It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our friend and colleague, Charles “Chuck” Haseman, on Friday, July 12, 2024. Chuck joined UT Dallas in 2021 as a Professor of Practice and was instrumental in launching the Center for Retail Innovation & Strategy Excellence (RISE), serving as its Director.
Chuck was passionate about promoting the “STEM side of Retail” through what he called “The Three P’s” – Preparing the Future, Partnering with Thought Leaders and Practice through Research. He inspired students to explore and consider careers within the retail industry, established the first collegiate chapter of the National Retail Federation at UT Dallas and grew its membership to nearly 150 students representing a variety of majors across campus.
In January 2023, Chuck was named as one of the Top Retail Experts of 2024 by RETHINK Retail, a platform focused on providing insights, news and analysis about the retail industry. Chuck received this recognition again in 2024, stating, “I am honored and pleased to be selected for the RETHINK Top Retail Experts list because that’s exactly what we strive to do at RISE— rethink the retail sector and transform it for the digital realm.” Chuck had a remarkable balance of passion and intensity but always kept a sense of humor that endeared him to colleagues and students alike. His enthusiasm for the RISE Center’s mission attracted the engagement and support of many Retail Industry leaders.
His memorial services will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.; at the King of Glory Lutheran Church, located at 6411 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75240. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, any donations or gifts be made by way of a contribution in his honor to the RISE Center.
Please join Ray Hemmig, Chairman of the RISE Center Advisory Council, in honoring Chuck’s impact and legacy with a donation to the RISE Center. To make a gift of any size in memory of Chuck, please visit here and select Center for Retail Innovation & Strategy Excellence. Enter Chuck Haseman in the comments.
For additional assistance, please contact Megan Harrison, Director of Corporate Relations, at Megan.Harrison@utdallas.edu.
We will continue to keep you updated regarding plans for the RISE Center and future events. As always, we look forward to continuing to work with you in support of RISE.