Nathan Harris, Ph.D.
Vice President for Institutional Relations
Assistant Professor of New Testament and Biblical Interpretation

251.442.2334
nharris@umobile.edu

Dr. Nathan Harris holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in youth ministry from Malone University. He earned a Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Theology (ThM) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in biblical studies, each from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has taught courses on the New Testament, hermeneutics and theology. Prior to joining UM in June of 2024, he served as vice president of advancement at Grace College & Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana. Previously, he served at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio, as associate professor of biblical studies and senior director of annual giving and stewardship. At Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) in Kansas City, Missouri, he served as director of institutional relations initiatives and worked under the leadership of Dr. Charles Smith, who became the sixth president of the University of Mobile on March 21, 2024. He and his wife, Kelsey, have two sons, Noah and Jude.

Brian Boyle
Special Assistant to the President & Executive Director for Estates, Grants, and Government Relations

251.442.2287
bboyle@umobile.edu

Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration and Master of Arts in theology, both from the University of Mobile. He has received advanced training in philanthropic major gift cultivation at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis. Brian has worked at the University of Mobile for the past 24 years, joining in 1999 as director of admissions. He has served in various roles at the university including assistant vice president of Student Affairs, dean of students, vice president of development & marketing, and chief information officer. He served two terms as president of the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, chairman of the Board of Directors for the Hedrick Foundation, and was selected by Alabama Governor Bob Riley as co-chair of the Higher Education Committee, Coastal Recovery Commission. Prior to joining the university, he enjoyed a successful career in retail and commercial banking. Brian and his wife Amanda have been married for 32 years and are the parents of Savannah and McKenzie.

Caleb Croom
Associate Vice President for Advancement

251.442.2585
ccroom@umobile.edu

Caleb Croom is the Associate Vice President of the Office for Advancement at the University of Mobile. A native of Jackson, Tennessee, Caleb has been a member of the University’s staff for the last five years. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration Degree from UM. He is a member of Harbor Community Church with his wife, Rachel. In his spare time, Caleb enjoys spending time with friends and family, and is an avid sports fan.