Faculty and Academic Administration
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Akers, Geoffrey A., Professor of Engineering (2016)
B.S., Missouri University of Science and Technology, 1996
M.S., Air Force Institute of Technology, 2000
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2009
Anderson, James A., Dean of Work Education and Professor of Behavioral Sciences (2022)
B.B.A., Evangel University, 2003
M.A., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, 2006
M.S., Oklahoma State University, 2010
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2012
Ashley, Andrew K., Instructor of Military Science (2023)
B.S., Missouri State University, 2016
Ashley, Laura K., Assistant Professor of Art (2022)
B.F.A., University of Mississippi, 2010
M.F.A., Alfred University, 2012
B.S.N., University of Mississippi, 2019
Ashley, Michael D., Associate Professor of Art (2018)
B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2003
M.F.A., University of Mississippi, 2010
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Bolger, Eric W., Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost, and Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies (1992)
B.A., University of California-San Diego, 1982
M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1989
Ph. D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1993
D.W.S., Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, 2002
Bolger, Andrew T., Chief of Staff, Dean of Mission Advancement and Strategic Initiatives, and Associate Professor of Character and Leadership (2009)
B.A., John Brown University, 2007
M.Div., Beeson Divinity School at Samford University, 2011
Ph. D., Azusa Pacific University, 2016
M.B.A., Boston University, 2022
Bradshaw, Shawnda L., Associate Professor of Mathematics (2013)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 1993
M.S.Ed., Missouri State University, 2003
Breaux, Carol, Professor of Chemistry (2008)
B.S., Saint Mary’s University, 1985
M.A., Washington University, 1989
Ph.D., Washington University, 1992
Busch, Gregg M., Associate Professor of Music (2018)
B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2007
M.M., Missouri State University, 2010
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Campbell, Erich C., Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science (2024)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2019
M.S., Harding University, 2023
Carey, Jennifer A., Assistant Professor of Seventh Grade, Laboratory School (2014)
B.S., Southwest Baptist University, 2005
M.A., New Saint Andrews College
Carlson, Luke A., Associate Professor of Music (2016)
B.M., University of Oregon, 2007
M.M., Rice University, 2010
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 2014
Carswell, R. Justin, Vice President for Christian Ministries and Student Development and Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies (2006)
B.A., Baylor University, 1997
M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000
Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2007
Chinn, Daniel K., Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies (2010)
B.A., Oklahoma Wesleyan University, 1997
M. Div., Westminster Theological Seminary, 2001
D. Min., Covenant Theological Seminary, 2010
Christian, Clara C., Professor of Music (2014)
B.M., Wheaton College, 2006
M.M., Peabody Institute of The John Hopkins University, 2008
D.M.A., Northwestern University, 2014
Cirilla, Anthony G., Associate Professor of English (2018)
B.A., Niagara University, 2008
M.A., SUNY Brockport, 2010
Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 2016
Coder-Kembell, Cheri A., Associate Professor of Computer Science (2017)
B.S., Missouri State University, 2002
M.S.C.I.S., Missouri State University, 2008
Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands, 2024
Cummings, Richard W., Professor of Art (2001)
B.A., Milligan College, 1996
M.A.F.A., University of Leeds, 1999
D.W.S., Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, 2014
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Dixon, Albert T., Professor of Mathematics/Physics (1987)
B.A., University of Missouri, 1979
M.S., University of Missouri, 1981
Ph.D., University of Missouri, 1987
Dolloff, Bradley N., Dean of the Laboratory School and Professor of Mathematics, Laboratory School (2012)
B.A., Bethany College, 1986
M.S., Southwest Missouri State University, 1993
Ed.S., University of Missouri, 2011
Ed.D., Southwest Baptist University, 2022
Douglas, Ryan M., Assistant Professor of Business and Commerce and Public Service Division Chair (2024)
B.S., Northwest Missouri State University, 2006
M.B.A., Northwest Missouri State University, 2008
D.B.A., California Southern University, 2023
Duncan, Holly L., Assistant Professor of Fifth Grade, Laboratory School (2015)
Diploma, St. Mary’s School of Nursing, 1987
B.S., Evangel University, 1987
M.S.E., Hannibal-LaGrange University, 2020
Dunnam, Caleb B., Assistant Professor of Military Science (2016)
B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2009
M.Div., King’s University, 2021
E
Elliott, Jeff C., Professor of Psychology and Human and Social Services Division Chair (2011)
B.S., Iowa State University, 1985
M.Div., Temple Baptist Seminary, 1989
M.A., University of Missouri, 1995
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2010
Emery, Emily A., Associate Professor of Business Administration and The James L. ‘Bud’ Walton Chair of Retailing (2014)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2006
M.B.A., Southwest Baptist University, 2012
D.B.A., Liberty University, 2022
Espinosa, Wellington R., Associate Professor of Foreign Language: Spanish (2007)
B.A., Evangel University, 2003
M.S., Missouri State University, 2011
Exendine, Ashley N., Assistant Professor of Biology and Conservation & Wildlife Management (2022)
B.S., Missouri State University, 2009
M.S., Missouri State University, 2012
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Fields, Ronda S., Associate Professor of Vocal Music, Laboratory School (2022)
A.A., Central Baptist College, 1989
B.S., Missouri Southern State University, 1992
M.M., Southern Illinois University, 2002
Foley, Thomas M., Assistant Professor of Computer Science (2022)
A.S., Moberly Area Community College, 2010
B.S., Columbia College, 2015
M.S., Missouri State University, 2017
Fowler, Steven C., Associate Professor of Accounting (2012)
B.S., East Central University, 1995
M.S., University of Tulsa, 2008
C.P.A., 2009
Freeman, Jennifer L., Associate Professor of Christian Formation (2001)
B.J., University of Missouri School of Journalism, 1985
M.A., Global Leadership Fuller Seminary, 2008
D.W.S., Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, 2014
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Galey, Gabriela, Professor of Biology and The Joe T. McKibben Chair of Biological Science (2012)
M.A., Western Seminary, 1992
M.D., University of Heidelberg, Germany, 1999
Garrison, Kenneth E., Professor of Chemistry and The Nettie Marie Jones Chair of Chemistry (2001)
B.A., Drury University, 1996
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2000
National Cancer Institute Post Doctoral Fellowship, University of Kansas, 2001
Gibson, Charity L., Associate Professor of English (2011)
B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2007
M.A., Missouri State University, 2009
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2017
Gibson, Christopher W., Associate Professor of Psychology (2021)
B.S., Toccoa Falls College, 1997
M.A., Houston Graduate School of Theology, 2005
M.Ed., Clemson University, 2010
Psy.D., California Southern University, In progress
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Hall, S. Scott, Assistant Professor of Business (2022)
B.A., Vanderbilt University, 1994
M.B.A., Wake Forest University, 1998
Ph.D., Anderson University, 2024
Hamon, Rebecca L., Associate Professor of Nursing and The Don and Marie Garner Nursing Program Director (2013)
A.A., Sinclair Community College, 2005
A.S.N., St. John’s College of Nursing, 2008
B.S.N., Southwest Baptist University, 2010
M.S.N., Cox College, 2014
Hardy, Colleen A., Professor of Education and Education and Health Division Chair (2017)
B.S., Evangel College, 1985
M.S., Drury University, 1996
Ed.D., Saint Louis University, 2003
Hayes-Dennis, Erin E., Associate Professor of Communication Arts (2015)
B.A., College of the Ozarks, 1979
Head, Sue R., Vice President for Cultural Activities and Institutional Advancement (2004)
B.A., Vanderbilt University, 1987
M.O.L., Evangel University, 2007
Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania, 2009
Hendrix, Rebecca R., Professor of Psychology (2014)
B.S., Northwest Missouri State University, 1990
M.S., Emporia State University, 1992
M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1994
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2004
Herchenroeder, Lisa S., Associate Professor of Nursing (2008)
Diploma, Burge School of Nursing, 1993
B.S.N., University of Virginia, 1999
M.S.N., University of Virginia, 2000
PMHNP, University of Virginia, 2020
Hernandez, Jennifer L., Associate Professor of Applied Nutrition (2023)
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1998
M.S., Saint Louis University, 2005
Ph.D., Northern Arizona University, 2023
Hiebsch, Gary C., Professor of Communication Arts (1995)
B.A., William Jewell College, 1987
M.A., Central Missouri State University, 1989
Ph.D., Indiana University, 1995
Hitchcock, Sallie A., Director of Center for Student Support and Success (2018)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 1996
M.O.L., Evangel University, 2022
Hoeck, Donald E., Professor of Physical Education (1998)
A.A., Spokane Falls Community College, 1978
B.S., Warner Pacific College, 1981
M.S., George Williams College, 1985
Ph.D., Oregon State University, 2005
Holder-Sage, Amanda L., Assistant Professor of Agriculture (2022)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2015
M.S., University of Arkansas, 2018
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2021
Hood, Lindsey A., Associate Professor of Fourth Grade, Laboratory School (2017)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2011
M.A., Lindenwood University, 2017
Hopkins, Eric J., Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2021)
B.S., Missouri University of Science and Technology, 2015
M.S., University of Nebraska, 2017
Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 2021
Howard, Elizabeth C., Assistant Professor of Kindergarten, Laboratory School (2017)
B.S., Evangel University, 1999
M.S., Southwest Baptist University, 2005
Humphreys, Emily, Instructor of Latin, Laboratory School (2022)
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University, 2000
Humphreys, Micah T., Professor of Agriculture and The D. Howard Doane Chair of Agriculture (2021)
B.S., Oklahoma State University, 2000
M.S., Oklahoma State University, 2003
Ph.D., Purdue University, 2007
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Janke, Mary Kay, Assistant Professor of Third Grade, Laboratory School (2014)
B.A., Texas State University, 1993
M.S., Hannibal-LaGrange University, 2017
Johnson, Brad S., President (2022)
B.S., Baylor University, 1993
M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1996
Ed.D., Baylor University, 2005
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Keith, Christina (Tina) S., Professor of Education (2012)
B.S., Missouri State University, 1991
M.S., Lindenwood University, 2009
Ed.D., Lindenwood University, 2015
Kemp, Kalah M., Associate Professor of Communication Arts (2014)
B.A., Evangel University, 2005
M.A., Missouri State University, 2006
Ph.D., Regent University, 2020
Kennedy, Joseph D., Instructor of Conservation and Wildlife Management (2025)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2023
Kline, Daniel B., Associate Professor of Mathematics (2017)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2009
M.S., Missouri State University, 2011
Ph.D., University of Missouri, 2016
Knight, Ryan P., Dean of Students (2012)
B.A., Mid America Nazarene University, 1998
M.A., Pittsburg State University, 2004
Ed.D., Southwest Baptist University, 2023
Koogler, Mary Lamae, Associate Professor of Hospitality Management and The Wanda Cain Chair of Hospitality Management (2014)
B.B.A., University of New Mexico, 1985
C.P.A., State of Arizona, 1989
M.B.A., Northern Arizona University, 1990
CHE (Certified Hospitality Educator), 2015
Ed.D., University of Missouri, 2020
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Lambeth, Lincoln C., Professor of Spanish and Vocational Technology (1999)
B.A., Indiana University, 1985
M.A., Indiana University, 1989
Ph.D., University of Florida, 2000
Lewis, Eveline S., Associate Professor of Business (2023)
B.S., Bogor Agricultural University, 1986
M.S., University of Houston, 1990
M.B.A., Baylor University, 1995
D.B.A., Anderson University, 2018
Linson, Marci L., Vice President for Vocational Activities and Dean of Admissions (1989)
B.A., College of the Ozarks, 1989
M.A., University of Arkansas, 1991
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2008
Lippert, Joshua A., Associate Professor of Engineering (2019)
B.S., University of Science and Technology, 2002
M.S., University of Science and Technology, 2013
Long, Toby R., Associate Professor of Chemistry (2021)
B.S., Missouri State University, 2002
M.S., Missouri State University, 2004
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2010
Lundeen, David L., Associate Professor, Laboratory School (2015)
B.A., University of Nebraska at Kearney, 1991
M.Div., Bethel Seminary, 2000
M
Maloney, Jennifer L., Associate Professor of Psychology (2021)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 1995
M.S., Missouri State University, 2005
Ed.D., Lindenwood University, 2015
Martin, Amy A., Associate Professor of Humanities, Laboratory School (2014)
B.S., Oklahoma Christian University, 1991
M.A., Abilene Christian University, 1995
Martin, Andrea L., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Laboratory School (2014)
B.S., Evangel University, 1993
M.S., Missouri State University, 2020
Martin, Christina R., Associate Professor of Second Grade, Laboratory School (2014)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2002
M.S., Southwest Baptist University, 2005
Martin, Jerry D., Instructor of Eighth Grade, Laboratory School (2015)
B.S., Evangel University, 1991
Mattheis, Lacey E., Registrar and Director of Institutional Research (2016)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2002
M.B.A., Missouri State University, 2005
McGarry, Rebecca D., Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences (2022)
B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2012
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2014
McKinney, Baylee A., Instructor of Culinary Arts and The Walter L. Green Chair of Hotel and Restaurant Management (2025)
B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2020
M.P.S., Missouri State University, 2025
McNamara, Daniel S., Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (2025)
B.A., Northland International University, 2002
M.A., Grace Theological Seminary, 2011
Th.M., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2019
Ph.D., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2019
McNeill, Stacy A., Professor of Communication Arts, Dean of Academic Enrichment, and Performing and Professional Arts Division Chair (2002)
B.A., College of the Ozarks, 1994
M.A., University of Arkansas, 1995
Ed.D., University of Missouri, 2006
Miller, Kathy L., Assistant Professor of Nursing (2025)
B.S., University of Arkansas, 1994
B.S.N., University of Arkansas, 2016
M.S.N.Ed., Liberty University, 2022
D.N.P., Liberty University, current
Miller, Matthew J., Associate Professor of English (2018)
A.A., York College of Nebraska, 2007
B.A., Oklahoma Christian University, 2009
M.A., Saint Louis University, 2012
Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 2017
Millsap, Matt E., Associate Professor of History (2025)
B.A., University of Central Arkansas, 2009
M.A., University of Central Arkansas, 2015
Ph.D., Baylor University, 2019
Moody, Autumn E., Professor of Business (2020)
B.A., Hendrix College, 1993
M.B.A., Drury University, 1994
Ph.D., Northcentral University, 2007
Moore, Kerry D., Professor of Education and Director of Teacher Education (2013)
B.S., Southeast Missouri State University, 2000
M.Ed., Evangel University, 2011
Ed.D., Evangel University, 2018
Muckenthaler, Stacy M., Associate Professor of Physical Education and Women’s Volleyball Coach (2014)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2011
M.Ed., William Woods University, 2013
Mullis, Becky A., Associate Professor of Physical Education and Women’s Basketball Coach (2008)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2003
M.S., Missouri State University, 2005
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Nguyen, Lloyd P., Associate Professor of Criminal Justice (2023)
A.A., Orange Coast College, 1993
B.A., California State University, 1996
M.A., California State University, 2000
A.S., Community College of the Air Force, 2014
A.A., Community College of the Air Force, 2017
D.B.A., Northcentral University, 2021
Nowack, Mark L., Professor of Engineering, Director of Engineering, and Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering Division Chair (2015)
B.S., Penn State University, 1984
M.S., Air Force Institute of Technology, 1989
Ph.D., University of Cambridge, 1998
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O’Neal, Aleshia J., Associate Professor of English (2022)
BSEd., Abilene Christian University, 1988
M.Ed., Harding University, 2017
Ph.D., Arkansas State University, 2019
Osborne, J. Bryan, Associate Professor of Computer Science (2023)
B.S., Arkansas State University, 1988
M.S., Texas Tech University, 1994
D.C.Sc., Colorado Tech University, 2020
Osborne, Sara J., Assistant Professor of English and Director of Classical Education (2023)
B.A., Carson-Newman College, 2002
M.A., Carson-Newman College, 2004
Osborne, William R. (Rusty), Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies and The M. Graham Clark Chair of Christian Nurture (2012)
B.A., Carson-Newman College, 2002
M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2008
Ph.D., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015
Otey, Jeffrey, Professor of Engineering (2019)
B.S., Texas Tech University, 1991
M.Eng., Texas A & M University, 1994
Ph.D., Universitat Politècnica de València, 2017
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Pardue, Brad C., Professor of History and Dean of Institutional Effectiveness (2014)
B.A., Mercer University, 2002
M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2004
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2010
Parrish, David B., Associate Professor of Humanities (2014)
B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2006
M.A., University of Arkansas, 2008
Ph.D., University of Glasgow, 2013
Post Doctoral Fellowship, Institute of Historical Research, 2013
Patrick, Christy M., Professor of Education (2018)
B.S., Missouri Southern State University, 1998
M.S., Missouri State University, 2001
Ed.D., Lindenwood University, 2015
Paul, Laura J., Assistant Professor of Nursing (2021)
B.S.N., College of the Ozarks, 2015
M.S.N., Western Governors University, 2017
D.N.P., Arkansas State University, current
Pedersen, David G., Associate Professor of Humanities (2017)
B.A., University of Nebraska, 2005
M.S.Ed., Lehman College-CUNY, 2007
M.A., University of York, 2011
Ph.D., Fordham University, 2017
Polk, Brian W. Director of The Center for Classical Christian Education, Laboratory School (2020)
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi, 1997
M.S., University of Central Florida, 2001
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University, 2018
Powers, Kevin J., Associate Professor of Music (2013)
B.S., Emporia State University, 1993
M.M., Emporia State University, 1998
D.M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2007
Prather, D. Raine, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2024)
B.S.N., College of the Ozarks, 2018
M.S.N., Palm Beach Atlantic University, 2022
D.N.P., Palm Beach Atlantic University, Current
Pyatt, Andrew M., Instructor of Humanities, Laboratory School (2024)
B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2021
Pyatt, Jamin, Instructor of Military Science and Physical Education (2023)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2016
M.S., Missouri State University, 2022
R
Rasnick, Natalie K., Dean of Development and Assistant Professor of Communication Arts (2010)
B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2008
M.A., Missouri State University, 2010
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University, 2022
Ray, Paige A., Associate Professor of English (2015)
B.A., William Jewell College, 2004
M.A.T., Missouri State University, 2010
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2024
Richardson, Gary Neale, Associate Professor of Physical Education and Men’s Baseball Coach (2014)
B.S., Missouri State University, 1985
M.S., Missouri State University, 1996
M.A., Lindenwood University, 2007
Roberts, Nathan M., Professor of Conservation and Wildlife Management, Dean of Academic Programs, and Agriculture and Natural Sciences Division Chair (2020)
B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2000
M.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2003
Ph.D., Cornell University, 2010
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Sanders, Melissa L., Assistant Professor of Nursing (2020)
B.S.N., College of the Ozarks, 2015
M.S.N., Southwest Baptist University, 2020
D.N.P., Colorado Christian University, current
Schreffler, James P., Vice President for Patriotic Activities and Professor of Military Science (2003)
B.A., Benedictine College, 1991
Pilot Certification, U.S. Army Flight School, 1995
M.S., University of Central Missouri, 2010
M.S.S., U.S. Army War College, 2016
Sharp, Nick C., Assistant Vice President for College Operations and Assistant Professor of Physical Education (2007)
B.S., Missouri State University, 2005
M.S., Missouri State University, 2007
Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 2017
Shekels, Matt D., Associate Professor of Agriculture (2016)
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2007
M.S., Kansas State University, 2012
Shepherd, Karen, Associate Professor of Nursing (2007)
Diploma, St. John’s School of Nursing, 1992
B.S.N., Southwest Baptist University, 1996
M.S.N., Missouri State University, 2007
D.N.P., Arkansas State University, 2025
Shepherd, Steve S., Associate Professor of Physical Education/Men’s Basketball Coach and Athletic Director (2002)
B.S., Northwest Missouri State University, 1986
M.A., Evangel University, 2000
Sigler, A. Chase, Assistant Professor of Chemistry (2024)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2017
Ph.D., Missouri University of Science and Technology, 2023
Simmons, Gwen F., Associate Professor of Library Science and Library Director (1991)
B.A., The School of the Ozarks, 1989
M.A., University of Missouri, 1990
Smilie, Ethan K., Professor of Humanities, Humanities Division Chair, and Elizabeth Hoyt Clark Chair of Humanities (2017)
B.A., Pittsburg State University, 2006
M.A., University of Dallas, 2008
Ph.D., University of Dallas, 2012
Smith, Kimberly M., Assistant Professor of Nursing (2023)
B.S.N., Missouri Southern State University, 2008
M.S.N., Cox College, 2016
Starrett, Shelli, Professor of Engineering and Physics (2023)
B.S., University of Missouri-Rolla, 1988
M.S., University of Missouri-Rolla, 1990
Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1994
Steingraber, Jason A., Associate Professor of Education (2025)
B.A., Northeast Missouri State University, 1995
M.A., Truman State University, 1997
M.S.Ed., Missouri State University, 2007
Ed.D., University of Missouri, 2010
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Tlustos, Denise M., Associate Professor of Nursing (2018)
B.S.N., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1995
M.A., Covenant Theological Seminary, 2001
M.S.N., Southwest Baptist University, 2018
D.N.P., Colorado Christian University, current
Turbak, Gary, Professor of Physical Education and Athletic Trainer (2005)
B.S., Missouri Western State College, 1983
M.S., Drake University, 1985
DHSc., Nova Southeastern University, 2008
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Van Dyke, Benjamin R., Associate Professor of Mathematics (2021)
B.S., Eastern Oregon University, 1998
M.S., Kansas State University, 2002
Ph.D., Washington State University, 2012
Vogt, Abbey N., Professor of Social Studies, Laboratory School (2012)
A.S., Drury University, 1997
B.S., Drury University, 1999
M.Ed., Drury University, 2002
Ed.D., Lindenwood University, 2016
Vogt, David C., Associate Professor of Criminal Justice (2006)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 1997
M.A., Webster University, 2006
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Warfield, Charles D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Laboratory School (2012)
B.A., Saint Olaf College, 2011
M.B.A., John Brown University, 2013
Western, Joseph A., Associate Professor of History (2017)
B.A., University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 2004
M.A., Concordia Seminary-Saint Louis, 2007
M.A., Saint Louis University, 2010
Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 2017
Wiebe, Michael J., Assistant Dean of the Laboratory School (2024)
B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2013
M.O.L., John Brown University, 2019
Wiebe, Weston T., Vice President for Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer, and Professor of Business and Communication (2017)
B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2012
M.A., University of Kansas, 2014
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2018
M.B.A., Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, 2021
Wiley, Charles C., Assistant Professor of Library Science (2021)
B.A., Asbury College, 2005
M.A., Michigan State University, 2010
M.S., University of Kentucky, 2018
Wilkinson, Curtis A., Professor of Communication Arts (2014)
B.A., Columbia College, 1984
M.A., Wheaton College, 1991
Ph.D., University of Exeter, 2011
Williams, Jacob C., Instructor of Natural Philosophy, Laboratory School (2025)
B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2022
M.A., Liberty University, 2024
Williams, Joshua L., Assistant Professor of Film and Theatre (2023)
B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2000
M.F.A., Regent University, 2024
Wilson, Brian R., Assistant Professor of Agriculture (2025)
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University, 1996
M.Ed., Missouri State University, 2001
Ed.S., Lindenwood University, 2006
Ed.D., Lindenwood University, 2009
Wright, Jessica L., Associate Professor of First Grade, Laboratory School (2019)
B.S., Friends University, 2002
M.S., Lindenwood University, 2006
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Zimmerman, David L., Associate Professor of Biology and The Henry Robert Herold Chair of Biological Science (2013)
A.S., Lincoln Land Community College, 1997
B.S., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1999
Ph.D., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2012
Postdoc., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2013
Emeriti Administration
Cameron, M. Glen, Ed.D., Professor of Education and Dean of Campus and International Services
Clark, M. Graham, Ed.D., Litt.D., LL.D., D.Sc., President and Chairman of the Board
Clawson, Sam D., Ed.D., Dean of Students
Davidson, Mayburn, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Education and Dean of Work
Davis, Jerry C., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., President, Chancellor, and Professor of Biology
Findlay, James F., Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs
Fry, G. Stanley, M.A., LL.D., Dean of Institutional Advancement
Godsey, Townsend, Litt.D., Vice President of Public Relations
Good, R. M., Litt.D., LL.D., President
Graves, Marilyn L., Ed.D., Professor of Physical Education and Dean of the College
Greene, Joseph S., Ph.D., Director of Computer Center
Huddleston, Wayne, Ed.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean
Hughes, Charles F., B.S., M.S., LL.D., Vice President for Vocational Programs and Chief Financial Officer
Keeter, Howell, W., B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Vice President and Professor of Education
Olson, Kenton C., Ph.D., Professor of Biology and Dean of the College
Slicer, Paul A., J.D., Director of Career Development
Todd, William D., Ed.D., LL.D., Vice President
Emeriti Faculty
Allen, Jerry, A.E., B.A., M.S., Assistant Professor of Aviation Science
Allman, Anne, M., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Art
Anderson, Robert E., B.S., M.A., Associate Professor of Library Science and Head Librarian
Anderson, Nancy, B.A., M.L.S., Associate Professor of Library Science and Library Director
Anderson, W. Ruth, B.S., H.Ed., Ed.D., Professor of Education
Babcox, Leslie K., B.A., M.Ed., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of English
Barr, Donald R., B.A., M.A., Associate Professor of Art
Bearden, David L., B.S., M.B.A., CPA, Associate Professor of Accounting
Bradley, Mary Elizabeth, B.A., M.M., Associate Professor of Music
Brinell, Joseph E., B.S., M.S.E., Assistant Professor of Aviation Science and Director of Airport Operations
Buchan, James L., B.A., M.S.C.I.S., Associate Professor of Computer Science
Burchett, Jayme, B.S., M.A., M.F.A., Professor of Art
Burroway, Jessie J., B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of History
Carman, Phillip L., B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of English
Collins, Thomas William, B.M., M.M., D.M.A., Professor of Music and Registrar
Cummings, Dorothy Stacey, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of English
Dalton, C. David, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of History
Davis, D. Wayne, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Biology
DeJong, Marvin L., A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and Physics
Divine, Eldon, A.A., B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Professor of Technology
Easdon, Jerry, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
Elmore, William Emory, B.A., M.Div., M.A., M.R.E., D.Min., Professor of Philosophy-Religion
Fugitt, Jamie K., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics/Physics
Furman, Courtney, B.A., M.Div., Th.M., D.Min., Professor of Philosophy/Religion
Garey, Duane, A.A., B.A., M.P.A., Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Geisler, Teresa A., B.S., M.Ed., Associate Professor of Family & Consumer Sciences
Gerlach, Bruce A., B.S., M.M., D.M.A., Professor of Music
Gianoli, Paul L., A.D., M.A., Ph.D., Associate Professor of English
Gibson, O. Ray, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., Professor of Education and Director of Teacher Education
Goodwin, John N., B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
Graham, Mary E., B.A., M.A., Ed.S., Associate Professor of Foreign Languages
Haile, Craig L., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics
Haile, Sheryl L., B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
Head, Hayden M., B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of English
Hendrickson, Bobby G., B.A., M.A., Ed.D., Professor of English
Henry, Sherman D., B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
Howell, Michael W., B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of History
Hubbard, Mark A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Agriculture
Huddleston, Barbara, B.A., M.A., Ed.D., Associate Professor of Mass Communications
Huddleston, Elizabeth, B.S., M.S., ABD Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics
Ingrum, Victor J., B.S., M.S., Ed.S., Associate Professor of Graphic Arts
Jesse, Lynda, B.A., M.M., Associate Professor of Music
Johnson, Roy, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Agriculture
Johnston, Jeffery, B.F.A., M.F.A., Professor of Art
Jones, Michael O., B.A., M.Div., M.S., D.Min., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology
Keeter, William F., B.S., M.E., Associate Professor of Physical Education
Keith, Herbert, B.S.A., M.S., Associate Professor of Agriculture
Keller, Debra, B.S.E., M.S.E., Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
Kennedy, Wayne Eugene, B.S., M.S., Professor of Mathematics-Physics
Kirk, Juanita M., B.S., M.S., D.A., Professor of English
Klinefelter, Sarah Stephens, B.A., M.A., Associate Professor of Theatre
Kneeshaw, Stephen John, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of History
Leftridge, Kay, B.S., M.E., Ed.S., Associate Professor of Education
Leonard, Byron E., B.A., M.A., Associate Professor of Mathematics-Physics
Mahlman, Marcia, B.S., M.S., Associate Professor of Education
Mahlman, Rex R., B.S. B.S.E., M.S., Ed.D., Professor of Business
Meikle, Dora Q., B.S., M.S., Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education
McMahon, Dana, B.S., M.S.E., Ed.D., Professor of Education
McMahon, Donald P., B.S., M.S.E., Ed.D., M.S., Professor of Psychology
Miller, Stephen A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Mizell, John E., B.M., M.M., D.M.A., Professor of Music
Niboh, Martin, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Physics and Mathematics
Oetting, Bryan C., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Agriculture
Oetting, Marvin Ernest, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Agriculture
Olson, Kenton C., Ph.D., Professor of Biology and Dean of the College
Osburn, Robert A., B.S., M.Ed., Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education
Powers, Robert B., B.S. Ed., Assistant Professor of Physical Education
Quiko, Eduard, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Political Science
Rapinchuk, Mark E., B.A., M.Div., Ph.D., Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies
Rettig, Jeffrey H., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Riley, Kevin, B.S., M.B.A., Associate Professor of Business
Rojas, Luis Gonzales, B.M., Assistant Professor of Music and Artist-in-Residence
Rookstool, Dana E., M.S.N., Associate Professor of Nursing
Russell, Donn H., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Agriculture
Schmidt, Linda, B.A., M.A., Associate Professor of Library Science
Shackette, Jerry, B.A., M.Ed., Associate Professor of Hotel and Restaurant Management
Smith, Bobby Lee, B.S.E., M.S.E., Ed.D., Professor of Health and Physical Education
Snyder, Robert L., B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Staugaard, Andrew C., B.S., M.S., Associate Professor of Computer Science
Starret, Shelli, Professor of Engineering and Physics
Swearengen, Daniel J., A.A., B.S., M.S., Associate Professor of Agriculture
Swofford, Kara M., B.S., M.S., Ed.S., Ph.D., Professor of Education and Director of Teacher Education
Todd, Bonnie M., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., F.N.P., Associate Professor of Nursing
Todd, James M., B.A., M.Div., Ph.D., Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies
Trimble, Maxine G., B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Professor of Psychology
Vincent, Damon I., B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Technology
Wagnon, Thomas L., B.S., M.T., Ed.D., Professor of Business
Waller, Allan J., B.S., M.S., Associate Professor of Physical Education and Athletics Director
Watson, Jerrold W., B.S.I.T., M.S., Associate Professor of Graphic Arts
Williams, Cindy, M., B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., Professor of English and Director of the Writing Center
Williams, Janice S., A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., N.D./D.N.P., Professor of Nursing and The Don and Marie Garner Nursing Program Director
Williams, Michael L., B.A., M.S.E., Associate Professor of Graphic Arts
Wilson, George L., A.A., B.A., M.S., Associate Professor of Physical Education
Winfrey, Beulah I., B.S., M.S., L.H.D., Professor of Business
Wyly, Ronald D., B.S.E., M.A., M.L.S., Associate Professor of Library Science and Technical Services Librarian
Young, Karl F., B.A., M.A., M.Div., Ph.D., Professor of Sociology
Young, Mark A., B.F.A., M.F.A., Professor of Theatre
Baker, Julie, M.Ed., English
Boyett, Chris, M.B.A., Business
Burton, Kristen, M.A., Criminal Justice
Calvert, Laurel, M.Ed., Education
Cartwright, Kristin, M.A., Music
Cash, Reiny, P.E., Engineering
Claborn, Vicky, M.M., Music
Cornelius, Nathan, Ed.D., Music
Dalton, C. David, Ph.D., History
Dudrey, Russell, Ph.D., Foreign Language
Dunn, Marilyn, M.A., Music
Eaton-Williams, Alex, Ph.D., Criminal Justice
Edens, Rachel, M.A., English
Fowler, Lana, M.B.A., Accounting
Freeman, Jim, M.O.L., Christian Formation
Henderson, Samantha, Ed.D., Education
Hinton, Elizabeth, M.M., Music
Johnson, Cletus, M.Ed., Art
Martin, Andrea, M.S., Math
McCartney, Rhonda, M.S., Biology
McMasters, Daniel, M.A., Music
Messerschmidt, Hannah, M.A., Music
Mithelavage, Patricia, M.S., Education
Moman, Julia, M.M., Music
Moore, Ryan, B.A., Music
Pardue, Hannah, M.S., Behavioral Science
Pentecost, Cody, M.S., Physical Education
Rapinchuk, Mark, Ph.D., Biblical and Theological Studies
Rastorfer, Thomas, B.A., Music
Russell, Timothy, B.S., Conservation & Wildlife Management
Schisler, Donna, M.S., Education
Shaffer, Jeffery, M.A., BTS
Stech, Jonathan, M.S., Behavioral Science
Smither, Bob, M.A., Music
Walters, Judy, M.M., Music
Wiley, Mallary, M.A., Communication Arts
Williams, Cyndee, M.A., English
Williams, Jacob, M.A., Chemistry
Staff
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Applegate, David, Construction
Arnold, Kenneth, Construction
Arnold, Scotty, Construction
Ayebazibwe, Janalee, Mabee Residence Hall Director
Ayers, Todd, Public Safety
Back, Darrel, Construction
Back, Karen, Associate Registrar
Back, Robbie, Construction
Bannister, Rachel, Staff Accountant
Barry, Lori, Pearl Rogers Dining Hall
Barry, Richard, Pearl Rogers Dining Hall Chef
Bartlett, Trudy, Information Technology
Bell, Nathan, Agriculture
Bilyeu, Ryan, Assistant Dairy Manager
Blackwell, Samantha, College Press
Blevins, Elizabeth (Beth), Executive Asst. to the President for Constituent Relations
Bliss, Brandon, Director of Residence Life/Kelce Hall
Bobsin, Dawn, Laundry Supervisor
Bobsin, Natalie, Keeter Center Guest Services
Boccalon, Yaritza, Keeter Center
Boldman, John, Barrett Residence Director
Boldman, Julianna, Development Assistant Data Manager
Booher, Anthony, Public Safety Officer
Braswell, Joseph, Construction Director
Bray, Cody, Transportation Supervisor
Brazzeal, Bonnie, Bobcat Food Services
Brittain, Chassidy, Director of Patriotic Activities
Brown, Daryl, EHS Manager
Burns, John, Public Safety
Busch, Cheryl, Chapel Accompanist
Buschman, Abigail, Development Manager
Bynum, Karen, Payroll Coordinator
Carpenter, Ben, Hog Farm & Feed Mill
Carriger, Matthew, Construction
Cash, Reiny, Engineering Assistant
Cashio, Maxwell, Pearl Rogers Dining Hall
Chaney, Wesley, Machine Shop
Clarkson, Seth, Controller
Codillo, Don, College Press
Cogdill, Craig, College Press Manager
Coker, Penny, Bobcat Food Services
Coleman, Valorie, Director of Communication and Public Relations
Cook, Erica, Keeter Center Retail Coordinator
Cook, Todd, Keeter Center Facilities Manager
Copeland, Donna, Education Department Administrative Assistant
Copeland, Morgan, Accounts Payable Staff Accountant
Couey, Chelsea, Operations Support Coordinator
Courtney, Deborah, Keeter Center
Crawford, Mollie, Keeter Center
Crisp, Carolyn, Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen Supervisor
Crisp, Daniel, Custodial Maint. Supervisor
Cunningham, Audree, Keeter Center Guest Services Supervisor
Dardenne, Chad, Edwards Mill Supervisor
Debo, Thomas, Museum
Dellinger, Eric, Information Technology
Dunnam, Bob, Mail Operations
Edwards, Scott, Construction
Ehlers, Emma, Pearl Rogers Dining Hall
Ernsting, Craig, Bobcat Food Services Director
Erwin, Dylan, Asst. Dairy Manager
Evans, Adam, College Press
Everson, David, Keeter Center Guest Services Supervisor
Exendine, Mike, Public Safety
Farmer, Danny, Construction
Farmer, Gena, Design Supervisor College Press
Farmer, Glenn, Construction
Fitzgerald, Tony, Construction
Fletcher, Laura, Bobcat Food Services
Followill, Celia, Bobcat Food Service
Ford, Jeffery, Director of Financial Aid
Foreman, Reuben, Construction
Fowler, Joel, Youngman Residence Director
Fredrick, Richard, Construction
Gilbert, Brett, Construction
Glauser, Carl, Construction
Goodwin, Janna, Memorial Residence Director
Grisham, Pam, Admin. Assistant, Lower Laboratory School
Gross, Eddie, Construction
Gross, Ed Sr., Public Safety Officer
Hamilton, Jenna, Faculty Services Supervisor & Base Camp Administrator
Hardin, David, Construction
Harper, Marie, Public Safety Officer
Hartsell, Leora, Construction Administrative Asst.
Healey, Tom, Keeter Center and Guest Destinations General Manager
Hensley, Clell, Construction
Hill, Charles, Assistant to the CFO
Hitchcock, Sallie, Director of the Center for Student Support and Success
Holder, Jeff, Construction
Holder, Tammy, Beef Farm Manager
Hollmann, Andrea, Food Services
Hollon, Rebecca, Library Circulation and Work Education Supervisor
Holmes, Daniel, Keeter Center Pastry Sous Chef
Hoppe, Josh, A/V Tech & Purchasing Agent
Houston, Gregory, Public Safety Officer
Howard, Emily, Keeter Center
Huffman, Bill, Transportation
Husser, Spencer, Power Plant
Hutcheson, Kiley, Director of Retail Operations
Ioannides, Evangelique, Retail Operations
Jackson, Beverly, Residence Director of Mann Hall
Jackson, Kevin, S of O Bus Driver
Jackson, Tory, Information Technology
Jochems, Jeff, Asst. Dean of Development
Johnson, Barbara, Keeter Center, Guest Services Supervisor
Jones, Adam, Keeter Center
Jones, Ember, Child Development Center Assistant
Jones, Jeremiah, Bookstore Manager
Jones, Matt, Construction
Kellett, Don, Construction
Kelly, Sandra, Bobcat Food Services
Kempf, David, Public Safety Director
Keys, Jessica, Counseling
Kiblinger, Brian, Keeter Center Maintenance Supervisor
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Kimrey, Adam, Processing Plant Manager
Knoll-Musgrove, Amber, Keeter Center Restaurant Supervisor
Korst, Bruno, Engineering Lab Director
Lammers, Glory, Bobcat Foodservice
Larkin, McKenzie, Fitness Center Director
Leaming, Amy, Stained Glass
Leazer, Chris, Pressroom Supervisor
Lingenfelter, Terry, Landscaping
Lingner, David, Landscaping Director
Lionheart, Cameron, Keeter Center Restaurant Supervisor
Litherland, Timothy, Keeter Center Guest Services
Logsdon, Courtney, Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen
Lundeen, Staci, McDonald Clinic
Majors, Tom, Keeter Center
Martin, Macy, Adm. Asst. VP for Cultural Activities and Institutional Advancement and Dean of Character Education
Martin, Steve, Retail Merchandiser
Martin, Terry, S of O Bus Driver
Mattheis, Lacey, Registrar and Director of Institutional Research
McCreath, Alex, Pilot
McNeill, Andy, Purchasing Manager
Melendez, Espi, Foster Resident Director
Melendez, Jose, S of O Bus Driver
Messerschmidt, Hannah, Music Department Accompanist
Meyer, Debbie, Student Work Coordinator
Miles, Richard, Construction
Miller, Hannah, Admissions Representative
Miller, Lori, Cash Accounts
Miller, Tyler, Construction
Moore, Timothy, Accompanist
Morris, James, Keeter Center Restaurant Supervisor
Moulder, Austin, Custodial Asst. Director
Musgrove, Michael, Keeter Center Catering Supervisor
Neels, Jerry, Public Safety Officer
Nelson, Sheri, Counselor
Nimmo, Jordan, Music Department Accompanist
Nix, Richard, Construction Electrician
Oliver, Andrea, Administrative Assistant to the Provost
Orrell, Kristy, Director of Child Development Center
Padgett, Rebecca, Student Counseling Center Director
Pangborn, Rick, Warehouse Manager
Parker, Wade, Bobcat Food Services
Parris, Andrew, Construction
Patton, Dru, Keeter Center Restaurant Supervisor
Paz-Alvarez, Valentin, Keeter Center
Peeler, James, II., Public Safety Officer
Pentecost, Charlie, Sports Information Director
Pentecost, Cody, Asst. Baseball Coach
Pentecost, Sherri, Admissions Office Manager
Peoples, Tanner, Keeter Center Catering
Perkins, Kimberly, Pearl Rogers Dining Hall Cook
Peterson, Caden, Student Activities Director
Peterson, Lily, Administrative Assistant to the President’s Office
Phillips, Robert, IT Systems Support Engineer
Pinckney, Titus, Asst. Director of Student Engagement
Pollard, Sheila, Development Manager
Poole, Samantha, Ashcroft and McDonald Residence Director
Presson, Debbie, S of O Counselor
Putt, Macey, Asst. Volleyball Coach
Rahder, Brent, Keeter Center Kitchen Supervisor
Ripley, David, Pearl Rogers Dining Hall
Ritz, Gregory, Public Safety Officer
Roberts, Carl, Construction
Rupe, Janet, Accompanist
Russell, Drew, Radio Station Manager
Ryder, Nancy, Pearl Rogers Dining Hall
Sain, Annette, Museum Director
Sanders, Dale, Construction
Schieffer, Esther, Keeter Center Kitchen Supervisor
Schneider, Jeff, Chief Information Officer, IT
Schneider, Tamara, Senior Executive Assistant for Presidential Operations
Sears, Austin, Construction
Sharp, Justin Campus Minister
Simmons, Lori, Community Service Coordinator
Slavings, James, Construction
Sloan, Chelsey, Keeter Center Operations Support Manager
Smith, Keith, Keeter Center
Smith, Michael, Construction
Smith, Sarah, Keeter Center
Snodgrass, Kraig, Construction
Snowden, Bob, Construction
Snowden, Eric, Construction
Sparks, Wesley, Landscaping Supervisor
Stearns, Bill, Construction
Stillwell-Fisher, Veronica, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students
Stockebrand, Gil, Landscaping
Swanson, Chad, Information Technology
Sweatman, Hollie, Pearl Rogers Dining Hall Line Cook
Tandon, Akshat, Keeter Center Kitchen Supervisor
Terry, Karen, College Press
Thompson, Doug, Information Technology
Tillack, Caroline, Development Office Manager
Walker, Amanda, Director of Christian Formation
Waller, Allan, NCCAA Tournament Consult
Wehrle, Colleen, Administrative Assistant of Food Service
White, Royce, Custodial Maintenance
Whitted, Toni, Public Relations Assistant
Wilks, Layne, Admin. Asst. to Headmaster, Laboratory School
Williams, Andrew, Retail Support Supervisor
Williams, Christopher, Power Plant Assistant Supervisor
Williams, Kathyrn, Keeter Center Executive Director
Williams, Kimberly, Admissions
Williams, Rose, Keeter Center Kitchen Supervisor
Williams, Sarah, Administrative Assistant Career Center
Williamson, Angela, Director of Alumni Affairs
Winkle, Diana, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Winkle, Paul, Information Technology
Woods, Clint, Head Cross Country Coach
Worley, Debra, Business Office
Wrenfow, Jessica, Keeter Center Sales Manager
Wrosch, Vicki, Director of Human Resources/Insurance
Youngblood, Christen, Administrative Assistant, School of Nursing
Youngblood, Frankie, Information Technology
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