ISSUED: 9 November 2026
MEDIA CONTACT: Hans Fogle
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV — Shepherd University has named Dr. Craig Winstead dean of the College of Business and Technology. Winstead brings experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, employer partnerships, and connecting academic programs with professional opportunities.
“Dr. Winstead stood out among a group of highly qualified candidates for his student focus, collaborative leadership, and experience developing opportunities beyond the classroom,” said Jack DeRochi, Shepherd’s provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. “We look forward to supporting Dr. Winstead as he builds on the College’s strengths and deepens its connections with the communities we serve.”
Winstead said he is drawn to Shepherd it is “an opportunity to contribute to a community where a dean can support faculty, build relationships, and make a meaningful difference in students’ lives.”
Winstead’s priorities for the College of Business and Technology include enhancing the curriculum to reflect emerging opportunities in business and technology, expanding access to internships and hands-on projects, and bringing students together across disciplines.
“My goal is for students to leave Shepherd with the knowledge, confidence, and adaptability to pursue meaningful careers, help businesses and organizations thrive, and address challenges in the communities where they live and work,” he said.
Winstead previously served as dean of the Stiller School of Business and The Game Studio at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. He also led the Champlain Exchange, which brings together internships, cooperative education, study abroad, classroom projects, and career development.
Before joining Champlain in 2023, he held faculty and department leadership positions at Saint Leo University in Florida, overseeing programs in management, project management, logistics, supply chain, and related fields.
Winstead earned a doctorate in organization and management from Capella University, a master’s degree in leadership and business ethics from Duquesne University, and a bachelor’s degree in theater arts from Bowdoin College. He also holds a master’s certificate in project management from George Washington University.
To learn more about Shepherd University, visit https://www.shepherd.edu.
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