Ronald L. Brandon has been appointed as the next president of Christian Brothers University (CBU) in Memphis, Tennessee, effective June 1, 2026.
A CBU alumnus, Brandon currently serves as executive vice president and chief operating officer for administration and finance and has been a member of the university’s senior leadership team for more than eight years. In previous roles, he was chief financial officer for the Diocese of Memphis and held senior leadership roles with the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South and ProTech Systems Group.
A university announcement stated that Brandon has played a crucial role in guiding the university during a time of transition, working closely with Interim President Brother Chris Englert, FSC, the board of trustees and campus leadership to strengthen financial stewardship, modernize operations, and advance long-term sustainability initiatives.