Leadership

Our leaders are distinctive in their commitment to Christ. That makes Montreat unique—even among many church-affiliated institutions. That commitment forms the foundation for everything we do.

President

Paul J. Maurer brings a wealth of experience as the eighth president of Montreat College. As a visionary and results-driven Christian leader, he believes deeply in the value of Christ-centered higher education. Drawing from more than 25 years of leadership in nonprofit and higher education administration, Dr. Maurer has led efforts in governance, organizational development, marketing and communications, adult and graduate studies, and government relations.

Learn more about President Maurer

Cabinet

Members of the President’s Cabinet are:

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2019-20 Board of Trustees

  • Mr. W. Allen Bell—Atlanta, GA
  • Dr. David Bruce—Black Mountain, NC (chair)
  • Dr. William E. Dudley—Signal Mountain, TN
  • Rev. Dr. J. Howard Edington—Montreat, NC
  • Ms. H. Claire Efird—Wilmington, NC
  • Ms. K. Anne Gant—Burlington, NC
  • Mr. William B. Haynes—Greer, SC
  • Dr. Jeffrey E. Heck—Asheville, NC
  • Mr. Ned J. Kiser—Lake Lure, NC
  • Mr. Robert P. Klepper—Asheville, NC
  • Rev. George K. Logan—Morganton, NC
  • Mr. Richard B. Moffatt III—Chattanooga, TN
  • Mr. Justin P. Ramb—Orlando, FL
  • Mr. H. Benjamin Scott, Jr.—Minneapolis, MN
  • Ms. Dayle L. Seneff—Winter Park, FL
  • Mr. Bill Shipley—Charlotte, NC
  • Mrs. Suzanne Sloan—Montreat, NC
  • Ms. Lynne P. Veerman—Orlando, FL

Learn more about the trustees here

President’s Advisory Council

The President’s Advisory Council is a group of business, ministry, and civic leaders who come alongside Montreat College in an advisory role as we seek to be a leader in Christ-centered higher education regionally, nationally, and internationally.

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Bylaws

Montreat College’s bylaws and articles of incorporation are available for public view.