Endowed Chairs

Fishe

The Patricia A. and George W. Wellde, Jr. Distinguished Chair in Finance

Current Holder (pictured):
Raymond P. H. Fishe (2003-2009)

The Patricia A. and George W. Wellde, Jr. Distinguished Chair in Finance was established in 2001 by Patricia and George Wellde to attract an internationally prominent teacher-scholar who would join the Finance Department, adding senior leadership in research and teaching to an already strong department. The distinguished chair holder leverages the department's existing capabilities toward achieving a truly outstanding level of scholarship, teaching and career opportunity for students. George Wellde is a leader in the finance industry and a graduate of the University of Richmond's Robins School of Business.