Valley Forge Chooses Non-Military Woman as Next President

The Board of Trustees of Valley Forge Military Academy & College has named veteran educator Stacey R. Sauchuk, Ph.D., as the institution’s new President.

Sauchuk is the first female civilian President at a private military academy and college.

“Stacey is a dynamic leader who brings a tremendous energy to Valley Forge,” said William R. Floyd, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Trustees. “Stacey is a great educator, and will help deliver the Valley Forge educational experience, which is based on five cornerstones of academic excellence, physical fitness, personal motivation, character development and leadership.”

Sauchuk has spent most of the last two decades in academia, including seven years as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for Eastern University. In the past, she has served as President and CEO of the Art Institute of Philadelphia. She also served in a variety of management roles with the Education Management Corporation.

She has served as an adjunct professor at Eastern University and Holy Family College, and is currently the Chief Operating Officer for ESF Summer Camps, Inc. She is a graduate of Eastern University, and has a Master’s degree and Ph. D. from Temple University. Dr. Sauchuk has significant experience in program development, marketing, recruitment and retention, and financial management.

“Valley Forge has a rich history of molding young men and women into leaders, and that dovetails with what I have considered the mission of my career,” said Sauchuk. “There is great tradition here, as well as great opportunity. I’m very proud to be a part of it, and eager to get started.”

Mr. Floyd stressed that VFMA&C remains committed to its military model, and intends to have a strong military leader as Commandant. Colonel James J. Doyle, USMC (Ret.), who had been serving as interim President, will serve on at VFMA&C on an interim basis. A search is underway for a permanent Commandant. In addition to his time as interim President, Col. Doyle has served as Superintendent, Vice President, and Dean of the Academy. He originally joined the VFMA&C staff in 2003 after a distinguished career in the Marine Corps.

Sauchuk was chosen after a national search.

This information was provided by Valley Forge Military Academy and College.