海角社区

Henderson, Tennessee 鈥� (August 27, 2024) 鈥斅燱ith 18 years of IT experience and a passion for continuous improvement, Damon Belew has been appointed as the new IT Director at 海角社区. Belew brings nearly a decade of experience in higher education, where he has honed his skills in developing and collaborating with vendors and IT professionals. Having spent the past year at FHU, he is now committed to advancing the university鈥檚 technological capabilities while fostering a supportive environment for faculty, staff, and students.

FHU President David R. Shannon praised Belew鈥檚 commitment to excellence and innovation.聽

鈥淚n today鈥檚 digital age, IT serves as the backbone of our entire campus operations. Damon鈥檚 proven technical expertise, coupled with his strong interpersonal skills, makes him an ideal fit for this role. We are blessed to have a leader who embraces FHU鈥檚 mission and understands the supportive role technology plays in our academic community,鈥� Shannon said.聽

Belew鈥檚 career has been marked by growth and adaptability. 鈥淚t鈥檚 not about one single achievement but the collective experiences that prepare you to lead,鈥� Belew reflected. 鈥淚鈥檓 eager to bring that leadership to all areas of IT at FHU.鈥�

He plans to maintain the momentum of recent advancements in the university鈥檚 infrastructure. 鈥淭he last two years have seen incredible progress in our IT systems, and my priority is to keep that energy going,鈥� Belew emphasized. 鈥淭his ensures that the Freed-Hardeman experience continues to be exceptional for everyone on campus.鈥�

Looking forward, Belew is focused on integrating modern tools to meet both current and future needs. 鈥淲e鈥檙e exploring automation and endpoint management tools to enhance our technological infrastructure,鈥� he noted.

Belew鈥檚 leadership is driven by a philosophy of constant improvement. 鈥淓very day is an opportunity to do better than the day before. That鈥檚 the mindset I bring to this role,鈥� said Belew, who has family members currently attending the university. 鈥淢y history with this community and the relationships I鈥檝e built here are invaluable. These connections will be crucial as we work together to achieve our shared goals.鈥�

Belew hopes to lead in a way that not only helps FHU grow but 鈥渁lso brings us closer to God each day.鈥�

The mission of 海角社区 is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship and service. With locations in Henderson and Memphis, FHU offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, specialist and doctoral degrees.