Academic Areas and Faculty

Discover 6 dynamic academic areas and gain insight from a vibrant learning community of more than 100 faculty and 80 adjunct professionals. 

Our instructors combine academic excellence with extensive industry experience, providing students with both foundational knowledge and practical business insights.




All Costello College of Business Faculty, Alphabetical by Last Name

  • George Mason University Costello College of Business Faculty Ali Tavakoli

    Adjunct Faculty, Management

    Ali Tavakoli is an adjunct faculty member within the Management Area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
  • George Mason University Costello College of Business Hermella Tekle Headshot

    Career Advisor, Office of Career Services
    Additional Roles: Adjunct Faculty, Management

    Hermella Tekle, Ed.D., M.P.S. is an educational leader and career specialist with over a decade of experience bridging the gap between classroom theory and workforce entry.
  • George Mason University Costello College of Business Faculty Betsy Tretola

    Instructional Associate Professor, Marketing

    Betsy M. Tretola is an instructional associate professor within the Marketing Area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
  • George Mason University Costello College of Business Placeholder Image

    Adjunct Faculty, Finance

    Mark Troutman is an adjunct faculty member within the Finance Area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
  • George Mason University Costello College of Business faculty Peggy Tsirigotis headshot

    Assistant Area Chair, Accounting
    Additional Roles: Senior Instructor, Accounting

    Peggy Tsirigotis is an instructor within the Accounting Area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
  • George Mason University Faculty Greg Unruh Headshot

    Arison Chair in Values Leadership; Associate Professor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

    Gregory C. Unruh is the Arison Professor of Values Leadership at George Mason University and an expert on sustainable business strategy.
  • George Mason University Costello College of Business Faculty Malcolm Van de Riet II

    Adjunct Faculty, Real Estate Development

    Malcolm Van de Riet II is an adjunct faculty member within the Masters in Real Estate Development program in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
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    Dean, Costello College of Business
    Additional Roles: Professor, Information Systems and Operations Management

    Ajay Vinzé is the dean of the Donald G. Costello College of Business, one of the largest business schools in Virginia.
  • George Mason University Costello College of Business Faculty Gnanakumar Visvanathan Headshot

    Associate Professor, Accounting

    Gnanakumar Visvanathan is an associate professor within the Accounting Area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
  • George Mason University Costello College of Business Faculty Mariniki Vlastara

    Instructional Assistant Professor, Marketing
    Additional Roles: Associate Director, Center for Retail Transformation

    Mariniki (Niki) Vlastara is an instructional assistant professor within the Marketing Area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.