His recommendations to the President have enabled the University to improve its fiscal posture as well as to increase its competitive advantages in the market for private, church-related higher education. Conscientious, disciplined and focused, Mr. Bakewell approaches his work with dedication and a high degree of personal integrity. Fully cognizant of the resistance that he can encounter from within an organization, he makes every effort to be forthright and consultative with those whose cooperation will be necessary.

Tom is seasoned and fresh, an energetic worker with a lively mind that will help raise the standards for organizations who want to seize opportunities.

Mr. Bakewell has demonstrated sensitivity to our specific heritage and religious commitments, helping both the administration and faculty develop a “Transformation” process highly focused on our need to deliver our institutional mission in a cost-effective, highly productive fashion.