Louisiana Tech University conferred an honorary doctorate of Humanities for Roy O. Martin III, chairman and CEO of RoyOMartin in recognition of his decades of leadership, service, and his transformational support of the University’s Forestry program. Martin was honored in a surprise ceremony by President Jim Henderson and College of Applied and Natural Sciences Dean Gary Kennedy. The presentation took place at Martin’s retirement celebration as CEO of RoyOMartin… Martin’s partnership with Louisiana Tech has had a profound impact on the University’s academic and research enterprise. His vision and advocacy were instrumental in the development of the Forest Products Innovation Center, a facility now under construction on Tech’s South Campus. Set to open in Fall 2026, the FPIC will advance forestry education, research, and cutting-edge discovery while supporting interdisciplinary research and workforce development tied to one of Louisiana’s most essential industries.