Dillard University is pleased to announce the appointment of Denis Muckelroy as its new Controller. Mr. Muckelroy joins the University with more than 25 years of financial accounting and management experience, bringing a depth of expertise across higher education, hospitality, gaming, and corporate finance.
Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Muckelroy has served in senior financial leadership roles, including Accounting Manager for a major independent oil company in Houston, Texas; Chief Financial Officer and Vice President with MGM Resorts in Detroit, Michigan; and Director of Finance for Bally’s Casino and Boomtown Casino in New Orleans. He has also held the role of Director of Finance at Omni Hotels and previously served as Senior Manager, Audit and Tax, at Bruno & Tervalon, LLP, CPAs.
Mr. Muckelroy earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southern University and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in both Louisiana and Texas. A proud alumnus, he is also a former member of the Southern University Marching Band, reflecting his lifelong connection to HBCU culture and tradition.
In his role as Controller, Mr. Muckelroy will oversee the University’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls, supporting Dillard University’s continued commitment to fiscal stewardship and institutional excellence.
Dillard University welcomes Mr. Muckelroy and looks forward to the leadership and expertise he brings to the Division of Finance.
Dillard Administration
