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Since 2010, Dr. Woods has contributed to the higher education and corporate sectors through various roles in administration, faculty, staff, and entrepreneurial activities. Throughout his leadership adventures, he envisions himself as a transformative servant leader, driven by a commitment to empower others and generate positive change throughout the community that he serves.
In his professorial role in preparing future business leaders for corporate America, Dr. Woods' residential instruction is grounded in a philosophy that encompasses several key components: (a) Fostering positive compassion with students; (b) Guiding students through synthesis, employing reflective learning, and demonstrating a genuine care for the material; and (c) Inspiring students while embracing an enthusiastic, cultural-technological approach to teaching, which equips them with critical thinking skills for a lifetime.
Dr. Woods mission is clear: to inspire and uplift those around him, creating a ripple effect of growth and development.
University Appointments
Dean of the School of Business and Associate Professor of Management (Tenured), Alcorn State University, 2023-Present
Assistant to the President for Special Initiatives: Office of the President, Belhaven University, 2021-2023
Associate Dean of the School of Business: Office of the Dean, Belhaven University, 2020-2023
Associate Professor of Business & Sport Management: Department of Business Administration & Sport Management, Belhaven University, 2022-2023 (Tenured)
Assistant Professor of Business & Sport Management: Departments of Business Administration & Sport Management, Belhaven University, 2018-2022
Department Chairman: Department of Business Administration & Sport Management, Belhaven University, 2018-2021
Visiting Assistant Professor: Colleges of Education and Human Development, Jackson State University, 2013-2018
Interim Department Chairman: Department of Sport Administration, Belhaven University, 2017
Visiting Assistant Professor: Department of Sport Administration Belhaven University, 2014-2017
Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs and Student Conduct Coordinator: Jackson State University, 2013-2015
Athletic Academic Advisor: Jackson State University, 2013-2014
Athletic Marketing & Promotions Assistant: Vanderbilt Univeristy, 2012-2013
Graduate Teaching Assistant of Sport Management: Middle Tennessee State University, 2012-2013
Corporate Board Governance
Board Member, HIGHMOON CAPITAL, 2022-Present
Highmoon Capital operates with a holistic investment philosophy, harmonizing traditional foundations with innovative, next-gen approaches. Our commitment is to consistently discover and implement creative solutions, ensuring we make the most informed investment decisions. At our core, integrity and social responsibility guide our strategies, not just in seeking financial success but also in making a meaningful, positive impact on the world. We position ourselves as thought leaders, promoting exemplary trading practices and emphasizing the importance of character growth through informed investing.
Board Member, SUREFIRE CAPITAL, 2020-2024
Founded in 2012, SureFire Capital is an SEC registered Exempt Reporting Advisor (ERA) that manages a select group of investment funds for Qualified Purchaser Investors. SureFire seek out globally recognized Portfolio Managers to drive top quartile investment returns by maintaining a focus on a specific area of investment expertise in which they can prove historical competency. SureFire aggregates investors, rus the overall structure and oversees a best in breed industry structure that ensures 3rd party oversight and industry leading investor protections.
In addition, SureFire is creating high-value partnerships to benefit the operating businesses managed or owned by our investment clients. These are non-investment opportunities that add meaningful value to any operating business. Our hope is to become more relevant to our clients in areas outside of investment products and generate a recurring revenue stream we share with our partners.
Other Professional Appointments
Co-Founder, Beanstalk Pediatrics, 2024- Present
Beanstalk Pediatrics provides extraordinary healthcare services to patients from birth through 21 years of age by practicing evidence-based medicine to prevent and treat childhood illnesses. We take pride in educating patients and their families so that children can reach their fullest potential physically, mentally, and spiritually. Our commitment extends beyond our clinic walls, as we contribute time and services to benefit residents of the Jackson Metropolitan area. We believe in fostering a sense of community and giving back to those we have the privilege to serve.
Founding Member, Woods Management Group, LLC (WMG), 2022-Present
The Woods Management Group, LLC (WMG) is a full-service real estate asset management provider for healthcare practices and other investment opportunties. WMG is committed to leveraging technology and best practices from various industries to streamline every interaction between our service and the end customer.
Higher Education Leadership & Governance
At-Large Board Member: HBCU National Business Dean Roundtable, 2025-Present
Site Evaluator: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 2025-Present
Chair, HBCU Taskforce: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ASBSP), 2024-Present
Board Member, Industry Advisory Board of the School of Business: MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, 2022-2023
President of the Southern Region (Region 3) & Site Evaluator: International Accreditation Council of Business Education (IACBE), 2019-2023
Site Evaluator: Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), 2018-2020
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