Denmark Technical College has announced the appointment of Eric Brown, Ph.D. as its next president and chief executive officer. A dynamic, result-driven leader with more than two decades of experience in higher education administration and student support services, Brown brings a proven record of advancing student success and institutional excellence. The HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF) celebrates President Brown’s appointment.

“HCF is proud to welcome and support Eric Brown as the new president and chief executive officer of Denmark Technical College. We are confident in President Brown’s leadership and look forward to this exciting new chapter of progress and academic success at DTC. As one of the few historically Black technical and two-year community colleges, DTC holds a unique and vital place in higher education. With President Brown’s proven track record, we believe the institution is poised for a bright and impactful future through this transition. We are excited to witness its continued growth and extend our best wishes to President Brown and the entire DTC community.”

— Demetrius Johnson, Jr., Founder, President and CEO, HCF

Area Commission Chairman Kevin Whitt praised Brown’s appointment.

“Eric Brown has built his career around helping students succeed and that commitment makes him the right choice for Denmark Technical College. We are excited about the new era of growth and opportunity ahead. We are confident the college will thrive under his guidance.”

Throughout his career, Brown has held key leadership roles, including associate vice president for students affairs at the South Carolina Technical College System and vice president of student affairs at Williamsburg Technical College. His leadership has generated hundreds of new student leads and expanded access to education statewide.

In addition to his administrative leadership, Brown has served as an adjunct faculty member and co-authored scholarly work. His involvement on community boards reflects his commitment to service and accessibility in higher education.

Brown’s expertise spans strategic planning, enrollment management, multimillion-dollar budget oversight, policy development and stakeholder engagement. He has served as a SACSCOC evaluator, contributed to statewide accreditation efforts and earned multiple honors, including the SCTEA Administrator of the Year Award.

“I am honored to join Denmark Technical College at such a pivotal moment in its history. This institution has a proud legacy of engaging and empowering students, and I look forward to building on that foundation with a transformative vision that will expand opportunities and strengthen the student experience. Together, we will continue moving Denmark Tech forward as a vital gateway to education and workforce success.”

— Eric Brown, Denmark Technical College President-Select

Brown holds a Ph.D. from Walden University, a master’s degree in human resources development from Webster University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Clemson University.

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