Brandon L. Simmons is a distinguished professor of business at Wiley University and has been named for this role after serving as Entrepreneur in Residence at the institution since Fall 2024. He will be teaching students business and entrepreneurship and leading the development of an institute advancing workforce education and policy.
Awards and Appointments
- Named Distinguished Professor of Business at Wiley University
- Sworn in to the board of directors of The Texas Lyceum, the state’s premier leadership organization
- Appointed to the Texas Southern University (TSU) Board of Regents by Governor Greg Abbott
- Named a “Legendary Scholar” at the Community of Faith Houston’s Black History Month Celebration in 2024
Experience and Background
* Marshall, TX – He is a technology entrepreneur, corporate attorney, and board director. * Corporate Law and Entrepreneurship
* Law Firm Experience
* Hogan Lovells – Corporate Practice
* Key Roles and Responsibilities
* Counsel to Technology Companies and Investors on Transactions and Corporate Governance
* Leadership Experience
* Corporate Boards and Executive Leadership in Companies in the Energy, Aerospace & Defense, and Technology Sectors
Simmons has extensive experience in corporate law, entrepreneurship, venture capital, and board governance. He began his career as a law clerk for then-Chief Judge J.L. Edmondson, a legendary federal court of appeals judge appointed by President Ronald Reagan. He worked with prominent law firms, including Hogan Lovells, to counsel technology companies and investors on transactions and corporate governance. Simmons has also served as an executive leader in companies in the energy, aerospace & defense, and technology sectors.
Teaching and Community Engagement
- Delivering an Honors Chapel address entitled “God Gave You A Powerful Mind” on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Teaching a course entitled “Freedom Through Entrepreneurship” as Entrepreneur in Residence at Wiley University since Fall 2024
- Named a “Legendary Scholar” at the Community of Faith Houston’s Black History Month Celebration in 2024
Simmons is an advocate for the transformational power of capitalism and proponent of policies and programs that leverage the economy to unlock opportunity and success for individuals and families.
“It is a blessing to deepen my commitment to this historic institution. I look forward to teaching students business and entrepreneurship and to leading the development of an institute advancing workforce education and policy. Wiley is the home of The Great Debaters, and I look forward to sharpening students to compete and win in the economy of the future.”
Simmons has also been involved in various community engagement activities, including delivering a Convocation Address at The Imani School and serving on the TSU Board of Regents.
Education and Achievements
* Education
* University of California, Berkeley – Bachelor of Arts
* Stanford Law School – Doctor of Jurisprudence
* John W. Gardner Fellowship
* Awarded to Stanford University and the University of California
* Recognized for academic excellence and community service
Simmons has earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Stanford Law School. He was awarded the John W. Gardner Fellowship, a joint honor of Stanford University and the University of California.
Contact Information
* Catherine G. Sellers
* Executive Director of Marketing, Communications, and Brand Management
* communications@wileyc.edu
* www.wileyc.edu
For more information about Wiley University, please contact Catherine G. Sellers, Executive Director of Marketing, Communications, and Brand Management, or visit the university’s website at www.wileyc.edu.
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