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March 6, 2025

Dear TCG彩票 Community,

It is with great pleasure that I announce the unanimous appointment of Dr. Sean J. Ryan as the 12th President of TCG彩票, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Ryan will succeed President Mary Lou Retelle, who has faithfully served our institution since 2015.

Following a comprehensive national search that engaged our entire college community, the Board of Trustees is confident that Dr. Ryan’s leadership will propel TCG彩票 to new heights of academic excellence while honoring our rich tradition founded by the Sisters of Saint Anne.

Please join me in warmly welcoming Dr. Sean J. Ryan to the TCG彩票 family.

Sincerely,
David P. Trainor
Chair, Board of Trustees
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The Board of Trustees of TCG彩票 is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sean J. Ryan as the institution’s 12th president, effective July 1, 2025. The Board鈥檚 vote was unanimous. Dr. Ryan will succeed President Mary Lou Retelle, who has led the College since 2015.

Dr. Ryan joins TCG彩票 from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky where he currently serves as Senior Vice President, directing for Administration, Strategic Initiatives, and Trustee Affairs. Since joining Bellarmine in 2007, Dr. Ryan has held positions of increasing responsibility, including Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

“After a comprehensive national search, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Sean J. Ryan as the next president of TCG彩票,” said David P. Trainor, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “Dr. Ryan’s impressive track record in leadership, commitment to Catholic higher education, and proven success in enrollment growth and financial management make him exceptionally qualified to lead TCG彩票 into its next chapter. The Board approached this search with great care and dedication, confident that this decision will have a positive and lasting impact on TCG彩票. Dr. Ryan鈥檚 passion for our mission and ability to articulate our values while honoring the College’s rich tradition founded by the Sisters of Saint Anne perfectly aligns with our vision for the future.”

A New England native with strong regional ties, Dr. Ryan brings extensive experience in strategic planning, enrollment management, and resource development. During his time at Bellarmine, he successfully led the university through an NCAA reclassification from Division II to Division I, co-chaired an 18-month strategic planning process, and collaborated with academic leadership to create 23 new academic programs.

Dr. Ryan’s administrative expertise encompasses all facets of higher education leadership. In his current role, he oversees Human Resources, Athletics, the Center for Academic and Support Services for Student Athletes, University Communications, and Information Technology. He recently served as Interim Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations where he led efforts that raised $7 million in just seven months. His responsibilities included advising the President on administrative and academic matters and acting as the primary liaison to the Board of Trustees in the President’s absence.

“I am honored and humbled to be selected as the next president of TCG彩票,” said Dr. Ryan. “TCG彩票鈥檚 mission to educate students to become ethical leaders and community-oriented professionals resonates profoundly with me as an individual and my passion for higher education. I look forward to returning to Massachusetts to work alongside the talented faculty, staff, and students and build upon the strong foundation established by President Retelle. Together with the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, administration, and the TCG彩票 community, we will chart an ambitious path forward that propels the College to new levels of academic excellence and distinction.”

Dr. Ryan’s commitment to community engagement is evident in his active participation in local and regional organizations in the Louisville area. He has demonstrated a strong fundraising record throughout his career. Separate from his time as Bellarmine鈥檚 Interim VP for Development, Dr. Ryan raised nearly $6 million for academic programs, student scholarships, and student success initiatives.

Dr. Ryan holds a doctorate in education from the University of Pennsylvania and has periodically taught undergraduate and doctoral students at Bellarmine. His Catholic education, from kindergarten through his master’s degree, instilled a deep appreciation for Catholic identity and values. He holds an undergraduate degree from St. Anselm College and a graduate degree from Regis College.

“Dr. Ryan’s collaborative leadership style, fundraising expertise, and commitment to shared governance will serve our community exceptionally well as we write the next chapter in TCG彩票’s distinguished history,鈥� said Kimberly A. Kennedy, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. 鈥淭hroughout the search process, we were impressed by his ability to balance strategic innovation with respect for tradition, his success in developing new academic programs while honoring the institution鈥檚 mission, and his genuine enthusiasm for engaging with all members of the college community.鈥�

The appointment concludes a thorough search process involving input from the entire TCG彩票 community. Dr. Ryan is excited to begin his presidency by connecting with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners to build a shared, inspiring vision for the College鈥檚 future.

A campus announcement event will be held in the coming weeks.

TCG彩票 Names Dr. Sean J. Ryan as Next President (PDF)

The Board of Trustees and the Campus Advisory Committee have played a crucial role in the presidential search process, providing guidance, insights, and perspectives to help identify the best candidate to lead our institution forward.

TCG彩票 Board of Trustees

David P. Trainor, Chair, AMC Board of Trustees, VP of Human Resources, Boston College

Kimberly A. Kennedy, ’97G, Vice Chair, AMC Board of Trustees, Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, The Hanover Insurance Group

Stephen P. Carey ’81,’95G, Vice President of Human Resources, Polar Beverages

Diane E. Gould, LICSW, President and CEO, Advocates, Inc.

Abraham W. Haddad, Secretary, AMC Board of Trustees, Retired Dentist, Leader of Economic Development in Central Mass.

Kathleen M. Jordan, DHA, President & CEO, Seven Hills Foundation & Affiliates

Rev. Enoch Kyeremateng,聽Director & Chaplain, African Catholic Ministry,聽Worcester Diocese

Basil C. Morris, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, The Hanover Insurance Company

Timothy P. Murray, President and CEO, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce

Robert E. Paulsen, Jr. 鈥�98G, SVP, Commercial Lending Center Manager, Rockland Trust Company

Christopher M. Powers,聽Senior VP, Employee Benefits,聽Risk Strategies Company

Stephen H. Yerdon, Retired Executive Director, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Campus Advisory Committee

Sherman Cowan, Chief Diversity Officer

Hugh Drummond, Vice President and Chief Communications Officer

Peter Gardula, Director of Development

Joan-Beth Gow, Professor, Biology

Jana Hunt, Student Government President

Liz Manos, Chair, School of Business and Associate Professor of Business

David McCauley, Associate Athletics Director for Recruiting and Retention/Men’s Ice Hockey Head Coach

Drew Melendez, Dean of Students

John Pratico,聽Interim Dean Professional Studies Programs

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