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Meet President Scott Bullard

The board of trustees named Dr. Scott Bullard as Pfeiffer University’s 11th president in 2019.

“Pfeiffer is preparing leaders in health care, business, education, the arts, ministry, and many other disciplines,” Bullard said, “and because of the character of Pfeiffer employees, Pfeiffer graduates care most about serving others through their vocations. What an exciting place to serve. I am excited to be working alongside such capable and engaged colleagues in service of students and a region that I have loved for a long time.”

Bullard holds a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Campbell University, a Master of Divinity from Duke University and a Ph.D. in theology from Baylor University.

Bullard served as professor, co-campus chaplain, chair of the humanities division, head of the religion department, dean of the college, senior vice president, and interim president at Judson College in Marion, Alabama.

Pfeiffer University President Dr. Scott Bullard — **Dr. Scott Bullard,** 11th president of Pfeiffer University

Judson’s graduating seniors voted to honor Bullard with the Lula and Alton Holley Excellence in Classroom Teaching Award in 2010. As interim president, Bullard successfully concluded a $20.4 million fundraising campaign. He secured more than $5.4 million in gifts and pledges, including many donations toward the renovation of Judson’s library and the funding of additional student scholarships.

Bullard is a published author, with works appearing in several academic journals and edited collections. His book, Re-membering the Body: The Eucharist and Ecclesial Unity, focuses on the understanding and practice of the Eucharist, or Communion, and was published in 2013. Bullard lives at Pfeiffer’s Oakboro president’s residence with wife, Shannon, and their four children, Judson, Desmond, Campbell, and Walker.

Executive Leadership Team

**Dr. Danny Mynatt**
*_{Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs}*

**Robin Leslie ’82**
*_{Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration/CFO}*

**Emily Carella**
*_{Vice President for Enrollment Management & Interim Vice President for Student Development}*

**Jeff Childress ’89**
_{Special Assistant to the President}

**Dr. David Cartrette**
_{Faculty Senate Chair}

**Jo Ellen Newsome ’93, ’13**
*_{Vice President for Advancement}*

**Teena Mauldin ’09**
*_{Executive Assistant to the President}*

**Zachary Chilton ’15**
_{Director of Athletics}

Board of Trustees

Officers of the Board

**Mr. Matthew P. Moeller** Albemarle, NC
_Chairman

**Mrs. Jane S. Crisco ’63** Asheboro, NC
_Secretary

**Mrs. Bonnie N. Suther ’88** Mooresville, NC
*_{Vice Chairwoman}*

**Mr. Benny L. Merrell ’65** Charlotte, NC
*_Treasurer*

Class of 2025

**Mrs. Jane S. Crisco** Asheboro, NC
*_{Business Executive}*

**Mr. Roger L. Dick** Albemarle, NC
*_{Banking/Investment Executive}*

**Mr. Benny Merrell ’65** Waxhaw, NC
_{Retired Business Executive}

**Mr. Matthew P. Moeller** Albemarle, NC
_{Retired Business Executive}

**Mr. Joseph R. Schortz ’71**
Punta Gorda, FL
_Accountant

**Dr. Terry V. Swicegood ’66**
Litchfield Park, AZ
_Ministry

**Mr. Richard W. Thames ’75**
Charlotte, NC
_{Newspaper Executive}

Class of 2026

**Mr. David B. Miller ’04** Charlotte, NC
*_{Investment Executive}*

Class of 2027

**Ms. Deborah L. Frech ’81** Clarksville, NC
*_Accountant*

**Dr. Matthew S. Kerlin** Huntersville, NC
*_{School Administrator}*

**Mrs. Natasha A. Suber** Cornelius, NC
_{Marketing & Communications Executive}

Class of 2028

**Mr. John W. Fletcher, III**
Charlotte, NC
_Attorney

**Mr. Blake A. Martin ’08, ’15**
North Myrtle Beach, SC
_{Business Executive}

**Mr. T. Rann Paynter ’92**
Lansing, MI
_{Banking Executive}

**Mrs. Amy C. Shelton ’90**
New London, NC
_{Business Executive}

**Mr. Marshall C. Rogers, Sr.**
Albemarle, NC
_{Business Executive}

**Mrs. Bonnie N. Suther ‘88**
Mooresville, NC
_{Wealth Management}

Ex-Officio Members

**MrS. Della D. Raines ’74** Southport, NC
*_{President, Pfeiffer University Alumni Association}*

**BP. Kenneth H. Carter, Jr.**
Charlotte, NC
*_{The Western NC Conference of the UMC}*

**Rev. Beth Crissman** Albemarle, NC
_{Uwharrie District Superintendent, The Western NC Conference of the UMC}

**MS. Bess Redmond**
Boone, NC
_{Treasurer, United Women of Faith, The Western NC Conference of the UMC}

**Dr. David Cartrette**
Albemarle, NC
*_{Chair, Faculty Senate}*

**Ms. Joanie Strohm**
Marshall, NC
_{President, United Methodist Women, The Western NC Conference of the UMC}

**Mr. David L. Bell ’74**
Greenwood, SC
_{2023-2024 President, Pfeiffer University Alumni Association}

Emeriti (Life) Members

Dr. Christopher L. Bramlett | Albermarle, NC
Mr. Thomas M. Grady ‘63 | Concord, NC
Dr. William H. Grigg ’93 (Hon.) | Charlotte, NC
Mr. H. Robert Herold, II | Pasadena, CA
Mr. Warren D. Knapp ’66 | Asheboro, NC
Dr. Richard L. Petty ’92 (Hon.) | Randleman, NC
Dr. George E. Thompson ’65, ’90 (Hon.) | Waynesville, NC
Mr. George P. Waters ’65 | Mt. Pleasant, SC

A History of Leadership: Pfeiffer’s Past Presidents

Since 1933, strong leaders have led Pfeiffer University with strength, faithfulness, and prescience.

1933-1943

Dr. Wick Shafter Sharp
President of Pfeiffer Junior College

Constructed the President’s Home, six halls (Cline, Good, Merner, Rowe, Freeman, and Washington), and Henry Pfeiffer Chapel
Named Stanly County Man of the Year

1944–1953

Mr. C.M. (Chi) Waggoner
President of Pfeiffer Junior College

Constructed Mitchell Gym
Grew the endowment significantly
Improved curricula for several key programs

1953–1968

Dr. J. Lem Stokes II
President of Pfeiffer Junior College; President of Pfeiffer College

Presided over the first commencement
Constructed the Harris Science Building, Stokes Student Center, G.A. Pfeiffer Library, five halls (Kluftinger, Foote, Plyler, Vaughn and Ervin), and James Apartments
Led Pfeiffer to become one the fastest-growing private colleges in the country and the second college to receive accreditation on its first application from the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

1969–1971

Dr. Jack J. Early
President of Pfeiffer College

Constructed the Merner Health and Physical Education Center

1971–1978

Dr. Douglas R. Sasser
President of Pfeiffer College

Grew the endowment to $2.3 million
Led the Circle of Faith campaign, which generated $7.5 million for scholarships, faculty development, and on-campus programs
Established three endowed chairmanships
Opened Charlotte campus

1978–1988

Dr. Cameron P. West
President of Pfeiffer College

Worked as a professor of education and academic dean at Pfeiffer
Served as president of North Carolina Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and helped found the National Association of Independent Colleges
Awarded an honorary doctor of law degree from Pfeiffer

1988–1998

Dr. Zane E. Eargle
President of Pfeiffer University

Led Pfeiffer from college to university status
Constructed the Knapp Tennis Center, the first new building on campus in 25 years
Co-created the Legacy of Tomorrow campaign

1998–2010

Dr. Charles M. Ambrose
President of Pfeiffer University

Led the 21st Century Transformation Plan to improve the Misenheimer campus
Renovated Mitchell Gym (now Knapp Center), Jane Freeman Hall, Henry Pfeiffer Chapel, Stokes Student Center, Administration Building, Cline and Washington Halls
Constructed Harris Science Annex and New Hall
Opened Francis Center for Servant Leadership and established Bonner Leaders program

2010–2014

Mr. Michael C. Miller
President of Pfeiffer University

Led the university during its 10-year SACSCOC accreditation
Added undergraduate and graduate programs
Promoted the establishment of the Pfeiffer Journey mentoring program
Made over $5.3 million in improvements to all three campuses

2015–2019

Dr. Colleen Perry Keith
President of Pfeiffer University

Served as Pfeiffer University’s first female president
Began construction of a new health science campus in Albemarle, NC
Expanded undergraduate and graduate programming
Grew student enrollment to record levels and increased retention