Charles M. (Chad) Carson, Ph.D., serves as dean of Brock School of Business and as a professor of management. Carson is a three-time recipient of the Outstanding Scholarship Award from the Brock School and was previously named the “Outstanding Educator” by the Federation of Business Disciplines / Southwest Case Research Association. 

Carson has published over 50 peer reviewed articles in leading academic journals such as The Journal of Managerial Psychology, Case Research Journal, Educational and Psychological Measurement, Management Decision, Journal of Managerial Issues and Human Performance.

Carson has provided research, training, and consulting services to a wide range of organizations including ServisFirst Bank, Hibbett Sports, Regions Bank, AC Inc., and G & O Supply Co.  

Prior to entering the academic world, Carson worked as a senior auditor for the State of Mississippi, and a human resources benefits generalist for Mississippi State University.  Carson received his PhD from the University of Mississippi and an MBA and Accountancy degrees from Mississippi State University.