Justin Lonon

For more than 18 years, Dr. Justin H. Lonon has provided proven executive and strategic leadership for the over 130,000 students at Dallas College, guiding the institution to fulfill its mission of “transforming lives and communities through higher education.” Lonon has served as Chancellor & Chief Barrier Buster since March 2022. Lonon served as a driving force in the consolidation of the 55-year-old Dallas County Community College District — and its seven colleges — into one Dallas College. The historic move helps to meet the needs of Dallas County students, improving their access to in-demand degrees and credentials. In order to help address the teacher shortage, Lonon provided oversight to the creation of Dallas College’s first four-year degree in Early Childhood Education — the first in the state of Texas at a community college. This has led to the launch of the state’s first Teacher Residency Program. Prior to joining Dallas College in 2005, Lonon worked in the private sector providing public affairs counsel to local and national companies and nonprofit organizations. Lonon began his career in Dallas at City Hall, serving as press secretary for the Mayor’s Office. The Arkansas native earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Missouri State University, a master’s degree in public administration from the University of North Texas, and a doctorate in management from the University of Maryland – Global Campus.