Aaron Sadoff was born and raised in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and is proud to serve as the 18th President of Marian University. He is a Gulf War veteran and a proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Marian University.

Before returning to Marian as president, Aaron spent 25 years in education as a teacher, principal, and superintendent – as well as the executive director of the Fond du Lac Area Foundation.  His journey reinforced that people do their best work when they feel seen, supported, and connected to purpose.

In addition to his role at Marian, Aaron is the author of MindCraft: The Art of Positive Thinking Right Now!, a book inspired by positive psychology and the science of happiness.

Aaron is grateful for his wife, Kelly, of 30 years, and their three adult children, Paige, Lilly, and Ethan. When he’s not on campus, you’ll often find him on the golf course (better at the social aspect), out in the yard tackling one project at a time, or in the kitchen cooking for family and friends.