Past Presidents | Chapman University About Our Story Our Family Our Home Facts and Rankings Maps and Directions Visit Connect Our Family Our Story Our Home President Facts and Rankings Maps and Directions Visit Connect President Matthew J. Parlow Family Honors President Matt Parlow President's Biography Our Boards Our Senior Staff Our Academic Deans Past Presidents Past Addresses Contact President's Office Chapman's Past Presidents The university has been faithfully served by the following presidents: Daniele C. Struppa, Ph.D. 2016-2025 View Full Bio James L. Doti 1991-2016 View Full Bio Allen E. Koenig 1989-1991 G.T. 'Buck' Smith 1977-1988 Donald C. Kleckner 1971-1975 John L. Davis 1957-1971 George N. Reeves 1942-1956 Cecil F. Cheverton 1929-1941 Arthur C. Braden 1922-1929 Henry D. McAneney 1892-1896, 1904-1912 Allen M. Elston 1878-1892 Benjamin H. Smith 1875-1878 James B. Martin 1863-1875 Past Presidents President Matt Parlow President's Biography Our Boards Our Senior Staff Our Academic Deans Past Addresses Contact President's Office