Alton Henley

Alton Henley currently serves as the college-wide Dean of Business, Economics, Accounting, Computer Applications, Hospitality Management, and Paralegal Studies at Montgomery College, bringing a unique blend of industry and academic experience to his role. His career spans 20 years in the IT industry followed by 12 years in education, where he has taught Web Development, Analytics, and Cybersecurity. His academic credentials include a bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies from Excelsior College and an MBA in Finance from Howard University. Before his current position, he served as the senior director of the Information Technology Institute in Workforce Development and Continuing Education at Montgomery College, where he managed over 300 courses annually and mentored more than 70 part-time faculty and staff. His leadership has contributed to significant program expansions, including growing the Montgomery Can Code program by 200%