Dr. Kent Ingle

Dr. Kent Ingle serves as the 15th president of Southeastern University (SEU) in Lakeland, Florida — one of the fastest-growing private institutions in the nation as recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Since assuming leadership in 2011, SEU’s enrollment has grown from approximately 2,500 students to more than 13,600, with a network of over 250 extension sites and regional campuses across the country. A champion of innovative educational design, Dr. Ingle has pioneered accessible and affordable education models that are transforming higher education.

Before becoming president of SEU, Dr. Ingle held leadership positions in higher education, pastoral ministry, and the nonprofit sector. He is widely recognized as an expert in organizational turnarounds, having successfully led teams through transformational change in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle.

Prior to entering professional ministry, Dr. Ingle spent a decade as a television sports anchor for NBC and CBS affiliates, beginning his career at the age of 18 in Bakersfield, California, and concluding in Los Angeles. During his career, he covered major professional sports teams and interviewed iconic athletes including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Pete Rose, Muhammad Ali, and Carl Lewis.