Born in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Camron Cochran was awarded the Doctor of Strategic Leadership in business studies from Liberty University, VA.  He previously completed a degree in Human Resource Management, M.A., Webster University, MO., and Human Resource Management, B.S., University of Maryland Global Campus (formerly University of Maryland, University College).  While living in Virginia, Camron graduated from Prince William County Community Leadership Institute and two George Mason University programs: Essentials in Human Resource Management Certification and Fundamentals of Industry and Resource Management.  He is currently working on a second Master’s Degree in Communications Studies with Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.  Dr. Cochran is currently a guest teacher for Killeen Independent School District and Copperas Cove Independent School District.  A strong advocate for educative learning, he guides students in learning opportunities that help them reach their maximum potential and prepare young people for success in the workforce.

Prior to arriving in Texas in June 2021, Dr. Cochran retired from the U.S. Air Force with over twenty years of service, including Operation Enduring Freedom, and spent twelve years in other positions for the federal government, as a Human Resource Manager.  During this time, he coached colleagues as a corporate trainer, facilitated industrial relations between employees, was a strategic planning manager, and acted as an employee benefits consultant. Dr. Cochran is very familiar with the development of corporate organizational culture.  He has the interpersonal skills to show discretion and confidentiality during the candidate interview process and completing staff performance evaluations.

While living in Killeen, Dr. Cochran has enriched his leadership potential through participation in the Development District of Central Texas, the Leadership Central Texas program.  He is a graduate of the Killeen Citizen’s Police Academy (KCPA) (class #51) and a former board member with the KCPA Alumni Association.  He is excited to explore the concepts and discuss economic development patterns that affect the city of Killeen.

Dr. Cochran and his family currently live in Killeen, Texas.