The Barton School of Business has named Christopher Stone as the new chair of the Management Department. Dr. Stone, a faculty member since 2018, has served as an associate clinical professor of management at the Barton School. He succeeds Gery Markova, who has served as chair since 2021 and has been instrumental in leading the department and initiating new programs, among other achievements.
“Chris brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our Management Department,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School. “His distinguished record as an educator, researcher and mentor will be invaluable as we build on the department’s strong foundation. I am excited to see how Chris will drive the department forward, fostering innovation and excellence while supporting our students and faculty.”
As chair, Chris will foster a collaborative environment within the department, ensure a safe and thriving atmosphere for students, faculty and staff, and focus on faculty development. He will also work to align programs with industry standards, increase student enrollments across all programs housed in the department and provide a top-notch student experience through curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities.