Neil Terry

Dr. Neil Terry serves as Executive Vice President, Provost, and Paul Engler Professor of Economics at West Texas A&M University's Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business. With appointments spanning from Assistant to Full Professor since 1997, he previously led as Dean of Business (2006-2020), driving AACSB accreditation and a $25M naming gift. His joint administrative-faculty role reflects deep institutional commitment.

Education includes:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Texas Tech University (1997)
• M.A. in Economics, Texas Tech University (1996)
• B.A. in Economics, California State University-Sacramento (1992)
• Management Development Program, Harvard University (2006)

Research explores industrial organization, labor economics, and business education through empirical analyses. Recent work examines:

• Economic impacts of healthcare policies on stock performance
• Consumer behavior in insurance/entertainment markets
• Pedagogical effectiveness in business programs
• Regional marketing applications for athlete endorsements (NIL)

Methodologies emphasize regression modeling and case studies across diverse sectors.

Publications since 2016 show:

• Sustained focus on education outcomes and market-responsive curricula
• Expanded analysis of regulatory impacts (ACA, insurance)
• Interdisciplinary approaches blending economics with marketing, law, and policy
• Consistent collaboration with co-authors across institutions

Major honors include:

• Jack Welch Distinguished Management Award (2020)
• Adam Smith Distinguished Economics Professor Award (2019)
• Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award (2010)
• 14× Mortar Board Outstanding Teaching Awards (1998-2017)
• 3 Distinguished Research Awards from academic societies

Grant leadership secured $428,000+ for projects including the Safe Communities Initiative ($400,000). Teaching encompasses graduate/undergraduate economics courses, with mentorship through internships and independent studies. No dedicated lab is noted, but extensive committee service includes AACSB review teams and editorial boards for the Journal of Education for Business.