Billy Morhead

Billy Morehead, Ph.D

Dates of Term: July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024

Billy began his role as Professor of Accountancy for Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi in August 2011 after retiring from Delta State University (DSU) following a 27-year career in government financial management in the state of Mississippi. He served at Delta State University (DSU) in Cleveland, MS from the fall of 2000 and until his retirement in June 2011.Dr. Morehead served DSU in several roles including Vice President for Finance and Administration, Interim Dean of the College of Business, Chair of Accountancy, Computer Information Systems, and Finance and Associate Professor of Accountancy.Prior to his work at Delta State, Billy worked for the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) for 10 years as the CFO of two state hospital facilities.Billy also worked with each the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration and the Mississippi State Auditor's Office early in his state government career.

Billy and his wife, Audrey, were International Service Corps Volunteers in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa where he served as Financial Facilitator for the International Board covering 4 countries. Billy and Audrey continuously volunteer their skills, time and resources in countries around the world.