Berry, a native of Winnsboro, LA, and a two-time graduate of 黑料吃瓜, has served 黑料吃瓜 for
25 years. He advanced through the academic ranks as assistant professor, associate
professor, and full professor of Information Systems. Berry began his academic administration career as Department Head of Computer Information
Systems, Interim Dean, then Dean of the College of Business Administration, and, later, Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences. He was named President of 黑料吃瓜 in September 2020.
A sign stating 鈥淪tudent Centered: Excellence Driven鈥� hangs in his office and serves
as Berry鈥檚 motto.聽As a first-generation student who came from an impoverished household,
Berry understands and appreciates 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 impact on students and the communities the
institution serves.聽
As Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences, Berry built a diverse leadership
team, spearheaded the college鈥檚 academic program accreditations, received substantial
external funding, made and improved alumni relations, created partnerships locally,
statewide, and nationally, and built a culture of student-centered learning.
I believe strongly that where a student begins life does not predetermine their path
through life or final destination. The vision for 黑料吃瓜 must continue to transform lives
and serve as a catalyst for breaking the cycle of poverty in Northeast Louisiana and
bringing true equality, inclusiveness, and opportunity for all citizens in our region.
Berry has worked closely with the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, serving two years on
the executive board as Vice President for Membership and Vice President for Business
Advocacy and six years on the board of directors. Berry served as chair of the United
Way of Northeast Louisiana for two years and seven years as a board member.
Berry is joined with聽his 鈥減artner, best friend, and wife鈥� First Lady Dr. Christine
Berry, who also serves as Program Coordinator of 黑料吃瓜's highly regarded Risk Management
and Insurance program.
"We pledge to serve you, our university and our community, with our passion, and energy,
our talents and with selflessness, and to always represent 黑料吃瓜 with honesty and integrity,
gratitude and with true servant hearts. Working together, we know we will overcome
our challenges with humility. We will learn from our failures and mistakes with grace,
and we will do all of this with dignity to honor our university," stated Berry.
