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 and Instructor
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
Jason S. Grindstaff, Interim Dean of the Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions and Professor
B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University
M.S., M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Sheridan W. S. Henson, Executive Director of Academic Support and Associate 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 and Instructor
B.S., University of Tampa
M.S.P., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Jim D. Shulman, Interim Dean of the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business and Assistant Professor
B.A., J.D., Vanderbilt University
Office of the Registrar
Tamara J. Pavan, University Registrar
A.A., Northeastern Christian Junior College
B.S., Ohio Valley University
Stephani A. deRouen, Senior 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
P. Aaron Bellar, University Chaplain and Assistant Professor
B.S., M.Div., Lee University
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
Dixie S. Rury, Director of Career Services and Internships and Instructor
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
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 and Instructor
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
Mikaela Curtis, Director of Accessibility Services and Instructor
B.S., M.B.A., University of Tennessee, Martin
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 Security and Instructor
B.S., M.S., Kaplan University
Tijay Anaya, IT Support & Events Specialist
A.S., ITT Technical Institute
B.S., Laurus College
Joshua A. Bowman, Network Technician
Scott A. Clancy, IT Support Specialist
S. Christopher Fuller, Data Scientist and Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.S., B.S., M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University
Kurt R. Gorham, Senior Software Developer
B.B.A., M.B.A., Morehead State University
Israel Irizarry, Junior Software Developer
B.S., Cumberland University
Justin Miller, Systems Security Technician
Nicholas J. Reynolds, IT Support and Event Services Manager and Instructor
B.S., M.Ed., Cumberland University
Michael Sipes, IT Support and Events Specialist
B.S.,Tennessee Technological University
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
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Alexis M. Aylor, Enrollment Specialist for Athletes and Transfers
A.A., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
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
C. Brooke Burns, Dual Enrollment & Early College Coordinator and Instructor
B.S., M.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
Matthew J. Duncan, Senior Operations Analyst
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
Daria Harville, International Enrollment Specialist and Designated School Official
B.A., Russian A.I. Herzen State Pedagogical University
Calinda Lee, Enrollment Office Coordinator
A.A., Volunteer State Community College
A.S., El Camino College
Todd McCall, Enrollment Specialist for Graduate Students
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
Gyorgyi Mihalyi, Director of International Student Services & Principal Designated School Official
B.A., University of Szeged
B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., Kent State University
Morgan S. Napier, Campus Visit and Guest Experience Coordinator
B.B.A., Cumberland University
Christina M. Olin, Enrollment Specialist for Nursing and Non-Traditional Students
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
Maria Palos, Enrollment Office Coordinator
A.S., Nashville State Community College
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
Leah Rogers, Enrollment Specialist
B.A., Lindsey Wilson College
Annah E. Smith, Assistant Director of Enrollment Services
B.A., Freed-Hardeman University
M.B.A., Cumberland 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, Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
Elizabeth "Betsy" Hail, Financial Aid Advisor
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University
Haley Hogan, Financial Aid Advisor
A.S., Georgia Highlands College
B.S., University of the Cumberlands
Kent M. Jones, Financial Aid Advisor
B.A., Cumberland University
Stacy L. Kelly, Associate Director of Student Financial Services
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 and Instructor
B.A., M.S.P., 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
Andrea S. Garrels, Assistant Director of Retention and TN Promise Services, and Instructor
B.A., University of San Diego
M.A.E., Cumberland 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
Gary C. Heartfield, Academic Coach for Executive Programs
B.A., University of South Florida
M.S., Florida Institute of Technology
Cherry Ross, Academic Coach for the Labry School and Instructor
B.A., Austin Peay State University
M.E., Middle Tennessee State University
Ed.S., Lipscomb University
Jodi M. Sydenstricker, Academic Coach for the Rudy School and Instructor
A.A., B.S., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Kaitlyn Wilkinson, Administrative and Outreach Coordinator and Instructor
B.A., M.A., American Military University
Office of Human Resources
Haley Lowery, Director of Human Resources
B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Holland Mooney, Human Resources Generalist
B.S., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Fiscal Affairs
David Runyan, Chief Financial Officer
B.S., M.B.A., Michigan State University
Jennifer Brown, Controller
B.S., Carson-Newman University
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
Caitlin Williams, Staff Accountant
A.S., Cumberland University
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 and Instructor
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 and Instructor
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.P., Cumberland 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
Joseph A. Clark, Executive Director of Communications and Marketing and Instructor
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knxoville
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Fiyinfoluwa (Fiyin) Awodele, Marketing Coordinator
B.S., Liberty University
Nicole Carey, Digital Media and Communications Manager
B.A., M.A., Cumberland 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
Jim D. Shulman, Interim Dean of the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business, and Assistant Professor
B.A., J.D., Vanderbilt 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.Ed., 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
Eckton C. Chinyanga, Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.A., African Bible College
B.B.A., Cumberland University
M.B.A., Ed.D., Tennessee State University
J. 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
S. Christopher Fuller, Professor of Mathematics and Information Technology
B.S., B.S., M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn 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
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
Joshua J. Klaassen, Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan
Ph.D., University of Missouri, Kansas City
Eric A. Landis, Associate Professor of Management and Faculty Athletic Representative
B.A., M.A., University of Alabama
D.M., University of Phoenix
Natasha L. McMann, Visiting Instructor of Physics and Astronomy
A.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, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., State University of New York, Fredonia
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Stephen P. Shao, Jr., Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management
B.A., University of Virginia
M.B.A., Old Dominion University
Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park
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
Viola M. Vincent, Visiting Instructor of Chemistry
B.S., M.S., Tennessee Technological 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
Alyssa K. Burlingame, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., B.A., Azusa Pacific University
M.S., Arizona State University
Charles R. Crain, Adjunct Instructor of STEM Graduate Programs
B.B.A., McKendree University
M.B.A., Campbellsville University
D.B.A., North Central University
Leslie H. DeHart, Adjunct Instructor of Marketing
M.S., Liberty University
M.F.A., Lindenwood University
Ora Denton, Adjunct Instructor of STEM Graduate Programs
B.S., Christian Brothers University
M.B.A., Webster University
D.B.A., Northcentral University
Jean C. Edwards, Adjunct Instructor of STEM Graduate Programs
B.A., B.S., Emporia State University
A.L.M., Harvard University
B.S., J.D., University of Miami
Germaine Florent, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University
Esona Fomuso, Adjunct Instructor of Information Technology Management
M.Sc., Hood College
Ph.D., Capella University
Stephen A. Giordano, Executive Director of Housing Services and Instructor
B.S., University of Maine
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Miranda Gaupp, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., Millsaps College
M.S., Georgia Southern University
Ethan K. Guillot, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
A.A., B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Anna M. Harris, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.A.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 C. Heartfield, Academic Coach and Instructor
B.A., University of South Florida
M.S., Florida Institute of Technology
F. Amy Hohimer, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
A.A.S., 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
Terri H. Laird, Adjunct Instructor of STEM Graduate Programs
B.A., J.D., Texas Tech University
Haley Lowery, Adjunct Instructor of Management
B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland 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
Julie S. Martin, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Free Will Baptist Bible College
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Eulunda S. Maxwell, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.A., University of Mississippi
M.A.E., University of Phoenix
LaToya McBride, Adjunct Instructor of Project Management
B.S., Tennessee State University
M.B.A., Union University
Ph.D., Capella University
Michael N. Moifolley, Adjunct Instructor of Information Technology Management
B.S., University of Texas
M.S., Dallas Baptist University
D.I.T., Capella University
Bruno S. Padovani, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
B.S., United States Naval Academy
M.S., Stevens Institute of Technology
Melissa A. Page, Adjunct Instructor of Information Technology
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
Nicholas J. Reynolds, Adjunct Instructor of Information Technology
B.S., M.Ed., Cumberland University
Steve E. Seger, Adjunct Instructor of Management
B.B.A., Memphis State University
M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Paul A. Shrum, Adjunct Instructor of Economics
B.P.S., Lipscomb University
M.B.A., Cumberland University
D.B.A., Trevecca University
Russell R. Skoglund, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Tennessee Technological University
Chad S. Smith, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
B.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.B.A., Cumberland University
David Somana, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., University of Indiana
M.S., Stratford University
Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands
Kyle Sykes, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., Cumberland University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Wenyuan Teng, Adjunct Instructor of Economics
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Memphis
R. Jeannie Thomas, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.B.A., Cumberland University
M.B.A., Tennessee State University
Jason Turner, Adjunct Instructor of Information Technology Management
B.S., M.S., Eastern Kentucky State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Louisville
Janice E. Welch, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., Ft. Hays State University
M.B.A., California State University
Brian Williams, Adjunct Instructor of STEM Graduate Programs
B.S., University of Wales
M.S., Stratford University
Ph.D., Capella University
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
J. Aaron Bellar, University Chaplain and Assistant Professor of Religion
B.S., M.Div., Lee University
Miguel 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
J. Kip Crowder, Assistant Director of Athletic Bands
B.M., Middle Tennessee State University
M.M.E., D.M.A., University of Kentucky
Timothy C. Davis, Assistant Professor of English
M.F.A., Queens University of Charlotte
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
Katherine J. Gilligan, Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
M.Ed., University of Illinois, Chicago
M.Ed., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Aurora 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 Associate 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
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
Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands
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
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, 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
Mackenzie Alcorn, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.A., University of Alabama
M.S., University of Tennessee
Flora R. Alvarez Gomez, Adjunct Instructor of Spanish
B.A., Universidad Bancaria de Mexico
M.Ed., Universidad Interbancaria para el Desarrollo
Ph.D., Universidad De La Singularidad Y Las Ciencias De La Complejidad
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
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)
Hannah G. Cole, Adjunct Instructor of English
A.A., Volunteer State Community College
B.A., Austin Peay State University
M.A., Tennessee Technological University
Thomas W. (Toby) Compton, Adjunct Instructor of Public Service Management
B.A., Lipscomb University
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Cindy F. Conley, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Central Missouri State University
M.S., Murray State University
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ph.D., Tennessee State University
Joseph Cortez, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.S., Upper Iowa University
M.A., Arizona State University
Ed.D., University of Southern California
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
T. Eric Creel, Adjunct Instructor of Speech
A.S., Columbia State Community College
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Austin Peay State University
Ph.D., Liberty University
Thomas R. Darden, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education
A.S., Motlow State Community College
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.Ed., Cumberland University
Dayron Deaton-Owens, Adjunct Instructor of Sociology
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Susan A. DeMay, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.A., Eckerd College
M.S., George Peabody College for Teachers
M.A., Tennessee Technological University
Eli A. Dickinson, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., University of North Alabama
M.S., Western Kentucky 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
Karen E. Espenant, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Tennessee State University
M.B.A., M.F.A., Lipscomb 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
Nickye Goslin-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
Carol Harp, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
Ph.D., Tennessee State University
Carlita Harrington, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
M.S., Walden University
Jennifer L. Hixon, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Northwestern State University
M.A., Psy.D., Alliant International University
William P. Huber, Adjunct Lecturer of Music
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Taylor Johnson, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Cumberland University
M.A., University of South Florida
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
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
Cecilia Lockhart, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., South Carolina State University
M.A., Tennessee State University
C. Trevor McMurray, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.A., King College
M.S., M.B.A., University of the Cumberlands
Tyler McNew, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., M.A., Tennessee Technological University
Joshua R. Mills, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., M.A., Tennessee Technological University
Michael Mullins, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Bethel University
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Jared A. Oakes, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Welch College
M.A., University of Dallas
Matthew Pace, Adjunct Instructor of History
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State 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
W. Luke Patton, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Lyon College
M.A., University of Memphis
M.A., Middle Tennessee State 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
Ginger Pilarski, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., M.S., Grand Canyon University
Jennifer Ruch, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.A., M.A., Texas State University
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Lena Russomanno, Adjunct Instructor of Political Science
A.S., Cumberland University
B.A., M.A., Middle Tennessee State 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
Patricia G. Shallenberger, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Cumberland University
Robert W. Shankle, Adjunct Lecturer of Music
B.A., University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Jason B. Smith, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education and Athletic Coaching
B.S., M.A., Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Stacey Sparkman, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
M.S., Lipscomb University
Christopher W. Tucker, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.A., Southern New Hampshire University
M.A.L.S., Dartmouth College
M.A., Clark University
Michael Vaughn, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education
B.S., M.S., Middle Tennessee State 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
Kaitlyn Wilkinson, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.A., M.A., American Military University
Sarah Wolfe, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., M.S., East Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Alyssa Wood, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.S., M.F.A., University of Miami
Amy Wood, Adjunct Instructor of English
M.A., Amherst College
M.F.A., Spalding 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
Jason S. Grindstaff, Interim Dean, Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions and Professor
B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University
M.S., M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Cumberland University
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
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
Spencer R. Claypool, Instructor of E-Sport Management
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan University
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University
Jayne W. Forest, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Phoenix
M.S.N., University of New Mexico
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
Joshua Greer, Assistant Professor of Sport Management
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.A., Bethel University
Ed.D., United States Sports Academy
Gina L. Haffner, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
D.N.P., Vanderbilt University
Frank & Oleda Rudy Professorship for Outstanding Work in Nursing Education
Nicole Hill, Lecturer of Nursing & Lab Coordinator
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
Brittany N. Hilson, Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Western Governers 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
Kathryn A. McDearman, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt 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
Jennifer Schadler, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.D., Owens Community College
B.S.N., M.S.N., Cumberland University
D.N.P., Arkansas State University
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
Andrea B. Weber, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., Madison Area Technical College
B.S.N., Webster University
M.S.N., University of Missouri
D.N.P., Rush 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
Katie W. Franklin, Adjunct Instructor of Sport Management
B.S., M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Kalyn Jasinski, Adjunct Instructor of Athletic Training
B.S., Coe College
M.S., University of North Alabama
D.A.T., Temple University
Morgan P. Kendrick, Adjunct Instructor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
D.P.T., Tennessee State University
Bennett A. Page, Adjunct Instructor of Athletic Training
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.S., Easter Michigan University
William L. Santi, Adjunct Instructor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.S., University of Rhode Island
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University
Jennifer L. Spires, Adjunct Instructor of Master of Science in Nursing
B.S.N., Tennessee Technological University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
D.N.P., University of Alabama, Huntsville
Caleb Wharton, Adjunct Instructor of Sport and Exercise Science
B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University
D.P.T., Tennessee State University
The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions Adjunct Clinical Faculty
John Beal, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Tennessee Technological University
Lauren J. Boston, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Amanda Daugherty, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., King College
Claudia D. Davis, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Coe College
M..S.N., Vanderbilt University
Tiffany Edmondson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Northern Kentucky University
Robin S. Elmore, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Tennessee State University
B.S.N., Cumberland University
Stacey A. Fuhrmann, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
M.S.N., Western Governors University
Roseann Gray, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Tennessee State University
Shay Griffin, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Northwest Florida State 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
Laura Jarosemich, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Mississippi College
M.S.N., Belmont University
D.N.P., Union University
Chantelle Judkins, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Grossmont College School of Nursing
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Cheryl Lawson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
Carly D. McWhirter, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Austin Peay State University
Annie Morton, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
Angela P. Owen, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., California State University
M.S.N., Grand Canyon University
Kristina A. Stafford, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
Brittney 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
William White, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.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
Hannah Young, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.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
Harley Dixon, Assistant Sports Information Director
B.S., Shawnee State 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
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
Daniel Buratto, Assistant Coach, Baseball
A.A., Santa Barbara City College
B.A., Bowling Green State University
Jessica Cain, Head Coach, Cheer and Dance
B.A., Campbellsville University
Santiago Castro Garcia, Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer
B.S., Rider University
Spencer R. Claypool, Head Coach, E-Sports
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan University
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University
Nassir Coleman, Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball
B.A., Cumberland University
Obed Compean, Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer
Nate Croley, Assistant Coach, Wrestling
B.S., Cumberland University
Jonathan (Kip) Crowder, Assistant Director, Athletic Band
B.Mus., Middle Tennessee State University
M.M.E., D.M.A., University of Kentucky
Riley Darden, Assistant Coach, Football
Scott Davidson, Head Coach, Women's Soccer
Alexis Deguzman, Athletic Trainer
B.S., M.S., Old Dominion University
Thomas Denney, Assistant Sports Information Director
John Downing, Assistant Coach, Football
B.A., University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Brice Elkins, Athletic Trainer
B.S., M.S., Union College
Eric D. Evans II, Head Coach, Men's Basketball
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Abaigeal Field, Athletic Trainer
B.S.A.T., Ithica College
M.S.A.A.T., University of South Carolina
Joseph Grah, Director of Athletic Bands
A.A., B.A., M.A., Cumberland University
Gunnar Helland, Head Coach, Strength & Conditioning
B.S., University of Wisconsin
Shawn Henry, Assistant Coach, Football
James S. Hicks III, Head Coach, Wrestling
B.A., Campbellsville 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
Christian M. Kiesel, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Heidelberg University
M.S., State University of New York College, Cortland
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
Julian Lucumi, Head Coach, Men's Soccer
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
Joshua McMillan, Head Coach, Cross Country
Patrick Miller, Assistant Coach, Football
B.A., Juniata College
B.A, Alvernia University
Steven Miller, Head Coach, Women's Flag Football
B.A., Saginaw Valley State University
M.S.Ed., Louisiana State University
M.S., M.S., Concordia University
Raegan E. Moeller, Assistant Coach, Men's Volleyball
B.S., M.B.A., Cumberland 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
Alex Page, Athletic Trainer
Lauren Powell, Assistant Coach, Softball
B.B.A., M.B.A., Tennessee State University
Lilly Simms, Assistant Coach, Cross Country
Luke Sheridan, Assistant Coach, Football
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
Ryan Stanley, Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball
Stephanie G. Theall, Head Coach, Softball
B.S., M.S.S.E.P., Cumberland University
Hannah M. Vadakin, Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball
B.A., Coker College
Mark Vaughn, Head Coach, Women's Basketball
Richard W. Williams, Head Coach, Golf and Games Operations Director
B.S., Middle Tennessee State 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
Danny L. Bryan, Emeritus Professor of Biology
A.S., Motlow State Community College
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Tennessee Technological 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
Robert H. Nichols, Jr., Emeritus Associate Professor of Physics and Information Technology
A.S., Young Harris College
B.S., Davidson College
M.A., Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis
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
J. Samuel Hatcher, Chairman
Michael A. Moscardelli, Vice Chairman
Frank I Rudy, Secretary
Harold G. Bone, Jr., Member
Winstead P. Bone, III, Immediate Past Chairman/Member
Jessica P. Fain, Member
J. Roderick Heller, Member
William C. Koch, Jr., Member
Robert L. McDonald, Past Chairman/Member
Rob E. Porter, Member
Michael J. Spalding, Member
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 and Senior Advisor to the Chancellor, Vanderbilt University
Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer, Vanderbilt University
Jessica P. Fain*
Lebanon, TN
Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, YMCA of Middle Tennessee
Cathy F. Gracey*
Nashville, TN
Independent Health and Wellness Professional
Jack D. Lowery
Lebanon, TN
CEO, LoJac Companies, LLC
Senior Partner, Lowery, Lowery & Cherry, Attorney at Law
Michael J. Spalding
Nashville, TN
Physician (Retired)
President, Equal Chance for Education
Class of 2025
Laura A. Daily
Lebanon, TN
Senior Vice President of Retail, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Incorporated
William C. Koch, Jr.
Nashville, TN
Justice, Tennessee Supreme Court (Retired)
President and Dean, Nashville School of Law
John C. McDearman, III
Lebanon, TN
Chief Executive Officer, Wilson Bank & Trust Company
Michael A. Moscardelli
Lebanon, TN
Co-Owner, 615 Real Property, LP and Attorney
Eric A. Moses
Scottsdale, AZ
Chief Executive Office, Fiesta Bowl
C. Wright Pinson
Nashville, TN
Deputy CEO and Chief Health Systems Officer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Chairman, Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network
Justin Pitt
Franklin, TN
Executive Vice President & General Counsel, CHSPSC, LLC
Rob E. Porter
Lebanon, TN
Founding Member, Civil Site Design Group, PLLC
G. Edward Powell
Nashville, TN
CEO,IPX, Incorporated
Lewis W. Rankin*
Brentwood, TN
Chief Executive Officer (retired)
Crain Construction Incorporated
Frank I. Rudy
Hendersonville, TN
Attorney and Partner, Rudy, Winstead, Turner, PLLC
Heather S. Stafford*
Lebanon, TN
Chief Nursing Officer, Tri-Star Summit Medical Center
Marc Suarez*
Coral Gables, FL
Managing Director, Lument Capital and Real Estate
Robert N. Vero
Gallatin, TN
Chief Executive Officer, Centerstone, Tennessee (Retired)
Class of 2026
W. Joseph Adams
Lebanon, TN
Main Street Property Management, LLC (Retired)
Teresa Chasteen-Dunn
Cookeville, TN
CEO and President, WIN Learning
J. Samuel Hatcher*
Lebanon, TN
Chief Executive Officer, First Light Communications (Retired)
J. Roderick Heller, III
Franklin, TN
Attorney, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Carnton Capital Associates
Patricia Hunt
Nashville, TN
Senior Community Relations Manager, Hunt Brothers Pizza
Robert L. McDonald
Old Hickory, TN
President, CedarStone Bank
Cecelia B. Moore
Brentwood, TN
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Thomas P. Pate
Smyrna, TN
Learning Manager/Workforce Development and Human Relations, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Mark G. Riggins*
Cumming, GA
Owner, Delta Financial Services
William L. Vallett, Jr.
Old Hickory, TN
Chief Executive Officer, Lochinvar, LLC (Retired)
President, WVF Holdings, LLC, Commercial Real Estate
Class of 2027
David Vise
New York, NY
Senior Advisor, New Mountain Capital
Executive Director, Modern States Education Alliance
Trustee Emeritus
Robert N. Clement
Nashville, TN
Former President, Cumberland University
Former United States Representative (5th District, Tennessee)
J. Randall Clemons*
Lebanon, TN
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Wilson Bank and Trust (Retired)
Albert A. Gore, Jr.
Nashville, TN
Former Vice President, United States of America and United States Senator and United States Representative
Lynn H. Lester
Lebanon, TN
Businesswoman and Civic Leader
Edward L. Thackston
Nashville, TN
Chairman Emeritus, Cumberland University
Emeritus Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University
A. C. Wharton, Jr.
Memphis, TN
Attorney, The A C Wharton Group
Former Mayor, City of Memphis, Tennessee
Former Mayor, Shelby County, Tennessee