Scott Roark

Scott Roark is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Finance at the Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He transitioned to academia in 2006 after working in the commercial real estate industry, where he focused on asset management, portfolio management, and acquisitions. Previously, he served on the faculty at Boise State University and Colorado State University (CSU), where he was Director of the Everitt Real Estate Center. His research and teaching emphasize real estate and finance, and he is actively involved in developing a real estate program at Haslam.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Finance, University of Connecticut (2011)
• MBA in Finance, Texas A&M University (1994)
• BBA in Accounting, Texas A&M University (1991)

Research & Interests: Dr. Roark specializes in real estate finance, asset management, and portfolio strategy. His work bridges academia and industry, leveraging his professional experience in commercial real estate. He teaches courses in real estate and finance, contributing to the development of practical curricula.

Labs/Teams: He leads initiatives to expand Haslam’s real estate program, fostering collaboration between academic and industry stakeholders.