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. He served SPU with distinction for nine years.
Resignation announcement
SPU President Daniel J. Martin announced his resignation in an email to the SPU community on March 30, 2021. He also released a short personal farewell video to the campus.
Learn more about Seattle Pacific University’s history.
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
2012–2021
Daniel J. Martin