It is with a great sense of purpose and enthusiasm that I begin my tenure as the sixth president in the 40-year history of City University of Seattle. In the coming year and in the years that follow, our objectives will be to advance the growth of CityU, to solidify the important global presence that is already in place, and to gain leadership in the home region of Northwest North America. CityU has great assets to draw on in the pursuit of these objectives; a talented and committed group of faculty and staff, a positive brand image, a spectacular new headquarters campus, and the resources and support that will come through its affiliation with the National University System.Prior to being named the sixth President of City University of Seattle and moving to the Pacific Northwest, I served in a variety of executive capacities for National University and the National University System. Most recently, I served the dual role of Vice Chancellor, Business Operations for the National University System and Executive Vice President of Business and Regional Operations for National University. In these roles, I also led National's Regional Operations in its efforts related to advance recruitment, enrollment, outreach, community relationships, articulation, and retention. I also provided leadership in Business Operations for the areas of finance, human resources, facilities, and financial aid. Preceding my work at National University, I had an extensive career as the chief executive at San Diego-based Titan Corporation, where I turned around the operation and sold it to Datron Advanced Technologies-Mobile Electronics Division. In addition, I was a chief executive at Radiac, Inc.; Signet Armorlite, Inc.; and Richardson Vicks, Inc. In each of these companies, I was able to help the organizations achieve the efficiencies and success they needed to prosper.