Office of the President
Paul C. Stumb IV, University President and Professor
B.I.E., Auburn University
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Leslie L. Steele, Executive Director, Office of the President
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Academic Affairs
Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
C. William McKee, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ed.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Lanah H. Hale, Executive Assistant to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Registrar, and Academic Affairs Publications Manager
A.A., Cumberland University
Mark E. Hanshaw, General Counsel and Associate Provost
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
L.L.M., University of Manchester, England
M.T.S., Texas Christian University
J.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ph.D., Southern Methodist University
Laurie P. Dishman, Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Professor
B.S., Carson-Newman College
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
S. Christopher Fuller, Dean of the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business, and Professor
B.S., B.S., M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University
Mary Bess Griffith, Dean of the Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions, and Associate Professor
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Tennessee, Memphis
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Sheridan W. S. Henson, Executive Director of Academic Support and Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
James H. Jordan, University Organist
A.S., B.A., Cumberland University
Jenny L. Mason, Dean of the Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
William R. Richardson, Executive Director of Community Relations and External Affairs
B.S., University of Tampa
M.S.P., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Office of the Registrar
Tamara J. Pavan, University Registrar
A.A., Northeastern Christian Junior College
B.S., Ohio Valley University
Stephani A. deRouen, Associate Registrar
B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Camille G. Grimaldi, Associate Registrar
B.S., Juniata College
Donna S. Hilderbrand, Associate Registrar
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Lorraine K. Schock, Associate Registrar
A.C.Ed., Moody Bible Institute
B.A., Judson University
Office of Student Success
Cindy F. Conley, Director of Student Success and Assistant Professor
B.S., Central Missouri State University
M.S., Murray State University
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ph.D., Tennessee State University
J. Michael Ripski, University Chaplain and Assistant Professor
B.A., Rhodes College
M.Div., D.Min. Emory University
Dixie S. Rury, Director of Career Services and Internships
B.S. Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Austin Peay State University
Doris & Harry Vise University Library
Stephen P. Spann, Director of the Library, Librarian, and Instructor
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.I.S., J.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Jessica R. Fenn, Librarian and Instructor
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
A. Rebecca Murphy, Librarian and Instructor
B.A., University of North Carolina
M.L.S., East Carolina State University
Davia Sullivan, Library Assistant
A.A., B.A., Cumberland University
Presidential Papers Project
Mark R. Cheathem, Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers and Professor
B.A., Cumberland University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Mississippi State University
James Bradley, Co-Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers
B.A., Marist College
M.A., New York University
Aaron S. Crawford, Associate Professor of History
B.A., King College
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Max C. Matherne, Assistant Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers and Assistant Professor
B.A., Grove City College
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Andrew W. Wiley, Associate Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers and Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A., Indiana State University
Ph.D., University of Calgary (Dominion of Canada)
Office of Institutional Research
Larry F. Vaughan, Director of Institutional Research
B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
P. Ross Haines, Assistant Director of Institutional Research
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Office of the Dean of Students
Stephanie P. Davis, Dean of Students and Instructor
B.B.A., M.S.P., Cumberland University
Eddie M. Christian, Director of Counseling
A.A., Cumberland University
B.A., University of Texas, Permian Basin
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Walden University
Sandra K. Fields, Coordinator of External Counseling (Contract Service, Thera Tribe Counseling)
B.S., University of Maryland
M.A., Liberty University
Libby A. O'Guin, Director of Student Life
B.S., M.S., Cumberland University
Campus and Financial Services
Office of Information Technology
Melissa A. Page, Director of Information Technology and Instructor
B.S., M.S., Kaplan University
Joana B. Barcelo, Enterprise Back-End Developer
B.S., Cumberland University
Joshua A. Bowman, IT Specialist
Adam T. Butler, Enterprise Back End Developer
Scott A. Clancy, Desktop Administrator
Kurt R. Gorham, Senior Software Developer
B.B.A., M.B.A., Morehead State University
Shahbahrom Goshtasbi, IT Support Specialist
A.A., B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Israel Irizarry, IT Support Specialist
B.S., Cumberland University
Justin Miller, IT Support Specialist
Nicholas J. Reynolds, IT Support Services Manager
B.S., Cumberland University
Greyson N. Stacks, IT Support Specialist
A.A., Tennessee College Technological University
Mitchell R. Stembridge, Helpdesk/Events Technician
B.S., Cumberland University
Adam B. Stout, Network Administrator
Enrollment Services
Reggie R. Blair, Vice President for Enrollment Services
B.S., M.S., Lipscomb University
Office of Admissions
Kari E. Smith, Director of Enrollment Services
B.S.,Middle Tennessee State University
Alexis M. Aylor, Enrollment Specialist for Athletes and Transfers
A.A., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Earnest Beasley, Enrollment Specialist
A.S., Central Texas College
Que'Asia C. Berry, Receptionist
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knxoville
Kayla M. Bronnert, International Enrollment Specialist & DSO
A.A., Somerset Community College
A.Th., Christ for the Nations
Brooke Burns, Dual Enrollment & Early College Coordinator and Instructor
Ana Collazos Navarro, Marketing Content Editor (Spanish-Translator)
B.B.A., Cumberland University
Matthew J. Duncan, Senior Operations Analyst
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
Shyan M. Fuller, Enrollment Specialist for Undergraduate Students - Central TN Region
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Nova D. Lawrence, Admissions Data Analyst I
Todd McCall, Enrollment Specialist for Graduate Students
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
Christina M. Olin, Enrollment Specialist for Nursing and Non-Traditional Students
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
Guiselle M. Quiel Scott, International Enrollment Specialist
A.S., Rancho Santiago College
B.S., Pepperdine University
Hannah Rash, DSO and International Enrollment Specialist
A.A., Lindsey Wilson College
B.S., M.B.A., Campbellsville University
Joshua A. Rial, Enrollment Specialist
B.F.A., Cumberland University
B.A., Western Carolina University
Morgan Spivey, Enrollment Specialist
B.B.A., Cumberland University
Jodi M. Sydenstricker, Campus Visit & Guest Experience Coordinator
B.S., Cumberland University
Annah E. Smith, Assistant Director of Enrollment Services
B.A., Freed-Hardeman University
Brandon R. Taylor, Enrollment Specialist for Undergraduate Students - West TN Region
B.S., Cumberland University
Office of Student Financial Services
Beatrice M. LaChance, Executive Director of Student Financial Services
A.S., A.S., Northern Essex Community College
B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Secret R. Abernathy, Senior Financial Aid Advisor
Michael W. Hartman, Student Accounts Receivable Associate
B.A., Urbana University
Haley Hogan, Financial Aid Advisor
A.S., Georgia Highlands College
B.S., University of the Cumberlands
Stacy L. Kelly, Associate Director of Financial Aid
B.A., Missouri Western State University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Katie L. Lawson, Accounts Receivable Associate
Susan K. Marshall, Financial Aid Advisor
Dakota J. Netherton, Financial Aid Advisor
B.S., Cumberland University
Janet A. Pedigo, Accounts Receivable Associate and Veterans Liaison
Allie Poston, Scholarship Coordinator
B.A., Cumberland University
Chelsea Tate, Financial Aid Advisor
B.A., Cumberland University
Office of Student Retention and Tennessee Promise
Abby H. Pitts, Director of Retention and TN Promise Services, and Instructor
B.S., Berry College
M.A., Shorter University
Hannah G. Cole, Academic Coach and Instructor
A.A., Volunteer State Community College
B.A., Austin Peay State University
M.A., Tennessee Technological University
Andrea S. Garrels, Administrative and Outreach Coordinator
B.A., University of San Diego
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Gary C. Heartfield, Academic Coach and Instructor
B.A., University of South Florida
M.S., Florida Institute of Technology
Kaitlyn Wilkinson, Administrative and Outreach Coordinator
B.A., M.A., American Military University
Office of Human Resources
Haley Lowery, Director of Human Resources
B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Fiscal Affairs
Tausha L. Grady, Assistant Controller
B.S., M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Carla Haynes, Accounts Payable Associate
B.S., Tennessee State University
Tanya D. Lawson, Controller
B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Office of Advancement
Courtney K. Wheeler, Vice President for Advancement
B.A., Texas State University, San Marcus
J.D., Texas Tech University
Virginia H. Bennett, Development Officer
B.A., B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Emily Fischer, Special Projects Manager
B.S., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Caroline A. Haynes, Alumni Relations Coordinator
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Dannielle I. Scott, Advancement Coordinator
Emily C. Shires, Business Analyst
B.S., Cumberland University
Katelyn L. Wolfe, Director, Annual Giving and Alumni
B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Office of Communications and Marketing
Joey Clark, Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knxoville
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Fiyinfoluwa (Fiyin) Awodele, Marketing Coordinator
B.S., Liberty University
Distinguished University Professors
Carole Standford Bucy
B.A., Baylor University
M.A., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business
S. Christopher Fuller, Dean of the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business, and Professor
B.S., B.S., M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University
Loyce Chinyanga, Administrative Assistant to the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business
B.S., Cumberland University
Eric G. Alspaugh, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A.E., Tennessee State University
Laura H. Bechard, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.Sc., Erskine College
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Zachary L. Brown, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., B.S., M.S., Tennessee Technological University
Jay Conner, Assistant Professor of Information Technology Management
B.A., Georgetown College
M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Laurie P. Dishman, Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Carson Newman University
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Michael C. Fulbright, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Austin Peay State University
Holly B. Gothard, Instructor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Tennessee Technological University
Richard J. Grant, Professor of Finance and Economics
B.A., McMaster University, Canada
Ph.D., George Mason University
Christi D. Griffin, Associate Professor of Health Care Administration
B.S.B.A., University of Alabama, Huntsville
M.H.S.A., George Washington University
J.D., Creighton University
Mary Lewis Haley, Professor of Accounting
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
W.P. Bone III Professor of Business
Vichuda K. (June) Hunter, Instructor of Chemistry
B.A., M.S., University of Mississippi
Roger S. Jackson, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Calvin College
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Valerie B. King, Associate Professor of Marketing
B.B.A., M.B.A., Belmont University
D.B.A., Argosy University
Eric A. Landis, Associate Professor of Management and Faculty Athletic Representative
B.A., M.A., University of Alabama
D.M., University of Phoenix
Natasha McMann, Visiting Instructor of Physics and Astronomy
A.S., New River Community and Technical College
B.A., Bluefield State College
B.S., West Virginia University
M.A., Fisk University
Max Melnikov, Professor of Economics and Finance
B.S., M.S., Dnipropetrovsk National University (Ukraine)
M.A., D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Paul M. Percy, Professor of Business
B.S., Houghton College
M.B.A., State University of New York, Buffalo
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Julie B. Phillips, Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., University of California, Merced
Robert H. Nichols, Jr. Professor of Science
Milton W. Sager, III, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., State University of New York, Fredonia
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Stephen P. Shao, Jr., Associate Professor of Business
B.A., University of Virginia
M.B.A., Old Dominion University
Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park
Chuck Snelling, Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Arizona State University
Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Karah S. Sprouse, Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., University of Mississippi
D.B.A., Liberty University
Noa D. Stroop, Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., M.B.A., Tennessee Technological University
D.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
Paul C. Stumb, University President and Professor
B.I.E., Auburn University
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
William L. Tune, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ph.D., Indiana University
Rena L. Waller, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas State University
M.S.E., University of Texas, Austin
Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business Adjunct Faculty
Iris C. Barbour, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.B.A., M.Ed., Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Capella University
Rachel N. Benton, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., M.B.A., Bethel University
Autumn T. Blackburn, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., Cumberland University
D.C., Palmer College of Chiropractic
Eckton Chinyanga, Adjunct Instructor of Accounting
B.A., African Bible College
B.B.A., Cumberland University
M.B.A., Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Michael C. Dillon, Adjunct Instructor of Management
B.B.A., Purdue University
M.B.A., Grand Valley State University
Germaine Florent, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University
Steve Giordano, Executive Director of Housing Services and Instructor
B.S., University of Maine
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Steve R. Greenfield, Adjunct Instructor of Management
B.S., Austin Peay State University
M.S., Tusculum College
Anna M. Harris, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.Ed., Bethel University
M.S., University of Northern Alabama
Ian C. Hawkins, Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry
B.S., East Carolina University
M.S., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Gary Heartfield, Academic Coach and Instructor
B.A., University of South Florida
M.B.A., Florida Institute of Technology
Frances A. Hohimer, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
A.A., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Union University
M.A., University of Alabama
Jacqueline O. Isaacs, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., Oral Roberts University
M.B.A., Johns Hopkins University
Kathleen Mandato, Adjunct Instructor of Health Care Administration
B.A., University of the South, Sewanee
M.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
Ph.D., Capella University
Michael N. Moifolley, Adjunct Instructor of Information Technology Management
B.S., University of Texas
M.S., Dallas Baptist University
Ph.D., Capella University
Melissa A. Page, Director of Information Technology and Instructor
B.S., M.S., Kaplan University
Michael Pierorazio, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., University of Phoenix
M.B.A., D.B.A., Walden University
J. Daniel Privott, Adjunct Instructor of Accounting
B.S., Wake Forest University
M.B.A., Vanderbilt University
Andrew J. Reynolds, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., Cumberland University
M.S., American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Netherland Antilles
Steve E. Seger, Adjunct Instructor of Management
B.S., University of Memphis
M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Troy M. Simpson, Adjunct Instructor of Management
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.O., Cumberland University
Russell R. Skoglund, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Tennessee Technological University
Anthony L. Smith, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., Jackson College of Ministries
M.A., Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
Chad S. Smith, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
B.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Deborah M. Snelling, Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry
B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.S., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
R. Jeannie Thomas, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.B.A., Cumberland University
M.B.A., Tennessee State University
Natalie N. Walker, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., M.B.A., Florida A & M University
D.B.A., Keiser University
Janice E. Welch, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., Ft. Hays State University
M.B.A., California State University
Catherine J. Williams, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
A.A., B.A., University of Florida
Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
Jenny L. Mason, Dean of the Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts and Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
P. Daniela Dorantes, Administrative Assistant to the Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
Karen B. Hobson, Education Licensure Officer
B.B.A., M.A.E., Cumberland University
Jenny E. Ballard, Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre and Production Director
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.F.A., Louisiana State University
Joseph W. Bates, Assistant Professor of Art and Design
B.F.A., Cumberland University
M.F.A., Arizona State University
Migel A. Chavez, Assistant Professor of History
B.A., M.A., University of North Texas
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Mark R. Cheathem, Professor of History and Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers
B.A., Cumberland University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Mississippi State University
Aaron S. Crawford, Associate Professor of History
B.A., King College
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Sandra L. Elliott, Director of Choirs and Instructor of Music
A.A., Cumberland University
B.A., Samford University
M.C.M., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Sandee L. Gertz, Associate Professor of English
M.A., M.F.A., Wilkes University
Kent J. Hallman, Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., M.Div., M.A., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Oslo University (Kingdom of Norway)
Mark E. Hanshaw, General Counsel and Associate Provost and Assistant Professor of Ethics
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
L.L.M., University of Manchester, England
M.T.S., Texas Christian University
J.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ph.D., Southern Methodist University
Stuart E. Harris, Professor of English
B.S., B.A., Belmont University
M.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Sara E. Hays, Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Emmanuel College
M.A., Belmont University
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Fred E. Heifner, Professor of Anthropology, Philosophy, and Religion
B.A., Louisiana College
M.Div., Th.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Virginia and Guy Thackston Professor of Liberal Arts
Sheridan W. S. Henson, Executive Director of Academic Support and Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
B.A, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
C. Alan Hutchison, Instructor of Speech
B.A., M.A., Lipscomb University
M.A., Austin Peay State University
Natalie R. Inman, Associate Professor of History
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Jaclyn K. Jennings, Instructor of English
B.A., Cumberland University
M.A., Western Kentucky University
Wyatt V. Keener, Instructor of English
B.A., Union University
M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Suzann B. Lafferty, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., University of Southern California
M.F.S., National University
M.A., University of Memphis
Tommy P. Thompson Professor of Criminal Justice
Max C. Matherne, Assistant Professor of History and Assistant Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers
B.A., Grove City College
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Whitney M. Matthews, Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Western Kentucky University
M.A.T., Belmont University
Ed.S., Austin Peay State University
D.A., Murray State University
Sean P. McDaniel, Assistant Professor of History
B.A. University of Michigan
M.A., Wayne State University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
C. William McKee, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Professor
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ed.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Alena Mehic, Assistant Professor of Art
B.F.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.F.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Larry T. Menefee, Professor of Communications and Theatre
B.A., Lipscomb University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., University of Denver
Tara Mitchel Mielnik, Assistant Professor of History
B.A., Sewanee: The University of the South
M.A., Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Kerry A. Moore, Assistant Professor of English
B.S., M.A., University of North Carolina, Charlotte
M.F.A., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Barbara N. Parker, Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Middle Tennessee State University
John Ray, Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., M.M., Samford University
M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
D.M.A., The University of Alabama
Michael C. Rex, Associate Professor of English
B.A., Sam Houston State University
M.A., Texas A & M University, College Station
Ph.D., Wayne State University
J. Michael Ripski, Assistant Professor of Foundations of Scholarship and Learning, Religion, and University Chaplain
B.A., Rhodes College
M.Div., D.Min., Emory University
Rory D. Sellgren, Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Alvernia College
M.A., Claremont School of Theology
M.A., Ph.D., University of Leeds, United Kingdom
Jim D. Shulman, Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., J.D., Vanderbilt University
Sandra H. Smith, Associate Professor of Education
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Chelsea J. Sterne, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.S., University of South Carolina
Ph.D., University of San Antonio
Cyndy Stone Allen, Assistant Professor of Education
A.S., Motlow State Community College
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Summer B. Vertrees, Assistant Professor of English
B.S., M.A., Tennessee Technological University
George L. Walker, Associate Professor of Physical Education and Athletic Coaching
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Andrew W. Wiley, Assistant Professor of History
B.A., M.A., Indiana State University
Ph.D., University of Calgary (Dominion of Canada)
Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts Adjunct Faculty
Richard S. Adams, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.M., Berklee College of Music
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
D.M.A., University of Memphis
Elizabeth L. Anderson, Adjunct Instructor of English
A.A., Nashville State Community College
B.S., B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A.Ed., Austin Peay State University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Sharon K. Anderson, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Weslea C. Bell, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Mississippi College
M.A., Mississippi State University
Rachael Bible, Adjunct Instructor of Anthropology
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ph.D., Texas A & M University, College Station
Karli Brito Cunha, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.F.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Sheila J. Calloway, Adjunct Instructor of Public Service Management
B.A., J.D., Vanderbilt University
Simyka M. Carlton, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., Bethel University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Walden University
Lacie Carpenter, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.M., M.M., Stephen F. Austin State University
M.S., Walden University
M.A., University of Limerick (Ireland)
Thomas W. (Toby) Compton, Adjunct Instructor of Public Service Management
B.A., Lipscomb University
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Korey E. Cooper, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
A.S., Kaplan College for Professional Studies
B.S., M.S., Southwest University of Louisiana
M.S., Tennessee State University
John R. Cox, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Karah Cox, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., University of South Florida
M.A., Arizona State University
Robert C. Cox, Adjunct Instructor of Public Service Management
B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Benjamin Crace, Adjunct Instructor of Religion
B.A., Georgetown College
M.A., Western Kentucky University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Birmingham
Thomas R. Darden, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education
A.S., Motlow State Community College
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.Ed., Cumberland University
Timothy C. Davis, Adjunct Instructor of English
M.F.A., Queens University of Charlotte
Dayron Deaton-Owens, Adjunct Instructor of Sociology
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Eli A. Dickinson, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., University of North Alabama
M.S., Western Kentucky University
Tania D. Durham, Adjunct Instructor of Spanish
B.S., M.S., Valley City State University
Maxwell L. Dvorin, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.Mus., M.Mus., Belmont University
Ted D. Edinger, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.S., Bowling Green State University
M.A.T., University of Idaho, Moscow
J. Brandon Elkins, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
A.A.S., Walters State Community College
B.S., Cumberland College
M.S., University of the Cumberlands
Kelly G. Elrod, Adjunct Instructor of Forensic Psychology
B.A., Gardner-Webb University
M.A., Harvard University
J.D., Nashville School of Law
Karen E. Espenant, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Tennessee State University
M.B.A., M.F.A., Lipscomb University
Matthew W. Espenshade, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.S., St. Joseph's University
M.S., Norwich University
John R. Essary, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.F.A., M.A., Cumberland University
William H. Fitzhugh, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.S., M.Mu., Austin Peay State University
Richard P. Garvin, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.B.A., Philander Smith College
M.A., Fisk University
Ph.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
Katherine J. Gilligan, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
M.Ed., University of Illinois, Chicago
M.Ed., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Aurora University
Nickye G. Hamlet, Adjunct Instructor of Speech
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
Carolyn B. Gregory, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Tawnee R. Hegree, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education and Athletic Coaching
A.A., Antelope Valley College
B.S., M.Ed., Cumberland University
Jennifer L. Hixon, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Northwestern State University
M.A., Psy.D., Alliant International University
Pamela Howe, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.A., M.A., National Louis Academy
William P. Huber, Adjunct Lecturer of Music
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Roy L. Jones, Adjunct Instructor of Public Service Management
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.S.P., Cumberland University
J.D., Nashville School of Law
Jason Jordan, Adjunct Instructor of Speech
B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.B.A., Mays Business School
Evan D. Knutila, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Temple University
M.A., New Mexico Highlands University
Christopher T. Link, Adjunct Instructor of Social Science
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Lipscomb University
Thomas A. Maynard, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.A., Western Kentucky University
J.D., Nashville School of Law
C. Trevor McMurray, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.A., King College
M.S., M.B.A., University of the Cumberlands
Michael Mullins, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Bethel University
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Morenike O. Murphy, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Tennessee State University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S., Argosy University
Jared A. Oakes, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Welch College
M.A., University of Dallas
Roshanda S. Odom, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Ed.S., Ed.D., Union University
Jessica L. Padgett, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education
B.A., Mount Holyoke College
M.Ed., University of Washington
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University
Johnny L. Park, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.F.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.F.A., University of Memphis
Janet M. Parker, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Austin Peay State University
Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
W. Luke Patton, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Lyon College
M.A., University of Memphis
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Christal R. Pennic, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.A., University of Memphis
M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
Debra J. Perry, Adjunct Instructor of Dance
B.F.A., M.S.Ed., University of Miami
Di Ann C. Perry, Adjunct Lecturer of English
B.S.Ed., University of Tennessee, Martin
J. Michael Pigg, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., Lipscomb University
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Carson-Newman University
Ed.D., Lipscomb University
Clint A. Satterfield, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., University of North Alabama, Tuscaloosa
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Union University
Robert W. Shankle, Adjunct Lecturer of Music
B.A., University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Layla J. Smallwood, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.Ed., Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Luke Truxal, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.A., Abilene Christian University
M.A., Ph.D., University of North Texas
Christopher W. Tucker, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.A., Southern New Hampshire University
M.A.L.S., Dartmouth College
M.A., Clark University
Joel F. Wade, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Kerrice D. Watson, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education & Athletic Coaching
B.S., M.A.E., Cumberland University
Michal E. West, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Albany State University
M.A., Fisk University
Trina H. Winters, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Xavier University of Louisiana
M.S., Lipscomb University
Eugenia R. Yelen, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.A., M.F.T., Trevecca Nazarene University
The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions
Mary Bess Griffith, Dean, Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions and Associate Professor
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Tennessee, Memphis
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Kristin L. Kannon, Office Manager
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Ray Lynn Crutcher, Director of Operations
Joseph W. Callis, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Cumberland University
J. Tammy Carroll, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Memphis
D.N.P., University of Alabama
Rebecca E. Chatham, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Michael J. Spalding Professorship of Nursing
Claudia D. Davis, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Coe College
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Jayne W. Forest, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Phoenix
M.S.N., University of New Mexico
Katie W. Franklin, Adjunct Instructor of Sport Management
B.S., M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Carolyn L. Goodin, Instructor of Nursing
A.S., Nashville State Community College
B.S.N., East Tennessee State University
M.S.N., Tennessee Technological University
Whitney M. Graves, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
B.S., Valdosta State University
M.S., Troy University
D.A.T., Indiana State University
Jason S. Grindstaff, Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University
M.S., M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Gina L. Haffner, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
D.N.P., Vanderbilt University
Brittany N. Hilson, Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Western Governers University
James E. Holbrook, Associate Professor of Sport Management
B.A., Morehead State University
M.S., Eastern Kentucky University
D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
J. Bradley Jordan, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., Cumberland University
M.S., Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Tanya King-Paige, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., Mount Bernon School of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Southern New Hampshire University
D.N.P., Chamberlain University
Megan M. Lannom, Instructor of Nursing and Laboratory Coordinator
B.S.N., M.S.N., Saint Louis University
Heidi Peters, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
B.S.A.T., Marywood University
D.A.T., Indiana State University
Amy K. Robertson, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Belmont University
Melissa F. Somerville, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., Alvin Community College
B.S.N., University of Phoenix
M.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan University
Ph.D., Capella University
Jennifer L. Spires, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Tennessee Technological University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
D.N.P., University of Alabama, Huntsville
Richard M. Storie II, Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.Ed., University of Toledo
M.S., Adelphi University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
John J. Whicker, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.S., Nashville State Community College
B.S.N., M.S.N., Cumberland University
Julie A. Windmiller, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Indiana University
M.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
J. Michelle Zuercher, Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
B.S.N., M.S.N., Cumberland University
The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions Adjunct Teaching Faculty
M. Dylan Green, Adjunct Instructor for Athletic Training
A.S., West Kentucky Community Technical College
B.S.A.T., Murray State University
M.S., Auburn University
D.P.T., Belmont University
Kathryn A. McDearman, Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Morgan P. Kendrick, Adjunct Instructor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
D.P.T., Tennessee State University
Joy D. Kimbrell, Emerita Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., B.S.N., East Tennessee State University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
D.N.P., Union University
Raymond M. Phillips, Adjunct Instructor of Sport Management
B.S.A.T., West Chester University
M.S.P.E., University of Delaware
D.Ed.S.M., United States Sports Academy
F. Grace Wood, Adjunct Instructor of Athletic Training
Pharm.D., University of Tennessee
The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions Adjunct Clinical Faculty
Lauren J. Boston, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Amanda Elkins, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S.N., King College
Robin S. Elmore, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Tennessee State University
B.S.N., Cumberland University
Kaitlyn N. Esteppe, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Stacey A. Fuhrmann, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
M.S.N., Western Governors University
Leann M. Grimes, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Western Kentucky University
M.S.N., Union University
Carolyn A. Henry, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.A.S., B.S.N., Austin Peay State University
Kendra Hibbler, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Austin Peay State University
Nicole S. Hill, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
Carly LeCoque, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
Carly D. McWhirter, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Austin Peay State University
Christy D. O'Connell, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Cumberland University
Angela P. Owen, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., California State University
Cierra Pickering, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S.N., M.S.N., Cumberland University
Katharine M. Poston, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S., San Joaquin Delta College
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
B.S.N., Cumberland University
Lincoln Rico, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S., Brigham Young University
B.S.N., University of Utah
Kristina A. Stafford, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
Brittany Summar, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
Lindsay Taylor, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Aquinas College
B.S.N., University of Tennessee of Chattanooga
Carson Thompson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Adams State University
Deanna Walcutt, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Central Michigan University
B.S.N., Grand Valley State University
M.S.N., Western Governors University
Suzanne Wetzel-Ray, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Tennessee State University
B.S.N., M.B.A., M.S.N., Cumberland University
Ashley Williams, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
Katherine A. Williams, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Purdue University
B.S.N., Belmont University
Teresa L. Wilson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Western Governors University
Athletic Department
Ronald P. Pavan, Vice President for Facilities and Infrastructure and Director of Athletics
A.A., Northeastern Christian Junior College
B.A., Lubbock Christian University
M.A., West Virginia University
Brittany McWilliams, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Facilities and Infrastructure and Director of Athletics
B.S., San Diego State University
Katie L. Arnold, Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Athletic Training
B.S., M.A.E., Cumberland University
D.H.Ed., Still University
Ronald G. Hunt, Assistant Athletic Director, Fundraising
B.S., Belmont University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Kyle B. Allen, Sports Information Director
B.S., M.A., Cumberland University
Eric A. Landis, Associate Professor of Management and Faculty Athletic Representative
B.A., M.A., University of Alabama
D.M., University of Phoenix
Cecilia Amou-Berry, Assistant Coach, Track and Field
Christopher L. Barton, Assistant Coach, Football
B.A., Georgia Southern University
Patrick A. Bell, Assistant Coach, Baseball
B.S., University of Louisville
Tyler K. Bennett, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Kent State University
M.S., Tennessee Technological University
Robert I. Brown, Assistant Coach, Football
B.A.E., Middle Tennessee State University
M.B.A., Tennessee Technological University
Jessica Cain, Head Coach, Cheer and Dance
B.A., Campbellsville University
Spencer R. Claypool, Head Coach, E-Sports
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan University
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University
Nate Croley, Assistant Coach, Wrestling
B.S., Cumberland University
Scott J. Davidson, Head Coach, Women's Soccer
B.A., Bryan College
M.A.T., Trevecca Nazarene University
Eric D. Evans, Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Sara J. Farris, Athletic Trainer
B.S., University of North Florida
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University
Abaigeal Field, Athletic Trainer
B.S.A.T., Ithica College
M.S.A.A.T., University of South Carolina
Ross Fleming, Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball
B.S., Howard University
M.A., Belmont University
Gunnar Helland, Head Coach, Strength & Conditioning
B.S., University of Wisconsin
James S. Hicks III, Head Coach, Wrestling
B.A., Campbellsville University
Brad Higginson, Assistant Coach, Football
B.S., Cumberland University
Christina M. Hollis, Head Coach, Bowling
B.A., M.B.A., University of Pikeville
Ryan L. Hunt, Head Coach, Baseball
B.S., M.A.E., Cumberland University
Krestyn R. Kearney, Assistant Coach, Cheer and Dance
Shane J. Keely, Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer
B.P.S., University of Memphis
M.B.A., Christian Brothers University
Christian M. Kiesel, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Heidelberg University
M.S., State University of New York College, Cortland
Don A. Lee, Assistant Coach, Football
B.S., M.A., Olivet Nazarene University
Thiago De Lins Oliveira, Head Coach, Men's Tennis
B.S., Bethel College
M.A., Cumberland University
Michael Long, Assistant Coach, Wrestling
B.B.A., Brewton-Parker College
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University
Karen N. Martinez Bernal, Head Coach, Women's Tennis
B.S., University of South Carolina
M.B.A., Emporia State University
Tim L. Mathis, Head Coach, Football
B.A., Georgia Southern University
M.A., Shorter University
Zachary T. McCrary, Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.B.A., Lindsey Wilson College
Raegan E. Moeller, Assistant Coach, Men's Volleyball
B.S., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Ronnie Moore, Assistant Coach, Track & Field
B.S., University of Arkansas
M.S., Pittsburg State University
Josh E. Nelson, Assistant Director of Athletic Bands
B.Mus., East Tennessee State University
Atsu Nyamadi, Head Coach, Track and Field
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Chris M. Padilla, Assistant Coach, Men's Volleyball
Lauren Powell, Assistant Coach, Softball
B.B.A., M.B.A., Tennessee State University
Joshua K. Qualls, Assistant Coach, Football
B.A., Arkansas Tech University
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
A. Wayne Ray III, Instructor of Music and Athletic Band Director
B.A., Cumberland University
M.M.E., Old Dominion University
Matt W. Risko, Assistant Coach, Baseball
A.A., De Anza College
H. Bella Roberts, Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer
B.A., University of Tennessee, Martin
James E. Seckel, Head Coach, Men's and Women's Cross Country
B.S., United States Military Academy
Taurean C. Smith, Assistant Coach, Football
B.S., Western Kentucky University
Tyler S. Smith, Assistant Coach, Wrestling
B.S., Cumberland University
M.A., Southeastern University
Stephanie G. Theall, Head Coach, Softball
B.S., M.S.S.E.P., Cumberland University
Rachel N. Thiner, Athletic Trainer
B.A., Gustavus Aldolphus College
M.A., University of South Dakota
Hannah M. Vadakin, Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball
B.A., Coker College
Mark Vaughn, Head Coach, Women's Basketball
B.S., Bethel University
Richard W. Williams, Head Coach, Golf and Games Operations Director
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
James Wilson, Athletic Trainer
B.S., University of South Carolina, Columbia
M.S., East Stroudsburg University
Samantha C. Young, Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball
B.A., Spalding University
Food Services
Logan A. Chitwood, Director of Food Services (Contract Service Chartwell's)
B.S., Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis
Residence Life
Stephen A. Giordano, Executive Director of Residence Life
B.S.B., University of Maine, Orono
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Sacha Colomban, Senior Residence Life Coordinator
A.A., Iowa Central Community College, Ft. Dodge
B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Post Office
J. Michael Guinn, Postmaster
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Maintenance
Joey T. Leach, Director of Physical Plant (Contract Service Lee Company)
B.S., Cumberland University
Scotty Lewis, Director of Campus Safety and Security (Contract Service LE Raptor)
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Athletic Training Preceptors
Tyler K. Bennett, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Kent State University
M.S., Tennessee State University
M. Dylan Green, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Murray State University
M.S., Auburn University
D.Phy.T., Belmont University
Alyssa Hawkins, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Tyler Hott, Athletic Trainer
B.S., M.S., Shenandoah University
Christian Kiesel, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Heidelberg University
M.S., State University of New York College, Cortland
B. Alex Page, Athletic Trainer
B.S., University of Alabama
M.S., Eastern Michigan University
James Wilson, Athletic Trainer
B.S., University of South Carolina
M.S., East Stroudsburg University
Emeriti Faculty
Marjorie Anderson, Emerita Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Wake Forest University
M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Greensboro
W. Russell Cheatham, Emeritus Professor of Criminal Justice and Public Administration
B.S., University of North Alabama
B.S., Auburn University
M.C.J., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Mississippi State University
K. Charles Collier, Emeritus Professor of Education
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Kim Y. Finch, Emerita Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Sung-Shin Womens University (Republic of Korea)
M.A., Fayetteville State University
C.A.S., University of Southern Maine
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peaybody College)
Stephen B. Finch, Emeritus Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Georgetown University
M.S.Ed., University of Southern Maine
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Dorothy D. Jenkins, Emerita Professor of Developmental Studies and Special Education
B.A., Samford University
M.A., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Ed.S., Appalachian State University
Joy D. Kimbrell, Emerita Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., B.S.N., East Tennessee State University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
D.N.P., Union University
Fay G. McRady, Emerita Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Vanderbilt University
M.S.N., Texas Women's University
Wilbur L. (Pete) Peterson, Emeritus Professor of Biology and Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.A., California State University, Humbolt
Ph.D., University of Alberta (Dominion of Canada)
Board of Trust
Cumberland University is operated by a self-perpetuating Board of Trust. Trustees represent broad and varied interests, abilities, and experiences. The Board of Trust is charged with making policy decisions and ensuring the future advancement of Cumberland University. The Trustees are divided into annual classes, emeritus members and a life trustee.
*Alumni of Cumberland University
Officers
Winstead P. Bone, III *, Chairman
William L. Vallett, Jr., Vice Chairman
Cathy F. Gracey *, Secretary
J. Samuel Hatcher *, Member
J. Roderick Heller, III, Member
William C. Koch, Jr., Member
Robert L. McDonald, Member
Lewis N. Rankin*, Member
Michael J. Spalding, Member
Class of 2022
J. Randall Clemons*
Lebanon, TN
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Wilson Bank and Trust (Retired)
Laura A. Daily
Lebanon, TN
Senior Vice President of Retail, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Jessica P. Fain*
Lebanon, TN
Chief Strategy Officer, YMCA of Middle Tennessee
William C. Koch, Jr.
Nashville, TN
Justice, Tennessee Supreme Court (Retired)
President and Dean, Nashville School of Law
Michael A. Moscardelli
Lebanon, TN
Co-Owner, Real Property, LP
C. Wright Pinson
Nashville, TN
Deputy CEO and Chief Health Systems Officer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Rob E. Porter
Lebanon, TN
President and CEO, Civil Site Design Group, PLLC
G. Edward Powell
Nashville, TN
CEO,Intellectual Property Management
Lewis W. Rankin*
Brentwood, TN
Chief Executive Officer (retired)
Crain Construction Incorporated
Frank I. Rudy
Nashville, TN
Attorney and Partner, Rudy Winstead Turner, PLLC
Robert N. Vero
Gallatin, TN
Chief Executive Officer, Centerstone, Tennessee (Retired)
Class of 2023
W. Joseph Adams
Lebanon, TN
Main Street Property Management, LLC
J. Samuel Hatcher*
Lebanon, TN
Chief Executive Officer, First Light
J. Roderick Heller, III
Franklin, TN
Attorney, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Carnton Capital Associates
Robert L. McDonald
Old Hickory, TN
President, CedarStone Bank
Thomas P. Pate
Smyrna, TN
Vice President Operations Business Model and New Unit Openings
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Incorporated
Mark G. Riggins*
Cumming, GA
Owner, Delta Financial Services
Edward L. Thackston
Nashville, TN
Emeritus Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University
William L. Vallett, Jr.
Old Hickory, TN
Chief Executive Officer
Lochinvar, LLC
Class of 2024
Harold G. Bone, Jr.*
Lebanon, TN
President, Bone & Associates
Winstead P. Bone, III*
Lebanon, TN
Partner, Wilson County Motor Company
André L. Churchwell
Brentwood, TN
Physician
Interim Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer, Vanderbilt University
Cathy F. Gracey*
Nashville, TN
Independent Health and Wellness Professional
Jack D. Lowery
Lebanon, TN
CEO, LoJac Companies, LLC
Senior Partner, Lowery, Lowery & Cherry
Damon H. Petty
Physician
Nashville, TN
Michael J. Spalding
Nashville, TN
Physician
President, Equal Chance for Education
Class of 2025
Eric Moses
J.J. Oakley
Life Trustee
Robert C. Bone
Lebanon, TN
Physician (Retired)
Trustee Emeritus
Robert N. Clement
Nashville, TN
Former President, Cumberland University
Former United States Representative (5th District, Tennessee)
Albert A. Gore, Jr.
Nashville, TN
Former Vice President, United States of America and United State Senator and Representative
Lynn H. Lester
Lebanon, TN
Businesswoman and Civic Leader
A C Wharton, Jr.
Memphis, TN
Attorney, The A C Wharton Group
Former Mayor, City of Memphis, Tennessee
Former Mayor, Shelby County, Tennessee