David W. Palmer

Dr. David W. Palmer is the Dean and Tenured Professor of Business at Charleston Southern University's Hans A. Nielsen College of Business. He previously served as Associate Professor at Jacksonville State University (Alabama) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Samford University, an Executive MBA from the University of Alabama, and a PhD in Marketing from the University of Alabama.

• Education: B.S. (Computer Science), Executive MBA, PhD (Marketing)
• Former insurance industry executive with IT expertise in life/health insurance

His research integrates marketing, information technology, and international business, informed by his dual roles as educator and administrator. As dean, he oversaw a naming gift by the Nielsen Family, established the Breland/Adams Chair in Business, and achieved 100% faculty giving at CSU.

• Fellow of the Life Management Institute (FLMI)
• Multiple excellence awards in teaching/research/service at Jacksonville State University

Palmer actively promotes study abroad programs and business-as-mission initiatives, reflecting his commitment to global business education. He also emphasizes faculty-student mentorship, stating his passion lies in seeing both flourish through resource provision.