Dr. Stephen Denny II has enjoyed a 25-year career in organizational leadership. He has served in institutional administration and business consulting, leading transformational development through cultural leadership, recruiting and retaining talented professionals, and empowering them to accelerated levels of performance. Dr. Denny has worked in private education as Director of Athletics, moved to Institutional Advancement, and served as Head of School. His visionary leadership facilitated a growth mindset solidifying fiscal responsibility and fundraising to position institutions for financial stability through strategic partnerships, unique brand marketing, as well as policy and procedural restructuring. He is experienced in developing a team and equipping them to carry out successful operations, closing communication gaps, and offering clarity in best practice to include oversight of academic alignment, enrollment management, change strategies, human resources, professional learning, public relations and communication, and efficient productivity.
Dr. Denny will continue to work towards providing an extraordinary student educational experience at High Point University and network with educational leaders around the country to increase the impact of HPU. Currently, Dr. Denny leads the innovative Intercollegiate Club Sports program at High Point University. Responding to the present changes within the NCAA, portal recruitment, and limited opportunities for high school graduates, HPU is elevating club sports to a collegiate athletic experience. Dr. Denny will oversee 900 athletes, 24 sports, and 39 teams to offer a competitive opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students.Â
In addition to his administrative leadership, Dr. Denny has also coach basketball for 14 years. As a varsity coach, Denny collected over 200 wins in 10 seasons, 5 district championships, 3 regional championships, and a state semi-final appearance in Tennessee. During that time, he was also named Coach of the Year for the Knoxville area as well as the entire East Tennessee region.
A native of High Point, Dr. Denny attended Wesleyan Christian Academy for high school. He received his B.S. in Business Administration from UNCG, earned his M.S. from HPU in Sports Management (2007), and completed his doctorate work in Organizational Leadership at Southeastern University in Florida. Dr. Denny is married to Rebecca, and they have 3 kids: Isaac (and wife Allie), Micah, and Thaddeus.
