Kenneth M. Washer, DBA, CPA (inactive), CFP^®

Associate Professor of Finance	903.886.5674 (voice)
Texas A&M University-Commerce	903.886.5601 (fax)
Mailing Address:	2805 Meadowview Drive
	Commerce, TX 75428
Email: k_washer@yahoo.com
Web site: http://www7.tamu-commerce.edu/ecofin/faculty/washer/washer.htm

Education

DBA in Finance (1998)	Louisiana Tech University
MBA (1995)	Louisiana Tech University
BBA(1990)	Southern Arkansas University

Experience

2001 – present	Texas A&M University-Commerce
October, 2002	China University of Geosciences
1999 – 2001	Morehead State University
1996 – 1999	Texas A&M University-Commerce

Published Research

· Nippani, S., Washer, K. and Ogunc, A. (2005). NAFTA’s Impact on Industry Return Relationships Among North American Countries. International Journal of Business Research, Volume IV, No. 1, 68-78.

· Dickens, D., Noland, T. and Washer, K. (2005). Primer on Partnership-Compensation Models. The CPA Journal. Volume LXXV, No. 8, 62-65.

· Washer, K. and Kendall, R. (2005). A Quantitative Analysis of Beginning Social Security Benefits Early. Journal of Business and Economic Perspectives (accepted for publication).

· Nam, K., Washer, K., and Chu Q. (2005). A Note on Asymmetric Return Dynamics and Technical Trading Strategies. The Journal of Banking and Finance Volume 29 (2), 391-418.

· Noland, T. and K. Washer. An Analysis of SAS No. 99 and Its Impact on Big Fraud in the Bluegrass. Journal of Business and Economics Research (accepted for publication).

· Nippani, S., and Washer, K. (2004). SARS: A Non Event for Affected Countries’ Stock Markets? Applied Financial Economics, Volume 14 (15), 1105-1110.

· Nippani, S., and Washer, K. (2004). IBBEA Implementation and the Relative Profitability of Small Banks. Mid-American Journal of Business (accepted for publication Fall 2005).

· Schaub, M., Casey, M. and Washer, K. (2004). Banking Industry IPO Returns: A Test of the Informational Asymmetry Hypothesis. Southwest Business and Economics Journal Volume 12, 19-24.

· Washer, K. and Nippani, S. (2004). Human Capital and the Balance Sheet. Financial Counseling and Planning, Volume 15 (1), 13-20.

· Washer, K. and Casey, M. (2004). A Note on the Determinants of Equity Payouts. The Journal of Applied Business Research, Volume 20 (2), 83-90.

· Washer, K. (2004). Is a Self-Constructed Portfolio Right for You or Your Clients? The Journal of Accounting and Finance Research, Volume 12 (2).

· Washer, K. and Blanch, G. (2003). Actual Share Repurchases and Capital Gains in the Hospitality Industry. Journal of Business Administration Online, Volume 2, No. 2.

· Washer, K. (2003). Fundamentals of American Business (Unit 9, Financial Management Overview). Beijing: Higher Education Press.

· Avard, S. and Washer, K. (2003). Retire/Rehire: Does it Benefit the Teacher? Journal of Financial Planning (peer reviewed and posted online in “Between the Issues” - http://www.fpanet.org/journal/BetweenTheIssues /Contributions/091503.cfm).

· Washer, K. (2002). The Bear Market’s Impact on Clients in Various Life Cycle Phases. Research Journal of Business Disciplines, Volume 8, 41-44.

· Washer, K. and Noland, T. (2002). Actual Share Repurchases and Capital Gains in the REIT Sector. Research Journal of Business Disciplines, Volume 7, 43-45.

· Washer, K. and Noland, T. (2002). Actual Share Repurchases and Capital Gains in the Oil and Gas Industry. Oil, Gas, and Energy Quarterly, Volume 51 (1), 93-100.

· Washer, K. and Callens, J. (1998). Large Banks’ Share Price Reaction to the Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994. Midwest Review of Finance and Insurance, June, 111-117.

Current Working Papers

· “Partnership Compensation Models: A Primer” working paper.

· “A Cross-sectional Analysis of the Determinants of Corporate Share Repurchasing Behavior,” working paper.

· “NAFTA and Stock Market Integration between North American Countries” working paper.

· “Abnormal Returns and Share Repurchase Announcements in the Commercial Banking Industry” working paper.

Presentations and Seminars

· American Academy of Accounting and Finance – New Orleans, LA, - December 9-11, 2004 (paper presentation).

· Attended a conference entitled “Myths and the Realities of Globalization” at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas on November 4, 2004.

· North Texas Financial Planning Symposium, May 8^th, 2004.

· American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences 11^th Annual Meeting – Las Vegas, NV – February, 2004 (paper presentation).

· MidSouth Association of Business Disciplines – Jackson, MS – Feb. 6, 2004 (paper presentation).

· American Academy of Accounting and Finance – New Orleans, LA, - December 11-13, 2003 (paper presentation).

· American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences 10^th Annual Meeting – Las Vegas, NV – Feb. 20-24, 2003 (paper presentation).

· “Joint Estate Planning Event” – Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter of Financial Planning Association – February 4, 2003.

· American Academy of Accounting and Finance – New Orleans, LA, - December 5-7, 2002 (paper presentation).

· MidSouth Association of Business Disciplines annual meeting – Jackson, MS – October, 2002 (paper presentation).

· MidSouth Association of Business Disciplines annual meeting – Jackson, MS – February, 2002 (paper presentation).

· “Trade, Growth and the New Economy” – Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas - November 1-2, 2001.

· Achieved certification as an online instructor at TAMU-Commerce – August, 2002.

· SWFAD Annual Meeting – New Orleans, LA – March, 2001 (paper presentation).

· Economics and Finance Club Trip to NYSE - New York, NY – April, 2000.

· Financial Management Association – Orlando, FL – October, 1999 (paper presentation).

· Southwestern Finance Association – Houston, TX – March, 1999 (paper presentation).

· “The Federal Reserve, Monetary Policy and the Economy” – Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas – November, 1998.

· Southwestern Finance Association – Dallas, TX – March 1998 (paper presentation).

· “Banking Seminar for College Faculty” – University of Wisconsin-Madison – August, 1997.

· “The Federal Reserve, Monetary Policy and the Economy” – Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas – November, 1997.

· Decision Sciences Institute – San Diego, CA – November, 1997 (paper presentation).

· “The Federal Reserve, Monetary Policy and the Economy” – Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas – November, 1996.

Financial Planning Certificate Program at TAMU-Commerce

· I worked diligently to get this online, certificate program approved by the CFP-Board in 2002 and re-approved in 2005.

· In order to give the program more credibility, I earned the CFP^® designation in 2002 by successfully passing the exam.

· The certificate program consists of six, ten-week courses.

· Currently, we have 45 students in the program as it continues to grow.

· I believe the program will generate $100,000 in 2005.

Grants, Awards, and Certifications

· Best Paper award for “SARS: A Non-Event for Affected Countries’ Stock Markets?” at American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences’ 2004 annual meeting.

· Faculty Development Travel Grant, Texas A&M University-Commerce (1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) - $500.

· CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^TM Certification.

· Graduate School of Banking, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1997) - meals, lodging, and $100.

· Certified Public Accountant.

Professional Organizations

· Academy of Financial Services

· Financial Planning Association

· Beta Gamma Sigma (Honorary Business Fraternity)

University Service Activities

· Represented the Economics and Finance Department at University Day on October 16, 2004.

· TAMU-Commerce’s Faculty Development Committee (2004-present).

· TAMU-Commerce’s Traditions Committee (2002-present).

· TAMU-Commerce’s Honorary Degree Committee (2002-present).

· TAMU-Commerce’s Discipline Committee (2002-present).

· Faculty Senate representative (2002-2004).

· Faculty representative for Fernando Pavon’s Honors Thesis in fall, 2003.

· Represented the Economics and Finance Department at University Day on November 9, 2002.

· Represented the Economics and Finance Department at University Day on February 16, 2002.

· Represented the College of Business at Lion Night in Commerce, TX on December 10, 2001.

· Represented the Economics and Finance Department at Orientation on November 27, 2001.

· Represented the Economics and Finance Department at University Day on November 10, 2001.

· Junior Level Essay exam grader November 30, 2001

· Advisor to the Lion Investment Club (2001-2002).

· Advisor to the FMA student chapter (2001-2002).

· Morehead State University’s advisor to the Economics and Finance Club (1999–2001).

· Morehead State University’s COB Assessment Committee member (1999–2000).

· Morehead State University’s COB Finance Discipline Committee member (1999–2001).

· TAMU–Commerce’s advisor to the Financial Management Association student chapter (1998-1999).

Community Service Activities

· Commerce Leadership Institute Graduate (2004).

· Board of Adjustments member for the City of Commerce (2004).

· Stewardship Chair at First United Methodist Church-Commerce (2004).

· Finance Committee member at First United Methodist Church-Commerce (2002-present).

· Treasurer and board member of Northeast Texas Children’s Museum (2004-present).

· Men’s softball coach at First United Methodist Church-Commerce (2004).

· T-ball coach (2004).

· Treasurer for Morehead State University’s Wesley Foundation (2000-2001).

· Morehead United Methodist Church member (1999–2001).

Kenneth M. Washer, DBA, CPA (inactive), CFP®