Mr. Sam Albert Gilliam

Sam Albert Gilliam most recently served as the Interim Chancellor at Southern University in Shreveport (appointed July 1, 2015). He is also, a former member of the Southern University Board of Supervisors (2000 thru 2006) where he served as Chairman of the Board from 2004 thru 2006. He also, served as Interim Chancellor (1998-99) and Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs (1990-98 & 1982-88) at Southern University at Shreveport. Additionally, he served as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (1988-90), Director of Student Affairs (1980-82), Director of Financial Aid (1979-80), Director of Recruitment and High School Relations (1974-79), Director of Public Relations (1972-74), and Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Southern University at Shreveport (1970-1972).

After 32 years of service at Southern University, he accepted an appointment at Wiley College as Director of Student Affairs for a short period of time before taking an appointment with the City of Shreveport in August of 1999 as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. While with the City of Shreveport he designed and implemented the City’s Fair Share Program that dealt with procurement of goods and services from developing and socio-economically disadvantaged businesses. From February 2007 until April of 2008, he served as the Director of Economic Development with responsibility for attracting and retaining businesses, developing incentives, providing tax credits and lending technical support to developing businesses.

After completing his most recent appointment at Southern University, he returned to his Real Estate Career specializing in sales, management and investment of residential and commercial properties. His area of specialty further extends to Rural Development Initiatives where he focuses on enhancing the quality of rural life and economic development for clients to make them self-sufficient.

Gilliam holds a Graduate Degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA; and, his Undergraduate Degree is from Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA… 1966. He is a graduate of the Harvard University Institute of Educational Management … Additionally, he has studied at Northwestern State University; Los Angeles City College (Los, Angles, California); and Pine Manor College (Brookline, Massachusetts. Gilliam is a native of (South) Mansfield, Louisiana and was educated in the Public-School System of DeSoto Parish.

Affiliations are as follows: Served as a member of the National Board of Directors of the American Contract Compliance Association where he earned National Certification as a Master Contract Compliance Officer and Regional Director; Board of Directors for the Louisiana Association for the Blind; Board of Directors for the Caddo Council on Aging; Board of Directors for the Association of Community Training, Inc.; the Northwest Louisiana Boy Scouts Urban Initiative; University Health Board of Directors and is a charter member of the New Arts / New Dimensions Choral Society where he currently serves as President; Board of Directors for Catholic Charities of North Louisiana (chaired its Strategic Planning committee) and Board of Directors for the Linwood Charter School. Gilliam is married to Felicia Hurst-Gilliam. He has three (3) children, (Gayard, Yvanka and Makayla) , three grandchildren ( Curan, Gayard, Jr. and Gaybriel) and one great-granddaughter (Kaitlyn).

In his spare time he enjoys attending to the needs of his grand/great children, serving in his church as a Eucharistic Minister, performing community/civic work, pursuing his hobby… Amateur (Ham) Radio/KC5XO, and traveling.