Dyersburg State Community College is pleased to announce Darrin Devault as its new Director of Workforce Development, effective January 16, 2026. He will lead initiatives to align regional workforce needs with flexible training and upskilling opportunities for business and industry employees and will strengthen partnerships across DSCC’s nine-county service area: Crockett, Dyer, Haywood, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Obion, Tipton, and Weakley.
Devault brings 23 years of full-time experience in higher education. He is a Certified Program Planner (CPP) with the Learning Resources Network, a nonprofit educational association. Initially from Hollow Rock-Bruceton, Tennessee, he joined DSCC from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he led the UT Center for Professional Education & Lifelong Learning since 2016, achieving record growth in non-credit enrollments and revenue.
Devault shared, “Student success has always been at the heart of my work in continuing education. I take considerable pride in delivering non-credit programs that inspire lifelong learners to reach their personal educational goals while also advancing institutional goals. I look forward to continuing this approach for the benefit of students, businesses, and industries in the nine counties served by Dyersburg State Community College. I’m delighted to join the energetic team at DSCC.”
Devault previously taught journalism at the University of Memphis and served as an award-winning academic advisor and coordinator for the nationally recognized online public relations degree program from 2011 to 2016.
He also served as marketing director for continuing education at UT Knoxville from 2006 to 2010, and as public relations director and journalism instructor at Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia from 2003 to 2005. His journalism students at Northwest earned 33 first-place awards in state competitions over two years.
“Dyersburg State is excited to welcome Mr. Devault to lead the college’s workforce development initiatives. His extensive experience in non-credit education, project planning, management, and marketing will help us reach potential students and industry clients,” stated Dr. Amanda Walker, Vice President of External Affairs.
Devault, a ninth-generation Tennessean, lives in Jackson with his wife, Amy, stepdaughter Katelyn, and twin stepsons, Brady and Jake.
He is an active photographer and currently serves as president of the Jackson Photo Club. He also co-authored Graceland Too Revisited, a photography book exploring the legacy of a former Elvis-themed roadside attraction in Holly Springs, Mississippi.
The Division of Workforce Development at Dyersburg State Community College provides learning opportunities through certificate programs, customized workforce training, personal enrichment, and youth programs.
For more information on how workforce development can support you or your organization, contact Devault at ddevault@dscc.edu or 731-286-3265.