Barton School appoints new chair of Finance, Real Estate and Decision Sciences Department

The Barton School of Business’ Department of Finance, Real Estate and Decision Sciences (FREDS) has appointed Dr. Mehmet Barut as its new department chair. Dr. Barut will serve as chair for three years starting in fall 2023. He is a professor of supply chain management within the department and was elected by FREDS Department faculty.

“I’m honored that my colleagues have entrusted the leadership of our department to me,” Dr. Barut said. “I hope to follow the example of my predecessor and lead FREDS to new heights.”