Our Cabinet
Salem’s Cabinet includes experienced independent school and higher education leaders committed to promoting Salem’s distinctive mission and focus.
About
Leadership
Salem College is fortunate to have dedicated, visionary, and hard-working leaders who are guiding the institution forward as we focus on our primary institutional goals of growth and financial strength.
Our Interim President
Gary Daynes, PhD, began as Salem Academy and College’s Interim President July 1, 2025
A respected former colleague and valued member of the Salem community, Gary returns to Salem with a wealth of leadership experience working with independent schools and in higher education. He previously served Salem with distinction in several key roles, including chief enrollment officer, vice president for institutional effectiveness, interim vice president for academic and student affairs, and interim dean of the college. Currently, he serves as the founder and principal of Back Porch Consulting, an education consulting firm that specializes in working with small institutions to build operational and strategic plans for enhanced focus and long-term sustainability.
President's Advisory Council
Salem’s work is supported by an extended leadership team that discusses major strategic issues for the institution.
Board of Trustees
The Salem Academy and College Board of Trustees is focused on the strategic future of our institution. The Trustees have challenged our institution to look boldly forward to ensure the preservation of our mission and our values.