Don Herrmann appointed as head of the OSU School of Accounting

Friday, June 18, 2010

Don Herrmann, associate professor and Arthur Andersen professor of accounting in the Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business, has been appointed head of the OSU School of Accounting. The appointment was approved today at the regular meeting of the OSU/A&M Board of Regents in Oklahoma City. The appointment also carries with it the title of Anadarko Petroleum Corp. Chair and is effective July 1. 

“In many ways, Don represents the ‘next generation’ of School of Accounting faculty – one who is research engaged throughout his entire career and who recognizes the value of research in defining our regional and national reputation,” said Larry Crosby, Spears School dean. “Don’s strong academic record can serve as an inspiration to incoming and existing faculty within accounting and across the entire Spears School.”

Herrmann joined the OSU accounting faculty in 2005. He earned his doctorate degree in accounting from Oklahoma State University in 1995, his master’s degree from Kansas State University in 1987 and his bachelor’s degree from John Brown University in 1985. Herrmann previously served on the faculties of Oregon State University and Baylor University and worked as an auditor for Deloitte in Colorado Springs.

Widely known as an international accounting scholar, Herrmann has published 24 research articles and a financial accounting textbook with McGraw-Hill. He has served as the president of the International Accounting Section of the American Accounting Association. Not only is Herrmann well-regarded for his scholarship, but also he is recognized as an accomplished teacher and has received numerous teaching awards.

Herrmann replaces Don Hansen, who served as OSU School of Accounting head since 2004. Hansen will return to the Spears School faculty as Arthur Anderson Professor of Accounting and Regents Service Professor.

In Hansen’s 6 years as department chair, he helped re-establish the OSU School of Accounting as one of the premier accounting programs in the nation. As a result of his accomplishments, he recently was recognized as a Regents Service Professor.

“Don Hansen articulated a clear direction for the School of Accounting, held faculty accountable for excellence in all aspects of their careers, enacted policies and provided the resources necessary to be successful,” Crosby said. “Don Hansen put Accounting on the right path and I’m totally confident that Don Herrmann will continue to build on the positive momentum.”