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 Heather Vough

    Associate Professor, Management
    Additional Roles: PhD in Business Program Director

    Heather Vough is an associate professor within the Management Area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
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    Adjunct Faculty, Business Foundations

    Jim Waldron is an adjunct faculty member within the Business Foundations Area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
  • George Mason University Costello College of Business Faculty Kelly Wentland

    Associate Professor, Accounting

    Kelly Wentland is an associate professor within the Accounting Area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University. Her primary research interests are in taxation, accounting information, and firm decision making.
  • George Mason University Costello College of Business Faculty Skip West

    Adjunct Faculty, Management

    Skip West is the founder of MAXSA Innovations, a member of the Management Advisory Council, and 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 Faculty Mike Wetklow Headshot

    Founder, President, and Managing Consultant
    Excellence in Risk Management 

    Mike Wetklow teaches accounting and data analytics at George Mason University, directs the MS in Accounting program, and serves as General Faculty liaison to the Board of Visitors Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee — focused on preparing the next generation of accountants to lead with data and technology.
  • George Mason University Costello College of Business Daryl Wieland Headshot

    Adjunct Faculty Member, Finance
    Additional Roles: Senior Director, USG Partnerships - Palantir, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society Member, Previous Costello College of Business…

    Daryl Wieland, '96, is Palantir’s senior director, USG Partnerships where he focuses on building enduring relationships with large Systems Integrators in the Aerospace and Defense industry that drives profitable growth.
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    Adjunct Faculty, Accounting

    Edward Williams is an adjunct faculty member within the Accounting Area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
  • George Mason University Costello College of Business faculty Sarah Wittman headshot

    Assistant Professor, Management

    Sarah Wittman is an assistant professor within the Management Area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
  • George Mason University Costello College of Business Faculty Paige Wolf

    Associate Dean, Graduate Programs
    Additional Roles: Associate Professor, Management

    Paige Wolf is the associate dean of graduate programs and an associate professor within the Management Area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
  • George Mason University Costello College of Business Faculty James Wolfe

    Instructional Associate Professor, Management
    Additional Roles: Entrepreneur in Residence

    James Wolfe is an Entrepreneur in Residence and instructional associate professor within the Management Area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University. Jim has been involved with over 50 Mason-related startups, such as WorthPoint and FirstGuard. In addition to real world experience, Jim also provides students with legal expertise.