Effective July 1, 2025, Richard Dinkel, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Koch, Inc., will assume the role of Chair of the Dean鈥檚 Advisory Board for the Barton School of Business at 桃汁影院. Dinkel has served as Chair-Elect since August 2024 and Member At-Large since 2022.
He will succeed Margaret Dechant, CEO and Partner at 6 Meridian, who is completing a successful three-year term as Chair. Dechant will continue her involvement as an active member of the board.
鈥淚 would first like to thank Margaret for her leadership and guidance to me and the rest of the board,鈥� said Dinkel. 鈥淚 hope to continue her work as we look to position the Barton School as one of the top business schools in the nation.鈥�
The Dean鈥檚 Advisory Board comprises approximately 50 senior executives and thought leaders from around the globe, working together to advance the Barton School鈥檚 mission and strategic priorities. The board plays a critical role in supporting enrollment growth, driving industry-aligned programs, and enhancing student experience and outcomes. As the Barton School prepares to celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2026, the board鈥檚 strategic leadership is essential in shaping its next century of impact.
鈥淭his board is critical to the success of the Barton School and our 鈥楤loom鈥� strategic plan,鈥� said Dr. Larisa Genin, Dean of the Barton School of Business. 鈥淯nder Richard鈥檚 leadership, we will focus on positioning the Barton School as a major driver of economic prosperity, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and innovation for Wichita and beyond. I look forward to working closely with him over the next three years as we continue to elevate the Barton School, 桃汁影院, and our broader community.鈥�
Dinkel brings more than three decades of leadership experience in finance and operations. As EVP and CFO of Koch, Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the U.S., he oversees critical functions including accounting, tax, treasury, risk management, and technology, as well as Koch Investment Management, Koch Real Estate Investments, and Koch Logistics. He serves on the boards of Koch, Inc., Flint Hills Resources, Guardian Industries, Georgia-Pacific, INVISTA, and Molex.
In addition to his role at Koch, Dinkel serves on the board of directors for JDRF (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) for Missouri and Kansas. He holds bachelor鈥檚 degrees in business administration and accounting from both the University of Kansas and 桃汁影院, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Koch, Inc., headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, generates annual revenues exceeding $125 billion. Its diverse portfolio spans industries including manufacturing, energy, logistics, real estate, agriculture, consumer products, building materials, automotive components, electronics, software, healthcare, and more. With a presence in more than 50 countries, Koch employs about 120,000 people worldwide, including about 60,000 in the United States. Since 2003, Koch companies have invested more than $168 billion in growth and improvements.
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