T. Chris Holdorf
Department Chair for Accounting and Finance, Assistant Professor of Business
Jones Hall
P843-863-7909 / Etholdorf@csuniv.edu
CREDENTIALS
DSL (Doctor of Strategic Leadership)
Dr. Chris Holdorf is the Department Chair for Accounting and Finance at Charleston Southern University’s Nielsen College of Business.
He holds a Doctor of Strategic Leadership, an honorary Doctor of Divinity, a Master of Arts in Theology, and a Master of Accountancy. Dr. Holdorf is a former CPA and ordained minister.
His corporate experience includes senior roles at Arthur Andersen & Co., Contel Corporation, GTE, and Southern Electric International. In ministry, he served as Executive Pastor at First Redeemer Church and Senior Pastor at Oak Hill Baptist Church. From 2016 to 2020, he was CEO of the National Christian Foundation and later Executive Director of the Global Water Center.
Joining CSU in 2019, Dr. Holdorf specializes in teaching accounting courses. In June 2024, he became department chair, tasked with overseeing the Center for Personal Financial Management and the Nielsen Accounting Society.
He enjoys flying, coastal boating, playing guitar, and spending time with his five grandchildren.
Your Purpose. Our Mission.
Accounting is a new language for students. And yet, it is the universal language of business. Investing extra time with students until "the light comes on" is a rewarding part of seeing students grow academically.
Chris Holdorf, DSL