James Caridi

Jamie Caridi, Ph.D.

President, Bethany College, West Virginia

About Dr. Caridi

For the past 25 years, Dr. Caridi has served as both a higher education and corporate executive. He is a trusted leader with a broad record in cabinet-level leadership, executive management, governance, finance, revenue generation, P&L management, strategic planning, educational administration, corporate relations, enrollment, marketing, intellectual property, program development, student success, fundraising, and athletics.

Dr. Caridi holds two degrees in higher education including a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Higher Education. He has held corporate leadership jobs with IMG where he was the lead executive responsible for all of The Ohio State University’s athletic corporate sponsorships and has served on the cabinet of three faith-based institutions, including his current service as President of Bethany College, a position he has held since January 2022.

Dr. Caridi is also the President and Founder of Terra Firma Consulting Services, LLC, a higher education consulting firm that helps institutions with strategic and financial planning, institutional restructuring and renewal.