Administrative Council 2023-2024
Keith Ross, *B.A., M.A., Ed.D.
President
Andy Chambers, *B.S., M. Div., Ph.D.
Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Bryce Chapman, *B.A., M.A.
Senior Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing, and University Communications
Jon Hessel, B.S., M. Div.
Vice President for Student Development; Dean of Students; Title IX Coordinator
Oran Woodworth, *B.S., B.A., M.S.
Vice President for Business Affairs
Melanie Bishop, *B.S., M.A., Ed.D.
Vice President for Graduate Affairs; Professor of Education
Ashlee Johnson, *B.A., M.A.
Vice President for University Advancement
Lydia Thebeau, *B.A., Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Accreditation; Professor of Biology
Thea Abraham, B.A., M.S.E., M.A.
Director of Records; Instructor of English
Terri Adams, B.A.
Director of Calendaring and Special Events
Heather Brase, B.M.
Director of Campus Management Systems/Data Management and Institutional Reporting Specialist
Amy Goodberlet, B.A., M.A.
Associate Dean of Students; Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Zach Greenlee, B.S., M.S.
Director of Financial Services
Kim Grey, B.A., M.S.E.
Associate Dean of Students
Lauren Krebs, B.S., M.S.
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Joel Lindsey, B.A., M.Div.
Director of University Communications
Scott Patterson
Director of Public Safety
Aaron Lumpkin, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Spiritual Formation
Janet Mayfield, *B.S., M.B.A.
Assistant to the President/ Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Brittany Sansagraw, B.S., M.S.W.
Director of Graduate Admissions
Pam Savage, B.S., C.P.A.
Controller
John Shaw, B.A.
Director of Campus Operations
* Denotes a Member of the President’s Cabinet
Administration and Faculty 2023-2024
President’s Office
Keith Ross, President
President’s Office
Janet Mayfield, Assistant to the President/Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Terri Adams, Director of Calendaring and Special Events
Hannah Hibbard, Assistant Director of Special Events
Joshua Hunt, Media and Production Coordinator
University Advancement
Ashlee Johnson, Vice President for University Advancement
Sarah Gibbs, Director of Career Development
Grace Hahn, Advancement Services Coordinator
Abby Kassebaum, Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Academic Affairs
Andy Chambers, Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Provost Office
Robyn Wand, Administrative Assistant to the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Heidi Moore, Provost Office Document Coordinator
Graduate Affairs
Melanie Bishop, Vice President for Graduate Affairs; Associate Professor of Education
Grace Green, Coordinator of Graduate Advising; Graduate Advisor/Retention Specialist
Whitney Nolan, Coordinator of Graduate Operations; Graduate Advisor/Retention Specialist
Barb Reese, Graduate Advisor/Retention Specialist
Charlene Slates, Graduate Advisor/Retention Specialist
Margaret Miller, Coordinator of Doctoral Student Services
Julie Moore, IRB Coordinator and Doctoral Office Assistant
Academic Affairs and Accreditation
Lydia Thebeau, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Accreditation; Professor of Biology
Heather Brase, Director of Campus Management Systems/Data Management and Institutional Reporting Specialist
Tim Delicath, Director of Office for Institutional Research and Assessment; Professor of Educational Research
Grant Karlas, Assessment and Accreditation Data Coordinator
TBA, Director of Library Services
Rachelle Brandel, User and Engagement Services Specialist
Victoria Zilke, User and Engagement Services Support Staff
Extended Learning
Melanie Bishop, Vice President for Extended Learning; Professor of Education
Jerry Raines, Director of MBU Regional Learning Centers; Instructor of School of Education
Edie Beamer, Office Manager/Advisor for the Troy/Wentzville Regional Learning Center
Jim Chellew, Arnold Regional Learning Center Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Education
Courtney Wooldridge Coulter, Office Manager for the Arnold Regional Learning Center
Janet Hirsch, Office Assistant for the Arnold Regional Learning Center
Deborah Brandt, Coordinator of the Franklin County Regional Learning Center
Jennifer Komo, Office Manager for the Franklin County Regional Learning Center
A. Lynne Rinne, Academic Advisor for the Franklin Country Regional Learning Center
Ricki Roth, Office Manager and Academic Advisor for Jefferson College/Hillsboro Regional Learning Center
Sherry Kull, Director of Online Education
Erik Gustafson, Assistant Director of Online Education/Canvas LMS Administrator
Records
Thea Abraham, Director of Records; Instructor of English
Kathie Pitts, Associate Director of Records
Kasia Allen, Transfer and Articulation Coordinator
Kathy Hammers, Transcript and Articulation Coordinator
Kameron Moore, Records Assistant
Ashley Hill, Degree Audit and Publication Coordinator
J. Dylan White, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Records
Autumn Heaton, Records Assistant
MBU Early College Partnership (EXCEL)
Kim Cochran, Director of Early College Partnerships; Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Mary Saale, Assistant Director of MBU Early College Partnerships
Colleen Inman, Director of MBU Early College Partnerships Student Services
MBU Honors
Larry Smith, Director of MBU Honors; Professor of Music
College of Science & Health
Dr. Amber Pyatt, Dean of the College of Science and Health, Founding Dean of the School of Nursing; Associate Professor of Nursing
School of Health & Movement Sciences
TBA, Associate Dean of the School of Health and Movement Sciences; Exercise Science and Pre-professional Studies Program Director; Assistant Professor of Health and Movement Sciences
Dr. Megan Cottet, Human Movement and Performance Program Director, Assistant Professor of Health and Sport Sciences
Mark Kimzey, Public and Community Health Program Director, Assistant Professor of Health and Movement Sciences
School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Dr. Mary Vedamuthu, Associate Dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Graduate Program Coordinator; Professor of Chemistry
Alan Blize, Chemistry Lab Coordinator and Program Coordinator for Chemistry and Physics; Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Kim Cochran, Director of MBU Early College Partnerships; Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Dr. Mark Duerr, Biochemistry and Assessment Coordinator; Associate Professor of Biology and Biochemistry
Dr. Dawn Huber, Biology Lab Coordinator, and Program Coordinator for Biomedical Sciences; Assistant Professor of Biology
Dr. Shayani Pieris, Program Coordinator for Ecology and Plant Sciences; Professor of Plant Sciences
Dr. Lydia Thebeau, Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities; Vice President for Academic Affairs and Accreditation; Professor of Biology
Dr. Jason Vermette, Program Coordinator for Mathematics; Associate Professor of Mathematics
Penny Edward, Lab Manager and Administrative Assistant; Lab Instructor
School of Nursing
Dr. Amber Pyatt, Dean of the College of Science and Health, Founding Dean of the School of Nursing; Associate Professor of Nursing
Stephanie Fujarski, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the College of Science and Health
Regina Stolzer, Clinical Compliance Officer
Dr. Robin Murray, Associate Dean of Nursing; Director of Undergraduate Programs; Associate Professor of Nursing
Dr. Tara Hommelson, Director of Graduate Programs; Associate Professor of Nursing
Bryanna Scherer, Simulation Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Nursing
Whitney Barbre, Coordinator of the FNP Program; Assistant Professor of Nursing
Dr. Ashley Bell, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Danielle Hauserman, Lab Coordinator
Sonja Green, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Alicia Nichols, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Janet Puls, Associate Dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences; Professor of Psychology and Human Services
James Kellogg, Director of Criminal Justice; Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Dr. David Bailey, Professor of Psychology
Dr. Holly Brand, Professor of Psychology
Dr. Keith Beutler, Professor of History
Dr. Joe Heath, Special Lecturer in Criminal Justice
School of Social Work
Dr. Nikki Johnson, Associate Dean of the School of Social Work; Associate Professor of Social Work
Dr. Tamlyn Ashford, Director of Field Education; Assistant Professor of Social Work
Dr. Marcie Cutsinger, Associate Professor of Social Work
Kanisha Moye, Instructor of Social Work
Dr. Kristen Nugent, Associate Professor of Social Work
Laura Ribeiro, Instructor of Social Work
College of Arts & Humanities
Dr. Lydia Thebeau, Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities; Vice President for Academic Affairs and Accreditation; Professor of Biology
School of Communications
Dr. C. Allin Means, Associate Dean of the School of Communications; Director of the Faith and Research Conference; Professor of Journalism and Communications
Alonzo Medcalf, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Assistant Professor of Communications and Multimedia Production
Dr. Patreece Broadus, Assistant Professor of Communications
School of Humanities & Theology
Dr. John Han, Associate Dean of the School of Humanities and Theology, Professor of English and Creative Writing; Editor: Intégrité: A Faith and Research Journal; Editor: Cantos: A Literary and Arts Journal; Editor: Fireflies’ Light: A Magazine of Short Poems; Editor: The Right Words: A Magazine of Nonfiction; Editor: Proceedings of the Annual MBU Faith and Research Conference
Dr. Matthew Easter, Director of Christian Studies; Associate Professor of Bible
Julie Steinbeck, Director of First-Year Composition; Instructor of English
School of Performing Arts
Dr. Jordan Cox, Associate Dean of the School of Performing Arts; Director of Choral Activities and Music Education; Assistant Professor of Music
Sarah Dickey, School of Performing Arts Administrative Assistant
Dr. Jason Mallory, Director of Vocal Studies and Opera Theatre; Assistant Professor of Music
Shane Williams, Director of Bands; Associate Professor of Music
Kasey Cox, Director of Theatre and Dance; Director of Drama Outreach; Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance
Eliana Steele, Director of In Charactre
Mark Roach, Director of Spirit Wing
Harrison Saldaña, Associate Director of Sprit Wing
Andrea Robb, Director of The Agency; Adjunct Instructor of Theatre
Melissa Bishop, Assistant Professor of Music
Dr. John Francis, Director of MBU Ringers; Adjunct Instructor of Music
College of Business & Entrepreneurship
Dr. Karen Kannenberg, Dean of the College of Business and Entrepreneurship; Professor of Accounting and Business Administration
School of Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology
Dr. Jason Kaminsky, Associate Dean of the School of Accounting, Business Administration, and Technology; Assistant Professor of Management
Kathryn Pupillo, Associate Professor of Accounting
School of Management & Marketing
Stephanie Kontrim-Baumann, Associate Dean of the School of Management and Marketing; Assistant Professor of Marketing and Business Administration
Dr. Greg Comfort, Professor of Sport Management
Janet Comfort, Online Instructor of Sport Management
Guy Danhoff, Assistant Professor of Sport Management
College of Education
Dr. Tammy Cox, Dean of the College of Education; Associate Professor of Education
Whitney Repple, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Education
Kathleen C. Wendt, Director of Teacher Certification Advising
Angela McGowan, Teacher Certification Coordinator
Vonda Davis, Budget Coordinator for the College of Education
Megan Ralls, Undergraduate Advisor for the College of Education
Dr. Alicia Noddings, Associate Dean of Accreditation, Assessment, and Faculty Development; Professor of Education
School of Counseling
TBD, Associate Dean of the School of Counseling
Dr. Janice Speck, Director of School Counseling Educator Program; Associate Professor Counselor Education
Dr. Andrea Cox, Director of Field Experience; Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
Dr. Lekesha Davis, Remediation and Retention Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
Michelle Einig, Coordinator for the School of Counseling
School of Educational Leadership
Dr. Jane Brown, Associate Dean of the School of Educational Leadership; Assistant Professor of Education
Dr. Amy Harrison, Director of the Higher Education Leadership Program; Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership
Dr. Linda Miller, Educational Leadership Program Recruiter; Adjunct Professor of Education
School of Teacher Education
Kendra Ray, Associate Dean of the School of Education
Phil Ragusky, Director of Field Placement; Assistant Professor of Education
Dr. Kristy Roberts, Assistant Professor of Education
Business Affairs
Oran Woodworth, Vice President for Business Affairs
Business Office:
Pam Savage, CPA; Controller
Laurie Wallace, Payroll/Benefits Administrator
Mary Ann Dare, Payroll/Benefits Administrator
Eric Schertz, Senior Accountant
April Crahen, Budget Analyst
Eliana Steele, Accounts Payable Clerk
Ian Currivean, Accounts Payable Clerk
TBA, Associate Director of Financial Services/Student Accounts
Auburn Ard, Student Accounts Financial Counselor
Megan Jones, Financial Services Coordinator
Financial Services:
Zachary Greenlee, Director of Student Financial Services
TBA, Associate Director of Student Financial Services
TBA, Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
Grace Covington, Financial Services Administrative Assistant
Amber Howell, Financial Services Counselor
Destiny Shocklee, Financial Services Counselor for New Students
Alan Fuller, Financial Services Counselor
Campus Operations
John Shaw, Director of Campus Operations
Chris Repple, Groundslead; Supervisor-in-training Grounds
Beverly Bosma, Director of Housekeeping
Taylor Knelange, Housekeeper
Freddy Lumande, Housekeeper
Ronald Pruett, Housekeeper
David Harman, Maintenance Technician
Dennis Scanio, Maintenance Technician
Shawn Kern, Maintenance Technician
Enrollment, Marketing, and University Communications
Bryce Chapman, Senior Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing, and University Communications
Online and Graduate Enrollment Services
Brittany Sansagraw, Assistant Vice President for Online and Graduate Enrollment Services
Chelsea Beney, Enrollment Counselor
Maddison Botfield, Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment - Corporate Partners
Molly Munoz, Enrollment Counselor
Adriane Muehleisen, Academic Advisor for Online Programs
Aaron Chiodini, Enrollment Counselor
Natalie Schicker, Director of Online and Graduate Enrollment
Jill Crain, Enrollment Counselor
University Communications
Joel Lindsey, Director of University Communications
Lillie Ford, Enrollment, Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Undergraduate Admissions
Lauren Krebs, Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Colton Albers, Senior Admissions Counselor
Laura Copeland, University Receptionist
Haley Eaton, Campus Visit Coordinator
Tyler Warren, Freshman Admissions Counselor
Colton Hernandez, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Jacob Higginbotham, Admissions Database Administrator
Katie Camillo, Transfer Admissions Counselor
Jack Othic, Transfer Admissions Counselor
Libby Scanio, Freshman Admissions Counselor
Student Development
Jon Hessel, Vice President for Student Development; Dean of Students; Title IX Coordinator
Student Development Office
Krista Huse, Coordinator for the Dean of Student’s Office
Kimberly Grey, Associate Dean of Students
Taira Schertz, Assistant Dean of Student Engagement & Director of Residence Life
Ethan Metzler, Residence Director of Pillsbury Huff and Coordinator of Student Life
Rachel Rooker, Graduate Assistant Residence Director of North Hall
Marie Tudor, Director of International Experiences, Assessment and Special Projects
Bob Kilzer, Director of Study Abroad Programs
Amy Goodberlet, Associate Dean of Students; Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Carla Jones, Assistant Director of Academic Advising and Student Success Advisor
Kathleen Russell, Assistant Director of Student Success and Student Success Advisor
Lisa Woodman, Assistant Dean of Student Success
David Bailey, Director of Counseling Services
Alonzo Medcalf, Coordinator of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Joseph Edwards, Deputy Director of Public Safety
Melinda Conners, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Public Safety
Emilee Sullivan, Administrative Assistant for Residence Life
Clayce Fletcher, Assistant Director of Residence Life
Kolby Matsushima, Assistant Director Of Student Life
Sean McDowell, Student Success Advisor
Angela Rice, Student Success Advisor
Giovanna Tapigliani, Student Success Advisor
Schuyler Vowell, Campus Minister
Athletics
TBA, Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics
Riley Tieber, Assistant to the Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics
Iris Dixon, Associate Director of Athletics, Compliance & Senior Women’s Administrator
Eddie Uschold, Associate Director of Athletics, Outdoor Facilities
Adam Samson, Associate Director of Athletics, Media & Communications
Kevin Paulus, Assistant Director of Media and Athletic Communications
Ellen Lavin, Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine & Head Athletic Trainer
Makayla Rogers, Assistant Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine
Briana Lakebrink, Assistant Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine
Kia Pierce, Assistant Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine
Tyler Schneiderheinze, Assistant Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine
Emily Feddersen, Assistant Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine
TBD, Athletic Operations Assistant
Max Ruhl, Director of Fitness & Recreation
Baseball
Eddie Uschold, Head Baseball Coach
Kenny Graser, Associate Head Baseball Coach
Basketball
Preston Ingram, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Samuel Pearson, Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Taylor Jarvis, Assistant Men’s Basketball Assistant
Bowling
Don Griffin, Head Men’s and Women’s Bowling Coach
Mike Solovic, Assistant Men’s and Women’s Bowling Coach
Cheer/Dance/Stunt
Ciara Schott, Director of Spirit and Community Engagement, Head Stunt Coach
Abby Jeschke, Head Dance Coach
TBD, Head Coed Cheer Coach
Cross Country/Track and Field
David Lee, Head Coach and Director of Men’s & Women’s Cross Country/Track and Field
Jerry McQueen, Associate Head Coach Men’s & Women’s Cross Country, Assistant Coach of Men’s & Women’s Track and Field
Trey Peugeot, Assistant Coach Men’s & Women’s Cross Country, Assistant Coach of Men’s & Women’s Track and Field
Jamie Reiter, Assistant Coach of Men’s & Women’s Track and Field
eSports
TBD, Head Coach of eSports
Football
Jason Burianek, Head Football Coach
Charles Coe III, Assistant Coach - Defensive Coordinator
Shawn Schnabel, Assistant Coach - Offensive Coordinator
Jonathan Heck, Assistant Coach - Quarterbacks
Kenton Rocheford, Assistant Coach - Tight Ends & Special Teams
Tyler Huse, Assistant Coach - Strength and Conditioning
Golf
Justin Hoagland, Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach
Lacrosse
Trey Whittemore, Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach
Max Ruhl, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
Soccer
Jake Alverna, Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Deno Merrick, Head Women’s Soccer Coach
Softball
Ted Leigraf, Head Women’s Softball Coach
Pat Patrico, Assistant Women’s Softball Coach
Tennis
Scott Goodyear, Head Men and Women’s Tennis Coach
Chirag Dahiya, Assistant Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach
Volleyball
Chris Nichols, Head Women’s Volleyball/Beach Volleyball Coach
Tom Young, Head Men’s Volleyball Coach
Wrestling
Caleb McElfresh, Men’s Wrestling Coach/Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach
Kirwyn Adderley, Women’s Wrestling Coach/Assistant Men’s Wrestling Coach
Full-Time Faculty 2023-2024
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Part-Time Faculty 2023-2024
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