Administration, Faculty, and Staff - Spring 2026

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

Office of 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 (United Kingdom)
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

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

James 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
M.H.A., Louisiana State University, Shreveport

Donna S. Hilderbrand, Associate Registrar
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University

Haley M. Hogan, Associate Registrar
A.S., Georgia Highlands College
B.S., University of the Cumberlands

Office of Student Success

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

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

Kayleigh N. Hill, Archivist for the Diane Black Papers Project
B.S., East Tennessee State University
M.L.I.S., University of Alabama

Davia B. 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, Professor of History and, Heller Family Endowed Professorship
B.A., Cumberland University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Mississippi State University

James M. 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 F. 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 International 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

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

Kyler Hankins, IT Support and Event Specialist
B.S., Cumberland University

Israel Irizarry, Junior Software Developer
B.S., Cumberland University

Christian Kowal, IT Support Specialist and Events Coordinator
A.A., B.A., M.S., Cumberland University

Robert McClanahan, IT Support and Event Specialist
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Western Governors 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

Pella Center for International Programs

Gyorgyi S. Mihalyi, Director of International Student Services & Principal Designated School Official
B.A., University of Szeged (Hungary)
B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., Kent State University

Kayla M. Bronnert, International Enrollment Specialist & DSO
A.A., Somerset Community College
A.Th., Christ for the Nations

Daria Harville, International Enrollment Specialist and Designated School Official
B.A., Russian A.I. Herzen State Pedagogical University (Russian Federation)

Hannah L. Rash, DSO and International Enrollment Specialist
A.A., Lindsey Wilson College
B.S., M.B.A., Campbellsville University

Office of Human Resources

Haley Lowery, Director of Human Resources
B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University

Office of Enrollment, Admissions, and Student Financial 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

Matthew J. Duncan, Senior Operations Analyst
A.S., Volunteer State Community College

Alexis L. Elrod, Dual Enrollment and Early College Coordinator
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Cumberland University

Robert M. Fulfer, Enrollment Specialist
B.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

M. Todd McCall, Enrollment Specialist for Student Athletes
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
M.A.E., Cumberland University

Morgan S. Napier, Dual Enrollment & Early College Coordinator and Instructor
B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University

Alexis C. Netherton, Receptionist for Enrollment Services
A.A., B.A., Cumberland University

Christina M. Olin, Enrollment Specialist for Nursing and Non-Traditional Students
B.S., Tennessee Technological University

Maria I. 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

Leah M. 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 A. "Betsy" Hail, Financial Aid Advisor
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University

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, Accounts Receivable Associate

Dakota J. Netherton, Financial Aid Advisor
B.S., Cumberland University

Chandler Scott, Financial Aid Advisor
B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.A., Cumberland University

Sanjoy Sircar, Accounts Receivable Associate
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.B.A., Cumberland University

Wendy L. Symoens, Accounts Receivable Associate

DaMarcus D. Wilkes, Financial Aid Advisor
B.S., University of Alabama

Office of Student Retention and Tennessee Promise

Abby H. Pitts, Executive Director of Student Support, and Assistant Professor
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. Trice, Academic Coach for the Rudy School and Instructor
A.A., B.S., M.B.A., Cumberland University

Amy Weems, Title III Project Director
B.S., University of Louisiana, Monroe
M.S., Louisiana Tech University
Ed.D., University of Louisiana, Monroe

Fiscal Affairs

David A. Runyan, Chief Financial Officer
B.S., M.B.A., Michigan State University

Jennifer L. Brown, Controller
B.S., Carson-Newman University

Carla A. Haynes, Accounts Payable Associate
B.S., Tennessee State University

Caitlin G. 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 P. Bass, Alumni Manager
B.A., M.S.P., Cumberland University

Virginia H. Bennett, Executive Director of Advancement
B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University

Chloe Donoho, Scholarship and Stewardship Coordinator
A.A., 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.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University

Fiyinfoluwa (Fiyin) O. Awodele, Marketing Coordinator
B.S., Liberty University

Mayanna Thurman, Marketing and Communications Manager for Advancement
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business

James D. Shulman, Dean of the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business, and Assistant Professor
B.A., J.D., Vanderbilt University

Caleb D. Conley, Administrative Assistant to the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business
A.A., B.A., M.B.A., 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

John J. 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
Ph.D., University of Louisiana, Lafayette

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
Joe Scarlett Endowed Professor in Leadership

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. Endowed 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 and Assistant Professor of Practice
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

Todd J. Anderson, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Michigan State University

Iris C. Barbour, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.B.A., M.Ed., Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Capella University

Dywuan Brown, Adjunct Instructor of Marketing
B.A., Tennessee State University
M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Alyssa K. Burlingame, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., B.A., Azusa Pacific University
M.S., Arizona State University

Caleb D. Conley, Adjunct Instructor of Business
A.A., B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland 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

John W. Crain, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
M.B.A., American Military University
D.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University

Ora Denton, Adjunct Instructor of STEM Graduate Programs
B.S., Christian Brothers University
M.B.A., Webster University
D.B.A., Northcentral University

Devan G. Dunneback, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.B.A., Michigan State University
M.B.A., Louisiana State 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 K. Fomuso, Adjunct Instructor for Executive Programs
B.S., University of Science and Technology
M.S., Hood College
Ph.D., Capella University

Miranda J. Gaupp, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., Millsaps College
M.S., Georgia Southern University

Stephen A. Giordano, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S.B., University of Maine, Orono
M.S.P., Cumberland University

Ethan K. Guillot, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
A.A., B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University

Leslie Haddock-DeHart, Adjunct Instructor of Marketing
B.B.A., University of Texas, Arlington
M.S., Liberty University
M.F.A., Lindenwood University

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 of Business
B.A., University of South Florida
M.S., Florida Institute of Technology

Nikita A. Hill, Adjunct Instructor of Economics
B.S., M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
D.B.A., University of Phoenix

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

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

LaToya B. McBride, Adjunct Instructor of Project Management
B.S., Tennessee State University
M.B.A., Union University
Ph.D., Capella University

Sanjin Mehic, Adjunct Instructor of Economics
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University

Gyorgyi S. Mihalyi, Adjunct Instructor of STEM Graduate Programs
B.A., University of Szeged (Hungary)
B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., Kent State University

Michael N. Moifolley, Adjunct Instructor of Information Technology Management
B.S., University of Texas, Arlington
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, 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)

Nicholas J. Reynolds, Adjunct Instructor of Information Technology
B.S., M.Ed., Cumberland University

Paul A. Shrum, Adjunct Instructor of Economics
B.P.S., Lipscomb University
M.B.A., Cumberland University
D.B.A., Trevecca University

David N. Somana, Adjunct Instructor of Information Technology Management
B.S., University of Indiana
M.S., Stratford University
Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands

Kyle L. Sykes, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., Cumberland University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Wenguan Y. Teng, Adjunct Instructor of Economics and Finance
B.E., Feng Chia University (Republic of China)
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

Katie L. Violette, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., St. Josephs College
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

Shannon Walker, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University

John K. Webb, Adjunct Instructor of Business
J.D., University of Louisville
L.L.M., Southern Methodist University

Shelbie F. Webster, Adjunct Instructor of Business
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College
B.B.A., Tennessee State University
M.B.A., Lipscomb University
D.B.A., Liberty University

Janice E. Welch, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., Ft. Hays State University
M.B.A., California State University

Brian J. Williams, Adjunct Instructor of STEM Graduate Programs
B.S., University of Wales (United Kingdom)
M.S., Stratford University
D.I.T., Capella 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

Carole Standford Bucy, Distinguished University Professor
B.A., Baylor University
M.A., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt 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
Heller Family Endowed Professor of History

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

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 (United Kingdom)
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, Director of the Honors Program, 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
General Tom P. Thompson, Jr. 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

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

Johnny L. Park, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.F.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.F.A., University of Memphis

Barbara N. Parker, Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Middle Tennessee 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)

James 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
Adams Family Endowed Academic Area Leader

Chelsea J. Sterne, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.S., University of South Carolina
Ph.D., University of Texas, 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
D.A., Murray State 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 (Canada)

Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts Adjunct Faculty

Sheri M. Alimonda, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.F.A., The State University of New York, New York City

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

Mary E. Bond, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.S., Xavier University
M.M., Temple University

Amanda Brown, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Northern Illinois University
M.S., The University of West Alabama

Delie E. Bullock, Adjunct Instructor of Spanish
B.A., M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Alyssa K. Burlingame, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., B.A., Azusa Pacific University
M.S., Arizona State University

Sheila D. 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 D. Carpenter, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.M., M.M., Stephen F. Austin State University
M.S., Walden University
M.A., University of Limerick (Republic of Ireland)

Morgan L. Christopher, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.F.A., Jacksonville State University
M.F.A., Liberty University

Thomas W. (Toby) Compton, Adjunct Instructor of Public Service Management
B.A., Lipscomb University
M.S.P., Cumberland University

Joshua N. Constantine, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., University of Alabama, Birmingham
M.Mus., University of North Texas

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

Joseph A. Cortez, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.S., Upper Iowa University
M.A., Arizona State University
Ed.D., University of Southern California

John R. Cox, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological 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 University
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Austin Peay State University
Ph.D., Liberty University

Patrick R. Dailey, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., M.Mus., Morgan State University

Chloe Davis, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.A., M.A., Vanderbilt University

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

Alison R. Duhe, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.A., Mississippi University for Women
M.A., Eastern Washington University

Mahkayla D. Dupree, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Cumberland University
M.S., Northwestern University

Ted D. Edinger, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.S., Bowling Green State University
M.A.T., University of Idaho, Moscow

Eric Eldridge, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.S., M.S., Columbia Southern University

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

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 Lecturer of English
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.P., Cumberland University

Carol G. Harp, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Murray State University
M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
Ph.D., Tennessee State University

Jennifer L. Hixon, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Northwestern State University
M.A., Psy.D., Alliant International University

Taylor B. 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

William R. Jones, Adjunct Instructor of Communications
A.S., Nashville State Technical Institute
B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University

Jason F. Jordan, Adjunct Instructor of Speech
B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.B.A.,Texas A&M University, College Station

Mia J. Keesee, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., Cedarville University
M.Mus., Miami University

Madelynn R. Kraft, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.A., Birmingham-Southern College
M.S., Lipscomb 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

Glenn M. Martin, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.M., Northeast Louisiana University

C. Trevor McMurray, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.A., King College
M.S., M.B.A., University of the Cumberlands

Tyler W. 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

Karen C. Mills, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Pennsylvania State University, University Park
M.F.A., Spalding University

Kelly O. Moore, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.A., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
M.S., Wayland Baptist University

Michael E. Mullins, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Bethel University
M.S.P., Cumberland University

Emily F. Murray, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, Columbia

Linda R. Newby, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., Austin Peay State University
M.Mus., Belmont University
Ed.D., Capella University

Jared A. Oakes, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Welch College
M.A., University of Dallas

Matthew R. Pace, Adjunct Instructor of History
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University

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

M. Cassie Peach, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Brigham Young University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University

Caitlin A. Pearson, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.F.A., Lipscomb University
M.F.A., Academy of Art 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

Michelle Randolph, Adjunct Instructor of Sociology
B.A., M.A., Western Kentucky University

Lauren Rocha, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., University of Texas, Brownsville
M.Ed., Texas A & M, College Station
Ph.D., Texas A & M, Corpus Christi

Jennifer E. Ruch, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.A., M.A., Texas State University, San Marcos
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

Jason B. Smith, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education and Athletic Coaching
B.S., M.A., Ed.D., Tennessee State University

Kari E. Smith, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.P., Cumberland University

Jennifer Stewart, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Martin Methodist College
M.S., Lipscomb University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University

Wayne A. Sutter, Adjunct Instructor of Political Science
B.S., University of Phoenix
M.B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills
J.D., Nashville School of Law

Andrew C. Thompson, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
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

C. Kevin Vaughn, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Lipscomb University
M.A., National University

Michael R. 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

M. Scott Walters, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.S., Harding University
M.A., Southern Arkansas University
Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands

Kerrice D. Watson, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education & Athletic Coaching
B.S., M.A.E., Cumberland University

Kaitlyn N. Wilkinson, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.A., M.A., American Military University

Foundations of Scholarship and Learning

P. Aaron Bellar, University Chaplain and Assistant Professor
B.S., M.Div., Lee University

Katie N. Martin, Academic Coach and Instructor
A.S., Roane State Community College
B.S., M.A.Ed., Cumberland University

Jodi M. Trice, Academic Coach and Instructor
A.A., B.S., M.B.A., Cumberland University

The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions

Jason S. Grindstaff, 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

Danielle R. Doerfler, Instructor of Sport Management
B.S., Illinois College
M.S., Canisius College

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
D.N.P., East Tennessee State University

Whitney M. Graves, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
B.S., Valdosta State University
M.S., Troy University
D.A.T., Indiana State University

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 Endowed Professor of Nursing

Nicole L. Hill, Lecturer of Nursing & Lab Coordinator
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University

Tanya L. 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

Ajit D. Korgaokar, Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.A., Rollins College
M.S., Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University

Kathryn A. McDearman, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University

Heidi L. 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

Lyndsy S. Walker, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Grand Canyon University
M.S.N., Frontier Nursing University

A. Bobbie 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

Chesnie M. Cox, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Milligan University
D.N.P., East Tennessee State University

Kaitlyn Earls, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., Lincoln Memorial University
B.S., D.N.P., East Tennessee State University

Katie W. Franklin, Adjunct Instructor of Sport Management
B.S., M.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Brandy Gagliano, Adjunct Instructor of Sport Management
B.A., University of North Carolina, Greensboro
J.D., Mercer University
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University

Joshua S. Greer, Adjunct Instructor of Sport Management
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.A., Bethel University
Ed.D., United States Sport Academy

Morgan P. Kendrick, Adjunct Instructor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
D.P.T., Tennessee State University

Darren Laver, Adjunct Instructor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.S., Leeds Beckett University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Derby

Wally T. Luckeydoo, Adjunct Instructor of Sport Management
B.S., Marshall University
M.S., Liberty University
M.Ed., Lipscomb University
Ed.D., Trevecca University

Shannetra Ojehomon, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
B.S. East Tennessee State University
M.S.N., University of North Carolina

Courtney Page, Adjunct Instructor of Athletic Training
B.S., University of Alabama
M.S., Baylor University

William L. Santi, Adjunct Instructor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.S., University of Rhode Island
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University

Cristy G. Stumb, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Regents College
B.S.N., M.B.A., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
D.N.P., University of Tennessee, Memphis

Caleb D. 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

Lauren J. Boston, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.N., P.N.P., Vanderbilt University

Kasie D. Breeding Callis, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Tennessee Technological University

Melissa Clemmons, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Capella University

Brittany L. Covey, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Belmont University

Amanda D. 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

Meghan Dickens, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt 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

Kristina A. Green, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University

Shay D. Griffin, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Northwest Florida State University

Carolyn A. Henry, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.A.S., B.S.N., Austin Peay State University

Clotivel Hernandez, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Austin Peay State University

Christine Hill, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Carrington College
B.S.N., M.S.N., Grand Canyon University

Brittany N. Hilson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Western Governors University

Laura C. Jarosemich, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Mississippi College
M.S.N., Belmont University
D.N.P., Union University

C. Shawna Judkins, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Grossmont College School of Nursing
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University

Cheryl A. Lawson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University

Annie M. Morton, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University

Dymphna Nuestro Tucker, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., South College
M.S.N., Austin Peay State University

Keaton M. Sanderson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University

Brittney N. Summar, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University

Lindsay P. Taylor, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Aquinas College
B.S.N., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Carson J. Thompson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Adams State University

William White, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University

Katherine A. Williams, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Purdue University
B.S.N., Belmont University

Hannah K. 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

AJ Akpan, Residence Life Operations Specialist
B.A., Cumberland 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

Anthony Baleras, Assistant Coach, Baseball
A.A., Palomar College
B.A., Lewis-Clark State College

Allen Balmer, Head Coach, Baseball
B.S., Lewis-Clark State College

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

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

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

Brian A. Davies, Head Coach, Men's Soccer
B.A., Green Mountain College
M.S., Cumberland University

Alexis Deguzman, Athletic Trainer
B.S., M.S., Old Dominion University

Thomas Denney, Associate Broadcasting Director

Harley D. Dixon, Assistant Sports Information Director
B.S., Shawnee University
M.S., Cumberland University

John Downing, Assistant Coach, Football
B.A., University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Eric D. Evans II, Head Coach, Men's Basketball
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Caleb W. Ginnings, Assistant Coach, Men's Volleyball
B.S., M.S.P., Cumberland University

Whitney Graves, Athletic Trainer

Alyssa Hawkins, Athletic Trainer

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

Christian M. Kiesel, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Heidelberg University
M.S., State University of New York, Cortland

Tim Lounsbury, Assistant Coach, Flag Football
B.S., University of Houston

Tim L. Mathis, Head Coach, Football
B.A., Georgia Southern University
M.A., Shorter University

Joshua McMillan, Head Coach, Cross Country

Alistair Morrell, Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

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

Wordell A. Pride, Head Coach, Tennis
B.A., Tennessee State University

Carlos A. Pride, Assistant Coach, Tennis
B.S., East Tennessee State University
M.S., Central Michigan University

Luke Sheridan, Assistant Coach, Football

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

Tanya Turner, Assistant Coach, Wrestling

Hannah M. Vadakin, Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball
B.A., Coker College

Mark Vaughn, Head Coach, Women's Basketball

Michael "Bruer" Webster, Assistant Coach, Baseball
A.A., Salt Lake Community College
B.A., University of Utah

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

Anietie J "AJ" Akpan, Residence Life Coordinator
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, 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

Endowed Professorships

Rebecca E. Chatham, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Michael J. Spalding Endowed Professorship of Nursing

Gina L. Haffner, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
D.N.P., Vanderbilt University
Frank & Oleta Rudy Endowed Professor of Nursing

Valerie B. King, Associate Professor of Marketing
B.B.A., M.B.A., Belmont University
D.B.A., Argosy University
Joe Scarlett Endowed Professor of Leadership

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. Endowed Professor of Science

Sandra H. Smith, Associate Professor of Education
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Adams Family Endowed Academic Area Leader

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

* H. Bert Coble, Emeritus Professor of Music
B.C.M.E., B.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Seminary
B.A., Belmont University
M.M., University of Colorado
Ed.D., Clayton 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)

* James B. Dressler, Emeritus Professor of History
B.A. Middle Tennessee State University
M.A.C.T., University of Tennessee
D.A., Middle Tennessee State University

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)

* Jack Harris Howard, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Maryville College
M.A., 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

Judy G. Jordan, Emerita Vice President for Finance
B.S., University of North Alabama

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

Larry T. Menefee, Emeritus Professor of Communications and Theatre
B.A., David Lipscomb University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D. University of Denver

* 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 (Canada)

* C. Monty Pope, Emeritus Assistant Professor of History
B.A., M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

R. Mitchell Walters, Emeritus Assistant Athletic Director
B.S., Mansfield University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University

* Deceased

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

Executive Committee

Joe Adams, Member
Harold G. Bone, Jr.*, Member
Winstead P. Bone, III *, Immediate Past Chairman/Member
Jessica P. Fain *, Member
Robert L. McDonald, Past Chairman/Member
Thomas Pate, Member
Justin Pitt, Member

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

Matt Ashwood
Nashville, TN
CFO, BFC Solutions LLC, Retired

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

David Vise
New York, NY
Senior Advisor, New Mountain Capital
Executive Director, Modern States Education Alliance

Class of 2028

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

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

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

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

Edward L. Thackston
Nashville, TN
Chairman Emeritus, Cumberland University Board of Trust
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