Brad Mahon

Brad Mahon, MBA, PhD, has enjoyed more than 25 years as a leader in higher education. His experience spans from the classroom to the boardroom, always with an emphasis on engaging the community. As a college president and past university dean, Brad passionately advocates for providing learners with transformative educational experiences and aligning institutions with the communities they serve. Collaboration and cooperation are hallmarks of his administrative tenures, including establishing strategic partnerships with other educational institutions, community organizations, and industry. In 2022, he received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, recognizing his service to the education sector. Brad recently published Leadership Is Personal (Advantage, 2025), which reveals the transformative power of authentic, community-focused leadership. Drawing from his rich experiences in higher education and the arts, he shows how cultivating strong internal cultures and external community connections can drive organizational success. When no one is looking, Brad still regularly sneaks off campus to moonlight as a professional guitarist. He’s a member of the American Federation of Musicians Local 547 and the Royal Conservatory of Music’s College of Examiners.