Jack D. Ladd, Esq.
Dean of the College of Business and Engineering
Office: MB 2202
Phone: (432) 552-2175
E-Mail: ladd_j@utpb.edu
Fax: (432) 552-2174
Education:
- J.D., The University of Texas at Austin
- B.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin
Bio:
Jack D. Ladd was named Dean of the College of Business and Engineering beginning in July of 2007. Jack Ladd has a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from the University of Texas at Austin as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin and is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma and Sigma Beta Delta. Dean Ladd became Director of the John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in September 2004. Prior to coming to UTPB he practiced business law for 28 years. His law practice consisted of advising clients concerning business entities, corporate finance, including public offerings and private placements of securities as well as business transactional matters. Governor Perry appointed Jack Ladd to the Texas State Securities Board and subsequently Chairman of that board. He has also served on numerous state boards in Texas concerning education and education finance. He is a member of the board of directors of several business corporations. He has been a member of the faculty in the College of Business and Engineering at UTPB teaching business law and small business management.
William H. Price
Associate Dean of the College of Business and Engineering &
Associate Professor of Management
Office: MB 2240
Phone: (432) 552-2212
E-Mail: price_w@utpb.edu
Fax: (432) 552-2174
UTPB Web Page
Web Page: www.pricetexas.net
Education:
- D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University
- M.S., Gonzaga University
- B.B.A., Eastern New Mexico University
Anshu Saran
Chair of Graduate Business Studies
Program Head: Master of Business Administration and Master of Professional Accountancy
Professor of Accountancy
Office: MB 2216
Phone: 432-552-2204
Email: saran_a@utpb.edu
Fax: 432-552-2174 UTPB Web Page
Raj Desai
Chair of Undergraguate Studies
Associate Professor
Office: IT 096
Phone: (432) 552-2215
E-Mail: desai_r@utpb.edu
Fax: (432) 552-2174
UTPB Web Page
Education:
- D.I.T., Industrial Technology, University of Northern Iowa
- M.S., Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University
- B.S., Electronics Engineering, Bangalore University
Gayla Van Zandt
Senior Coordinator of Business Studies &
Academic Advisor
Office: MB 2212
Phone: (432) 552-2173
E-Mail: vanzandt_g@utpb.edu
Fax: (432) 552-2174
Education:
- MPAL, Public Administration - Leadership, University of Texas of the Permian Basin
- B.A., Leadership Studies, University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Carolyn Jennings
Administrative Assistant

Office: MB 2202
Phone: (432) 552-2171
E-Mail: jennings_c@utpb.edu
Fax: (432) 552-2174




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