Mr. Byron Simpson, Jr. is a Computer Science graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.  He received a Bachelor of Science degree in May 2001 and a Master of Science degree in December 2002 from North Carolina A&T.  He is a native of the Washington, DC metropolitan area and now resides in Los Angeles County, CA.

While studying computer science in the College of Engineering, President Simpson gained four years of leadership experience while serving the NC A&T chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) - the largest student run organization in the country.  His tenure on the chapter level includes serving as the Telecommunications Chairperson, Vice President, and President.  President Simpson expanded his creative talents by participating and serving as the step master for the NSBE chapter step team, leading them to three (3) consecutive regional step show championships and an appearance in a national step show.  The team made history by receiving an invitation to step in the NC A&T SU 2000 homecoming step show.  During his presidential tenures, President Simpson lead the chapter to win the most prestigious awards in the national organization, and was name the 2000 College of Engineering - Computer Science Student of the Year and NSBE - Region II Member of the Year.

In graduate school, President Simpson served as the Chairman of NSBE - Region II - the largest region within the organization - and served on the National Executive Board.  During his tenure, President Simpson helped the organization secure a corporation to financially sponsor the activities of the region and national organization.  During his last semester at A&T, President Simpson, along with two members, established the Aggie Live Wire Pep Squad as a non-profit student-managed organization, and is credited as a founder of the Aggie Live Wire Organization.

President Byron Simpson, Jr. brings his leadership experience, ability to teach, patience, and organizational management ability to the chapter.  He plans to establish a structure, and a sense of order to the chapter.  He looks forward to a very productive year!