Scott DeRue

Scott DeRue

Edward J. Frey Dean
Stephen M. Ross Professor of Business

DeRue is committed to Michigan Ross being the world’s leading business school for ideas that change the world, and innovative experiences that develop the next generation of business leaders. His vision is based on the belief that business is the most powerful force for change in the world, and it is our responsibility to develop leaders who have the confidence, capabilities, and connections to envision the future and enable others to achieve it.

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Assistant: Brenda Rutkey, brutkey@umich.edu

Faculty Leadership

Composed of the top thought leaders in business, Ross faculty share not only their deep knowledge, but also their personal attention, amplifying your learning experiences.

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Wallace “Wally” Hopp
Associate Dean for Learning Design

Assistant:
Michele Semones, msemones@umich.edu

M.S. Krishnan
Associate Dean for Executive Education and Global Initiatives

Assistant:
Michele Semones, msemones@umich.edu

Francine Lafontaine

Francine Lafontaine
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Research

Assistant:
Michele Semones, msemones@umich.edu

Lynn Wooten

Lynn Wooten
​Senior Associate Dean for Student and Academic Excellence

Assistant:
Christal Banks, cabanks@umich.edu

Staff Leadership

From career services to our admissions team, Ross staff members are here to help you succeed.

Mike Barger
​Senior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives

Assistant:
Brenda Rutkey, brutkey@umich.edu

Amy Byron-Oilar
Chief People Officer

Assistant:
Emily Frye, ejfrye@umich.edu

Kerry Flynn
Chief Information Officer
 
Assistant:
Sandra Fike,

Jennifer Monaghan
Chief Marketing Officer

Sean O'Neil
Chief Financial Officer

Assistant:
Sandra Fike, fikes@umich.edu

Thomas Wamsley
Chief Development Officer

Assistant:
Betsy Dooley, bborn@umich.edu