Dr. Brad Voyles was named president of Covenant College in 2023. The 2026-27 academic year will be his fourth as president and 21st at Covenant overall.
Prior to assuming the presidential role, Dr. Voyles served as the vice president for student development and dean of students at Covenant since 2005. Prior to coming to Covenant, Brad served as the dean of students at Belhaven College.
In his capacity as vice president for student development, Brad had oversight of areas including residence life, student life and leadership, academic support and student success, the Center for Calling & Career, health and counseling services, safety and security, and intercollegiate, intramural, and club athletics.
Brad earned an Ed.D. in higher education leadership and policy from Vanderbilt University, a M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary, a M.S.Ed. in educational administration from Southern Illinois University, and a B.A. in biological sciences from DePauw University.
Brad and his wife, Kelli, have three children: Coby, Will, and Cate. The Voyles belong to Chattanooga Valley Presbyterian Church, where he serves as a ruling elder.
