Mark Wheeler serves as Vice President for External Relations, which entails overseeing all external relations departments of the University, including University Advancement, Admissions, Marketing, Alumni Relations and Community Relations. Prior to his current role, Wheeler served as NNU's Associate Vice President of Development since 2012 and as Director of Major Donor Relations from 2002 to 2007. He is a 1987 and 2005 NNU graduate with a bachelor's degree in Biological Science and an MBA, respectively.