Tien Huynh, Serial Entrepreneur, Joins Barton School Dean’s Advisory Board
Jan. 14, 2025
By Barton School of Business
W. Frank Barton School of Business
The W. Frank Barton School of Business is the home of real and applied learning. A
place where students apply knowledge gained from faculty and business leaders while
developing professional and life skills. The Barton School is among the top 1% of
business schools worldwide due to its double AACSB accreditation in business and accounting.
Housed in the award-winning building, Woolsey Hall, features artwork, sculptures,
gardens, and The Promise Bridge – a 300-foot-long pedestrian bridge over the water
in front of the building.
The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is excited to announce
that Tien Huynh has joined its prestigious Dean’s “Fabulous 50” Advisory Board. Huynh
is the principal partner at G1 Group.
“Tien is a passionate advocate for the Barton School, WSU, and the Wichita community,”
said Dr. Larisa Genin, Dean of the Barton School. “He is the ideal addition to our
board, bringing both energy and excitement to the group.”
A serial entrepreneur, Huynh has built a diverse portfolio of successful businesses
across industries including automotive, real estate, finance, and sports. At G1 Group,
he focuses on development and strategic growth.
A proud graduate of Wichita State University, Huynh earned a Bachelor of Business
Administration with a major in Entrepreneurship. He is also a member of the Young
Presidents' Organization and Stand Together.
Outside of work, Huynh enjoys spending time with his family and cheering on his favorite
sports teams, including the Wichita State men’s basketball team and the Kansas City
Chiefs. His ultimate professional aspiration is to own a professional sports franchise.
He and his wife, Ashley, have four children.
“I am eager to contribute fully to this board,” said Huynh. “I bring my passion for
entrepreneurship and my work ethic, which I attribute to my parents. In 1980, they
narrowly escaped Vietnam to build a better life for our family. Their journey taught
me what is possible and opened my eyes to what can be achieved in life.”
The Dean’s Advisory Board, composed of top industry executives and business leaders
from around the world, works to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the
Barton School, contributing to its goal of becoming one of the best business schools
globally.