Jon D. North

President
MidAmerica Nazarene University

 

Jon D. North, Ph.D., is MidAmerica Nazarene University’s sixth president. He assumed this role on July 1, 2025. North brings a wealth of experience in higher education leadership, a deep commitment to Christian higher education and a passion for MNU's mission of scholarship, servant leadership and transformation.

Prior to this position, he served MNU as the senior vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the MNU Foundation. During his 15-year tenure at MNU, North led fundraising efforts that raised $138 million to support scholarships, academic initiatives, capital development and operational needs.

He is a graduate of MNU with a Bachelor of Arts in International Business and a Master of Business Administration, with a doctorate in ethical leadership from Olivet Nazarene University.

Prior to joining MNU, North had a 17-year career at Heart to Heart International, a globally recognized international humanitarian and disaster relief agency. Under North's leadership as CEO, Heart to Heart expanded its relief work worldwide and was named to Forbes magazine's "America's Top Charities List." As an active member of the Kansas City community, North serves on several non-profit and community boards and has earned numerous community leadership awards.