Brian Klaas

Brian Klaas is the Dean and Professor of Management at the Henry W. Bloch School of Management of the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), where he has served since June 2017. His leadership focuses on enhancing the school's visibility and engagement in the Kansas City metro area, with initiatives such as modernizing the Professional MBA program, boosting enrollment, and elevating the Bloch School brand.

• Previously held senior roles at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina
• Holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin
• Research expertise in human resources, dispute resolution, and labor relations