From Campus Docent to Corporate Strategist: Morgan Stallings, senior director of Dealer Development & Marketing

Georgia College & State University economics alumnus, Morgan Stallings (’03), has built a career defined by curiosity, adaptability and strategic insight. Stallings has built a career that spans consulting, healthcare, agriculture and construction. Each step of his career is marked by curiosity, adaptability and a knack for solving complex problems.

From Intern to Industry Leader
After earning his master’s in financial economics from American University, Stallings began his career at Booz Allen Hamilton, one of the world’s largest management consulting firms. What started as a graduate internship turned into a decade-long role, where he tackled everything from cost-benefit analysis to corporate strategy.

One of his proudest accomplishments came during his time at AGCO Corporation. Stallings led the North American expansion of the Fendt brand, growing it from 300 million to nearly 900 million in annual revenue in just four years. Today, he serves as Head of Marketing and Dealer Development at HD Hyundai Infracore, a leader in heavy construction equipment manufacturing.

A Campus Experience That Sparked Confidence Through Economics in Action
Before launching into his career, Stallings was a student deeply engaged in campus life. He met his wife at Georgia College, ran cross country and served as a docent at Georgia's Old Governor’s Mansion. He helped catalog furniture and gave tours during its restoration. 

“It was a unique experience,” he recalls. “It helped build my confidence in public speaking and gave me a different perspective on history and presentation.”

He also participated in the GEM mentoring program, which paired him with a lawyer and sparked early career exploration. 

“I thought I might become a lawyer,” he laughs. “But that exposure helped me realize how much I enjoyed solving business problems.” 

Stallings credits his economics background for shaping his analytical approach to marketing. 

“Economics is a social science. It’s about understanding behavior. Marketing is the same. You’re positioning products to influence decisions.”

His Advice for Students? Be Open to New Opportunities
“Get involved," Stallings said. "Build your network. And don’t be afraid to explore different industries. Economics gives you the flexibility to do that. Just because you’re an econ major doesn’t mean you’ll spend your life plotting supply and demand curves. You can apply those concepts to a whole host of problems across industries.”