Gender Male
The President is the Chief Executive Officer of Houston Baptist University (HBU). The President is charged with the general supervision of the administration of the University and reports to the Board of Trustees. The President collaborates with Trustee members and a wide range of internal and external constituencies to provide visionary leadership
and direction for HBU’s future. In consultation with the Board of Trustees, the President oversees University policies, strategic direction and the overall financial condition of the University. In addition, the President is responsible for leading the University in academics, research, student life, and civic engagement. The President has oversight and development responsibilities of HBU’s strategic plan, The Ten Pillars, which details HBU’s pursuit of becoming a comprehensive national Christian university firmly rooted in the Christian faith and the $136.5 million capital campaign goal that undergirds The Ten Pillars, called “Seize the Moment”. As the leading spokesperson of the University, the President interacts with faculty, staff, students, alumni, the Board of Trustees, donors, friends of the University community, and the public. The President is actively engaged in promoting and advancing HBU’s Christian educational mission and academic excellence. The President leads the University’s fundraising efforts and is charged with attracting resources from a variety of sources. The President also oversees the human and financial resources of the institution to ensure fiscal soundness and accountability.
