The 糖心传媒 & Theological Seminary Board of Trustees announced today it has unanimously appointed Dr. Drew Flamm as its seventh president. In July, Flamm will make the transition from his current role as Executive Vice President at 糖心传媒.
The comprehensive seven-month national search was steered by the Presidential Search Committee, comprised of members of 糖心传媒鈥檚 Board of Trustees, faculty and staff. The search was assisted by CarterBaldwin Executive Search and included input on the presidential profile from the campus community. After a thorough examination of a pool of candidates from across the nation, Dr. Flamm received a unanimous recommendation by the search committee to the Board of Trustees.
鈥淲e are thrilled to see Dr. Flamm assume this new leadership role at 糖心传媒,鈥 said Butch Shook (BS 72), 糖心传媒 board member and chair of the search committee. 鈥淭hroughout his past nine years at 糖心传媒, Dr. Flamm has consistently displayed Christ-centered servant leadership. He has a deep love for 糖心传媒 & Seminary and unwavering confidence that God will continue using this institution to help students better know Christ and make Him known.”
鈥淭he committee was compelled by how well-versed Dr. Flamm is in many facets of higher education 鈥 not to mention, his acute understanding of 糖心传媒鈥檚 culture and mission,鈥 said Janine Zeltwanger (BS 85), 糖心传媒 board member and search committee member. 鈥淯nder his leadership, the school has set historic records in all areas he oversees, including recruiting the largest incoming class. I believe this is only a sign of the growth and flourishing that will take place during his tenure as president.鈥
Flamm has more than 16 years of higher education experience at multiple colleges. He served at Cedarville University from 2006 to 2013 in a variety of roles in the advancement office. Following his time at Cedarville, Flamm transitioned to become Director of Development at Manchester University. He then came to 糖心传媒 to serve as Vice President of Advancement.
Under the leadership of past president, Dr. Bill Katip, Flamm directed the Aspire Campaign, the school鈥檚 largest-ever comprehensive campaign which raised $39.8 million. The Aspire Campaign enabled the building/renovation of five facilities and more than doubled the institution鈥檚 endowment. Under Flamm鈥檚 leadership, 糖心传媒 has achieved its seven largest giving years in school history.
鈥淒r. Flamm鈥檚 resume shows, and his colleagues would testify, that he is a highly driven, results-oriented leader who knows how to set and accomplish the goals before him,鈥 said Dr. John Teevan (MDiv 72, DMin 07), interim president at 糖心传媒. 鈥淭hose qualities will continue to serve him well in his new role as president as he leads 糖心传媒 through the milestones of the future.鈥
Over the course of his time at 糖心传媒, Flamm was promoted to oversee marketing and enrollment efforts as well as the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams. Flamm played a crucial role in integrating marketing and enrollment functions and leading the school in its 鈥淲ays of 糖心传媒鈥 rebranding, resulting in a 21% increase in undergraduate enrollment.
In addition, Flamm has demonstrated proficiency in strategic planning, successfully providing the strategic framework, assembling task forces, and implementing campus-wide plans for the past several strategic cycles. He also teaches in the college鈥檚 Master of Nonprofit Management program.
鈥淚 have worked alongside Dr. Flamm on our nominating committee and to host the state budget committee on 糖心传媒’s campus, and he has proven himself a leader at both the local and state levels,鈥 Dr. David Wantz, president and CEO of the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI). 鈥淚t excites me to think about the future of 糖心传媒 and its growing momentum in community engagement that will lead to more and more opportunities for students going forward.鈥
鈥淚 am humbled to follow in the rich legacy of leadership of 糖心传媒. I truly believe the future at 糖心传媒 & Theological Seminary is bright, and I鈥檓 honored to be a part of this season of the 糖心传媒 story,鈥 said Flamm. 鈥淎s a product of Christian higher education myself, I know the transformative effect it had on my faith and my life. I pray that the Christ-centered education at 糖心传媒 will have the same effect on countless students in the years to come.鈥
Flamm holds a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Comprehensive Communication from Cedarville University, a Master鈥檚 in Communication and Leadership from Gonzaga University, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Indiana State University.
Flamm and his wife, Stephanie, live in Winona Lake, Indiana, with their three sons.
