Jim Washam

Dr. Jim Washam is the Dean of the Neil Griffin College of Business and holds the McAdams Frierson Professorship in Bank Management at Arkansas State University. He has been affiliated with A-State since 1989, serving as Associate Dean, Director of Undergraduate Programs, and Department Chair for Economics and Finance, as well as the Department of Accounting, Finance, and Law. His expertise spans working capital management, financial risk management, and cash liquidity strategies.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Finance, University of Mississippi
• M.B.A., Arkansas State University
• B.S. in Finance, Arkansas State University

Research & Professional Activities: Dr. Washam is a sought-after speaker at national finance conferences and conducts treasury management seminars for major organizations such as Google, Harvard, JPMorgan Chase, and NASCAR. His research focuses on corporate liquidity, risk mitigation, and financial strategy.

Affiliations:

• Association for Finance Professionals (AFP)
• Financial Management Association (FMA)
• Mid-South Association of Financial Professionals
• Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS)

Contact: Located in Business Building Room 103, reachable at (870) 972-3035 or jwasham@AState.edu.