2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
    Nov 27, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog

Administrative Officers


Organization Chart 2025-26  

 


Supervisory and selected other staff with earliest calendar year of most recent employment and year of most recent title (in parentheses), reflecting employment for the 2025-26 academic year.

Corporate Officers

William C. Dudley, Ph.D. (2017, 2017)
President of the University

Steven G. McAllister, M.B.A. (1993, 2008)
Vice President for Finance and Treasurer

Jessica L. Willett, B.A. (2002, 2021/2022)
Vice President for Communications and Strategic Initiatives, Secretary of the University

Office of the President

William C. Dudley, Ph.D. (2017, 2017)
President of the University

Jessica L. Willett, B.A. (2002, 2021/2022)
Vice President for Communications and Strategic Initiatives, Secretary of the University

Cassie R. Hunt, M.A. (2015, 2021)
Executive Director of Strategic Analysis

Katherine J. Brinkley, B.A. (2008, 2025)
Director of Board Operations

Provost and Academic Administration

Lena M. Hill, Ph.D. (2018, 2021)
Provost

Andrew M. Hess, Ph.D. (2013, 2025)
Interim Associate Provost for Academic Development and Operations

Leslie Wingard Cunningham, Ph.D. (2022, 2022)
Associate Provost for Faculty Development

R. Bryan Price, M.Ed. (2012, 2022)
Assistant Provost of Accreditation and Institutional Research

Paul Alan Youngman, Ph.D. (2012, 2025)
Interim Dean of the College

Frederick J. LaRiviere, Ph.D. (2006, 2019)
Associate Dean of the College

Kevin Beanland, Ph.D. (2013, 2022)
Associate Dean of the College

Genelle C. Gertz, Ph.D. (2003, 2022)
Associate Dean of the College for Strategic Initiatives

Robert D. Straughan, Ph.D. (2000, 2015)
Crawford Family Dean of the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics

Elizabeth Goad Oliver, Ph.D. (1991, 2018)
Associate Dean of the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics

K.T. Vaughan, Ed.D. (2020, 2020)
Hal F. and Barbra Buckner Higginbotham University Librarian and Professor

Melissa Neal, M.A., M.Div. (2024, 2024)
University Registrar

Tim Pandorf, M.Ed. (2024, 2024)
Associate University Registrar

Debbie Alden, B.B.A. (1990, 2025)
Associate University Registrar

Mark E. Rush, Ph.D. (1990, 2015)
Director of International Education

Hunter R. Swanson, M.S. (2017, 2024)
Associate Director of International Education

Cindy Irby, M.S. (2016, 2023)
Associate Director of International Education and Study Abroad Advisor

J.T. Torres, Ph.D. (2024, 2024)
Director of the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning

Paige Gance, Ph.D. (2019, 2024)
Assistant Director of Assessment Strategy

Matthew P. Loar, Ph.D. (2019, 2023)
Director of Fellowships and Student Research

Jordan Piemer, J.D. (2024, 2024)
Director of the Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts

Paul Richard Kuettner, D.M.L. (1989, 1989)
Director of the Global Discovery Laboratories

Sascha L. Goluboff, Ph.D. (1999, 2020)
Director of Community-Based Learning

Melissa Kerin, Ph.D. (2011, 2024)
Director of the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics

Michael Hill, Ph.D. (2018, 2022)
Director of the DeLaney Center

Isra El-Beshir, M.A. (2020, 2022)
Director of Art Museum and Galleries

Matt Davis, M.A. (2024, 2024)
Director of Institutional History Museum

School of Law

Melanie D. Wilson, J.D. (2022, 2022)
Dean and Roy L. Steinheimer, Jr., Professor of Law

Freda Coleman-Jackson, J.D., M.Ed. (2020, 2024)
Assistant Dean of Career Strategy

Michelle Cosby, J.D., M.L.S. (2022, 2022)
Assistant Dean of Legal Information Services and Professor of Practice

Michelle Lyon Drumbl, J.D., LL.M, (2004, 2023)
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Robert O. Bentley Professor of Law

Sarah Hughes, M.Ed. (2024, 2024)
Assistant Dean for Law School Advancement

Erica Ingersoll, B.S. (2021, 2024)
Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration

Peter Jetton, M.A. (2000, 2020)
Assistant Dean of Communications and Marketing Strategy

Lisa E. Rodocker, M.A. (2011, 2019)
Assistant Dean of Law Admissions

Maria Saez Tatman, J.D., M.S.W., (2023, 2023)
Associate Dean of Law Student Affairs, Community and Belonging

Physical Education and Athletics

Janine M. Hathorn, M.A. (1987, 2007)
Head of the Department and Michael F. Walsh Director of Athletics

Terlynn Olds, M.S. (2025, 2025)
Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities and Operations

Mike Dager, M.S. (2014, 2024)
Assistant Director of Athletics and Director of Physical Education

Gene McCabe, M.B.A. (2007, 2022)
Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance

Bryan Lee Snyder, B.S. (2000, 2007)
Assistant Director of Athletics for Finance

Erin Ness, B.A. (2012, 2022)
Senior Woman Administrator, Associate Professor of Physical Education and Head Women’s Tennis Coach

Admissions and Financial Aid

Sally Stone Richmond, M.Ed. (2015, 2015)
Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid

Elizabeth P. Knapp, Ph.D. (1997, 2016)
Director of the Johnson Program in Leadership and Integrity

Courtney Penn, B.A. (2022, 2022)
Senior Associate Dean of Admissions

David Mabe, M.Ed. (2024, 2024)
Senior Associate Dean of Admissions

Grace A. Loughhead, B. A. (2015, 2022)
Associate Dean of Admissions

Eric Owsley, B.A. (2022, 2022)
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Communications

Devony Hines, M.B.A. (2024, 2024)
Associate Director of Admissions

Adam J. Gross, B.S. (2017, 2022)
Director of Admissions Operations

Financial Aid

James D. Kaster, B.S. (2000, 2010)
Director of Financial Aid

Megan T. Hobbs, M.Ed. (2012, 2025)
Associate Director of Financial Aid

Edward Drake Breeden, B.S. (2013, 2024)
Associate Director of Financial Aid

Shanice Hardy, B.A. (2020, 2024)
Associate Director of Financial Aid

Communications and Public Affairs

Jessica L. Willett, B.A. (2002, 2021)
Vice President of Communications and Strategic Initiatives and Secretary of the University

Drewry A. Sackett, B.A. (2016, 2021)
Executive Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Sydney Anderson, B.S. (2022, 2022)
Director of Athletics Communication

Financial and Administrative Operations

Steven G. McAllister, M.B.A. (1993, 2000)
Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer

Irma Bailey, M.S. (2019, 2023)
Associate Treasurer and Controller

Cami Johnson, B.B.A. (2023, 2024)
Assistant Controller, Reporting and Compliance

Mary S. Nicely, B.S. (2008, 2023)
Director of Student Financial Accounts

Catherine A. R. Coleman, B.S. (2003, 2019)
Assistant Controller, Grants and Endowment

Joan Swisher, B.S. (2001, 2024)
Accounting and Treasury Manager

Lori Oliver (2004, 2018)
Assistant Director for Programs and Risk Management

Genevieve (Jane) Stewart, B.A., SCPD-CP (2004, 2022)
Director of Sustainability

Auxiliary Services

Kenneth Charles (K.C.) Schaefer, B.A. (2004, 2017)
Executive Director, Auxiliary Services

April L. Washburn, B.S. (2003, 2023)
Director, University Store

Christopher G. Adkins, B.B.A. (2000, 2005)
Supervisor, University Mail Room

Eddie Liwag (2024, 2024)
Manager, Copying Services

Dining Services

Alvin Wheeler, B.S. (2015, 2024)
Director of Dining Services

Christopher M. Vozzo (2006, 2021)
Campus Executive Chef

Human Resources

Jodi L. Williams, M.B.A (2002, 2022)
Executive Director of Human Resources

Kimberly S. Austin, B.S., PHR, SHRM-CP (1996, 2024)
Deputy Director of Human Resources and Director of Benefits

Information Technology Services (ITS)

David W. Saacke, B.S. (2007, 2019)
Chief Information Officer

Kerri Lynn Chapman, M.Ed. (2016, 2022)
Deputy Chief Information Officer

Mark Keeley, M.B.A. (2011, 2011)
Director, ITS Projects and Support

Dirk van Assendelft, B.A., B.S. (1994, 2023)
Director, Core Services

Dean E. Tallman, B.A. (1999, 2016)
Chief Information Security Officer

Gary Sickler, A.A.S. (2020, 2023)
Director, Network Services

John C. Watkins, B.S. (2001, 2014)
Director, Client Services

University Facilities

Thomas M. Kalasky, B.S. (2005, 2019)
Executive Director of University Facilities

Tracy Huffer (2019, 2024)
Director of Operations and Maintenance

Michael W. Jennings (2022, 2022)
Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Drew H. Kepley, M.A. (2024, 2024)
University Architect and Director of Planning, Design, and Construction

Karen E. Paulk, B.S. (2012, 2012)
Director of Business Operations

Colin B. (Brendan) Perry, B.S. (2018, 2018)
University Engineer and Director of MEP Services

General Counsel

Maria A. Feeley, J.D. (2021, 2021)
Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

DaQuana Carter, J.D. (2022, 2022)
Associate General Counsel

Student Affairs

Alex R. Miller, Ed.D. (2024, 2024)
Vice President for Student Affairs 

David M. Leonard, M.S. (2003, 2025)
Dean of Students

Tamara Y. Futrell, M.S. (2003, 2018)
Dean for Student Engagement and Leadership

Jason L. Rodocker, M.Ed., J.D. (2005, 2014)
Senior Associate Dean of Students and Dean of First-Year Experience

Ronda M. Bryant, Ph.D. (2021, 2021)
Associate Dean of Students

Kyle McCoil, M.A. (2021, 2025)
Associate Dean of Students and Dean of Sophomores and Juniors

Nathan Graves, M.Ed. (2025, 2025)
Assistant Dean of First-Year Experience

Leah A.B. Beard, M.Ed. (2019, 2025)
Assistant Dean of Leadership

James Dick, M.A. (2004, 2017)
Director of Outdoor Education and Recreation

Janis G. Kaufman, M.S., M.P.H. (1991, 2002)
Director of Health Promotion 

Lauren E. Kozak, J.D. (2010, 2017)
Title IX Coordinator and Director of Disability Resources

Christopher B. Reid, Ed.D. (2019, 2019)
Director of Residence Life

Laura Ulmer, Ph.D. (2023, 2023)
Director of Student Activities

Ben Schlief, M.S. (2022, 2023)
Associate Director of Recreation

Heidi Bustos, M.S. (2022, 2022)
Assistant Director of Inclusion and Engagement

Hannah L. Phillips, Ed.D. (2021, 2021)
Assistant Director of Residence Life

Jake Reeves, M.A. (2020, 2020)
Assistant Director of Inclusion and Engagement

Katelyn Nicely, B.S. (2024, 2024)
Outdoor Education and Recreation Operations Manager

Health and Counseling Services

Allen Blackwood, MD (2022, 2022)
University Physician and Director of Student Health

Matthew T. Crance, M.A., PA-C (2012, 2012)
Physician’s Assistant

Dawn Wilcox, M.S., FNP-C (2022, 2023)
Nurse Practitioner

Annie Robinson, M.S.W. (2016, 2025)
Director of Student Counseling

David R. Salge, M.Ed. (2021, 2025)
Associate Director of Counseling 

Rallie G. Snowden, M.S.W. (2014, 2022)
University Counselor and Clinical Training Coordinator

Public Safety

Alex S. Rabar, M.P.A. (2025, 2025)
Director of Public Safety

Michelle (Chellie) D. Bergos, A.A.S (2020, 2024)
Assistant Director of Public Safety

Isabella S. Barron, B.A. (2021, 2023)
Lieutenant, Administrative Commander

Schuyler Phillips, B.A. (2021, 2024)
Lieutenant, Operations Commander
 

University Advancement

Susan Wood, M.Ed. (2001, 2024)
Vice President for University Advancement

Waller T. (Beau) Dudley, J.D. (2006, 2022)
Senior Advisor to University Advancement

Dennis Cross, Th.M, (2004, 2024)
Senior Advisor to University Advancement

Rhianon Ham, B.A. (2024, 2024)
Director of Special Events

Ronni Gardner, B.S. (2005, 2022)
Director of Campaign Strategy and Management

Nancy McIntyre, M.Ed. (2009, 2024)
Senior Philanthropic Advisor

Law School Advancement 

Sarah Hughes, M.Ed. (2024, 2024)
Assistant Dean for Law School Advancement

Laura Hamilton, M.P.P. (2024, 2024)
Director of Law School Advancement

Advancement Operations

Sara Jamison, B.A. (2022, 2022)
Executive Director of Advancement Operations

Keith Davis, B.A. (2013, 2022)
Advancement Operations Systems Manager

Katie Somerville, B.A. (2018, 2024)
Director of Advancement Research and Strategy

Alumni and Career Services

John Jensen, III, B.A. (2011, 2022)
Executive Director of Alumni and Career Services

Michelle Jones, B.S. (2018, 2023)
Director of Alumni Reunions and Events

Katherine Farrar, B.A. (2023, 2023)
Director of Alumni Chapter Programs

James Lambert, Ph.D. (2025, 2025)
Director of Lifelong Learning

Ruth Candler (2014, 2023)
Associate Director of Lifelong Learning

Molly M. Steele, M.S. (2016, 2022)
Dean of Career and Professional Development

Lorriann Olán, J.D. (2007, 2021)
Senior Associate Director, Career and Professional Development

Heather Scherschel, Ph.D. (2022, 2022)
Associate Director of Career and Professional Development

Lauren E. Vance, B.A. (2019, 2023)
Director of Business Advising and Recruitment

Development

Jocelyn Lewis, M.S.W. (2021, 2024)
Executive Director of University Development

Katherine Dau, M.Phil. (2022, 2024)
Director of Annual Giving

Emily Pogue, M.A. (2023, 2023)
Senior Associate Director of Annual Giving

Molly Myers, M.A. (2014, 2025)
Senior Associate Director of Development Communications

Jessica Clark Cohen, B.A. (2006, 2024)
Director of Reunion Campaigns

Mike Fisher, M.A. (2020, 2024)
Director of Leadership Giving

Tara Hackenberg, B.A. (2022, 2022)
Director of Parent Giving

Amy Bersett, B.A. (2017, 2022)
Senior Director of Development

Kenny Melvin, B.S. (2018, 2018)
Senior Director of Development

C.J. Davis, M.P.A. (2019, 2019)
Director of Prospect Development and Strategy

Jacqueline Painter, M.S. (2022, 2025)
Director of Gift Planning

Wendy Lovell, B.A. (2009, 2021)
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Laura Watson, B.S. (2019, 2024)
Director of Donor Relations

Administrative Emeriti

June R. Aprille, Ph.D. (2007, 2011)
Provost, Emerita

Kenneth Patrick Ruscio, Ph.D. (2006, 2017)
President, Emeritus