John Chastain joins Mars Hill University as Development Officer

John Chastain ’02 joined Mars Hill University as Development Officer in February 2014. 

Chastain has been living and working in his native Florida since his graduation from Mars Hill in 2002.  Most recently, he served as a Sales and Marketing Consultant for Austin Medical Equipment in Clearwater.  Prior to that, he was a Medical Equipment Consultant for Synthes, USA in Tampa.

In his new role at Mars Hill University, Chastain will be part of the Office of Advancement/

Alumni Relations. His position will involve engaging alumni and friends in more meaningful ways in the life of the university.

“Mars Hill holds a special place in my heart,” Chastain said.  “As a student, I really excelled and developed as person.  I attribute many of the things I have today to Mars Hill and my time here as a student.  I am very thankful to be back here working in Development and I feel like I am home.”

He lives in Asheville with his wife, Rhian.