"The program equips students with both practical and theoretical proficiency and cleanly amalgamates with the classical liberal arts education. The result is a holistic understanding of technical principles and the application of those principles, two sides of one coin that is imperative to effective work in finance, business or economics."
—Josh Devamithran, '16
At Patrick Henry College, the EBA program faculty bring a rare mix of academic qualifications and extensive practical experience. From building models for the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to leading complex corporations, the EBA program faculty have applied their areas of expertise in a variety of academic and marketplace settings.
Master's in Business Administration, Millsaps College, magna cum laude
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, cum laude
Executive Vice President Schmidt served as a senior executive at Lennox International Inc. (LII) for 21 years. At LII, he served as the Vice President of Americas for the Heatcraft Refrigeration Products division and the Vice President/General Manager for the Advanced Distributor Products division with both domestic and international business oversight. EVP Schmidt leverages his extensive executive experience to equip students with leadership, analytical, and strategy skills needed to thrive in complex organizational environments. EVP Schmidt currently serves as the Director of the Economics & Business Analytics program.
His goal is to equip emerging leaders to think like CEOs who honor God and serve others through the incorporation of professional excellence. He teaches courses in Financial Analysis, Competitive Strategy, Business Methods, and Entrepreneurship.
Master's in International Management, Finance, and Accounting, Thunderbird School of Global Management
Bachelor's in Music, Baylor University
President Haye became the third president of Patrick Henry College in 2015. He spent 30 years at Wells Fargo & Company, holding positions such as Senior Vice President of Corporate Lending, and later served as Executive Vice President and National Manager of Treasury Management Consulting. President Haye was a founding member of Patrick Henry College’s Board of Trustees in 1998 and served as Chairman of the Board from 1999-2015.
President Haye left his corporate banking position in 2012 to become the Executive Pastor of the First Baptist Church of McKinney, a 3,000-member church located near Dallas. President Haye teaches a key course in Leadership & Organizational Behavior.
Doctorate in Geological & Geophysical Science, Princeton University
Master's in Geological & Geophysical Science, Princeton University
Bachelor's in Geophysical Sciences, University of Chicago
Dr. McGrath has taught at CalTech, Harvard University, and Princeton University, where she was Dean of Science Initiatives. She has extensive experience in advanced mathematics and sciences, including creating mathematical and economic models for the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and completing a graduate fellowship at NASA. She also speaks French, German, Hebrew, English, and Dutch. Dr. McGrath teaches courses in Calculus, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, and Abstract Mathematics within the Economics & Business Analytics program and Physics in the Core Curriculum.
Master's in Economics, George Mason University
Bachelor's in Economics, Hillsdale College
Coming from a background in the Austrian and Virginian schools of economic theory, Professor Russell specializes in applied economics, public choice, economic policy, and public finance. Prior to coming to PHC, Professor Russell served as a Market Based Management Associate for the Charles Koch Institute. He brings a deep background of micro, macro, and public economic theory to students within the Economics & Business Analytics program.
Doctorate in Chemistry, University of Georgia
Bachelor's in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Liberty University
Bachelor's in Mathematics, Liberty University
Professor Walraven earned two Bachelor degrees from Liberty University: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Mathematics. She received her doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Georgia, and specialized in Quantum Chemistry research through her undergraduate and graduate studies.
She focuses on using ab initio quantum mechanical methods to solve electronic structure problems for small, gas-phase molecules that are important for combustion chemistry and atmospheric chemistry. This entails using computers to solve the equations that describe how electrons move in molecule. Professor Walraven teaches classes in Calculus within the Economics & Business Analytics program.
Juris Doctor, Yale Law School
Bachelors in Plan II Honors Program, University of Texas at Austin, with high honors
Professor Vrielink serves as a Partner at Sidley Austin and has over 30 years of experience advising private equity, infrastructure and other financial investors, public companies and private companies actively engaging or investing in the infrastructure and energy industries. He represents clients throughout North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe with respect to their interests in the oil and gas, power, telecommunications, waste and water, and other infrastructure sectors.
Professor Vrielink is a member of Sidley’s Executive Committee, serves as the co-managing partner of the Houston office, and is the global leader of the Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure practice. He is also a member of the firm’s M&A and Private Equity practices.
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Master's in Operations Research, Statistics, Air Force Institute of Technology
Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, Auburn University
With over 25 years of military and industry leadership experience, Professor Millhouse is passionate about helping students understand statistical concepts and methods and apply them to real-world situations. Professor Millhouse is Senior Director of Government Solutions for Maxar Technologies and formerly served in leadership roles at Digital Globe and BAE Systems. Prior to entering the private contracting space, he served in the U.S. Air Force in space operations. Through his teaching, he helps students better understand the value and limitations of data to reveal what is true about the world around us. Professor Millhouse teaches Parametric Statistics and Econometrics within the Economics & Business Analytics program.
Doctorate in Economics, George Mason University (in progress)
Master's in Economics, George Mason University
Bachelor's in Economics w/minors in Mathematics & Philosophy, Grove City College
Professor Hingl recently finished his Master's degree and is currently in the Ph.D. program at George Mason University. He is also a Graduate Fellow at the F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center. Professor Hingl teaches Microeconomics within the Economics & Business Analytics program.
