Brigham Young University–Idaho is pleased to announce that Greg Roach has been selected to serve as the university’s next Academic Vice President. Roach will officially begin serving in the role at the end of winter semester, with a transition period beginning immediately.
Jon Linford will retire as Academic Vice President, effective April 12, 2026, following more than two decades of service to the university.
Linford has served as Academic Vice President since 2021. Prior to that role, he provided distinguished leadership as BYU-Idaho’s first Online Vice President. He joined the university in 2004 and has contributed extensively to its academic mission through teaching, administrative leadership, and campus-wide service.
Roach earned bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University. Before joining BYU-Idaho in 2005, he worked as a research and development engineer for Honeywell Aerospace Technologies in Phoenix, Arizona. At BYU-Idaho, he has served as Mechanical Engineering Department Chair, Dean of the College of Physical Sciences and Engineering, and most recently as Associate Academic Vice President for Instruction.
University leaders note that Roach brings extensive experience in academic administration, curriculum development, and instructional leadership. His appointment supports BYU-Idaho’s continued focus on teaching excellence, student success, and the university’s mission to develop disciples of Jesus Christ.