KEVIN L. EASTMAN
CONTACT Dept. of Finance & Economics
College of Business Administration
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 8152 Statesboro, GA 30460-8152
912-478-0193 (Phone)
912-478-0710 (Fax)
EDUCATION University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business.
Doctor of Philosophy in Managerial Science and Applied Economics (1992)
Major: Risk and Insurance. Minor: Statistics.
Master of Arts in Managerial Science and Applied Economics (1983)
Major: Risk and Insurance. Minor: Statistics.
Bucknell University
Master of Science in Business Administration | Major: Finance (1980)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | Major: Management (1979)
EXPERIENCE Professor, Department of Finance & Economics, College of Business Administration, Georgia
Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia, August 2012 to present.
Professor, Department of Finance & Quantitative Analysis, College of Business Administration,
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia, August 2007 to August 2012.
Professor, Department of Risk Management & Insurance, Real Estate & Business Law, College
of Business, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, August 2002 to August 2007.
Robert L. Atkins Memorial Professor of Risk Management & Insurance, Department of Risk
Management & Insurance, Real Estate & Business Law, College of Business, The Florida State
University, Tallahassee, Florida, August 1998 to August 2007.
Associate Professor, Department of Risk Management & Insurance, Real Estate & Business
Law, College of Business, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, August 1995 to
August, 2002.
Assistant Professor, Department of Risk Management & Insurance, Real Estate & Business
Law, College of Business, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, August 1989 to
August 1995.
Adjunct Professor, Department of Insurance and Real Estate, The Pennsylvania State
University, University Park, Pennsylvania, August 1988 to August 1989.
Assistant Professor, Department of Finance, Love School of Business, Elon College, Elon
College, North Carolina, August 1987 to August 1988.
Assistant Professor, Department of Finance, East Carolina University, Greenville, No
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Carolina, August 1984-August 1987.
TEACHING
Courses: Georgia Southern University
Principles of Corporate Finance
Principles of Corporate Finance – Online
Intermediate Financial Management
Financial Tools and Methods
Financial Survival Skills
Managerial Finance – Online (Graduate – Masters)
Enterprise Risk Management
Principles of Risk and Insurance
Principles of Risk and Insurance - Online
Insurance Industry Operations
Commercial Risk and Insurance
Florida State University
Principles of Risk Management and Insurance
Property and Casualty Insurance Products
Property and Casualty Insurance Operations
Advanced Property and Casualty Insurance Products
Commercial Risk Management
Risk Management in the Business Enterprise (Graduate - Masters)
Property-Liability Insurance Company Operations - Online (Graduate - Masters)
Property-Liability Insurance Contract Analysis – Online (Graduate - Masters)
Property-Liability Insurance Seminar (Graduate - Doctoral)
Other: Instructor, Insurance Education Foundation (IEF) Program (1999-2002).
Instructor, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Program (1996-1999).
Educational Consultant, Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (1992-2006).
Invited Lecturer, Instituto Nacional de Seguros, San Jose, Costa Rica (1991, 92).
Instructor, PIA National Insurance School, Des Moines, Iowa (1991).
Honors: Teaching Incentive Program Award for Excellence in Teaching, FSU (1995).
University Undergraduate Teaching Award, FSU (1999)
RESEARCH
Refereed: “Encouraging Consumers’ Charitable Behaviors: The Impact of Charitable Motivations, Gratitude,
and Materialism,” Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. 150, No. 4 (2018), pp. 1213-1228, co-authored
by Dora E. Bock, Jacqueline K. Eastman, and Kevin L. Eastman.
“The Impact of Cognitive Age on Materialism, Status Consumption and Loyalty Proneness on the
Indian Elderly,” Marketing Management Journal, Vol. 27, No. 1 (Spring 2017), pp. 48-62, co-
authored by Rajesh Iyer, Jacqueline K. Eastman, Ruppal W. Sharma, and Kevin L. Eastman.
“Conceptualizing a Model of Status Consumption Theory: An Exploration of the Antecedents and
Consequences of the Motivation to Consume for Status,” Marketing Management Journal, Vol.
25, No. 1 (2015), pp. 1-15, co-authored by Jacqueline K. Eastman and Kevin L. Eastman.
“
Personal Federal Tax Issues And The Affordable Care Act: Can Tax Penalties And Subsidized
Premiums Provide Sufficient Incentives For Health Insurance Purchases?, Journal of Business
and Economics Research, Vol. 11, No. 7 (2013), pp. 315-324, co-authored by Alan D. Eastman
and Kevin L. Eastman.
“The Impact of No-Fault Legislation on Automobile Insurance,” North American Actuarial Journal,
Vol. 16, No. 3 (2012), pp. 306-322, co-authored by Cassandra R. Cole, Kevin L. Eastman, Patrick
F. Maroney, Kathleen A. McCullough, and David Macpherson.
“Regulating the Use of Prescription Drug Databases in Health Insurance Underwriting,” Journal of
Business and Economics Research, Vol. 10, No. 8 (2012), pp. 455-462, co-authored by Kevin L.
Eastman, Joseph S. Ruhland, and Alan D. Eastman.
“Perceptions of Status Consumption and the Economy,” Journal of Business and Economics
Research, Vol. 9, No. 7 (2011), pp. 9-20, co-authored by Jacqueline K. Eastman and Kevin L.
Eastman.
“Improving Undergraduate Student Satisfaction with the Consumer Behavior Course: Will the
Innovation of Interactive Technology Help?,” Marketing Education Review, Vol. 21, No. 2 (2011),
pp. 139-149, co-authored by Jacqueline K. Eastman, Rajesh Iyer, and Kevin L. Eastman.
“Business Students’ Perceptions, Attitudes and Satisfaction with Interactive Technology: An
Exploratory Study,” Journal of Education for Business, Vol. 86, No. 1 (2011) pp. 36-43, co-
authored by Jacqueline K. Eastman, Rajesh Iyer, and Kevin L. Eastman.
“Regulation of Health Care Sharing Ministries,” Journal of Insurance Regulation, Vol. 28. No. 2
(2010), pp. 189-206, co-authored by Kevin L. Eastman, Joseph S. Ruhland, and Alan D.
Eastman.
"Interactive Technology in the Classroom: An Exploratory Look at Its Use and Effectiveness,"
Contemporary Issues in Education Research Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3 (2009), pp. 31-38, co-
authored by Jacqueline K. Eastman, Rajesh Iyer, and Kevin L. Eastman.
"Lifetime Earnings, Mortality, and Social Security Benefits: Implications for Reform?,” Journal of
Applied Business Research, Vol. 25, No. 4 (2009), pp. 109-117, co-authored by Alan D. Eastman
and Kevin L. Eastman.
“The Dynamics of the Market for Medical Malpractice Insurance,” Journal of Risk and Insurance,
Vol, 76, No. 1 (2009), pp. 221-247, co-authored by Faith R. Neale, Kevin L. Eastman, and
Pamela P. Peterson-Drake.
“Academic Dishonesty: An Exploratory Study Examining Whether Insurance Students Are
Different From Other College Students,” Risk Management and Insurance Review, Vol. 11, No. 1
(2008), pp. 209-226, co-authored by Kevin L. Eastman, Jacqueline K. Eastman, and Rajesh Iyer.
“Addressing Academic Dishonesty: The Implications for Business Schools, Professors and
Students,” Journal for Advancement of Marketing Education, Vol. 9, No. 1 (2006), pp. 1-8, co-
authored by Jacqueline K. Eastman, Rajesh Iyer, and Kevin L. Eastman.
“A Review of the Current and Historical No-Fault Environment,” Journal of Insurance Regulation,
Vol. 23, No. 1 (2004), pp. 1-23, co-authored by Cassandra Cole, Kevin L. Eastman, Patrick F.
Maroney, and Kathleen A. McCullough.
“Issues in Marketing Online Insurance Products: An Exploratory Look at Agents’ Use, Attitudes
and Views of the Impact of the Internet,” Risk Management and Insurance Review, Vol. 5, No. 2
(2002), pp. 117-134, co-authored by Kevin L. Eastman, Jacqueline K. Eastman and Alan D.
Eastman.
“Insurance Sales Agents and the Internet: The Relationship Between Opinion Leadership,
Subjective Knowledge, and Internet Attitudes,” Journal of Marketing Management, 18, 3-4 (2002),
pp. 259-285, co-authored by Jacqueline K. Eastman, Alan D. Eastman, and Kevin L. Eastman.
“The Relationship Between Ethical Ideology and Ethical Behavior Intentions: An Exploratory Look
at Physicians’ Responses to Managed Care Dilemmas,” Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. 31, No.
3, (2001), pp. 209-224, co-authored by Jacqueline K. Eastman, Kevin L. Eastman and Michael A.
Tolson.
“Stock Market Reactions and Information Transfer Due to Financial Instability in the Life
Insurance Industry,” Risk Management and Insurance Review, Vol. 3, No. 2 (2000), pp. 155-169,
co-authored by Stephen M. Avila, Kevin L. Eastman, Richard B. Corbett, and John C. Bratton.
“Regulatory Action on Rate Filings: The Effect of Recent Legislative Changes in Florida,” Journal
of Insurance Regulation, Vol, 18, No. 4 (2000), pp. 527-550, co-authored by Kevin L. Eastman
and Patrick F. Maroney.
“Leaving an Unethical Managed Care Plan: An Exploratory Look at Doctors’ Intentions,” Benefits
Quarterly, Vol. 16, No. 2 (2000), pp. 33-44, co-authored by Jacqueline K. Eastman, Kevin L.
Eastman and Michael Tolson.
“The Effect of State Regulation of Health Maintenance Organizations on the Price of Health Care
Coverage,” Journal of Insurance Regulation, Vol. 17, No. 4 (1999), pp. 530-550, co-authored by
Kevin L. Eastman, Alan D. Eastman, and R.B. Drennan.
“An Analysis of the Auto Choice Reform Act of 1997,” Risk Management and Insurance Review,
Vol. 2, No. 2 (1999), pp. 60-71, co-authored by Patrick F. Maroney, Kevin L. Eastman, and Ann
M. Butler.
“The Ethics of Managed Care: An Initial Look at the Doctors’ Perspective,” Marketing Health
Services (formerly The Journal of Health Care Marketing), Vol. 17, No. 3 (1997), pp. 26-39, co-
authored by Jacqueline K. Eastman, Kevin L. Eastman, and Michael A. Tolson.
“The Ethics of Insurance Agents Vs. Insurance Students: The Educational Implications,” CPCU
Journal, Vol. 50, No. 2 (1997), pp. 104-120, co-authored by Jacqueline K. Eastman, Kevin L.
Eastman, and R.B. Drennan.
"The Ethics of Insurance Professionals: Comparison of Personal and Professional Ethics,"
Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. 15, No. 9 (1996), pp. 951-962, co-authored by Kevin L. Eastman,
Jacqueline K. Eastman and Alan D. Eastman.
"The Effect of Mandating Sinkhole Coverage in Florida Homeowners Insurance Policies," CPCU
Journal, Vol. 48, No. 3 (1995), pp. 165-176, co-authored by Ann M. Butler, Kevin L. Eastman and
Claude C. Lilly.
"The Market Effects of Life Insurer Insolvencies and the Implications for Regulators," Journal of
Insurance Regulation, Vol. 13, No. 3 (1995), pp. 302-328, co-authored by Stephen M. Avila and
Kevin L. Eastman.
"The Effect of Rate Regulation on Price Dispersion in the U.S. Automobile Insurance Market,"
Journal of Insurance Regulation, Vol. 13, No. 2 (1994), pp. 201-223.
"The Impact of Underwriting on Price Dispersion for Different Automobile Insurance Coverages,"
Journal of Insurance Issues, Vol. 17, No. 2 (1994), pp. 45-72, co-authored by Kevin L. Eastman
and Alan D. Eastman.
"An Analysis of the Use of Common Relativity Factors in Rating Automobile Coverages," Journal
of Insurance Regulation, Vol. 13, No. 1 (1994), pp. 97-117, co-authored by Emily J. Norman and
Kevin L. Eastman.
"Hurricane Andrew: Insurer Losses and Concentrations," Journal of Reinsurance, Vol. 1, No. 3
(1994), pp. 29-64, co-authored by Claude C. Lilly, Jack E. Nicholson and Kevin L. Eastman.
"The New York Verbal Threshold for Third-Party Liability Under No-Fault Insurance," Journal of
Insurance Regulation, Vol. 12, No. 3 (1994), pp. 368-389, co-authored by Kevin L. Eastman,
Patrick F. Maroney and Jack M. Nelson.
Non-
Refereed: “Perception and Reality: Conclusions of a Study of Rate Regulation in Florida,” Florida
Association of Insurance Agents, co-authored by Kevin L. Eastman and Patrick F. Maroney,
1996.
"Combatting Insurance Fraud: A Survey of Insurance Fraud Units," in the National Council on
Compensation Insurance Fraud Commission Report (1994), co-authored by Patrick F. Maroney
and Kevin L. Eastman.
"New York No-Fault Insurance: Is It Performing As It Should?," in the New York State Insurance
Department Bulletin, Vol. XXXIII, No. 6 (July, 1994), pp. 3-7, co-authored by Patrick F. Maroney,
Kevin L. Eastman, and Jack M. Nelson.
"How Do They Do It: Unpublished Data Reveals Piercing of N.Y. Threshold," in the Auto
Insurance Report, Vol. 1, No. 7 (November, 1993), co-authored by Patrick F. Maroney, Kevin L.
Eastman, and Jack M. Nelson.
"Insurance Study of Sinkholes," a report to the State of Florida, Department of Insurance
(submitted December, 1992), co-authored by Ann M. Butler, Barry A. Diskin, Kevin L. Eastman,
Dean H. Gatzlaff, Richard B. Corbett, Claude C. Lilly and Patrick F. Maroney.
Monthly Updates in the Florida Underwriting Guide, published and distributed by the Florida
Association of Insurance Agents, 1993-1995.
The Florida Association of Insurance Agents (FAIA) Insurance Agency Legal Guide, published
and distributed by the Florida Association of Insurance Agents, 1994 edition.
Grants: “Regulating the Use of Prescription Drug Databases in Health Insurance Underwriting.” Grant
awarded by Georgia Southern University, Summer 2010, completed September 2010.
“Insurance Study of Sinkholes.” Grant awarded by a mandate of the Florida Legislature, Summer
2004, completed April 2005. Co-authored by Cassandra R. Cole, Richard B. Corbett, Randy E.
Dumm, Patrick F. Maroney, Kathleen A. McCullough, James W. Newman, and Mark J. Browne.
“Introduction to Insurance and Financial Planning.” Grant awarded by the State Farm Insurance
Companies, Summer 2004, completed December 2005. Co-authored by James M. Carson,
Cassandra R. Cole, Richard B. Corbett, Randy E. Dumm, Patrick F. Maroney, and Kathleen A.
McCullough.
“The Effect of State Regulation of Health Maintenance Organizations on the Price of Health Care
Coverage.” Grant awarded by the regular Committee on Faculty Research Support (COFRS)
program, May-August, 1999.
"Price Dispersion in the Florida Automobile Insurance Market." Grant awarded by the regular
Committee on Faculty Research Support (COFRS) program, May-August, 1993.
“Insurance Study of Sinkholes." Grant awarded by a mandate of the Florida Legislature under
the direction of the Florida Department of Insurance, Summer 1992. Co-authored by Ann M.
Butler, Barry A. Diskin, Kevin L. Eastman, Dean H. Gatzlaff, Richard B. Corbett, Claude C. Lilly
and Patrick F. Maroney.
PRESENTATIONS
National: “Encouraging Charitable Behaviors: The Impact of Charitable Motivations and Materialism.”
Presented by Jacqueline K. Eastman, Dora E. Bock, and Kevin L. Eastman at the February, 2016
meeting of the American Marketing Association’s Winter Marketing Educators Conference in Las
Vegas, Nevada.
“Perceptions of Status Consumption and the Economy.” Presented by Jacqueline K. Eastman
and Kevin L. Eastman at the January, 2011 meeting of the International Business and Economic
Research Conference Proceedings in Maui, Hawaii.
“Is There a Crisis in Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance?” Presented by Faith R. Neale,
Kevin L. Eastman, and Pamela P. Peterson at the October, 2005 meeting of the Financial
Management Association in Chicago, Illinois.
“Is There a Crisis in Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance?” Presented by Faith R. Neale,
Kevin L. Eastman, and Pamela P. Peterson at the August, 2005 meeting of the American Risk
and Insurance Association in Salt Lake City, Utah.
“The Impact of No-Fault Insurance Laws on Automobile Insurance Rates.” Presented by
Cassandra Cole, Kevin L. Eastman, Patrick F. Maroney, and Kathleen A. McCullough at the
August, 2003 meeting of the American Risk and Insurance Association in Denver, Colorado.
“Residual Markets: An Examination of Post-Catastrophe Behavior and the Subsidy Effect.”
Presented by Randy E. Dumm, Kevin L. Eastman and Patrick F. Maroney at the August, 2001
meeting of the American Risk and Insurance Association in Indianapolis, Indiana.
“Regulatory Action on Rate Filings: The Effect of Recent Legislative Changes in Florida.”
Presented by Kevin L. Eastman, Patrick F. Maroney, and Alan D. Eastman at the August, 1999
meeting of the American Risk and Insurance Association in Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada.
“Leaving an Unethical Managed Care Plan: An Exploratory Look at Doctors’ Intentions.
Presented by Jacqueline K. Eastman, Kevin L. Eastman, and R.B. Drennan at the August, 1999
meeting of the American Risk and Insurance Association in Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada.
“The Effect of State Regulation of Health Maintenance Organizations on the Cost of Health Care
Coverage.” Presented by Kevin L. Eastman, Alan D. Eastman, and R.B. Drennan at the August,
1998 meeting of the American Risk and Insurance Association in Boston, Massachusetts.
“The Ethics of Managed Care: An Initial Look at the Doctors’ Perspective.” Presented by Kevin L.
Eastman, Jacqueline K. Eastman, and Michael A. Tolson at the August, 1997 meeting of the
American Risk and Insurance Association in San Diego, California.
“The Ethics of Insurance Professionals v. Insurance Students: The Educational Implications.”
Presented by Jacqueline K. Eastman, Kevin L. Eastman, and R.B. Drennan at the August, 1995
meeting of the American Risk and Insurance Association in Seattle, Washington.
“The Ethics of Insurance Professionals: Comparison of Personal and Professional Ethics.”
Presented by Kevin L. Eastman, Jacqueline K. Eastman, and Alan D. Eastman at the August,
1994 meeting of the American Risk and Insurance Association in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
“Stock Market Reactions and Information Transfer Due to Financial Instability in the Life
Insurance Industry.” Presented by Stephen M. Avila and Kevin L. Eastman at the August, 1994
meeting of the American Risk and Insurance Association in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Regional
: “Systematically Important Financial Institutions (SIFI) Designation for Insurers: Positive or
Negative?. Presented by Alan D. Eastman and Kevin L. Eastman at the November, 2014
meeting of the Southern Risk and Insurance Association in Charleston, South Carolina.
“Regulating the Use of Prescription Drug Databases in Health Insurance Underwriting.”
Presented by Joseph S. Ruhland, Kevin L. Eastman, and Alan D. Eastman at the November,
2010 meeting of the Southern Risk and Insurance Association in Charleston, South Carolina.
“Regulation of Health Care Sharing Ministries.” Presented by Alan D. Eastman, Joseph S.
Ruhland and Kevin L. Eastman at the November, 2009 meeting of the Southern Risk and
Insurance Association in Orlando, Florida.
“Lifetime Earnings, Mortality, and Social Security Benefits: Should Benefits Be Reduced to
Preserve Progressivity?” Presented by Alan D. Eastman and Kevin L. Eastman at the November,
2008 meeting of the Southern Risk and Insurance Association in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
“KIVA: Peer to Peer Microfinance and the Stimulus of Entrepreneurship.” Presented by Morgan
P. Miles, Jacqueline K. Eastman, and Kevin L. Eastman at the October, 2008 meeting of SE
Informs in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
“Academic Dishonesty: Are Insurance Students Different From Other College Students?”
Presented by Kevin L. Eastman, Jacqueline K. Eastman, and Rajesh Iyer at the November, 2006
meeting of the Southern Risk and Insurance Association in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
“Is There a Crisis in Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance?” Presented by Faith R. Neale,
Kevin L. Eastman, and Pamela Peterson-Drake at the November, 2005 meeting of the Southern
Finance Association in Key West, Florida.
”A Proposal for an Examination of the Health Care Professional Liability Insurance Market.”
Presented by Faith R. Neale, Kevin L. Eastman, and Pamela Peterson at the November, 2004
meeting of the Southern Risk and Insurance Association in Charleston, South Carolina.
“The Impact of No-Fault Insurance Laws on Automobile Insurance Rates.” Presented by
Cassandra Cole, Kevin L. Eastman, Patrick F. Maroney, and Kathleen A. McCullough at the
November, 2003 meeting of the Southern Risk and Insurance Association in St. Petersburg,
Florida.
“Residual Markets: An Examination of Post-Catastrophe Behavior and the Subsidy Effect.”
Presented by Randy E. Dumm, Kevin L. Eastman and Patrick F. Maroney at the November, 2001
meeting of the Southern Risk and Insurance Association in Savannah, Georgia.
“Issues in Marketing Online Insurance Products: Agents’ Use, Attitudes, and Views of the Impact
of the Internet.” Presented by Kevin L. Eastman, Jacqueline K. Eastman and Alan D. Eastman at
the November, 2000 meeting of the Southern Risk and Insurance Association in San Antonio,
Texas.
“Private Passenger Automobile Insurance and Homeowners Insurance: Products Moving in
Different Directions.” Presented by Kevin L. Eastman, Patrick F. Maroney, and Alan D. Eastman
at the November, 1998 meeting of the Southern Risk and Insurance Association in Williamsburg,
Virginia.
“An Analysis of the Auto Choice Reform Act of 1997.” Presented by Ann M. Butler, Kevin L.
Eastman and Patrick F. Maroney at the November, 1997 meeting of the Southern Risk and
Insurance Association in Asheville, North Carolina.
“Insurance Fraud Units: Their Growth and Effectiveness.” Presented by Patrick F. Maroney and
Kevin L. Eastman at the November, 1995 meeting of the Southern Risk and Insurance
Association in Charleston, South Carolina.
“Cash Runs, Guaranty Funds and Liquidity: An Application to the Life Insurance Industry.”
Presented by Stephen M. Avila and Kevin L. Eastman at the November, 1995 meeting of the
Southern Risk and Insurance Association in Charleston, South Carolina.
“Cash Runs, Guaranty Funds, and Liquidity in the Life Insurance Industry.” Presented by
Stephen M. Avila and Kevin L. Eastman at the January, 1995 meeting of the Western Risk and
Insurance Association in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“Insurance Agency Activities and Financial Institutions: Moving
Toward the Inevitable.” Presented
by Patrick F. Maroney and Kevin L. Eastman at the November, 1994 meeting of the Southern
Risk and Insurance Association in Point Clear, Alabama.
“Combatting Insurance Fraud: A Survey of Insurance Fraud Units.” Presented by Kevin L.
Eastman and Patrick F. Maroney at the November, 1993 meeting of the Southern Risk and
Insurance Association in New Orleans, Louisiana.
“The New York Verbal Threshold for Third-Party Liability Under No-Fault Insurance.” Presented
by Kevin L. Eastman, Patrick F. Maroney and Jack M. Nelson at the November, 1992 meeting of
the Southern Risk and Insurance Association in St. Petersburg, Florida.
SERVICE
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
University: Member, Instructional Technology Advisory Council (2013-present)
Member, Faculty Development Committee (2015-2018)
Member, Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Committee (2011-2012)
Advisor to University Attorney on Liability Insurance Needs (2007)
College: Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (2018-present)
Member, Educational Outcomes Assessment Committee (2017-present)
Member, Dean Search Committee (2012-2013)
Member, Ph.D. Director Search Committee (2009)
Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (2009-2011)
Member, MBA Director Search Committee (2008-2009)
Member, Strategic Planning Council (2008-2010)
Department: Department Quality Matters Specialist (2014-present)
Chair, Finance Curriculum Committee (2012-2013)
Chair, Promotion and Tenure Committee (2011, 2012)
Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee (2010-present).
Member, BBA Program Review Committee (2012)
Member, RMI Scholarship Committee (2007-present)
Member, Summer Research Grant Committee (2010).
Profession: Reviewer, Journal Article – Journal of Economics & Finance Education (2016)
Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Insurance Regulation (2014)
Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Business Ethics (2010)
Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Insurance Issues (2008)
Member, Nominations Committee, Southern Risk & Insurance Association (2007)
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
University: Member, University Teaching and Advising Awards Committee (2001-2004).
Member, University Promotion and Tenure Committee (2002-2003).
College: Member, College of Business Scholarship Committee (2005, 2006)
Member, Graduate Admissions Appeal Committee (2002-2006).
Member, College of Business Promotion and Tenure Committee (2002-2003).
Member, Doctoral Program Policy Committee (2000-2002).
Chair, Doctoral Program Policy Committee (2000).
Member, College of Business Promotion and Tenure Committee (1998-1999).
Member, Masters Program Policy Committee (1995-2000).
Member, Masters Program Policy Subcommittee: Admissions (1995-1999).
Member, Masters Program Policy Subcommittee: MBA Concentrations (1999).
Member, Masters Program Policy Subcommittee: On-Line MBA Program (1999).
Member, Summer Instructional Grant Review Committee (1997).
Member, College of Business Teaching Incentive Program Committee (1996).
Department: Member, Faculty Evaluation Committee (2006)
Chair, Ph.D. Dissertation Committee (2003-2004).
Chair, Departmental Promotion and Tenure Committee (2002-2003).
Chair, Departmental Promotion and Tenure Committee (1998-1999).
Advisor, Florida State Insurance Society (1989-2001).
Chair, Departmental Teaching Incentive Program Committee (1996)
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Director, Center for Insurance Research, Florida State University (1995-2004).
Member, Ph.D. Dissertation Committees (1992-1993, Two Committees)
Profession: American Risk and Insurance Association
Member, Program Committee (1997-98, 2000-2001).
Member, Nominations Committee (2000-2001).
ARIA Faculty Internship Participant, Nationwide Insurance Company (2000)
Member, JRI Awards Committee (1991-1992, 1996-1997).
Chair, Kulp-Wright Book Award Committee (1995-1996).
Member, Kulp-Wright Book Award Committee (1992-1995).
Southern Risk and Insurance Association
Elected President (2000-2001).
Elected First Vice President & Annual Meeting Program Chair (1999-2000).
Elected Second Vice President (1998-1999).
Elected Secretary-Treasurer (1997-1998).
Elected Board Member (1994-1997).
Academic Journals
Associate Editor, Journal of Reinsurance (1993-1996).
Article Reviewer, Journal of Risk and Insurance (1992-2007).
Article Reviewer, Journal of Insurance Regulation (1994-2007).
Article Reviewer, Journal of Insurance Issues (1994-2008).
HONORS M. Albert Brook Fellowship Award, GSU (2013)
Robert L. Atkins Memorial Professorship, FSU (1998-2007).
Nominated, University Undergraduate Teaching Award, FSU (2000).
University Undergraduate Teaching Award, FSU (1999).
Teaching Incentive Program Award for Excellence in Teaching, FSU (1995).
S.S. Huebner Foundation Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania (1980-1983).
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Bucknell University (1979)
