Dr. Jon North serves as the Vice President for University Advancement for MidAmerica Nazarene University and as the Executive Director of the MNU Foundation. Prior to joining MNU, Dr. North had a 17-year career at Heart to Heart International, a globally recognized international humanitarian and disaster relief agency. Under Dr. North’s leadership, Heart to Heart expanded its relief work around the world and was named to Forbes magazine’s “America’s Top 200 Charities List.” As an active member of the Kansas City community, Dr. North serves on various non-profit and community boards.

A long-time supporter of the university, Dr. North is also an MNU alum. He and his wife Faith met while attending MNU. They have four children.