At SEU, the President’s Office, Executive Leadership Team, and President’s Cabinet embody a collaborative leadership model grounded in six frameworks: Urgent, Visionary, Cultural, Functional, Innovative, and Breakthrough. These frameworks guide decision-making, align operations with strategic priorities, and ensure the mission is kept at the center of everything. By listening, auditing the context, clarifying the goals, and aligning the vision, these leaders shape a cohesive vision for SEU’s future, promoting sustainable growth that reflects SEU’s mission.
The Office of the President at SEU is responsible for carrying out the visionary and cultural frameworks while advancing the mission and aligning the institution as a whole. By fostering a shared sense of purpose, championing strategic initiatives, and cultivating a culture of excellence and innovation, the Office of the President ensures that SEU remains focused on equipping students to discover and develop their divine design while driving the university forward in an ever-changing landscape.
President
Office Contact
Patrick Fitzgerald, Chief of Staff
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Dr. Kent Ingle serves as the president of Southeastern University (SEU), a networked university headquartered in Lakeland, FL, with extension campuses across the country and around the world. As the executive head of the institution, Ingle leads SEU’s operations in alignment with its vision, mission, and beliefs. Serving as the university’s 15th president, he is passionate about equipping students for Christ-centered leadership and service. A pioneer in innovative education delivery models and a strong advocate for educational and professional collaboration, President Ingle is dedicated to making education affordable, accessible, and experiential for all students.
Ingle has held various leadership positions in higher education, pastoral ministry, and the nonprofit sector. He is the author of several leadership books and the creator and host of the Framework Leadership podcast. He is also a frequent columnist for Fox News, Newsmax, Forbes, and Influence Magazine. He has appeared on Fox & Friends, CBSN, CNN, HLN, and The Ingraham Angle on Fox. Ingle earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.
SEU’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) manages the university’s functional needs. By maintaining fiscal health, fostering enrollment growth, and setting personnel and organizational structures, the ELT ensures Southeastern University operates effectively and efficiently in alignment with its mission. Through strategic decision-making and innovation, the ELT builds a strong foundation for academic excellence, student success, and SEU’s vision to equip students to discover and develop their divine design.
Provost & Senior Vice President
Senior Vice President of Strategy & Operations
Molly Bryant, Executive Director of Strategic Initiative & Executive Operations
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Senior Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Julie Ann Hudson, Executive Assistant
[email protected] | 863.667.5006
Senior Vice President of Advancement & Innovation
Ben Cannistraci, Project Manager
[email protected] | 863.667.5596
Senior Vice President of Student Development & Campus Services
Jess Brown, Executive Assistant
[email protected] | 863.667.5654
Vice President of SEU Ministry Network
Trisha Fesler, Executive Assistant
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Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Katie Marki, Executive Assistant
[email protected] | 863.667.5502
The President’s Cabinet at SEU serves as a strategic advisory body, uniting leaders across key areas to foster collaboration, align initiatives, and advance SEU’s mission. The President’s cabinet serves the crucial function of implementing the innovative Framework strengthening the university’s ability to equip students to discover and develop their divine design.
Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Students
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Vice President of Technology
Vice President of Human Resources
Vice President of Marketing
Vice President of Spiritual Formation
Vice Provost of Academic Administration
Vice Provost of Digital Strategy
Vice President of Kingdom Alliance for Higher Education
Vice President of Finance
Vice President of Campus Life and Event Services
Vice President of Athletics
Vice President of Community Relations
Director of Finance
Executive Director of Student Financial Services
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Community Initiatives
SEU’s Board of Trustees serves the critical function of protecting the university’s mission. By providing governance, oversight, and strategic guidance, the Board ensures the long-term sustainability, integrity, and success of SEU as it equips students to discover and develop their divine design.
Doug Witherup | Chairman
Wayne Blackburn | Vice Chairman
Tommy Barnett | Chancellor
Kent Ingle | President
John Jordan | Secretary
Abner Adorno
Roger Archer
Luke Barnett
Mark Batterson
Mark Jakelsky
Steve Mason
Ricardo Orsini
Jeffery Portmann
Matthew Potter
Nate Puccini
Terry Raburn
Judy Rachels
Ray Rachels
Terrell Roberts
Gabriel Salguero
Robert Sandler
Alex Seeley
Scott Williams
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