The Gleed Chair was established to memorialize Thomas F. Gleed, a prominent Seattle businessman and longtime friend and contributor to Seattle University. Mr. Gleed’s association with Seattle University dates back to the early 1950’s when he and other local business leaders began to organize support for educational programs at the university. His advice and direction helped to guide an emerging institution through several important building phases.

The Thomas F. Gleed Chair of Business Administration brings a distinguished business educator to the Albers School of Business and Economics for a two-year period. The recipient will serve as a resource for university students and faculty and actively participate in community activities such as business seminars, lectures, and conferences. The specific duties will be tailored to the strengths of the chair holder.

Date Started

The Gleed Chair was established in 1980. Chair holders were originally selected for a one- to five-year term. They are now selected for a two-year term.

Current Chair holder

Currently Vacant

Former Chair holders

Dino Falaschetti, PhD 2010-2012
David Reid, PhD 2006-2008
Colette Frayne, PhD 2003-2005
Richard B. Corbett, PhD 2000-2002
Russell J. Petersen, PhD 1997-1999
David Dubofsky, PhD 1993-1995
Robert Higgs, PhD 1990-1992
David Kurtz, PhD 1986-1988
Karl E. Weick, PhD 1983-1984
David Kurtz, PhD 1980-1983

AACSB Accredited | Albers is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. As of April 2011, less than five percent of the world’s business schools and less than one third of U.S. business schools have achieved business accreditation from AACSB.

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