Dr. Roy Wood
Dr. Roy Wood is the Dean of the District Leadership Academy (DLA) for the 2023-24 term, bringing a diverse background as an educator, executive, and Naval Officer. He served 24 years in the Navy, with roles on submarines and surface ships, and held key positions ashore, including project manager in a naval shipyard and operations officer for a high-energy laser weapon prototype. After retiring in 2001, he became a technical consultant for a major shipborne radar project and later joined the Bush administration as Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for International Technology Security. He also served as Dean and Vice President of the Defense Systems Management College at the Defense Acquisition University. In 2016, he became the Dean of Northeastern State University’s Broken Arrow Campus, where he actively participated in the Rotary Club. An avid runner and cyclist, Roy has completed numerous endurance events and enjoys reading and writing.