Dr. Charley Deal has been named vice chancellor for university advancement for the University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. and the University of Tennessee at Martin.
As the vice chancellor for university advancement, Deal will be responsible for managing UTM’s fundraising and alumni programs; coordinating development efforts with UT Foundation and UT System administration; representing UTM in the community and among alumni groups and potential university supporters; and will serve on the UTM chancellor’s cabinet.
“Charley has a long track record of success in university advancement, and we are fortunate to have him assume this role. He has the dedication, work ethic, leadership skills and passion for the university that are important as we work to advance the mission of UTM,” said Kerry Witcher, president and CEO of the UT Foundation Inc.
Deal currently serves as the executive director of research, outreach and economic development, overseeing research grants and expenditures, and non-degree courses and camps at UTM.
He began his career at UT Martin in 1992 and served in the Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving before moving to the Office of Research, Outreach, and Economic Development in 2019. Deal is also the executive director of the WestStar Leadership Program.
Deal earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from UTM and a doctoral degree in philosophy, learning and leadership from UTC.
“This is truly an honor to work with a seasoned team of advancement professionals, and I look forward to building upon their successes in providing life-changing opportunities for our students, staff and faculty. I appreciate the confidence Chancellor Keith Carver and UT Foundation President Kerry Witcher have in my abilities, and I am excited to be working with two of the best leaders in higher education in the state,” said Deal.
Deal says he will not only focus on opportunities to engage UTM faculty, alumni and donors in the region, but also stakeholders from around the world to ensure success for the foundation.
Deal will assume responsibilities April 1, 2020.
