Wallace Keese is dean of students at Fort Valley State University. Born in Philadelphia, PA raised in Pendleton, SC, Keese received a B.A. degree from Wolford College, Spartanburg, SC, and a M.Ed from Clemson University, Clemson, SC. He has over 30 years of service in higher education and corporate agencies. He is married to wife Russelle and has four children and four grandchildren. His hobbies include classic cars, motorcycling, and jazz music.