Montreat College Announces Appointment of Rhett Sapough as Vice President for Enrollment Management

March 12, 2026

Montreat College is pleased to announce the appointment of Rhett Sapough as its next Vice President for Enrollment Management. Sapough brings more than a decade of experience in enrollment management and admissions leadership to the role. His official start date at Montreat College will be Monday, April 13.

Sapough currently serves as the Executive Director of Admissions at Brenau University, overseeing all operational aspects of the Office of Admissions, including new student recruitment, the campus visit experience, admissions events, and the recruitment module for the university’s customer relationship management (CRM) system. He also hires, trains, and supervises admissions team members who recruit both undergraduate and graduate students.

During Sapough’s three full admission cycles at Brenau, the office enrolled the largest freshman classes in Brenau history for two consecutive years, increased applicant volume for three consecutive cycles, and enrolled more than 60 percent first-generation students in consecutive cycles. During this time, his team’s efforts also strengthened the academic profile of incoming classes while increasing enrollment and recruiting students positioned to retain and persist.

Prior to joining the admissions team at Brenau, Sapough served as the Director of Admission at Millsaps College and held several admissions and operations roles of increasing responsibility at Wofford College, Piedmont University, and Greenville Technical College.

“Rhett is a data-driven admissions strategist with an impressive record of increasing enrollment and yield by implementing targeted, measurable enrollment management practices,” said Montreat College President Paul Maurer. “We anticipate he will use his knowledge and expertise to build upon and strengthen Montreat College’s undergraduate admissions and financial aid processes and outcomes.”

Sapough earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina, and his master’s degree in business administration from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia.

“I am eager to work alongside Montreat College faculty and staff as we continue to grow enrollment and advance the college’s mission to educate students who will impact the world for Jesus Christ,” said Sapough. “The college has experienced many years of growth. My responsibility is to continue that growth trajectory while finding the students who will contribute to the campus culture and thrive at Montreat College.”

He and his wife, Rebecca, have three children and look forward to exploring Western North Carolina, spending more time with family members who live nearby, and connecting with colleagues and friends throughout the Montreat College community.