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, 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, Director of the Honors Program, 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, 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
Davia Sullivan, University Archivist and Librarian
A.A., B.A., Cumberland University
M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Presidential Papers Project
Mark R. Cheathem, Project Director of the Martin Van Buren Papers, Heller Family Endowed Professorship, and Professor of History
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, Associate Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers and Assistant Professor
B.A., Grove City College
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Andrew W. Wiley, 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
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
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, Executive Director of Enrollment Services
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Que'Asia C. Berry, Campus Visit and Guest Experience Coordinator
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Kayla M. Bronnert, International Enrollment Specialist & DSO
A.A., Somerset Community College
A.Th., Christ for the Nations
Matthew J. Duncan, Senior Operations Analyst
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
Robert M. Fulfer, Enrollment Specialist
B.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Daria Harville, International Enrollment Specialist and Designated School Official
B.A., Russian A.I. Herzen State Pedagogical University
Todd McCall, Enrollment Specialist for Student Athletes
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
M.A.E., Cumberland 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, Dual Enrollment & Early College Coordinator and Instructor
B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Alexis Netherton, Receptionist for Enrollment Services
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, Enrollment Specialist for Graduate and Transfer Students
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
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
B.S., M.A.E., 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
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
A.A.B., Cumberland University
Office of Student Retention and Tennessee Promise
Abby H. Pitts, Executive Director of Student Support, and Instructor
B.S., Berry College
M.A., Shorter University
Ed.D., Lipscomb 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
Katie Martin, Academic Coach and Instructor
A.S., Roane State Community College
B.S., M.A., Cumberland University
Jodi M. Sydenstricker, Academic Coach for the Rudy School and Instructor
A.A., B.S., M.B.A., Cumberland 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
Carla Haynes, Accounts Payable Associate
B.S., 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
Allie Bass, Alumni Manager
B.A., M.S.P., Cumberland University
Virginia H. Bennett, Executive Director of Advancement
B.A., B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Dannielle I. Scott, Advancement Coordinator
Katelyn L. Wolfe, Director of Annual Giving
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
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