Give

Presidential Search

Trevecca Nazarene University has launched a formal search for its next president. The University seeks an experienced higher education leader who can build on Trevecca's strong foundation and guide the University into a new chapter.

The internal search committee is led by Trevecca's Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Brian Wilson, who will work closely alongside FaithSearch Partners throughout the selection process. FaithSearch Partners is an executive search firm with extensive experience in Christian higher education.

Over the next 3-4 months, FaithSearch Partners will conduct active outreach and review nominations to identify potential candidates. Promising candidates who meet the initial qualifications will be vetted and contacted directly. The search committee will then evaluate a curated shortlist before moving into final interviews with semifinalists, anticipated in October and early November.

The goal is for the Board of Trustees to elect a new president in November or shortly thereafter.

Thank you for visiting this website for official updates on the presidential search process, and please continue to bathe the process in prayer. We believe God is leading and that good days are ahead for our beloved TNU.

Projected Search Timeline

1.

MARCH 19, 2026

Dr. Dan Boone announces his plans to retire in summer 2027

Read full news release →

2.

SPRING 2026

The search committee engages with FaithSearch Partners to outline the search process and gather feedback internally from faculty, staff, students and other University constituents

3.

SUMMER 2026

FaithSearch Partners builds and vets the initial prospect pool

4.

FALL 2026

FaithSearch Partners continues active outreach to potential candidates

5.

OCTOBER 2026 (ESTIMATED)

A slate of highly qualified candidates is presented to the search committee, which will narrow the list and interview select candidates

6.

NOVEMBER 2026 (ESTIMATED)

The selection process concludes with the final candidate(s) visiting campus, and the full Board of Trustees chooses the new president

7.

JULY 1, 2027

The new president assumes office following Dr. Boone's retirement

Nominating a Candidate

Trevecca seeks an experienced higher education leader who can build on Trevecca's strong foundation while guiding the University in preparing the next generation of students. Qualified individuals may contact or be referred to FaithSearch Partners. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a current curriculum vitae or résumé to:

All inquiries and nominations will be confidential.

Search Committee

As per the ByLaws of the University and the Board Policy Manual, the Executive Committee of the Board serves as the Search and Nominating Committee. The Search Committee has the liberty to organize a sub-committee to receive input from the various Trevecca constituencies (faculty, staff, students, others).

The Executive Committee consists of the Board officers, the chairs of the five standing committees and two at large members.
The 10 members of the Search Committee are:

  • Brian Wilson, chair

  • Sam Flores, vice-chair

  • Mary Jo Cagle, secretary

  • Steven Rhoades, committee chair

  • Andy Rutherford, committee chair 

  • Trish Spear, committee chair

  • Morris Stocks, committee chair

  • Brodrick Thomas, committee chair and Alumni Pres

  • Daron Brown, at-large

  • Sandy Knight, at-large

The 3 members of the SubCommittee are:

  • Tim Green, Dean of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry

  • Mariano Monzu, Executive VP of Finances and Administration

  • Kenna Tatum, President of the Associated Student Government


Thank you for your prayers for these as they faithfully serve the University and her mission.

resume

Search Updates

  • Most Recent: FaithSearch Partners, the firm we hired to resource us in our presidential search process, has conducted extensive listening sessions over the past two months with a significant and broad cross-section of Trevecca's various constituencies, including students, faculty, alumni, administration, donors, governing body, and local community connections.

    Over the next 3-4 months, FaithSearch Partners will conduct active outreach and review nominations to identify potential candidates. Promising candidates who meet the initial qualifications will be vetted and contacted directly. The Search Committee will then evaluate a curated shortlist before moving into final interviews with semi-finalists, anticipated in October and early November.

    The goal is for the Board of Trustees to elect a new president in November or shortly thereafter. Thank you for visiting this website for official updates on the presidential search process, and please continue to bathe the process in prayer. We believe God is leading and that good days are ahead for our beloved TNU.

  • On March 19, 2026, Dr. Dan Boone announced to the Board of Trustees and the University community that he will retire following the 2026-2027 academic year (read full news release).