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Dr. John R. Malmo

Dr. John Malmo is in his second year as the Christian Brothers University faculty athletics representative (FAR).

Malmo, who is the Chair of Management and Marketing, serves as the liaison between the faculty and athletics department, and will work with President Archer to ensure academic integrity and the welfare of student-athletes. He will also represent CBU with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Gulf South Conference (GSC).

Malmo joined the CBU faculty in 2017, as the department chair for management, marketing and economics (now management and marketing). He currently oversees the management, marketing, sport management, international business and interdisciplinary studies programs. 

A passionate martial artist, Malmo has run a martial arts school since 1994, and holds the rank of Lakan Walo (8th degree Black Belt) in Kombatan Arnis, and is a recognized Grandmaster. He was also the CEO of the Arkansas Fight League (2009-2019) and CMO of the Filipino Martial Arts Network (2009-2022).

Malmo earned his Master of Education (2013) and his Doctor of Education in Recreation and Sport Management (2016) from the University of Arkansas.