Ben Boozer

Dr. Ben Boozer is a Professor holding the Daugette Professorship in Finance at Jacksonville State University's Gregory D. Brown Department of Finance, Economics and Accounting, where he has taught since 1999. His academic foundation includes a BS in Economics and MPA in Business Administration from JSU, complemented by a PhD from Auburn University. Beyond academia, he contributes to the JSU Center for Economic Development and Business Research as editor of Economic Update and authors economic impact reports.

Research Focus

Dr. Boozer's scholarship spans corporate finance dynamics, personal wealth management strategies, and behavioral economic patterns in financial decision-making. His work explores intersections between institutional economics and individual financial behaviors.

Teaching Portfolio

• FIN 301: Business Finance
• FIN 311: Personal Financial Planning
• FIN 441: Financial Management
• FIN 475: Advanced Topics in Finance
• FIN 515: Financial Management (MBA)

Institutional & Professional Service

• Faculty advisor for Financial Management Association
• Academic advisor for Finance majors
• Faculty Senate member (two terms)
• Business Advisory Board member for ENACTUS
• Revolving Loan Fund committee at East Alabama Regional Planning Commission

Civic Engagement

Former president of Anniston Lions Club and Anniston Credit Association; Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce committee member; active Sunday School teacher and choir member.