2024-2025 McMurry University Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 McMurry University Catalog

Faculty and Staff



Board of Trustees

Ex-Officio

Dr. Kenneth Wheeler ‘10 (Alumni President) - Ft. Worth, TX
Dr. Sandra Harper (President) - Abilene, TX

Elected Members

Ms. Cindy Allen ‘80 - Abilene, TX
Ms. Martha Arias-Howell ‘93 - Carthage, MO
Mr. David Bailey ‘04 - Abilene, TX
Ms. Yvonne Batts ‘69 - Tuscola, TX
Dr. Mike Bennett ‘65 - Dallas, TX
Mr. Carl Childers ‘76 - Arlington, TX
Ms. Kathi Edwards - Clyde, TX
Rev. Richard Edwards - Ft. Worth, TX
Mr. Chuck Fallon ‘85 - Jupiter, FL
Mr. Russell Hall - Midland, TX
Ms. Elaine Harmon ‘95 - Colleyville, TX
Mr. John Hendrick ‘73 - La Jolla, CA
Rev. Felicia Hopkins - Abilene, TX
Dr. Carl Hubbard ‘68 - San Antonio, TX
Mr. Billy Joe Jay- Roscoe, TX
Dr. Sandy Maddox - Dallas, TX
Bishop James Nunn ‘79 - Oklahoma City, OK
Ms. Hope Pamplin ‘01 - Houston, TX
Mr. Austin Pittman ‘91 - Edina, MN
Dr. Kay Younggren-Lauderman ‘02 - Artesia, NM

Administration

SANDRA HARPER
President of the University
Professor of Communication

B.S., Texas Tech University
M.S., University of North Texas
Ph.D., University of North Texas

GRANT GREENWOOD
Vice President for Enrollment Management
B.B.A., Hardin-Simmons University
M.B.A., Hardin-Simmons University
Ed.D. , Texas Tech University

MICHAEL V. HUTCHISON
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
B.A., McMurry University
M.Ed., University of Texas at El Paso

REV. RICHARD HARRISON
University Chaplain / Director of Religious and Spiritual Life
B.A., McMurry University
M.Div., Duke University

JOHN YARABECK
Dean of Students & Campus Life
B.S., Colorado State University
M.Ed., Colorado State University

ALICIA T. WYATT (1999)
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs: Sponsored Programs
Professor of Computer Science

2005 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient
B.S., Texas Tech University
M.Ed., Texas Tech University
Ed.D., Texas Tech University

CYNTHIA MARTIN (2003)
Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs: Student Success / Director of FOE
Professor of Mathematics
2013 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.S., Howard Payne University
Ph.D. Texas Tech University

LARRY DOCKERY
Interim Athletics Director
B.S. Southern Nazarene University
M.S. Southern Nazarene Univeristy

Professors

DONALYN J. ALEXANDER (2018)
Professor of Nursing
Dean of Nursing

B.S.S., Nursing, University of Central Oklahoma
M.S.N., Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing
D.N.P., Oklahoma City University

FRANCISCO BADUA (2022)
Professor of Accounting
B.S., Saint Peter’s University
M.B.A., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Ph. D., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

TINA BERTRAND (1999)
Professor of Political Science
2011 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.A., University of Houston, University Park
M.A., Emory University
Ph.D., Emory University

LARRY BONDS (2007)
Professor of English
B.A., Texas Lutheran College
M.A., Southwest Texas State University
Ph.D., Texas A&M University

JOEL BRANT (2005)
Professor of Biology
2019 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient
B.S., Abilene Christian University
M.S., Angelo State University
Ph.D., Texas Tech University

TIKHON BYKOV (2004)
Division Chair, Science and Mathematics
The Virgil E. Bottom Endowed Professor of Physics
2017 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.S., St. Petersburg State University, Russia
M.S., St. Petersburg State University, Russia
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

EDWARD DONNAY (2006)
Professor of Chemistry
2023 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient
B.A., University of St. Thomas
Ph.D., Washington University

PAUL FABRIZIO (1996)
Professor of Political Science
2006 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.A., University of Southern California
M.A., Emory University
Ph.D., Emory University

JOSE GOMEZ (2007)
Professor of Spanish
Ed.D., Javerian Polytechnic School

JERRY W. HOLLINGSWORTH (2003)
Professor of Sociology and Criminology
2014 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient
B.A., McMurry University
M.A., University of Texas at Arlington
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

WAYNE KEITH (2006)
Professor of Physics
B.S., Tarleton State University
Ph.D., Rice University

PATRICIA LAPOINT (1988)
Professor of Management
B.S., Miami University
M.B.A., Miami University
Ph.D., University of North Texas

PHILIP LEMASTERS (1995)
Professor of Religion
2001 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.A., Baylor University
M.A., Rice University
Ph.D., Duke University

ANN-MARIE LOPEZ-ESQUIVEL (2006)
Professor of English
B.A., McMurry University
M.A., Hardin-Simmons University
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Commerce

CYNTHIA MARTIN (2003)
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs: Student Success
Professor of Mathematics
2013 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.S., Howard Payne University
Ph.D. Texas Tech University

JOHN MILLER (2004)
Professor of Religion
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary

PAUL PYENTA (2002)
Professor of Biochemistry
B.A., B.S., Wayne State University
M.S., Ph.D., Cornell University

ANNA SAGHATELYAN (2004)
Professor of Biology
M.S., Yerevan State University, Armenia
Ph.D., Komarov Botanical Institute RAN, St. Petersburg, Russia

GREGORY SCHNELLER (2005)
Professor of Psychology
2021 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.A. University of Missouri
M.A., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

JORI SECHRIST (2014)
Professor of Sociology and Criminology
Director of Institutional Effectiveness

B.A., McMurry University
M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University

HYUNSHUN SHIN (2008)
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Duksung Women’s University, Korea
M.S., Drexel University
Ph.D., Drexel University

BRYAN A STEWART (2009)
Professor of Religion
2016 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.A., Grove City College
M.Div., Covenant Theological Seminary
Ph.D., University of Virginia

MARCIA STRAUGHN (2023)
Professor of Nursing
Program Director fo PHSSN

B.A., Texas Woman’s University
M.A., Hardin Simmons University
M.A., Texas Woman’s University
Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University

COLE THOMPSON (2002)
Professor of English
B.A., Stanford University
M.A., University of Louisiana
M.F.A., Warren Wilson College

PAMELA VELTKAMP (1995)
Professor of Chemistry
2018 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.A., Dordt College
Ph.D., University of Colorado.

KATHIE J. WALKER-MILLAR (1992)
Division Chair, Visual and Performing Arts, and Education
Professor of Art

B.F.A., M.Ed., Texas Christian University
M.F.A., Texas Woman’s University

ROBERT W. WALLACE (1990)
Professor of Sociology and Criminology
2007 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.S., Texas Tech University
M.G.S., Miami University
M.A., Columbia University
M.Ph., Columbia University
Ph.D., Columbia University

MARK WATERS (2007)
Division Chair, Humanities, Religion, and Social Sciences
Professor of Religion
Professor of Servant Leadership
2015 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.A., Texas Tech University
M.Div. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ALICIA T. WYATT (1999)
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs: Sponsored Programs
Professor of Computer Science
2005 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.S., Texas Tech University
M.Ed., Texas Tech University
Ed.D., Texas Tech University

Associate Professors

DAVID AMLUNG (2015)
Associate Professor of Music
B.M., University of Oklahoma
M.M., Mannes College The New School for Music
D.M., Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University

TERRENCE BOYLE (2014)
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Tarleton State University
Ph.D., Texas A&M

MARTIN DAWSON(2005)
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Trinity University
M.A., Abilene Christian University
Ph.D., Texas Tech University

TIM DUNN (2012)
Division Chair, Human Wellness and Health Sciences
Associate Professor of Psychology

B.B.S., M.A., M.Div., Hardin-Simmons University
Ph.D., Texas Tech University

RANEY EDMISTON (2022)
Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction/Certification Officer
B.A., Texas Tech University
M.A., Texas Tech University
Ed.D., Texas Tech University

KATHRYN FLORES (2002)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Texas A&M University Kingsville
M.S., Texas A&M College Station
Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas

YELENA KOSHELEVA (2010)
Associate Professor of Psychology
2024 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

Specialist (Equivalent to M.A. in U.S.) Voronezh State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska

KELLY L. McCOUN (1993)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
A.S., Amarillo College
B.S., M.S., West Texas State University
Ph.D., Texas Tech University

GAE LYNN McINROE (2006)
Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.S., Texas Tech University
M.Ed., Abilene Christian University
Ph.D., Texas Tech University

JANET McMURRAY (1997)
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Head Athletic Trainer

B.S., McMurry University
M.S., Hardin-Simmons University
D.A.T., University of Idaho

JUAN MENDOZA (2016)
Associate Professor of Music
B.M., University of Texas - San Antonio
M.M., Belmont University
D.M.A., The Ohio State University

TIMOTHY RENFRO (2008)
Associate Professor of Physics
B.S., Tarleton State University
M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
Ph.D., The University of Texas at Dallas

LARRY SHARP (2007)
Associate Professor of Human Health Science
B.S., Tarleton State University
D.C., Parker University

MARK L. THORNBURG (2000)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
M.S., D.A., Idaho State University

Assistant Professors

ANDREW ALLEN (2023)
Assistant Professor of Human Health Science
B.S., Binghamton University
M.D., Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
 

BROC BAIRD (2023)
Assistant Professor of Art
B.S., Full Sail University
M.F.A., Full Sail University

BRADLEY BLACKWELL (2020)
Sustainability and Renewable Resources Specialist and Assistant Professor
B.S., Lubbock Christian University
M.S., Texas Christian University
Ph.D., Syracuse University

RYAN DALTON (2018)
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., Angelo State University
M.S., Ph.D., Texas A&M University

ZACK FRIZZELL (2024)
Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.F.A., Texas State University
M.F.A., Academy of Art University

BHAVANA GANGWAR (2024)
Assistant Professor of Genetics
B.S., M.J.P Tohilkhand Univesity
M.S., Bundelkhand University
Ph.D., CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)

ASHISH GHIMIRE (2022)
Assistant Professor of Finance
B.B.S., Kathmandu University
M.B.A., Arkansas State University
Ph.D., University of North Texas

LESLIE GREAVES (2022)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Texas Tech University
M.S.N., Texas Tech University

MARY ANNA KIDD (2019)
Assistant Professor of Communications
B.A., West Texas A&M
M.A., Regent University
Ph.D., University of Kansas

DREW LI (2023)
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.A., Xiamen University
M.A.C.C. Brigham Young University
Ph.D., Louisiana State Univesity and A&M College

NEENA McLAIN (2020)
Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., McMurry University
M.F.A., Louisiana State University

ARAVIND MOHAN (2023)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Savitribai Phule Pune University
M.S., Savitribai Phule Pune University
M.S., Governors State University
Ph.D., Wayne State University

SHANNA MOODY (2023)
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., Texas State University
M.S., Texas Woman’s University
Ed.D., Tarleton State University

SARAH NARES (2022)
Assistant Professor Nursing
B.S.N. Angeles University Foundation
M.S.N Angeles University Foundation

KEVIN PHILLIPSON (2019)
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.S., M.B.A., D.B.A., Wilmington University

KENDALL PRINZ (2023)
Assistant Professor of Music/ Director of Bands
B.M.E, Texas Lutheran University
M.M., University of North Texas
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
 
SAJANI THAPA (2023)
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.B.S., Kathmandu Univeristy
M.B.A., Arkansas State University
Ph.D., University of North Texas

DAVID UPSHAW (2021)
Assistant Professor of Engineering
B.S., McMurry University
M.S., Texas Tech University

PAMELA GRAY VERHULST (2016)
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Ed.D., United States Sports Academy

DAVID WAHL (2022)
Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology
B.A., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
M.A., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Ph.D., Iowa State University

ROSEMARY KOVACH WALLACE (1991)
Director, Dyess McMurry Program
Assistant Professor of Sociology

Diploma of Nursing, St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center
B.A., Youngstown State University
M.G.S., Miami University
M.A., Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University

LISA WASHINGTON (2022)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Chair for Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Programs

B.S.N., Grand Canyon University
M.S.N., Grand Canyon University
D.N.P., Grand Canyon University

ANETTE WREN (2021)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of Texas
M.A., Auburn University
Ph.D., Texas Christian University

Instructors

SARAH BAIRD (2023)
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Texas Tech University
M.S.N., Texas A&M University

RICHARD L. BROZOVIC (1996)
Instructor of Computer Science & Information Systems
B.S., U. S. Air Force Academy
M.S., Air Force Institute of Technology

GRETCHEN BULLOCK (2024)
Visiting Instructor of Hisotry
B.S., Adrian College
M.A., Sam Houston State University

MELISSA BULLS (2019)
Visiting Instructor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.S., McMurry University
M.Ed., Massey University

STEPHANIE CARROLL (2023)
Instructor of Developmental Mathematics
B.S., Oklahoma State University
M.S., University of Central Missouri

ROXANNA DITA (2011)
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S. Polytechnic University, Bucharest, Romania
M.S. University of North Texas

MEGAN DRISKILL (2021)
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Texas Tech University
M.S.N,  University of Texas at Arlington

SANDRA FLORES (2023)
Instructor of Nursing
B.S, Abilene Christian University
M.S., Abilene Christian University, PHSSN

JENNIFER HICKS (2023)
Instructor of Nursing
B.A., McMurry University
M.A., Hardin-Simmons University

CARMEN HORN (2021)Instructor of Mathematics
B.Ed., Texas A&M International
M.Ed., Lamar University

BETH LAURENCE (1995)
S3C Writing Coordinator
Instructor of Developmental English
B.A., Hardin-Simmons University

MIKE MILLER
Simulation Lab Instructor
B.Ed., Texas A&M International
T.C.F.P, Master Firefighter

AIMEE MUDD-POWELL (2022)
Instructor of Nursing
M.S.N., Grand Canyon University
B.S.N., Angelo State University

DIANNA MURPHY (2022)
Instructor of Nursing/ Director of CNA Program
B.B.S., R.N,. Texas Tech Univeristy

AMANDA NEAL (2019)
Visiting Instructor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.B.S., M.Ed., Hardin-Simmons University

JENNIFER NICHOLS (2017)
Instructor of Photography /Gallery Services Director
B.A., McMurry University

MICHAEL PARKER (2020)
Instructor of Cybersecurity
B.S., Madonna University
M.S., University of Detroit Mercy

MELODY ROPER (2010)
Instructor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.A., Texas A&M University
M.A., Abilene Christian University

DREWCILLA WALTER (2022)
Instructor of Developmental Mathematics, STEM Student Success Tutor
A.S., Cisco Junior College
B.S., West Texas A&M University
M.S., Tarleton State University

LISA WASHINGTON
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P., Grand Canyon University

ELIZABETH WATSON (2009)
Instructor of Business Administration
B.S., Texas Christian University
M.B.A., Oklahoma City University

JOEL WHITTEMORE (2001)
Instructor of Communications
B.S. Northeastern University
M.A., Abilene Christian University

BROOKE WRIGHT (2019)
Instructor of Human Health Science
B.S., Abilene Christian University
M.S., University of Tulsa

Faculty Emeriti

DAVID AINSWORTH (2003)
Associate Professor of Theatre, Emeritus
B.F.A., Southwestern University
M.F.A., University of Texas at Austin

JAMES ALVIS
Professor of Spanish & French, Emeritus
B.A., McMurry College
M.A., University of New Mexico
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

THOMAS BENOIT (1995)
Professor of Biology, Emeritus
2003 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.S., University of Texas at Arlington
M.A., University of Texas at Arlington
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
 

MARY BUZAN
Professor of English, Emerita
B.A., McMurry College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin

PHILIP CRAIK
Professor of Theatre, Emeritus
B.Mu., Hardin-Simmons University
M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University

DEE ANN CURRY (2006)
Instructor of Communication, Emerita
B.A. Wayland Baptist University
M.Ed. Houston Baptist University

DIANNE G. F. DULIN
Instructor of Mathematics, Emerita
B.A., Lamar State College
M.A., Louisiana State University

KATHRYN HALL (2000)
Professor of Curriculum & Instruction, Emerita
B.A., Smith College
M.Ed., Hardin-Simmons University
Ed.D., University of North Texas

STEPHEN HARDIN (2010)
Professor of History, Emeritus
B.A., South West Texas State University
M.A., South West Texas State University
Ph.D., Texas Christian University

CHARLES E. HUKILL (1985)
Professor of Theatre and Director of Technical Theatre, Emeritus
2002 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.F.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
M.F.A., Trinity University (Dallas Theater Center)

HERSHEL KIMBRELL
Assistant Professor of Physical Education and
Head Basketball Coach, Emeritus

B.S., M.Ed., McMurry College

CHARLES JEFFREY KINLAW (1999)
Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus
B.A., Wake Forest University
M.Div., Southern Baptist Seminary
Ph.D., University of Virginia
 

DAVID M. KLASSEN
Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus
B.S., The University of Texas - El Paso
Ph.D., University of New Mexico

BEVERLY LENOIR
Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Professor of Computer Science, Emerita

B.A., Baylor University
M.S., American Technological University
Ph.D., University of Texas

ANN LIPRIE-SPENCE (1982)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Emerita
1999 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient
B.S., McNeese State University
M.B.A., Louisiana Tech University

K. O. LONG
Dean of the School of Business,
Associate Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus

B.A., McMurry College
J.D., University of Texas at Austin

ROBERT MANISS
Professor of Curriculum & Instruction, Registrar, Emeritus
B.S., Texas Technological College
M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin

ROBERT MARTIN
Professor of Biology, Emeritus
B.S., M.S., Oklahoma State University
Ph.D., Texas Tech University

DORIS A. MILLER (1993)
Professor of English, Emerita
B.S., University of Texas at El Paso
M.A., University of Northern Colorado
M.A., Colorado State University
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin

ROBERT C. MONK
Professor of Religion, Emeritus
B.A., Texas Tech University
B.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University

TERRY E. NORTHUP
Professor of Curriculum & Instruction, Emeritus
B.A., M.Ed., University of Mississippi
Ph.D., Purdue University

PUG DEAVENPORT PARRIS (1978)
Professor of Kinesiology, Emerita
1998 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.S., McMurry College
M.Ed., Abilene Christian University
Ed.D., Texas A&M University

CLARA RICHARDSON (1998)
Associate Professor of Accounting, Emerita
B.A., McMurry College
M.B.A., Ph,D., Texas A&M University
 

GARY W. SHANAFELT
Professor of History, Emeritus
2004 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.A., University of California, Irvine
M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley

A.C. SHARP, JR.
Professor of Physics, Emeritus
B.S., M.S., Texas A&I University
Ph.D., Texas A&M University

PHILIP SHULER
Professor of Religion, Emeritus
A.B., Southern Methodist University
B.D., Perkins School of Theology
M.A., Claremont Graduate School
Ph.D., McMaster University

ROBERT W. SLEDGE
Distinguished Professor of History, Emeritus
B.S., B.A., Southwestern University
B.D., Southern Methodist University
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin

PAUL A. SMITH (2004)
Professor of Kinesiology, Emeritus
B.S., Wheaton College
M.S., Indiana University
Ph.D., Indiana University
 

JOE W. SPECHT
Director of Jay-Rollins Library, Emeritus
B.A., M.A., M.L.S., North Texas State University

MICHAEL N. SWANSON
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Emeritus
B.S., M.A., Texas Tech University

LOUIS W. VOIT
Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Emeritus
B.S., State University of New York
M.S.E., West Virginia University
M.S., East Texas State University

EUGENE WILLIAMS
Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus
B.A., Drury College
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Arkansas

GARY WILSON (1990)
Professor of Biology, Emeritus
2012 Gordon R. and Lola J. Bennett Faculty Award Recipient

B.S., University of Texas at El Paso
M.S., Texas Tech University
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
 

Library Staff

JAYSON ESCALERA
Library Evening & Weekend Supervisor

MICHELLE RAMIREZ
Acquisitions Library Assistant

LAUREN MANTOOTH
Circulation Assistant
B.A., Hardin-Simmons University

AMANDA VICKERS
Collection Services Librarian
B.A., McMurry University
M.L.S., Texas Woman’s University

KEITH A. WADDLE
Reference / ILL Librarian
B.A., Hardin-Simmons University
M.A., Texas A&M University
M.S., University of North Texas
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

TERRY YOUNG
Library Director
B.A., M.U.P., Texas A&M University
M.L.S., University of North Texas

Administrators

NICHOLAS AMENDOLA
Senior Systems Analyst

SARAH DRISKELL ‘08, B.A.
Registrar

TIM BUNDICK, B.S.
Director of Campus Safety & Security

BRENDA JOHNSON
Director of Health Services / University Nurse

TERRY NIXON, B.B.A.
Director of Institutional Research

TINA SCHUELLER, B.B.A.
Associate Vice President of Accounting

KATELYN SCOTT
Associate Vice President of Strategic Communication & Marketing

TIMOTHY SECHRIST, B.B.A., M.P.A.
Director of Student Financial Services

JASON SHAW
Director of Counseling & Disability Services

ROBERT WALLACE, B.S., M.G.S., M.A., M.Ph., Ph.D.
Faculty Athletic Representative

Staff

RODERICK ADAMS
Assistant Baseball Coach

LAUREL ANDERSON
Financial Aid Counselor I

FRANCES ARIAS
Director of Major & Planned Giving

SUMMER ATCHLEY
Spirit Store Sales Associate

CHRISTOPHER BARTLETT, B.A.
Content Specialist- Videography

LEAH BENNETT
Digital Media Specialist

BAYLEE BLANTON
Supervisor S3C Evening Lab

JOHNNA BOLDEN, B.B.A.
Assistant Director for Financial Aid

MELISSA BOND
Postal Clerk

CHRISTOPHER BREAUX
Head Tennis Coach

CODY BROTHERTON
Assistant Track & Field Coach

KYLER BURD, M.A.
Assistant Registrar

STEVEN BYRAM
Part Time Security Officer

LISA CALVERT
PHSSN Tutor

TERRY T. CASS, B.B.A.
University Accountant

DEBORAH CASTLEMAN
Career Specialist

TERRY CASTILLEJA
Secretary for Maintenance Department

JADEN CERDA
Admission Counselor

DAVID CHRISTIANSON
Director of Blended and Online Learning

SHAWNTA CLARK
Director of Student Accounts

KIMBERLY COOPER
Nurse Practitioner

BRANDON DAVIS
Security Officer

KELSEY DAVIS
Director of Admissions Operations

LEIGH DAVIS
Administrative Assistant THECM SSAPI G/ Grant
Management Assistant Title V
 
SAMUEL DICKENSHEETS
Admission Counselor

JENNIFER DUNN
Director of Mindset for Success and Career Services

SEAN EAST
Assistant Athletic Trainer

ALLISON EGGENA
Assistant Athletic Trainer

ELLEN ELLIS
Spirit Store Manager

CAYLEIGH ENGLAND
Assistant Softball Coach

JULIANA FABRIZIO
Content Specialist-Copywriting

MELODY FAIRCLOTH
Project Coach for TRIO Student Support Services

PATRICIA FLOYD
PHSSN Tutor

DEBBIE FORD
Secretary for Athletic Department

MARIAH FUSCO
Director of Student Activities & Orientation

VICTORIA GARZA-ROARK
Title V Transfer Specialist

JORDAN GREGORY
Residence Hall Director for University Apartments
Interim Director of Residence Life

WILEY CASE HARVEY
Head Athletic Trainer/ Assistant Athletic Director

BARBARA HAVARD
Payroll/Benefits Coordinator

KATE HOLLAND
Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
Coordinator of Intramural Sports
 
JACOB HUTTON
Academic Success Coach

EMILY JACQUES
Director of Donor Events & Stewardship

MARK JEDOW
Head Swimming Coach

TYLER JONES
Physical Plant- Technician

TIMOTHY KAMER
Maintenance Technician

LISA KENNEDY
Accounting Specialist

BAYLEE KINDRICK
Assistant Director of Events

CODY KNIGHT
Head Track and Field Coach

CORY KOCH
Interim Head Coach Cross Country

TORI LAMB
Admission Counselor

SANDY LANE
Administrative Assistant for Career Services / Student Employment Coordinator

STEPHEN CHASE LEBLANC
Interim Assistant Director of Athletics Communications & Operations

JASON LEE
Head Baseball Coach

ANDREW LONG
Head Women’s Basketball Coach

MELANIE LONG, B.B.A.
Associate Director of Admission for Transfer and Online Recruitment

ANAHI LOPEZ
Administrative Assisatn Religious Life

LAUREN LUNA
Director of the Dual Credit Academy

CARRIE MARSH
Assistant Registrar
VA Certifying Official

CYNTHIA MARTIN
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs for Student Success

SARAH MARTIN
Director of Foundation & Corporate Relations

DENISE MATTIE
Director of Advancement Services

LEAH MAYES
Project Coach TRIO Student Support Services

LIZ MAYES, M.ED.
Academic Success Coach/ Virtual Campus Student Advisor

MICHAEL McCARROLL
Director of University Recreation/ Assistant Coach

JOAN McCRORY
Print Shop Assistant

JENNIFER McEACHERN
Academic Administrative Assistant

RODE McELREATH
Head Coach Men & Women’s Golf

MACY McMILLAN
Director of Admission, Records, Advising for PHSSN

DAVID McNALLY
Head Softball Coach

ERICA MEDINA
Title V Pre-Health Career Specialist

KELLIE MERRITT, B.A.
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs

RUSSELL MILLER
Assistant Chaplain

RACHEL MONTESDEOCA, Ed.D.
Advising Specialist- Title V

JEFF MOORE, B.I.S.
Purchasing Officer

RHONDA MOORE
Accounts Payable Specialist

LEIGHANNA MOSTERT
Assistant Registrar

STEPHANIE MURILLO, B.B.A.
Administrative Assistant to Dean of Student Affairs

JORDAN NEAL
Head Football Coach

MATTHEW NEWBY
Assistant Football Coach

TIMOTHY NIEDECKEN
Maintenance Technician

CHARLES NOBLES
Head Women’s Soccer Coach

NICHOLAS OCHELTREE
Director of Integrated Communications

AILIN ORTEGA
Residence Hall Director/ Housing Coordinator Facilty

VICTORIA OVANDO, M.A.
Admission Counselor

JACOB PERKS
Assistant Womens Basketball Coach

SERAYAH PETERS
Director of Annual Giving

CAMILE PETREE, B.S., M.Ed.
Head Volleyball Coach / Senior Women’s Administrator

ZACHRY PICKELMAN, B.S., M.S.M.
Head Men’s Basketball Coach

SANDRA PENUELA GARCIA
Learning Experience Designer

RYAN PITTMAN
Science Laboratory Manager

MALLORY RAINWATER, M.A.
Director of Admission and Recruiting

JONATHAN RAMIREZ
Marketing Assistant

HAILEE REEDER
Events Coordinator

KIMI REESE
Security Officer

MICHAEL REEVES
Athletic Trainer

JAMEE RHOADES
Academic Success Coach

AMERICA RODRIGUEZ
Campus Visit Coordinator

MATTHEW SABIN
Maintenance Technician

SUSAN SABIN
Security Officer

ABRAHAM SALAZAR
Web Manager - Front End Developer

ROBINSON “JEFF” SCOTT, B.B.A., M.S.W.
Director of the Servant Leadership Program

TYSON SCOTT
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

EMILY SECA
Assistant to the Dean PHSSN

JORI SECHRIST
Director of Institutional Effectiveness

LORENZO SEGURA, JR
Assistant Soccer Coach/Coordinator of Intramurals

HALEY SHEPARD
Residence Hall Director

WILLIAM SNYDER
Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Coordinator

ABIGALE SOTO
TRIO Program Services Assistant

CAMEO SPLAIN
Graphic Designer

DHIVYA SRIDAHARIAN
Nursing Student Success Coach

TERESA STEELE
Supervisor of the Post Office & Print Office

MICHAEL STEPHENS, B.B.A., M.B.A.
Database Manager

JESSICA STIEBIG
Adminstrative Assistant- Finance & Administration

BOBBY STONE
Maintenance Technician

TERI SURA-CHILDERS
Administrative Assistant- Institutional Advancement

MATT TARPLEY
E-Sports Coach

JESSICA THOMPSON
Project Director - Student Support Services

CRESPINA TORRES
Administrative Assistant-Admissions

ROSEMARY K. WALLACE, B.A., M. GERONTOLOGICAL STUDIES, M.A., Ed.D.
Director of McMurry-Dyess Program / Associate Professor of Sociology

SHEILA WARREN
Grant and Contracts Specialist

BROC WATKINS
Assistant Football Coach

NICHOLAS WEDDLE
Director - Compliance / Operational Athletics

TAMMY WERNER
Professional Tutor

SHARON WEST
S3C Student Coordinator

NOLAN WHEELER
Maintenance Technician- Painter

TABITHA WILSON
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

SAMUEL WILSTROP
Assistant Swimming Coach