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Dr. David Kern is the McAdams Frierson Chair of Bank Management and Associate Professor of Finance at Arkansas State University's Neil Griffin College of Business. He also serves as the NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative, demonstrating strong institutional engagement across academic and athletic domains.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance, University of North Alabama (1987)
- Master of Business Administration, University of North Alabama (1992)
- Master of Science in Business Administration in Finance, Mississippi State University (2000)
- Ph.D. in Business Administration (Finance), Mississippi State University (2004)
- Diploma in Banking, Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University (1996)
- Certificate in Commercial Lending, Tennessee School of Banking (1992)
- Certificate of Leader Development, U.S. Army War College (2022)
Dr. Kern's research centers on commercial and community banking, with a particular focus on Asset Liability Management and the long-term viability of commercial banks. His industry experience as a banker for ten years deeply informs his teaching in business finance, financial markets, and the economic environment of banking. His work bridges academic rigor and practical application in the banking sector.
Though no recent publications are listed in the provided text, his ongoing engagement with banking education and regulatory training suggests continued scholarly and professional contribution in finance and banking policy.
His notable recognitions include:
- College of Business Excellence in Teaching Award (2014)
- Excellence in Service Award (2017)
- Department of Economics and Finance Outstanding Professor Award (2022)
Dr. Kern has advised and mentored students both formally and informally through his teaching and NCAA role. While specific grant funding is not mentioned, his leadership in the McAdams Frierson Chair of Bank Management indicates endowed support for his academic and outreach activities. He has served on the faculty of the Barret Banking School since 2009 and the Southeastern School of Banking since 2018, contributing to professional development in the banking industry.
Though no formal lab or research team is described, Dr. Kern is actively involved in the commercial banking community through his service as a Mock Board Member for the Arkansas State Bank Department’s Commissioned Examiners Test since 2007 and as a current Board Member of the Society of Business, Industry, and Economics.
