David M. Jayne

Dr. David M. Jayne is an Adjunct Professor of Financial Planning at the Department of Economics, Finance & Accounting, Fort Hays State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Financial Planning (Kansas State University, 2020), M.S. in Construction Engineering (University of Colorado, 2003), and B.S. in Civil Engineering (Kansas State University, 1998). His research focuses on financial planning for military personnel, retirement savings strategies, and financial habit formation.

Professional experience spans over two decades in the U.S. Navy, holding roles such as Commanding Officer (2023–present) and Deputy Branch Head at the Pentagon (2020–2023). He has also served as an instructor at Kansas State University and Defense Acquisition University. Courses taught at FHSU include Principles of Personal Finance.

Key publications include studies on financial anxiety among college students and solution-focused financial therapy interventions. No scientific awards are listed, but his work bridges military financial literacy and behavioral economics.