An advisor/consultant; retired dean, College of Engineering, Tuskegee University; chief academic officer, director sponsored research and development; leveraged industry partnerships; solutions for academia, government and corporate entities. Aided communities during pandemic acquisition of supplies, training and business development. Led Census Bureau’s signature program, partnership specialist, impacted every public/private component throughout Alabama. Burge retired as colonel, US Air Force, led teams in building systems, software analysis and major systems project costs: national decisions for technical means and operations. Developed comprehensive knowledge, federal and state regulations to assure compliance for programs utilized for public/private institutions. Holds doctorate, OKState Univ, electrical engineering, member Kappa Alpha Psi National Fraternity, Inc.