The Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City has a new dean: David Donnelly.

Donnelly had already been serving in that role on an acting basis since May 2013, when the previous dean, Teng-Kee Tan, experienced health issues.

“I could not recommend a better person for the position of dean than Dave Donnelly,” said Henry Bloch, benefactor of the Bloch School. “Dave worked closely with Dean Tan as associate dean, and I know that he is fully committed to the strategy and vision of the school as established by Dean Tan. The leadership and expertise he has demonstrated assures me that the School’s strong momentum will continue – I expect the recognitions to keep coming.”

Donnelly has been with UMKC since 2004, when he was hired as the chair and professor of accountancy at the Bloch School. He previously has taught at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and Kansas State University.

“Kansas City is fortunate to have a history of great leaders, and leaders with great purpose are building UMKC, particularly the Bloch School of Management, into an internationally recognized school for entrepreneurship and innovation,” said Denise Kruse, chief executive officer of AdamsGabbert and chair of the Bloch Advisory Council.

“The business community in Kansas City is the beneficiary of this momentum, and it takes an extraordinary leader to take an organization from good to great. Dave Donnelly is that kind of a leader. After an extensive national search, we found that the best choice was right here, leading our school with quiet passion, and we seized the opportunity.”