Office of the President
President Daniel Martin, Seattle Pacific University’s 10th president in 121 years, came to SPU after serving as a university administrator and president for 18 years. “I consider SPU one of the nation’s great Christian universities,” he says. “When the opportunity to apply for its presidency arose, it was a natural for me.”
Meet the President
Dan Martin took office on July 1, 2012, and was inaugurated April 2, 2013. He says he was attracted to SPU by its rich history; quality faculty, students, and academic program; urban setting; and commitment to outstanding education informed by Christian faith. Read his full bio.
SPU Presidents
1893–1916
Alexander A. Beers
1916–26
Orrin E. Tiffany
1926–59
C. Hoyt Watson
1959–68
C. Dorr Demaray
1968–82
David L. McKenna
1982–91
David C. Le Shana
1991–94
Curtis A. Martin
1994–95
E. Arthur Self
1995–2012
Philip W. Eaton
2012–
Daniel J. Martin