Charles Paul Conn

Charles Paul Conn
18th and 20th President of Lee University
In office
1986-2020  2024-present
Preceded byR. Lamar Vest
Succeeded byMark Walker
Personal details
Born (1945-12-23) December 23, 1945
SpouseDarlia Conn
ResidenceCleveland, Tennessee
Alma materLee University
Emory University
ProfessionUniversity president, Professor, author
Websitewww.leeuniversity.edu/president/

Charles Paul Conn (born December 23, 1945) is Chancellor and President of Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. Conn became president of Lee University in 1986 and announced retirement in 2019. He retired in 2020 to become chancellor. He was the longest serving CEO of any college or university in Tennessee history. Conn returned as the school's interim president for the 2024-2025 academic year.