The search for the next dean of the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City officially launched Sept. 2, 2026.

Nominations and confidential inquiries regarding the position may be submitted to umhrexecutivesearch@umsystem.edu.

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ the Role

The  (UMKC) invites applications and nominations for the position of dean of the .

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a nationally recognized business school at a university experiencing significant momentum and growth.

UMKC Gateway Statues

UMKC recently achieved Carnegie R1 status, launched a comprehensive capital campaign, expanded academic offerings and strengthened its role in transformative regional initiatives expected to drive economic growth throughout the Kansas City region. As Kansas City's public research university, UMKC is uniquely positioned to expand its impact on business, entrepreneurship, innovation and workforce development.

The Henry W. Bloch School of Management is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, experiential learning and entrepreneurial leadership. Through innovative undergraduate, graduate and executive education programs, strong corporate and community partnerships, and nationally recognized entrepreneurship initiatives, the Bloch School prepares students to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Supported by accomplished faculty and staff and energized by a culture of innovation, the next dean will have the opportunity to elevate the school's national profile, expand strategic partnerships, accelerate philanthropic investment and help shape the future of business education while advancing UMKC's vision for research, economic development and community impact.

Search Committee

Committee Chair

  • Courtney Crappell, dean, UMKC Conservatory

Committee Members

  • Troy Bruun, vice chancellor for finance and administration, UMKC
  • April Graham, director of student experience and engagement, Henry W. Bloch School of Management
  • Brent Never, associate dean and professor; director, Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership, Henry W. Bloch School of Management
  • Kimberly Luken, assistant teaching professor of accounting, Henry W. Bloch School of Management
  • Nathan Mauck, professor of finance, Henry W. Bloch School of Management
  • Izu Mbaraonye, assistant professor of entrepreneurship and management, Henry W. Bloch School of Management
  • Matt McDonough, assistant vice president, UMKC Foundation
  • Kalpesh Desai, chair, Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management; professor of marketing, Henry W. Bloch School of Management
  • Doranne Hudson, immediate past chair, UMKC Board of Trustees
  • David Miles, president, Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation
  • Ramin Cherafat, chairman and chief executive officer, McCownGordon Construction
  • Bob Regnier, Regnier Family Foundation; market chairman and advisory member of the board of directors, Hawthorn Bank; member, Bloch Advisory Council
  • Cydney Banks, graduate student, Henry W. Bloch School of Management

Executive Recruitment Team

Partnering with the university on this search is the UM System Executive Recruitment team.

  • Tim McIntosh, senior director of recruitment, UM System Advisory
  • Marilyn Green, senior HR consultant, Strategic Recruitment
  • Mackenzie Lynch, administrative consultant, Executive Recruitment

Community Input and Nominations

The Executive Recruitment team invites confidential input from faculty, staff, students, alumni and community stakeholders regarding the leadership priorities, opportunities and desired qualifications for the next dean of the Henry W. Bloch School of Management.

Submit a Nomination to umhrexecutivesearch@umsystem.edu.