Sonoran University's

Presidential Search

Overview


President Paul Mittman announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2025. The Board of Trustees has engaged with Academic Search to support the national search for Sonoran University’s next president, and it has selected a committee of trustees, faculty, staff, and student representatives to support the search process.

 

The search is currently open. Please review the Position Profile which includes the leadership agenda and qualifications. Applications and nominations may be sent directly to Academic Search via SonoranPresident@academicsearch.org.
General questions about the presidential search that do not relate to applications or nominations can be addressed to presidentialtransition@sonoran.edu.

Presidential Search Committee

  • Duane Roen, Search Committee Chair, Trustee
  • Amanda Alexander, Academic Diversity Officer, Alumni Board President, Associate Professor – College of Naturopathic Medicine
  • Todd Filek, Assistant Registrar
  • David James, Student Trustee
  • Shaun Kennedy, Faculty Senate President, Assistant Professor – College of Naturopathic Medicine
  • Jessica Kovalchik, Adjunct Faculty – College of Nutrition
  • Jeffrey Langland, Research Director – Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research, Research Chair and Professor – College of Naturopathic Medicine
  • Zandra O’Keefe, Trustee, Board Vice Chair Elect
  • Edward Podol, Chief Financial Officer
  • Garrett Thompson, Vice President of Academic Affairs
  • Fran Towey, Board Vice Chair, Board Chair Elect
  • Melissa Winquist, Vice President of Student Affairs

Presidential Search News Updates

August 19, 2024

Sonoran University Launches National Search for Next President

March 27, 2024

Sonoran University President Dr. Paul Mittman Announces Retirement

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