Richard H. Maxwell

Richard H. Maxwell serves as the Chief Information Officer at Oakwood University, a role commenced in May 2023, focusing on aligning IT strategy with the institution's goals. Previously, Richard held the position of Chief Information Security Officer at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, establishing cybersecurity practices aligned with NIST and CMMC standards. Richard's career includes significant roles in IT consulting, network engineering, and security analysis across various organizations, with a strong emphasis on network infrastructure and information security. Richard holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security, further complemented by an Associate degree in Computer Networking.