Walden Named VP for NGU Campus Enhancement Services
Posted on: August 19, 2024
Tigerville, SC—North Greenville University has named Kyle Walden as the institution’s new Vice President for Campus Enhancement Services, effective September 1. Walden has worked at NGU since 2010 and had served as the interim vice president since April.
As head of Campus Enhancement Services, Walden provides direct management of the division which provides maintenance, construction, transportation and special projects oversight for university campuses in Tigerville and Greer. He also coordinates landscaping and housekeeping services for NGU through the university’s partnership with The Budd Group.
“Kyle Walden has been a valued member of our community for nearly 15 years. We are pleased to have him in this critical leadership role,” said NGU President Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. “Our CES team is known for dedication to NGU’s Christ-centered mission and Kyle will guide the team in building on that reputation.”
Walden was a member of the NGU soccer team while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in sport management. He graduated in 2009 and completed a Master of Business Administration degree from NGU in 2012. He began a five-year tenure with NGU Athletics in 2010, serving as assistant varsity soccer coach and head junior varsity coach.
His tenure with Campus Enhancement Services began as a groundskeeper in 2013. He moved to a maintenance/carpenter role in 2016. He was promoted to director of transportation and special projects in 2023.
“It is a privilege to serve at North Greenville as the Vice President for Campus Enhancement Services, and to be afforded the opportunity to further invest back into the institution that has been such an influence on my life,” said Walden. “North Greenville provides an education and an experience that stands on biblical truths and strives to foster transformational leaders for both church and society. It is an honor to play a part in achieving this mission, and I look forward to what the future holds.”
In his vice president post, Walden will direct a team of more than 35 university staff and will have direct involvement in planning and execution of NGU building projects, including communication with contractors and government entities.
“Kyle has a wealth of experience that will serve his team and his alma mater well,” said Rich Grimm, NGU Executive Vice President. “We’re grateful for this fresh calling on his life and look forward to serving alongside him in this key role.”
Walden is a native of Hendersonville, NC. He and his wife, Miranda, have a two-year-old daughter, Lillian. They attend Biltmore Church.
