Jeffrey Zimmerman

Jeffrey Zimmerman serves as Professor of Economics at Drury University's Breech School of Business Administration since 2022, following nearly 20 years as dean of the Robert W. Plaster College of Business at Missouri Southern State University. His leadership spans business school administration and academic governance.

Educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from Purdue University (1991), MS in Economics from Purdue University (1988), MA in Economics from West Virginia University (1986), and BS in Computer Science & Economics from University at Albany (1984).

Professional expertise centers on economics education administration, with research interests in strategic planning, curriculum development, accreditation systems, and technology integration in business education. His work emphasizes program development and fundraising within academic institutions, bridging theoretical economics with practical administrative applications.

Community engagement includes chairing the 2019 United Way campaign for Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas, chairing Great Plains Federal Credit Union's Board of Directors, and serving on the Joplin Rotary Club, Carthage Technical Center Business Advisory Board, and Watered Gardens Rescue Mission.