Senior vice president named to lead university advancement at Saint Mary’s

WINONA, Minn. – Dr. Steven Titus has been named senior vice president for university advancement at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Titus is the former vice president for university advancement at Pacific Lutheran University and former president of Midland Lutheran College. He most recently was a member of The Reid Group, a national Catholic consulting practice headquartered in Seattle, Wash.

“Dr. Titus is a seasoned higher education leader with close ties to Winona and Minneapolis,” said Brother William Mann, president of Saint Mary’s University. “I am absolutely delighted to have him join our executive team. His leadership and experience will help Saint Mary’s University achieve its bold vision for the future.”

Titus said he is pleased to be “joining a university of Saint Mary’s reputation and impact. Saint Mary’s has grown into a global, doctoral-granting university, distinguishing itself as innovative and responsive in both undergraduate and graduate education. Saint Mary’s is one of the most well-positioned universities in the region and I am honored to help lead its strategic future, and to build on its considerable strength through its advancement programs.”

Titus is a native of Denver, Colo. He is a graduate of Southwest Minnesota State University and holds a law degree from Marquette University and a Ph.D. from The University of Virginia.