Marshall Criser

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. He is also a member of the Enterprise Florida Board, the Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, co-chair of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Past Chairs Council, and the Florida Chamber 2025 Strategic Planning Committee.

Criser graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in business administration and completed the Advanced Management Programme at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France.