Neary’s 13-year tenure at Northwest began as Vice President for Advancement (enrollment, marketing, and fundraising); his responsibility and authority expanded as the University grew from a college of 848 to a University of 1,422. Prior to serving Northwest, Neary served as Director for Marketing and Public Relations at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and in several administrative positions at North Central University (predominantly as chief enrollment officer). Neary also currently serves as pastor of Pleasant Bay Church (Assemblies of God in Kirkland), a church planted with his wife, Laurie, ten years ago. Neary earned an MBA at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, Minnesota) where he was awarded a Pillsbury Fellowship and studied with a concentration in leadership in nonprofit organizations, a bachelor’s degree at North Central University (Minneapolis, MN), and attended Purdue University.
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