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David T. McFaddin | |
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| 14th President of Eastern Kentucky University | |
| Assumed office August 20, 2020 Interim: January 6, 2020 – August 20, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Michael T. Benson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 3, 1977 Paintsville, Kentucky |
| Education | Eastern Kentucky University (BA, EdD) University of Kentucky (MBA) |
David T. McFaddin (born September 3, 1977) is an American educator who has served as the 14th president of Eastern Kentucky University since August 2020. He previously served as interim president following the resignation of President Michael T. Benson in January 2020.
Early life and education
[edit]McFaddin was born and raised in Johnson County, Kentucky, graduating from Johnson Central High School in 1995. During his time at Johnson Central, McFaddin met and befriended future country musics star, Chris Stapleton.
A first generation college student, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in public relations from Eastern Kentucky University in 1999, graduating summa cum laude, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Kentucky in 2006.
Following his return to Eastern later in his career, McFaddin earned a Doctor of Educational Leadership from the institution in 2015.
Career
[edit]While pursuing his undergraduate degree, McFaddin was employed as a carpenter for the Jenny Wiley Theatre as well as a member of Bellsouth's legislative and external affairs team. He would continue his time at Bellsouth as an area manager of operations and, following their acquisition by AT&T, as Regional Director for Legislative and External Affairs.
In 2011, McFaddin returned to Eastern as an adjunct professor of communications and educational leadership before becoming the university's Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Regional Stewardship.[1] In 2015,
Presidency of Eastern Kentucky University
[edit]Personal life
[edit]In 1997, McFaddin met Melissa Dye while working at the Jenny Wiley Theatre. They were married on August 4, 2001, and have three children. They currently reside on a farm in Madison County.
References
[edit]- ^ "EKU Magazine Spring 2021 by Eastern Kentucky University - Issuu". issuu.com. 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2024-09-15.