Palm Beach Atlantic University

Trustees & Leadership

Since its inception, strong Christians who are also visionaries and people of integrity have led Palm Beach Atlantic University. At PBA, we believe our mission and vision should be expressed through our leaders:

Chairman of the Board of Trustees Scott G. Hawkins addresses the audience at PBA's spring 2011 commencement.

President

President William M.B. Fleming, Jr. is well known in Florida and in higher education circles nationwide. He joined Palm Beach Atlantic in 1992 as vice president of development. Previously he served in several administrative roles at Wingate University and Guilford College, both in North Carolina.

President Fleming was elected 8th president of Palm Beach Atlantic University on May 7, 2012, after serving as interim president for the previous 14 months.

Provost
Dr. Joseph A. Kloba was appointed PBA’s provost and chief academic officer on Aug. 1, 2003. Prior to that, Dr. Kloba was PBA’s associate provost and also served as the director of the graduate counseling psychology program and as a professor of psychology. He oversees a staff of 165 full-time and 120 part-time faculty. Dr. Kloba is part of PBA’s Administrative Cabinet, which offers counsel and support to the president.

Board of Trustees
PBA’s Board of Trustees provides oversight for the University and also sets PBA’s mission and vision.

Trustee Emeritus

Charles R. Dorsey, Jr.
Judge Thomas E. Lee, Jr. (deceased)
Ralph A. Sullivan, Jr.