Dr. David Alexander has been named Northwest Nazarene University's twelfth president and assumed leadership on July 1, 2008. Described as a visionary leader, a relational educator and a committed Christian, Dr. Alexander comes to NNU from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma where he served for 17 years. His most recent assignment at SNU was the Vice President for University Advancement where he had responsibility for the offices of alumni relations, communications and marketing, development and admissions. He previously served as chairman of the SNU School of Music.
Dr. Alexander is not a stranger to Northwest Nazarene University. From 1986-1991 he served as a faculty member, was actively involved with faculty committees, directed the Northwesterners ensemble, conducted musical productions and was named "Professor of the Year" by students. Dr. Alexander holds a doctorate in music education from the University of Illinois and earned a master of music in choral conducting from California State Fullerton.
Dr. Alexander and his wife, Sandy (Jillbert), graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University in 1977. David and Sandy have two adult children: son Matt and his wife Brenda have a daughter Elizabeth; and their daughter Amy is married to Andy Curry. His parents, Rev. Dave and Lois Alexander, are NNU alumni.