Summary
Alton Henley is an experienced higher-education leader and technologist with 11 years in senior academic administration and over two decades of IT and development experience. Currently Dean of Business and Hospitality at Montgomery College, he previously served as College-wide Dean of Instruction and Senior Director of an Information Technology Institute, blending academic program leadership with operational tech expertise. His background includes faculty roles and IT leadership at Howard University and the University of Maryland, where he managed complex systems for professional schools. Alton pairs an MBA in Finance with hands-on experience as a systems developer and network administrator, giving him a rare mix of financial, pedagogical, and technical fluency. Known for translating institutional strategy into scalable instructional programs and IT services, he brings a pragmatic, data-informed approach to college transformation. Based in Washington, DC, he has a track record of aligning technology and curriculum to improve student and organizational outcomes.
11 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration - MBA Finance, Master of Business Administration - MBA Finance at Howard University