Administrative Council 2025-2026
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
TBD
Director of Financial Services
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.
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Pam Savage, B.S., C.P.A.
Controller
Jeff Fore, B.S., M.A.
Director of Athletics
Natalie Taylor, B.S., M.P.A.
Director of Online & Graduate Enrollment Services
* Denotes a Member of the President’s Cabinet
Administration and Faculty 2025-2026
President’s Office
Dr. 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
Laraeli Barron, Assistant Director of Special Events
Joshua Hunt, Media and Production Coordinator
University Advancement
Ashlee Johnson, Vice President for University Advancement
Sarah Marie Woodson, Director of Career Development
Jada Jones, Advancement Coordinator
Abby Kassebaum, Advancement Coordinator
Julie Sullivan, Director of Development and Alumni Engagement
Academic Affairs
Dr. Andy Chambers, Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Provost Office
TBD, Manager to the Office of Academic Affairs
Heidi Moore, Provost Office Document Coordinator
Rhonda Owens, Provost Office Assistant
Graduate Affairs
Melanie Bishop, Vice President for Graduate Affairs & Professional Studies; Professor of Education
Grace Green, Coordinator of Graduate Advising; Graduate Advisor/Retention Specialist
Barb Reese, Graduate Advisor/Retention Specialist
Charlene Slates, Graduate Advisor/Retention Specialist
Margaret Miller, Coordinator of Doctoral Student Services
Maureen Pederson, 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
Marie Tudor, SIS Support Specialist & Coordinator for Interdisciplinary Programs
Learning Center
Rachelle Brandel, Director of Library Services
Jason Mallow, Library Associate - Collections
Victoria Zilke, Library Associate - Circulation
Donna Church, Electronic Resources Librarian
Extended Learning
Melanie Bishop, Vice President for Graduate Affairs & Professional Studies; Professor of Education
Janet Hirsch, Office Assistant for the Arnold 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, LMS and Data Analytics Coordinator
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
MBU Early College Partnerships
Kim Cochran, Director of Early College Partnerships; Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Mary Saale, Assistant Director of MBU Early College Partnerships; Adjunct Instructor of Education
Colleen Inman, Director of MBU Early College Partnerships Student Services
College of Arts & Humanities
Dr. Jordan Cox, Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities; Director of Choral Activities and Music Education; Associate Professor of Music
School of Communications
Dr. C. Allin Means, Associate Dean of the School of Communications; Professor of Journalism and Communications
Dr. Patreece Broadus, Assistant Professor of Communications
Tim Ezell, Special Lecturer of Broadcast Media
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 Learning 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 Studies
Julie Steinbeck, Director of First-Year Composition; Instructor of English
Dr. Matthew Bardowell, Associate Professor of English; Editor of FLASH!: A Journal of Very Short Fiction
School of Performing Arts
Dr. Melissa Bishop, Associate Dean of the School of Performing Arts, 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
Mark Roach, Director of Spirit Wing
Harrison Saldaña, Associate Director of Spirit Wing
Andrea Robb, Director of The Agency; Adjunct Instructor of Theatre
Dr. 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
Steve Gustafson, Associate Dean of the School of Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology; Assistant Professor of Accounting
Dr. Tamrat Gashaw, Assistant Professor of Economics
School of Management & Marketing
Stephanie Kontrim-Baumann, Associate Dean of the School of Management and Marketing; Assistant Professor of Marketing and Business Administration
Janet Comfort, Online Instructor of Sport Management and Business Administration
Dr. Guy Danhoff, Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Dr. Ricardy Pierre, Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Management
Brett Tindall, Instructor of Sport Management & Entrepreneurship
College of Education
Dr. Tammy Cox, Dean of the College of Education; Associate Professor of Education
Whitney Repple, Coordinator of Operations for the College of Education
Kathleen C. Wendt, Director of Teacher Certification Advising
Angela McGowan, Teacher Certification and Compliance Liaison
Hannah Lindzy, Undergraduate Education Advisor
Eliana Steele, College of Education Office Assistant
School of Counseling
Dr. Andrea Cox, Associate Dean of the School of Counseling, Director of Field Experience, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
Dr. Janice Speck, Director of School Counseling Educator Program; Associate Professor Counselor Education
Dr. Kaj Kayij- Wint, Associate Professor of Counseling, CACREP Liaison
Eryka McMillan, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Remediation and Retention Coordinator for the School of Counseling
Dr. Janna Ramsey, Assistant Professor of Counseling
Brianne Overton, Assistant Professor of Counseling
Dr. Angela Sastry, Assistant Professor of Counseling
Michelle Einig, Program Coordinator - School of Counseling and School of Educational Leadership
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 Teacher Education; Instructor of Education
Phil Ragusky, Director of Field Experiences; Assistant Professor of Education
Dr. Kristy Roberts, Adjunct Faculty Liaison, Assistant Professor of Education
Dr. Cassandra Huckstep-Spangler, Coordinator of Remediation and Retention; Director of Assessment for the College of Education; Assistant Professor of Education
Dr. Felicia Boyd, Assistant Professor of Education
College of Science & Health
Dr. Amber Heimberger, Dean of the College of Science and Health, Founding Dean of the School of Nursing; Professor of Nursing
School of Health & Movement Sciences
Dr. Caleb Hamilton, Associate Dean of the School of Health and Movement Sciences; Associate Professor of Health and Movement Sciences
Dr. Megan Cottet, Assistant Professor of Health & Movement Sciences; Director/Co-founder of Athletic Performance; Exercise Performance Laboratory Director; MS Exercise Physiology and Human Performance Program Coordinator
Mark Kimzey, Exercise Science Program Director, Assistant Professor of Health and Movement Sciences
Wesley Smith, Administrative Assistant - School of Health & 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, Lab Coordinator for Chemistry and Physics, and Program Coordinator for Chemistry and Physics; Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Kim Cochran, Director of MBU Early College Partnerships; Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Dr. Dawn Huber, General Education Coordinator for NSM and Program Coordinator for Biomedical Sciences; Assistant Professor of Biology
Dr. Lydia Thebeau, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Accreditation; Professor of Biology
Dr. Jason Vermette, Program Coordinator for Mathematics; Professor of Mathematics
Penny Edward, Lab Manager and Administrative Assistant; Lab Instructor
Dr. Mingchu Gao, Professor of Mathematics
Dr. David Lee, Associate Professor of Biology; Math and Science Club Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Joshua Eggold, Assistant Professor of Biology; Biology Lab Coordinator
Dr. Change Tan, Professor of Biology & Biochemistry
School of Nursing
Dr. Amber Heimberger, Dean of the College of Science and Health, Founding Dean of the School of Nursing; Professor of Nursing
Stephanie Fujarski, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the College of Science and Health/School of Nursing
Regina Stolzer, Clinical Compliance Officer
Dr. Robin Murray, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Nursing; Associate Professor of Nursing
Dr. Tara Hommelson, Associate Dean of Graduate Nursing; Associate Professor of Nursing
Bryanna Scherer, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Whitney Barbre, Family Nurse Practitioner Lead Faculty; Clinical Compliance Officer; Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Ashley Bell, Associate Professor of Nursing
Nathaniel Fischer, Lab/Simulation Coordinator
Sonja Green, Assistant Professor of Nursing; Clinical Lead
Alicia Nichols, Assistant Professor of Nursing; RN-BSN Program Coordinator
Jenna Langrehr, Instructor of Nursing
Latiece Washington; Instructor of Nursing
Lauren Kalhorn; Simulation Technician
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, Director of Counseling Services; 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; 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; Director of Field Education
Emma Smith, Administrative Assistant - School of Social Work
Megan Westjohn, Instructor of Social Work
Business Affairs
Oran Woodworth, Vice President for Business Affairs
Business Office:
Pam Savage, CPA; Controller
Joyce Montgomery, Director of Human Resources
Mary Ann Dare, Payroll/Human Resources Supervisor
Sharon Clawson, Payroll and Human Resources Coordinator
Eric Schertz, Senior Accountant
April Crahen, Staff Accountant
Carmen Shultz, Accounts Payable Clerk
Financial Services:
TBD, Director of Student Financial Services
Laurie Wallace, Associate Director of Student Financial Services
Destiny Shocklee, Assistant Director of Counseling, Outreach, and Advocacy
Elle Herbert, Financial Services Counselor
Maggie Beike, Financial Services Counselor
Natalie Bone, Financial Services Counselor for New Students
Susan Dawkins, Financial Services Administrative Assistant
Auburn Ard, Assistant Director of Student Account
Zachary Johnson, Student Accounts Coordinator
Carla Browning, Student Accounts Coordinator
Enrollment, Marketing, and University Communications
Bryce Chapman, Senior Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing, and University Communications
Online and Graduate Enrollment Services
Brittany Sansagraw, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Chelsea Beney, Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment Operations
Maddison Botfield, Assistant Director - Corporate Partnerships
Adriane Muehleisen, Assistant Director of Online Student Success
Aaron Chiodini, Enrollment Counselor
Natalie Taylor, Director of Online and Graduate Enrollment Services
Jill Crain, Senior Enrollment Coordinator
Olivia Leaver, Enrollment Counselor
Diane Karlas, Enrollment Counselor
University Communications
Joel Lindsey, Director of University Communications
Jenna Gulick, Senior Communications Specialist
Matilynn Barron, Digital & Social Media Specialist
Undergraduate Admissions
Bryce Chapman, Sr. Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications
Brittany Sansagraw, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Lauren Krebs, Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Laura Copeland, University Receptionist
Haley Eaton, Assistant Director of Guest Experience
Tyler Warren, Lead Freshman Admission Counselor
Jacob Higginbotham, Undergraduate & Graduate Admissions Database Administrator
Heather Redland, Enrollment Processing Specialist
Ethan Barron, Freshman Admissions Counselor
Avery Clark, Enrollment Operations Specialist
Jack Othic, Transfer Admissions Counselor
Tyler (TJ) Williamson, Freshman Admissions Counselor
Kyle Stevison, Freshman Admissions Counselor
Tia Reed, Nursing Admissions Recruiter
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
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
Catherine Simpson, Assistant Director of Counseling Service
Scott Patterson, Director of Public Safety
Joseph Edwards, Deputy Director of Public Safety
Melinda Conners, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Public Safety
Emilee Messer, Administrative Assistant for Student Development & Global Ed & Missions Coordinator
Clayce Fletcher, Assistant Director of Residence Life
Kolby Matsushima, Assistant Director Of Student Life
Ryan Beike, Student Success Advisor
Sean McDowell, Student Success Advisor
Angela Rice, Student Success Advisor
Giovanna Tapigliani, Student Success Advisor
Quentin Tate, Student Success Center Coordinator
Athletics
Jeff Fore, Director of Athletics
Kymberlee Grannemann, Assistant to the Director of Athletics
Iris Dixon, Associate Director of Athletics, Compliance & Senior Women’s Administrator
Eddie Uschold, Associate Director of Athletics, Indoor and Outdoor Facilities
Kevin Paulus, Assistant Director of Athletics, External Relations
William De Craene, Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine & Head Athletic Trainer
Abby Miller, Assistant Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine
Erin Ruggeri, Assistant Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine
Carlton McDonald-Jordan, Assistant Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine
Tyler Schneiderheinze, Assistant Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine
Dr. Megan Cottet, Director of Athletic Performance
Jake Broyles, Director of Fitness & Recreation, Coordinator for Fan Engagement
Baseball
Eddie Uschold, Head Baseball Coach
Kenny Graser, Associate Head Baseball Coach
Matt Huss, Assistant Baseball Coach
Basketball
Taylor Jarvis, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Edgar Mendez, Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Chris Forrest, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
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, Head Stunt Coach
Abby Jeschke, Head Dance Coach
Mia Nicol, Head Coed Cheer Coach
Cross Country/Track and Field
Jerry McQueen, Head Coach Men’s & Women’s Cross Country
Grace Kopala, Assistant Coach Men’s & Women’s Cross Country
Trey Peugeot, Assistant Coach Men’s & Women’s Cross Country/Track and Field
Blake Thebeau, Assistant Coach of Men’s & Women’s Track and Field
eSports
Iris Dixon, Associate Director of Athletics & Senior Women Administrator
Alex Ardolf, Student Head Coach of eSports
Football
Jason Burianek, Head Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Charles Coe III, Assistant Coach - Defensive Line
Jonathan Heck, Assistant Coach - Offensive Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator
Kenny Thomason, Assistant Coach - Offensive Line
Golf
Justin Hoagland, Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach
Lacrosse
Kelly Howell, 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
TBD, Assistant Women’s Softball Coach
Tennis
Scott Goodyear, Head Men and Women’s Tennis Coach
Christian Hamilton, Assistant Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach
Volleyball
Tom Young, Director of Volleyball, Head Coach for Men’s Volleyball
Claire Ochs, Associate Head Coach for Women’s Volleyball
Chris Nichols, Assistant Head Coach Women’s Volleyball
Wrestling
Caleb McElfresh, Men’s Wrestling Coach/Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach
Amond Prater, Women’s Wrestling Coach/Assistant Men’s Wrestling Coach
Full-Time Faculty 2025-2026
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Part-Time Faculty 2025-2026
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