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Hope Koch, CPA, MBA, Ph.D.

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Professor Holding the Godfrey Sullivan Endowed Chair in Information Systems & Business Analytics at Baylor University
📍 Killeen-Temple Area, United States

Hope Koch is the Godfrey Sullivan Endowed Chair and a professor at Baylor Universitys Hankamer School of Business. A licensed CPA with a Ph. D. from Texas A&M, she specializes in management information systems and has built strong relationships with top firms like ExxonMobil and Accenture. People who have worked with her often describe her as energetic and caring.

Outside of academia, Hope is a passionate philanthropist, co-managing the Callaway Foundation, which grants substantial college scholarships annually. She and her husband are avid supporters of education and fitness causes in Central Texas and enjoy training for marathons, triathlons, and mountain climbs together.

Unique fact: Hope was the first in her family to attend university, starting her journey at a community college.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Professor Holding the Godfrey Sullivan Endowed Chair in Information Systems & Business Analytics
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Killeen-Temple Area, United States
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Educational Access
As a first-generation university student, she now co-manages the Callaway Foundation, which provides over $500, 000 in college scholarships annually to support students.
Student Mentorship
She sponsors the student chapter of the Association for Information Systems and focuses on helping students launch fulfilling technical careers after graduation.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Professor Holding the Godfrey Sullivan Endowed Chair in Information Systems & Business Analytics
Baylor University
7-2010 - 8-2023
Associate Professor holding the Godfrey Sullivan Endowed Professorship in Information Systems
Baylor University
8-2003 - 7-2010
Assistant Professor
Baylor University
7-2023
Outside Director
First National Bank Texas
8-1997 - 8-1999
Lecturer
Baylor University
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Education
8-1999 - 12-2003
Ph.D.
Mays Business School - Texas A&M University
1996 - 1997
MBA
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business
1989 - 1992
Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
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