Timothy Trainor

Timothy Edgar Trainor (born January 25, 1961) was the President of Mount St. Mary's University from 2016 to 2024. Previously, Trainor was a United States Army brigadier general where he served as the 13th Dean of the United States Military Academy.

Early life and education Born in the state of New York,

Military career Upon graduation from West Point, Trainor was commissioned as an engineering officer. While on active duty Trainor served in a variety positions including in Germany, Honduras, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Fort Riley, Kansas and Sarajevo, Bosnia. As Dean, Trainor oversaw over 800 faculty and staff across 13 departments and 23 research centers.

Mount St. Mary's University In the summer of 2016 Trainor was selected as Mount St. Mary's University's 26th interim president for a year and then permanently retained the position. During Trainor's leadership thus far, he has increased enrollment, championed three new academic programs, a variety of new academic leadership moves, an agreement with the local Frederick Community College, and secured a $1 million donation to create the Palmieri Center for Entrepreneurship.

Personal life Trainor is married to his West Point classmate, Colonel (retired) Donna Marie Brazil and they have three children.