Gary Kennedy

After serving as dean in the College of Applied and Natural Sciences for the past 11 years, Dr. Gary Kennedy takes on a new role as director of the RoyOMartin Forest Products Innovation Center (FPIC), where he will lead the launch of one of Louisiana Tech University’s premier research initiatives. “Dr. Kennedy’s leadership and vision were essential to the creation of this extraordinary research center, and there is no one more equipped to be the founding director,” Louisiana Tech President Jim Henderson said. “Dr. Kennedy’s knowledge and ability to foster collaboration among researchers and industry leaders will serve the Center’s purpose to innovate and advance profitability of timber while generating revenue opportunities for the University.” Kennedy’s relationship with Louisiana Tech spans more than 45 years. …For Kennedy, the Forest Products Innovation Center has been a dream project throughout his time as dean.