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Faculty Profile - John S Jahera Jr.

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Department Head and Colonial Bank Distinguished Professor

Phone: (334) 844-5344
Email: jaherjs@auburn.edu
Office: 303D Lowder Business Bldg.
Website: http://business.auburn.edu/~jaherjs

At Auburn since 1980

Education:
PhD, University of Georgia, 1981
MBA, University of Georgia, 1977
BS, University of Georgia, 1971

Areas of Expertise:
Corporate finance
Financial institutions
Mergers & acquisitions
Corporate governance
Leadership

Professional Activities:
Dr. Jahera is the author of more than seventy articles in a variety of journals including the Journal of Financial Research, the Journal of Law, Economics & Organization, Research in Finance, the Journal of Real Estate Finance & Economics and the Journal of Banking & Finance. The primary focus of his research has been in the area of corporate governance and more specifically anti-takeover strategies. In addition, he has conducted research in the banking area. He currently serves on the Editorial Board of Corporate Finance Review. He has taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as in the Executive MBA programs. In addition, Dr. Jahera has taught in a number of executive education and corporate training programs for firms in the southeast. He has been recognized on several occasions for outstanding teaching. He is a member of a number of organizations including the Financial Management Association, the Southern Finance Association, Healthcare Financial Management Association, Eastern Finance Association, and the American Finance Association.