Burr is responsible for providing a comprehensive series of workshops, seminars and activities designed to increase leadership capabilities within individuals and campus organizations. He oversees he Fechnay Challenge Course, offering low and high ropes elemments to build confidence, teamwork and leadership skills, and serves as Faculty Secretary to Omicron Delta Kappa's Alpha Circle at W&L.
Burr graduated from W&L in 1975, returning to Lexington in 1977 to serve the University in a variety of roles. He has a Masterrs in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University's Institute for Ministry in New Orleans.