Inaugural Tour
Join us in welcoming our new leadership as we embark on the President's Inaugural Tour! Over the coming year, our new President will be visiting key locations across the region to connect with members, outline our strategic vision, and share exciting upcoming initiatives.
While formal invitations and registration details will be sent prior to each stop, we encourage you to mark your calendars early. We are continually adding new dates, venues, and event details to the tour schedule, so check back regularly for the most up-to-date information. We look forward to meeting you when the tour comes to your city!
Dates and Locations
- October 14, 2026 Buffalo, NY
- October 15, 2026 Syracuse, NY
- November 2026 Seattle, WA
- January 2027 Annaheim, CA
- January 2027 Lakeland, FL
- February 2027 Washington D.C
- February 2027 Arizona
- April 2027 North Carolina
- April 2027 South Carolina
- May 2027 Pennsylvania
- May 2027 New York City
Meet our new president
DR. NICHOLAS J. WILLIS' BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Nicholas J. Willis was elected president of Roberts Wesleyan University July 1, 2026. He brings more than two decades of experience in Christian higher education combining academic leadership with strategic consulting to help faith-based institutions thrive.
Dr. Willis earned his BS Mathematics at George Fox University (2000), and attended Texas Tech University, where he earned his MS Mathematics (2003) and PhD Mathematics (2006). Throughout his career, he has been recognized for building collaborative teams, strengthening organizational culture, and advancing student-centered, mission-driven education.
Before joining Roberts, Dr. Willis served as a partner and consultant with TG Three, LLC, where he advised presidents, boards of trustees, and senior leadership teams at Christian colleges, universities, and seminaries across the country.
His work focused on institutional strategy, enrollment growth, financial sustainability, mission alignment, brand development, and organizational transformation, helping institutions navigate change while remaining rooted in their Christian mission.
Grounded in the Free Methodist tradition, Dr. Willis is passionate about Christian higher education. He is wholly invested in service to the students of Roberts Wesleyan University, including the embedded Northeastern Seminary, and the deeply rooted mission of preparing graduates to lead lives of faith, service and purpose.
Dr. Willis and his wife, Jillian, a Free Methodist pastor, have been married for 25 years and have three daughters: Lucy, Sadie, and Evelyn.
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