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Brad E Cheves

VP Development · Southern Methodist University

VP Development at Southern Methodist University. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 2 organizations on the Form 990 record.

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Organizations
2
Roles reported
2
Reported compensation
$1.2M
Others who share this name
1

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Reported as VP Development of Southern Methodist University, based in Dallas, TX.
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Received $1.2M in total reported compensation on the most recent Form 990 (Part VII).
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Also listed as President of SMU Golf Foundation, uncompensated.
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Biography Web-sourced

Brad E. Cheves serves as Senior Vice President for Development and External Affairs at Southern Methodist University, directing the university's comprehensive fundraising and public relations efforts.

He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and finance from Abilene Christian University and a Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law, and previously served as Vice President for Advancement at Pepperdine University (2001-2004).

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Tenure here
Senior Vice President for Development and External Affairs, Southern Methodist University; transitioning to President and CEO of Dallas Regional Chamber (effective January 5, 2026)
Education
  • Abilene Christian University (B.A. in Business Administration and Finance)
  • Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D.)

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Southern Methodist University VP Development · $1.2B revenue · Dallas, TXThe Primary mission of the university is education through research and teaching by creating and imparting knowledge that will shape citizens who…pay $600K → $1.2MFiled FY2021 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
$1.2Mreported comp
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SMU Golf Foundation President · Dallas, TXSUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITYFiled FY2021, FY2020, FY2019 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

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Other people named Brad E Cheves

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Brad E Cheves 1 organization · Dallas, TXGarry Weber Foundation

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