Dr. Everette J. Freeman

Dr. Everette J. Freeman received a B.A. in sociology/economics from Antioch College; a M.A. in labor and industrial relations from the University of Illinois; and, an Ed.D. in education foundations from Rutgers University.  Additionally, he holds a certificate from the Institute for Educational Leadership at Harvard University and a certificate in economics from Fircroft College in Birmingham, England.

Freeman has extensive experience in human resources, having served for many years in various corporate capacities as a performance, educational and organizational effectiveness consultant. He held the Community College of Denver (“CCD”) presidency from November 1, 2013, through December 31, 2020, when he retired. 

Freeman was president of Albany State University, having held that office from 2005 to 2013.  Prior to Albany State University, he served four years as senior vice president and provost at the University of Indianapolis. He previously was the executive assistant to the president at Tennessee State University, where he served as interim vice president for University Relations and Development. Freeman also served as dean of Continuing Education at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi.

Freeman has been a member of the University of Phoenix Board of Trustees since July 1, 2007.  He served as vice chair from February 25, 2015, until February 28, 2018, when he was elected chair.  He served as chair until March 2, 2021, when he was re-elected as vice chair.

For the past five years, Freeman has volunteered as a Mile High United Way board member and co-chairs the diversity, equity and inclusion committee.