Dr. Steven Rayburn appointed chair of the Department of Management

SAN MARCOS, Texas — The McCoy College of Business at Texas State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Steven Rayburn as the Chair of the Department of Management, effective immediately.

Since August 2024, Dr. Rayburn has served as interim chair, guiding the department through a period of transition with exceptional leadership and vision. During his tenure, he fostered a culture of trust, collaboration, and positivity among faculty and staff, positioning the department for continued growth and success. His thoughtful and decisive approach, combined with strong relationships across the college and with external partners, has been invaluable to the McCoy College community.

Dr. Rayburn brings extensive experience to this role. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University and joined Texas State University in 2013. Before entering academia, he built a successful career managing front-line employees in service, retail, and sales organizations. He is also recognized for his leadership as Director of the Service-Learning Excellence program at Texas State and his research in organizational frontline management, leadership, and employee well-being.

Under Dr. Rayburn’s leadership, the Department of Management is well-positioned to advance student success, program innovation, research, and alumni and industry engagement. ✯