Rupert A. Hayles Jr.
Rupert A. Hayles Jr. | |
|---|---|
The 12th president of Roberts Wesleyan University | |
| Assumed office June 2023 | |
| President | Roberts Wesleyan University |
| Preceded by | Deana L. Porterfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Residence(s) | Rochester, New York |
| Alma mater | Regent University, Ph.D. |
| Website | https://www.roberts.edu/ |
| Military service | |
Rupert A. Hayles Jr. is an academic educator and administrator. He is the 12th president of Roberts Wesleyan University.[1][2]
Education
He received his bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Accounting, cum laude, from Seton Hall University. Hayles then earned a master's degree in business administration with a concentration in Finance and Decision Sciences from the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania. He received his Ph.D. from Regent University, specializing in leadership, change management and emotional intelligence.[3]
Career
Hayles became the 12th president of Roberts Wesleyan University.[4] on July 1, 2023. He was inaugurated on September 22, 2023. Dr. Hayles is the former President of Pillar College[5]
Hayles is the former Chief Operating Officer and President of Pillar College from 2019-2023. He is the former Chief Operating Officer of Christ Church in New Jersey from 2001-2016. He was the executive pastor of The Life Christian Church from 2016-2019 in West Orange, New Jersey.[6]
From 1988-2001, he held senior leadership and strategist positions at Prudential Financial, Cytec Industries, now Solvay Chemical, and Merck Pharmaceuticals. From 1985-1990, Hayles served as an airman and later as an officer in the United States Air Force.[7]
Bibliography
As an author, Hayles focuses on emotional intelligence, leadership, spiritual development, and strategy. Hayles is the author of the book, "Practical Strategy: Aligning Business with Information Technology" (Kendal House Publishing, 2005), which presents structures and processes to ensure an organization's technology operations are aligned with their business functions.
He is also the author of "Emotional Intelligence and the Church"(Bridge-Logos, 2012), which focuses on emotional intelligence, social interaction, and scriptural expectations and captures stories of everyday people and their experiences in a church environment. He has written about technology and strategy and has frequently spoken about emotional intelligence and leadership.[8]
Professional Involvement
He is a board member of The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York and Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, a global organization. He has coached executives in for-profit and for-purpose organizations.
He is a previous lecturer and adjunct professor for the American Management Association and Stillman School of Business, Seton Hall University, and Pillar College.
Personal Life
Hayles is married to Maryann L. Hayles, the co-founder and managing partner of The Center for Emotional and Spiritual Development.[9]
He has two children, twins Stephen and Savannah. Hayles and his family live in Rochester, New York.[10]
Further reading and listening
- - Future of Christian Education: An Interview with Alicia Lee, CEO and Founder of Faithly
- - Roberts Wesleyan Names Rupert Hayles Jr. as Its Twelfth President
References
- ^ Deckert, Andrea (June 16, 2023). "Roberts Wesleyan names new president: Rupert A. Hayles Jr". Rochester Business Journal. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ Gorbman, Randy (September 23, 2023). "Roberts Wesleyan holds inauguration ceremony for its new president, Rupert Hayles Jr". WXXI News. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ "Rupert Hayles". Roberts Wesleyan University. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ Deckert, Andrea (June 16, 2023). "Roberts Wesleyan names new president: Rupert A. Hayles Jr". Rochester Business Journal. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ Coronado, Edir (May 4, 2022). "Dr. Rupert A. Hayles, Jr. Inaugurated as Pillar College's Newest President". Franklin Township: tapinto.net.
- ^ Executive, Church (July 1, 2019). "Pillar College Names New Chief Operating Officer". Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- ^ ""Rupert Hayles Extended Bio"" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "Rupert A. Hayles, Jr. – The Center for Emotional and Spiritual Development". Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ Ash, Lorraine (September 21, 2015). "Bringing Empathy to Leadership". Morristown.
- ^ "Roberts Wesleyan University and Northeastern Seminary Name Dr. Rupert A. Hayles Jr. Next President". Roberts Wesleyan University. 2023-06-16. Retrieved 2023-06-16.