Chris Brune

Chris Brune is a Professor of Finance at Ouachita Baptist University, serving as Chair of the Department of Accounting and Finance within the Hickingbotham School of Business. He earned his Ph.D. and MBA from the University of Arkansas, and his B.A. from Ouachita Baptist University.

• Ph.D., Finance, University of Arkansas (2009)
• MBA, Finance, University of Arkansas (1995)
• B.A., Finance, Ouachita Baptist University (1994)

Brune's expertise spans finance, financial planning, and risk management, with a unique focus on integrating Christian principles into investment practices. His research explores asset allocation, personal finance education, and the dynamics of insured municipal bonds.

He has published extensively on topics such as banking risk, statistical pedagogy, and faith-based investment strategies. Notable recent works include analyses of bank opacity, innovative teaching methods for financial education, and applications of Biblical screens in stock selection.

• C. Sam Walls Entrepreneur Educator Award (2018)
• Most Inspirational Professor at Ouachita Baptist University (2019)

Brune advises the $5 million Eddie and Phyllis Ary Student Investment Fund, which earned national recognition in 2019 and 2023. He also mentors award-winning business plan teams and emphasizes holistic student development through extracurricular activities like Bible studies and intramural sports.