Spring Arbor University
Marla Sanford currently serves as the VP for Enrollment and Marketing at Spring Arbor University, where roles have included VP for Marketing & Interim VP for Enrollment Management, and Chief Marketing Officer since November 2021. Prior to this, Marla held various marketing leadership positions at American 1 Credit Union from September 2016 to November 2021, including VP of Marketing & Communications and Marketing Director. Additionally, experience includes roles at LifeWays Community Mental Health and American 1 Credit Union dating back to 2007, along with co-hosting a morning show at Home.fm in 2006-2007. Marla holds a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Spring Arbor University.
Spring Arbor University
For 140 years, Spring Arbor University has distinguished itself as the place where faith and learning meet. What began as a small elementary and secondary school in the late 1800s has evolved into a top-tier, liberal arts, Christian university with over 4,000 enrolled students. Offering over 60 undergraduate majors and programs, seven degree completion programs, two associate programs, and eight graduate programs, presented in both face-to-face and online formats at 12 locations throughout Michigan and in Ohio, the University continues to meet the growing needs of its students.