Dr. Matthew Beemer has been involved in Christian higher education for over 35 years. He has served as the chief academic officer for two Christian colleges and currently serves as Vice President- Institutional Compliance with the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). In addition to administrative responsibilities, he has taught communications courses from the freshmen through the graduate level. He and his wife of 31 years, Judy, reside in Jacksonville, Florida. They have 3 adult children. He enjoys cycling in his free time.