Prior to his appointment, Dr. Cain served as Acting President for much of 2025 and then as Interim President, guiding the College through a period of significant momentum and transition.
During his tenure in these roles, Endicott celebrated several transformative milestones, including the opening of the new Admissions Welcome Center; the successful branding and national promotion of the Endicott Experiential Edge across major media outlets, including Chronicle and The Boston Globe; record-breaking undergraduate and graduate application volume; the summer completion of the Wylie Center & Tupper Manor renovations; and Endicott’s first $75 million fundraising campaign, which surpassed $63 million in December 2025.
Before stepping into presidential leadership, he served as Executive Vice President, acting as senior advisor, chief of staff, and strategic partner to the President, overseeing Board of Trustees relations, Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations, Communications and Marketing, Student Affairs, Special Events, and Title IX compliance. He also led the College’s first comprehensive, integrated communications and marketing strategy, launched new Living Learning Communities, and expanded mental health and wellness resources.
He serves on the board of the LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education and is a member of the Society of Presidential Historians in Academia.
Dr. Cain holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership from Endicott College, where his research examined the university president search process and the responsibility of Boards of Trustees in succession planning. A first-generation college graduate, he is deeply committed to access, student success, and mission-centered innovation. His expertise in strategic resource allocation, advancement, governance, and brand elevation continues to shape Endicott’s trajectory as a top-tier institution known for experiential learning, agility, and community impact.
