Marshall Criser
President
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Florida 1980
INSEAD, Advanced Management Program, Fontainebleau, France 1994
Marshall Criser is the 14th President of Piedmont University. Criser's illustrious career includes serving as chancellor of Florida's university system for eight years where he led the system to a No. 1 ranking in the nation. Prior to serving as chancellor, Criser was a distinguished business leader as president of AT&T Florida.
During his time as chancellor, Criser served on the Florida Talent Development Council and the Credential Review Committee. He currently serves as a member of the Florida Council of 100, where he is a former chair.
Criser graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in business administration and completed the Advanced Management Programme at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France.
He is married to the former Kimberly Dawn Robbins. The Crisers have four daughters, three son-in-laws, and four grandchildren.