Jim Brau

James C. Brau is an American economist, focusing in issues pertaining to initial public offerings, entrepreneurial finance, and real estate, currently the Joel C. Peterson Professor of Finance at Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University.

While serving in the guard and reserves, Brau earned a PhD in finance and business administration at Florida State University. He was hired by Brigham Young University in 1999. He was promoted to associate professor after six years at BYU and then to full professor after an additional six. He is currently the Joel C. Peterson Professor of Finance. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance. He earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2004.

Brau is a weightlifter and has competed in amateur bodybuilding shows. He has been married since 1991 and has four children. Brau was raised as a Roman Catholic and converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1990 while a cadet at West Point. He has served in many leadership positions in the church.