Heather Averett serves as the administrative director of academic programs in the Brock School of Business. She manages the recruitment, applications, admissions, advising and professional development for all undergraduate and graduate students as well as for all business minors. 

She is a graduate of the Brock School of Business MBA program and has served in various marketing, communications, career development and publishing capacities during her professional career, including roles at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and Time Inc.

In the community, she is involved with Samford's Legacy League, Women Business Leaders, Community Bible Study and is a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church.