A new era is set to begin next year at Siena College as it named its next president.

The college has chosen Charles Seifert to be its 13th president, succeeding Chris Gibbon.

Seifert has been with the college for over 26 years, serving as a faculty member, dean, interim vice president for Academic Affairs and more. 

He also served as a mentor in the Siena men's spirituality group and worked in the past with Bishop Edward Scharfenberger.

Siefert's appointment to the job was approved unanimously by the school's board of trustees.

He will begin his term on June 1, 2023 and will be formally inaugurated on Sept. 21.