Grubb Named Management Chair

Congratulations to Dr. W. Lee Grubb. He’s been named the new chair of COB’s department of management. He replaces Dr. Mike Harris, who earlier in the year, was named the director of the Miller School of Entrepreneurship.

Grubb joined the College in 2003 as an assistant professor, which was his first academic appointment after receiving his Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University. Grubb’s private industry experience includes serving as manager of the customer service division for a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia subsidiary.

As chair, and now in his 15^th year with COB, Grubb will support 30 faculty members who helped graduate 243 management students in 2017-18. He will continue to oversee COB’s Leadership and Professional Development program and be a resource for the faculty. Grubb plans to provide management faculty leadership development support and guidance related to fulfilling their responsibilities to students, COB, ECU and the community.

“Under Dr. Grubb’s leadership, the College made significant strides in build leaders via its Leadership and Professional Development program,” said Dr. Paul Schwager, COB interim dean. “I am honored to support Dr. Grubb and excited to see what he and the management faculty will do as they continue to be amazing teachers and mentors for our students and future students.”

“I’m excited to join the College’s chairs and continue the strong, positive relationships that have been established,” said Grubb. “I look forward to working with Dr. Schwager and the rest of the college as we remain a beacon of opportunity for eastern North Carolina.”

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