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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

Coming Soon
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Robin Leslie ’82
Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration/CFO
Chris Coons
Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management
Jeff Childress ’89
Special Assistant to the President and Interim Director of Athletics
Dr. David Cartrette
Faculty Senate Chair
Jo Ellen Newsome ’93, ’13
Vice President for Advancement
Coming Soon
Executive Assistant to the President

Board of Trustees

Officers of the Board

Mr. Roger L. Dick Albemarle, NC
Chair
Mr. Matthew P. Moeller Albemarle, NC
Past Chair
Mr. Blake A. Martin ’08, ’15
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Vice Chair
Mrs. Jane S. Crisco ’63 Asheboro, NC
Secretary
Mr. Joseph R. Schortz ’71
Punta Gorda, FL
Treasurer

Class of 2026

Mr. David B. Miller ’04 Charlotte, NC
Investment Executive

Class of 2027

Mr. Roger L. Dick Albemarle, NC
Banking/Investment Executive
Ms. Deborah L. Frech ’81 Clarksville, MD
Accountant
Dr. Matthew S. Kerlin Kennesaw, GA
Head of School

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

Class of 2029

Mrs. Dawn H. Allen ’81
Albemarle, NC
Business Professional
Mrs. Jane S. Crisco Asheboro, NC
Business Executive
Dr. Wayne T. Davis ’70
Alcoa, TN
Retired/Higher Education
Mr. David (Dave) J. McIlquham
Bradenton, FL
Retired Business Professional
Mr. Matthew P. Moeller Albemarle, NC
Retired Business Executive
Mr. James S. (Slice) Penny ’22
Charlotte, NC
Minister
Mr. Russell C. Ring ’85
Alexandria, VA
Business/Government Affairs Executive
Mr. Joseph R. Schortz ’71
Punta Gorda, FL
Accountant
Mr. David M. Smith ’70
Albemarle, NC
Retired Business Professional
Dr. Elliott F. Williams ’83
High Point, NC
Anesthesiologist

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. Dr. In-Yong Lee
Mount Gilead, NC
Uwharrie District Superintendent, The Western NC Conference of the UMC
MS. Bess Redmond
Fairview, 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
MrS. Pixie L. Gentle ’83 Mount Holly, NC
President-Elect, Pfeiffer University Alumni Association

  • Dr. Christopher L. Bramlett | Albermarle, NC
  • Mr. Thomas M. Grady ‘63 | Concord, NC
  • Dr. William H. Grigg ’93 (Hon.) | Charlotte, NC
  • Mr. Warren D. Knapp ’66 | Asheboro, NC
  • Dr. Richard L. Petty ’92 (Hon.) | Randleman, NC
  • Mr. George P. Waters ’65 | Mt. Pleasant, SC
  • Dr. Terry V. Swicegood ’66 | Litchfield Park, AZ

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
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