Academic Background: Ph.D. in Finance, The University of Texas at Austin; M.S. in Economics, The University of Texas at Austin; B.S. in Business Administration, Trinity University.
Research Interests: Real estate finance, corporate finance, and the economics of financial institutions.
Appointments: President of The University of Texas at Austin (2020–2025); previously Dean of the McCombs School of Business and Professor of Finance.
Publications: Published in top journals such as The Journal of Finance and Real Estate Economics on topics like REIT performance and mortgage markets.
Additional Contributions: Leadership in university-wide initiatives for diversity and inclusion; transitioned to Southern Methodist University as President in 2025.