Contact Cox BBA Admissions
Cox School of Business BBA Admissions Team
Jim Bryan, Associate Dean of BBA Undergraduate Program
Lindsay R. Davis, Director of BBA Admission
Tess Henderson, Associate Director of BBA Admission
Admissions Directors
Dr. Lindsay Davis
Dr. Lindsay Davis is the Director of BBA Admission in the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. Previously, she has served as the Deputy Director of Leadership and Programming at the George W. Bush Institute and the Assistant Dean for Scholars Programs at SMU, where she was responsible for managing the Hunt Leadership Scholars and President’s Scholars programs.
Dr. Davis is an SMU alumna twice over, having earned an M.Ed. in Education Policy & Leadership and an Ed.D. in Higher Education. She attended TCU as an undergraduate student, where she received a BBA in Entrepreneurial Management and a BA in Theatre.
Outside of work, Dr. Davis has a passion for giving back to the Dallas community. She will serve as the 2025 – 2026 Junior League of Dallas President, and currently sits on the auxiliary boards of Community Partners of Dallas and Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support. She is also a proud member of the Leadership Dallas Class of 2025. Dr. Davis was recognized on the 2024 Association of Junior Leagues International’s 40 Under 40 list for her service and her professional accomplishments.
Tess Henderson
Tess Henderson, a Jacksonville, FL native, has been an integral part of the Southern Methodist University (SMU) community for two years, currently serving in the Cox School of Business as the Associate Director of Admission. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Central Florida and later pursued a Master’s in Higher Education from Florida International University.
Tess’s passion for higher education ignited during her time at UCF, where she worked in the International Student Center and discovered her commitment to helping students transition smoothly into college life. Her career path includes roles in the admission offices at both the University of North Florida (UNF) and the University of South Florida (USF), further honing her expertise in student services.
At SMU, Tess is dedicated to sharing the vibrant opportunities that Dallas, SMU, and the Cox School of Business offer. Outside of work, Tess is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and is involved with DFW’s Leaders of Tomorrow organization, where she provides leadership development to high school students. She also enjoys all things arts-related, especially singing and writing. For inquiries or more information about the Cox School of Business, please feel free to contact Tess via email or phone.
Office Contact Information
Phone: 214-768-1110
Email: bbaadmission@smu.edu
Physical Address (FedEx, UPS)
SMU Cox School of Business
BBA Admission
6212 Bishop Blvd, Suite 2258
Dallas, TX 75205
Mailing Address (USPS)
SMU Cox School of Business
BBA Admission
PO Box 750333
Dallas, TX 75275