives—work that was shortlisted for Business & Society’s Best Paper Award.
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Public Reach
BYU Marriott faculty extended their influence through public engagement, keynote addresses, and educational content. A keynote speaker at multiple conferences, Kristen DeTienne, professor of organizational behavior and human resources, shared expertise on negotiation, influence, and team development.
At the Coalition for Trusted Reviews annual conference in New York City, Assistant Professor Ben Beck from marketing and global supply chain delivered a keynote address on credibility and trust in online reviews.
Shad Morris, professor of organizational behavior and human resources, was invited by the government of India to speak at the Kumbh Global Summit on Development and Sustainability, where he shared expertise on entrepreneurship and poverty alleviation.
Chad Carlos, associate professor of entrepreneurship, presented in Paris at the Alliance for Research on Corporate Sustainability.
A professor in the IS program, James Gaskin has created statistics education content that has reached more than
10 million YouTube views, reflecting broad global engagement.
Dan Heist, assistant professor in the Romney Institute, continued his work as a national expert on donor-advised funds.
Distinguished Work
Faculty scholarship earned recognition across disciplines. Zack Fox, assistant professor in the SOA, received the American Accounting Association (AAA) Competitive Manuscript Award for his research on executive bonus plans and tax policy.
Also from the SOA, Nicole Donahoo, assistant professor, earned the Timothy Pearson Best Dissertation Paper Award in the AAA’s forensic accounting section. Together, she and Jeff Pickerd, an associate professor, won the Outstanding Manuscript Award at the AAA’s accounting behavior and organizations section conference.
Tim Gubler, associate professor of strategy, received a Distinguished Paper Award from the strategy division of the Academy of Management for research on meaningful work in high-stakes environments.
Jeff Dyer, professor of strategy, and Taeya Howell, associate professor of organizational behavior and human resources, coauthored an article on innovation and intellectual honesty in MIT Sloan Management Review. The piece was shortlisted for a Thinkers50 Innovation Award.
Mark Johnson and Jason Kotter, both assistant professors, earned the Best Paper Award at the Financial Research Association conference for their work examining how sports betting affects financial stability in vulnerable households.
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Commitment Beyond Campus
Faculty members filled significant leadership roles within academic, professional, and public organizations. Trent Williams, associate professor of entrepreneurship, was elected incoming chair of the Entrepreneurship Division of the Academy of Management, a five-year progressive leadership role in which he guides research and professional activities.
McKenzie Rees, associate professor of organizational behavior and human resources, was appointed secretary to the executive board of the Conflict Management Division of the Academy of Management.
Simon Greathead, teaching professor in the global supply chain program, served as president of the World Trade Association of Utah and helped plan the organization’s largest Women in International Business event to date.
Robert Christensen, professor of public management, was named a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration in recognition of his contributions to public service and governance.
Assistant Teaching Professor Laura Cutler was honored as Faculty Advisor of the Year by the Association for Information Systems (AIS) for her mentorship and leadership supporting students in the IS program.