2022-2023 Catalog

Administration, Faculty, and Staff - Fall 2022 Semester

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
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University

Academic Affairs

Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

C. William McKee, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ed.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Lanah H. Hale, Executive Assistant to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Registrar, and Academic Affairs Publications Manager
A.A., Cumberland University

Mark E. Hanshaw, General Counsel and Associate Provost
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
L.L.M., University of Manchester, England
M.T.S., Texas Christian University
J.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ph.D., Southern Methodist University

Laurie P. Dishman, Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Professor
B.S., Carson-Newman College
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

S. Christopher Fuller, Dean of the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business, and Professor
B.S., B.S., M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University

Mary Bess Griffith, Dean of the Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions, and Associate Professor
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Tennessee, Memphis
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Sheridan W. S. Henson, Executive Director of Academic Support and Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University

James H. Jordan, University Organist
A.S., B.A., Cumberland University

Jenny L. Mason, Dean of the Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

William R. Richardson, Executive Director of Community Relations and External Affairs
B.S., University of Tampa
M.S.P., M.B.A., Cumberland University

Office of the Registrar

Tamara J. Pavan, University Registrar
A.A., Northeastern Christian Junior College
B.S., Ohio Valley University

Stephani A. deRouen, Associate Registrar
B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University

Amy S. Grant, Dual Enrollment & Early College Coordinator and Instructor
B.A., Lipscomb University
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University

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

Lorraine K. Schock, Associate Registrar
A.C.Ed., Moody Bible Institute
B.A., Judson University

Office of Student Success

Alma M. Barnes, Director of Student Success and Instructor
B.A., Harding University
M.A.T., Middle Tennessee State University

J. Michael Ripski, University Chaplain and Assistant Professor
B.A., Rhodes College
M.Div., D.Min. Emory University

Dixie S. Rury, Director of Career Services and Internships
B.S. Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Austin Peay State University

Doris & Harry Vise University Library

Bettina B. Warkentin, Director of the Library, Librarian, and Instructor
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S., University of Memphis
M.H.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Joshua S. Baxter, Archives Assistant
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University

Jessica R. Fenn, Librarian
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Stephen P. Spann, Librarian and Instructor
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.I.S., J.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Presidential Papers Project

Mark R. Cheathem, Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers and Professor
B.A., Cumberland University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Mississippi State University

James Bradley, Co-Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers
B.A., Marist College
M.A., New York University

Max C. Matherne, Assistant Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers and Assistant Professor
B.A., Grove City College
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Andrew W. Wiley, Associate 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
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

Andrea D. Davis, Coordinator of Student Disability Services
B.A., M.S.P., Cumberland University

Sandra K. Fields, Coordinator of External Counseling (Contract Service, Thera Tribe Counseling)
B.S., University of Maryland
M.A., Liberty University

Libby A. O'Guin, Director of Student Life
B.S., M.S., Cumberland University

Campus and Financial Services

Office of Information Technology

Melissa A. Page, Director of Information Technology and Instructor
B.S., M.S., Kaplan University

Joana B. Barcelo, Enterprise Back-End Developer
B.S., Cumberland University

Adam T. Butler, Enterprise Back End Developer

Scott A. Clancy, Desktop Administrator

Kurt R. Gorham, Senior Software Developer
B.B.A., M.B.A., Morehead State University

Peter Nelson, IT Support Supervisor

Nicholas J. Reynolds, IT Support Services Manager
B.S., Cumberland University

Marti Stachelrodt, IT Support Specialist

Mitchell R. Stembridge, Helpdesk/Events Technician
B.S., Cumberland University

Adam B. Stout, Network Administrator

Enrollment Services

Reggie R. Blair, Vice President for Enrollment Services
B.S., M.S., Lipscomb University

Office of Admissions

Kari E. Smith, Director of Enrollment Services
B.S.,Middle Tennessee State University

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

Nova D. Lawrence, Admissions Data Analyst I

Joshua A. Rial, University Concierge
B.F.A., Cumberland University
B.A., Western Carolina University

Jodi M. Sydenstricker, Campus Visit & Guest Experience Coordinator
B.S., Cumberland University

Annah E. Smith, Assistant Director of Enrollment Services
B.A., Freed-Hardeman University

Alexis M. Aylor, Enrollment Specialist for Athletes and Transfers
A.A., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Ana Collazos Navarro, Marketing Content Editor (Spanish-Translator)
B.B.A., Cumberland University

Shyan M. Fuller, Enrollment Specialist for Undergraduate Students - Central TN Region
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Anna B. Glover, Enrollment Specialist for International Students
B.S., Tennessee Technological University

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

Brandon R. Taylor, Enrollment Specialist for Undergraduate Students - West TN Region
B.S., Cumberland University

Hannah E. Webb, Enrollment Specialist for Undergraduate Students - East TN Region
A.S., Northeast State Community College
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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, Senior Financial Aid Advisor

Stacy L. Kelly, Associate Director of Financial Aid
B.A., Missouri Western State University
M.A.E., Cumberland University

Katie L. Lawson, Accounts Receivable Associate

Susan K. Marshall, Financial Aid Advisor

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

Janet A. Pedigo, Accounts Receivable Associate and Veterans Liaison

Martha S. Reese, Accounts Receivable Senior Associate
Diploma, Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Office of Student Retention and Tennessee Promise

Abby H. Pitts, Director of Retention and TN Promise Services, and Instructor
B.S., Berry College
M.A., Shorter University

Tessa B. Barto, Administrative and Outreach Coordinator
B.S., M.S.E.S., Cumberland University

Cindy F. Conley, Academic Coach 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

Andrea S. Garrels, Administrative and Outreach Coordinator
B.A., University of San Diego
M.A.E., Cumberland University

Gary C. Heartfield, Academic Coach and Instructor
B.A., University of South Florida
M.S., Florida Institute of Technology

Michael A. Sostre, Academic Coach and Instructor
B.A., University of Georgia
M.A., Western Kentucky University

Office of Human Resources

Mia C. Abernathy, Director of Human Resources
B.A., M.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University

Alana J. Barnett, Human Resources Coordinator and Administrative Assistant

Fiscal Affairs

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

Tausha L. Grady, Assistant Controller
B.S., M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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

Tanya D. Lawson, Controller
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

Virginia H. Bennett, Development Officer
B.A., B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University

Caroline A. Haynes, Alumni Relations Coordinator
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Dannielle I. Scott, Advancement Coordinator

Emily C. Shires, Business Analyst
B.S., Cumberland University

Katelyn L. Wolfe, Director, Annual Giving and Alumni
B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University

Office of Communications and Marketing

Joey Clark, Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knxoville
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University

Danielle E. Walden, Digital Media and Communications Manager
A.A., Cumberland University
B.S., Belmont University

Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business

S. Christopher Fuller, Dean of the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business, and Professor
B.S., B.S., M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University

Connie M. Sink, Administrative Assistant to the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business
A.A.B., Cumberland University

Eric G. Alspaugh, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A.E., 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

Danny L. Bryan, 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

Laurie P. Dishman, Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Carson Newman University
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

B. Alison Dorris, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
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

Vichuda K. (June) Hunter, Instructor of Chemistry
B.A., M.S., University of Mississippi

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

Eric A. Landis, Associate Professor of Management and Faculty Athletic Representative
B.A., M.A., University of Alabama
D.M., University of Phoenix

Natasha McMann, Visiting Instructor of Physics and Astronomy
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

Sarah S. Pierce, Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

Milton W. Sager, III, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., State University of New York, Fredonia
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Stephen P. Shao, Jr., Associate Professor of Business
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
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

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

James Bakuli, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., University of Ghana (Republic of Ghana)
M.A., Central Michigan University
M.A., Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University

Jonna K. Bell, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., M.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Autumn T. Blackburn, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., Cumberland University
D.C., Palmer College of Chiropractic

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

Rachel J. DeLone, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Jill L. Gilbert, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Lincoln Memorial University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
Ed.S., Union University

Jackson L. Goble, Adjunct Instructor of Information Technology
B.S., M.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Allison M. Greer, Adjunct Instructor of Business
A.A., Itawamba Community College
B.B.A., The University of Mississippi
M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University

Anna M. Harris, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.Ed., Bethel University
M.S., University of Northern Alabama

Ian C. Hawkins, Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry
B.S., East Carolina University
M.S., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University

Frances A. Hohimer, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
A.A., 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

Gary O. London, Adjunct Instructor of Business
A.S., Lawson State Community College
B.S., Faulkner University
M.A., University of Memphis
D.B.A., University of the Cumberlands

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

Alan L. Matthews, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
M.B.A., Central Oklahoma University
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

P. Henry Meadows, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
B.S., M.S., Western Kentucky 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

Russell R. Skoglund, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Tennessee Technological University

Anthony L. Smith, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., Jackson College of Ministries
M.A., Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University

Chad S. Smith, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
B.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.B.A., Cumberland University

R. Jeannie Thomas, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.B.A., Cumberland University
M.B.A., Tennessee State University

Lain E. Tomlinson, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., B.Mus., Cumberland University
M.S., Tarleton State University

Natalie N. Walker, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., M.B.A., Florida A & M University
D.B.A., Keiser University

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

Graham T. West, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.S., Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University

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

Lee D. Austin, Instructor of Music
B.A., M.A., Cumberland University

Joseph W. Bates, Assistant Professor of Art and Design
B.F.A., Cumberland University
M.F.A., Arizona State University

Rachael C. Bible, Assistant Professor of Anthropology
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ph.D., Texas A & M University, College Station

Christopher S. Byrd, Instructor of Theatre
B.A., M.A., Cumberland University

Migel 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

Sandee L. Gertz, Associate Professor of English
M.A., M.F.A., Wilkes University

Kent J. Hallman, Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., M.Div., M.A., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Oslo University (Kingdom of Norway)

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 and Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
B.A, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University

Natalie R. Inman, Associate Professor of History
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

Jaclyn K. Jennings, Instructor of English
B.A., Cumberland University
M.A., Western Kentucky 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
Tommy P. Thompson 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

Alena Mehic, Assistant Professor of Art
B.F.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.F.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

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

Roshanda S. Odom, Assistant Professor of Education
B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Ed.S., Ed.D., Union University

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

A. Wayne Ray III, Instructor of Music and Athletic Band Director
B.A., Cumberland University
M.M.E., Old Dominion University

Michael C. Rex, Associate Professor of English
B.A., Sam Houston State University
M.A., Texas A & M University, College Station
Ph.D., Wayne State University

J. Michael Ripski, Assistant Professor of Foundations of Scholarship and Learning, Religion, and University Chaplain
B.A., Rhodes College
M.Div., D.Min., Emory University

Daniel T. Rousseau, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., University of Central Florida
M.A.E., Central Michigan University
D.C.J., California University of Pennsylvania

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

Sandra H. Smith, Associate Professor of Education
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University

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

George L. Walker, Associate 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 (Dominion of Canada)

Jessica R. Bilbrey Worthington, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Cleveland State University
M.C.J., Tiffin University
Ph.D., Capella University

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

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

Karli Brito Cunha, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.F.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University

Simyka M. Carlton, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., Bethel University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Walden University 

Katherine A. Clark, Adjunct Instructor of English
A.A., Lorain County Community College
B.A., Saint Vincent College
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Korey E. Cooper, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.S., M.S., Southwest University of Louisiana
M.S., Tennessee State University

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

Timothy C. Davis, Adjunct Instructor of English
M.F.A., Queens University of Charlotte

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

Brian P. Eastin, Adjunct Instructor of Political Science
B.A., University of Texas, Arlington
M.A., University of Dallas

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

Sandra L. Elliott, Adjunct Instructor of Music and Director of Choirs
A.A., Cumberland University
B.A., Samford University
M.C.M., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A.E., Cumberland University

Kim Y. Finch, Adjunct Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Sung-Shin Women's 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, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Georgetown University
M.S.Ed., University of Southern Maine
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)

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

Michelle D. Gillis, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.S., Bethune-Cookman College
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
M.A.F., Sierra Nevada University
Ph.D., University of Florida

Sally H. Govan, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.F.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.F.A., University of Hartford 

Avery-Ana H. Green, Adjunct Lecturer of Art
B.F.A., Cumberland University

D. Leny Hamm, Adjunct Lecturer of Art
A.S., Community College of the Air Force
A.S., Volunteer State Community College

Tawnee R. Hegree, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education and Athletic Coaching
A.A., Antelope Valley College
B.S., M.Ed., Cumberland University

Tara L. Henry, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.S.Ed., M.S.Ed., State University of New York, Buffalo

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

Taylor B. Howle, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., M.A., Tennessee Technological University

William P. Huber, Adjunct Lecturer of Music
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

C. Alan Hutchison, Adjunct Instructor of Speech
B.A., M.A., Lipscomb University
M.A., Austin Peay State University

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 

Nicholas P. Krause, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., M.A., Colorado State University

Meredith Lewis, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.F.A., Tennessee Technological University
M.F.A., Washington State 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

Cecilia J. Lockhart, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., South Carolina State University
M.A., Tennessee State University

Thomas A. Maynard, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.A., Western Kentucky University
J.D., Nashville School of Law

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

Joshua R. Mills, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., M.A., Tennessee Technological University

Karen L. Mills, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
M.F.A., Spaulding University

Josh E. Nelson, Assistant Director of Athletic Bands
B.Mus., East Tennessee State University

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

Jessica L. Padgett, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education
B.A., Mount Holyoke College
M.Ed., University of Washington
M.S.E.S., Cumberland 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

Di Ann C. Perry, Adjunct Lecturer of English
B.S.Ed., University of Tennessee, Martin

Bill R. Phillips, Adjunct Lecturer of Public Service Management
B.G.S., University of Nebraska, Omaha

Shelby H. Phillips, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.A., Union University
M.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
M.S., Lipscomb University

John A. Ray, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.M., M.M., Samford University
M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
D.M.A., University of Alabama

David P. Sartor, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.Mus., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Mus., Middle Tennessee State University

Robert W. Shankle, Adjunct Lecturer of Music
B.A., University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Laura M. Short, Adjunct Instructor of Anthropology
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Texas A & M University, College Station

Brady M. Shrader, Adjunct Instructor of Political Science
B.A., Bluefield State University
M.A., Marshall University

Layla J. Smallwood, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.Ed., Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University

Jason B. Smith, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education and Exercise and Sport Science
B.S., M.A., Ed.D., Tennessee State University

Holly A. Staggs, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.A., Southern New Hampshire University

Christopher W. Tucker, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.A., Southern New Hampshire University
M.A.L.S., Dartmouth College
M.A., Clark University

Joel F. Wade, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Trina H. Winters, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Xavier University of Louisiana
M.S., Lipscomb University

Eugenia R. Yelen, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.A., M.F.T., Trevecca Nazarene University

Foundations of Scholarship and Learning

Foundations of Scholarship and Learning

Alma M. Barnes, Director of Student Success and Instructor
B.A., Harding University
M.A.T., Middle Tennessee State University

Tessa B. Barto, Administrative and Outreach Coordinator and Instructor
B.S., M.S.E.S., Cumberland University

Christopher S. Byrd, Instructor of Theatre
B.A., M.A., Cumberland University

Cindy F. Conley, Academic Coach and Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Central Missouri
M.S., Murray State University
Ed.S., Ph.D., Tennessee Technological University

Andrea D. Davis, Coordinator of Student Disability Services
B.A., M.S.P., Cumberland University

Stephanie P. Davis, Dean of Students and Instructor
B.B.A., M.S.P., Cumberland University

Andrea S. Garrels, Administrative and Outreach Coordinator
B.A., University of San Diego
M.A.E., Cumberland University

Amy S. Grant, Dual Enrollment & Early College Coordinator and Instructor
B.A., Lipscomb University
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University

P. Ross Haines, Assistant Director of Institutional Research
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University

Gary C. Heartfield, Academic Coach and Instructor
B.A., University of South Florida
M.S., Florida Institute of Technology

Sheridan W. S. Henson, Executive Director of Academic Support and Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University

Jaclyn K. Jennings, Instructor of English
B.A., Cumberland University
M.A., Western Kentucky University

Abby H. Pitts, Director of Retention and TN Promise Services, and Instructor
B.S., Berry College
M.A., Shorter University

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

J. Michael Ripski, Assistant Professor of Foundations of Scholarship and Learning, Religion, and University Chaplain
B.A., Rhodes College
M.Div., D.Min., Emory University

Dixie S. Rury, Director of Career Services & Internships and Instructor
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Austin Peay State University

Michael A. Sostre, Academic Coach and Instructor
B.A., University of Georgia
M.A.E., Western Kentucky University

Leslie L. Steele, Executive Coordinator to the President and Instructor
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University

The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions

Mary Bess Griffith, Dean, Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions and Associate Professor
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Tennessee, Memphis
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

Katie L. Arnold, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training and Athletic Trainer
B.S., M.A.E., Cumberland University
D.H.Ed., Still University

Diane L. Businda, Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Tennessee State University
B.S.N., Belmont University
M.S.N., Walden University

Joseph W. Callis, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Cumberland University

J. Tammy Carroll, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Memphis
D.N.P., University of Alabama

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

Ashley S. Corn, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., B.S., Ohio State University
B.S.N., University of Cincinnati
M.A., University of Hawaii, Manoa
D.N.P., Ohio State University

Claudia D. Davis, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Coe College
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University

Kelcey N. Flagg, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Austin Peay State University
M.S.N., Union University

Jayne W. Forest, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Phoenix
M.S.N., University of New Mexico

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

Jason S. Grindstaff, Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University
M.S., M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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

James E. Holbrook, Associate Professor of Sport Management
B.A., Morehead State University
M.S., Eastern Kentucky University
D.A., Middle Tennessee State University

J. Bradley Jordan, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., Cumberland University
M.S., Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University

Tanya 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

Megan M. Lannom, Instructor of Nursing and Laboratory Coordinator
B.S.N., M.S.N., Saint Louis University

Amy K. Robertson, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Belmont University

Melissa F. Somerville, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., Alvin Community College
B.S.N., University of Phoenix
M.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan University
Ph.D., Capella University

Jennifer L. Spires, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Tennessee Technological University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
D.N.P., University of Alabama, Huntsville

Richard M. Storie II, Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.Ed., University of Toledo
M.S., Adelphi University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University

Ashley Walkner, Instructor of Nursing
A.A.S., Nashville State Community College
B.S.N., M.S.N., Western Governors 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

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

M. Dylan Green, Adjunct Instructor for Athletic Training
A.S., West Kentucky Community Technical College
B.S.A.T., Murray State University
M.S., Auburn University
D.P.T., Belmont University

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

Joy D. Kimbrell, Adjunct Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., B.S.N., East Tennessee State University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
D.N.P., Union University

Kathryn A. McDearman, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University

Kristina M. Medinger, Adjunct Instructor of Athletic Training
B.S., Methodist University
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania
D.A.T., Temple University

Nicole R. Powell, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Hopkinsville Community College
B.S.N., Murray State University
M.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
D.N.P., Augusta University

 

The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions Adjunct Clinical Faculty

Melissa R. Bell, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.A.S., Jackson State Community College
B.S.N., Austin Peay State University

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

Emily K. Cates, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S., Motlow State Community College
B.S.N., Tennessee Technological University

Tiffany L. Edmondson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Northern Kentucky University

Janet H. Elrod, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.N., Western Kentucky University

Kaitlyn N. Esteppe, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

Stacey A. Fuhrmann, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
M.S.N., Western Governors University

Carolyn L. Goodin, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S., Nashville State Community College
B.S.N., East Tennessee State University

Leann M. Grimes, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Western Kentucky University
M.S.N., Union University

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

Nicole S. Hill, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Jacksonville State 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

LeeAnna H. Melton, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Belmont University

Connie L. Motil, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.D.N., Kettering College of Medical Arts
B.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan University
M.S.N., Southern New Hampshire University

Sarah S. Neumann, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Walsh University

Christy D. O'Connell, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Cumberland University

Angela P. Owen, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., California State University

Eyitemi K. Owens, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S., B.S.N., M.S.N., Tennessee State University

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

Chase T. Sullivan, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.A., B.S.N., Cumberland University

Amanda M. VanZile, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Western Michigan University
B.S.N., Cumberland University

Katelyn R. Vaughan, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
B.A., B.A., Converse College

Suzanne Wetzel-Ray, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Tennessee State University
B.S.N., M.B.A., M.S.N., Cumberland University

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

Teresa L. Wilson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.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

Kyle B. Allen, Sports Information Director
B.S., M.A., Cumberland University

Logan A. Chitwood, Director of Food Services (Contract Service Chartwell's)
B.S., Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

Shelia C. Crockett, Assistant Athletic Director
B.S., Cumberland University
M.B.A., King University

Stephen A. Giordano, Executive Director of Residence Life
B.S.B., University of Maine, Orono

J. Michael Guinn, Postmaster
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Ronald G. Hunt, Assistant Athletic Director, Fundraising
B.S., Belmont University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Eric A. Landis, Associate Professor of Management and Faculty Athletic Representative
B.A., M.A., University of Alabama
D.M., University of Phoenix

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

Katie L. Arnold, Assistant Professor in Athletic Training and Director of Athletic Training
B.S., M.A.E., Cumberland University
D.H.Ed., Still University

Kalea Y. Barnett, Assistant Coach, Cheerleading and Dance
B.B.A., Cumberland University

Christopher L. Barton, Assistant Coach, Football
B.A., Georgia Southern University

Patrick A. Bell, Assistant Coach, Baseball
B.S., University of Louisville

Tyler K. Bennett, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Kent State University
M.S., Tennessee Technological University

Scott A. Blum, Head Coach, Women's Basketball
B.A., Grace College
M.A., Ball State University

Marissa S. Cantrell, Athletic Trainer
B.A., Mount Marty University
M.S., Augustana University

Spencer R. Claypool, Head Coach, E-Sports
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan University
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University

Ruth S. Currie, Head Coach, Cheerleading
A.A., Ruthledge College

Scott J. Davidson, Head Coach, Women's Soccer
B.A., Bryan College
M.A.T., Trevecca Nazarene University

C. Austin Dillard, Head Coach, Strength & Conditioning
B.S., Georgia Southern University
M.Ed., University of Akron

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

Sara J. Farris, Athletic Trainer
B.S., University of North Florida
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University

Cecilia B. Francis, Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Track and Field
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

James S. Hicks III, Head Coach, Wrestling
B.A., Campbellsville University

Brad Higginson, Assistant Coach, Football
B.S., Cumberland University

Christina M. Hollis, Head Coach, Bowling
B.A., M.B.A., University of Pikeville

Ryan L. Hunt, Head Coach, Baseball
B.S., M.A.E., Cumberland University

Shane J. Keely, Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer
B.P.S., University of Memphis
M.B.A., Christian Brothers University

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

Don A. Lee, Assistant Coach, Football
B.S., M.A., Olivet Nazarene University

Jeremy R. Lewis, Head Coach, Men's Basketball
B.S., Cumberland University

Thiago De Lins Oliveira, Head Coach, Men's Tennis
B.S., Bethel College
M.A., Cumberland University

Karen N. Martinez Bernal, Head Coach, Women's Tennis
B.S., University of South Carolina
M.B.A., Emporia State University

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

Zachary T. McCrary, Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.B.A., Lindsey Wilson College

Raegan E. Moeller, Assistant Coach, Men's Volleyball
B.S., M.B.A., Cumberland University

Josh E. Nelson, Assistant Director of Athletic Bands
B.Mus., East Tennessee State University

Atsu Nyamadi, Coach, Track and Field
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Chris M. Padilla, Assistant Coach, Men's Volleyball

Lauren Powell, Assistant Coach, Softball
B.B.A., M.B.A., Tennessee State University

Joshua K. Qualls, Assistant Coach, Football
B.A., Arkansas Tech University
M.Ed., University of Arkansas

A. Wayne Ray III, Instructor of Music and Athletic Band Director
B.A., Cumberland University
M.M.E., Old Dominion University

Matt W. Risko, Assistant Coach, Baseball
A.A., De Anza College

H. Bella Roberts, Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer
B.A., University of Tennessee, Martin

James E. Seckel, Head Coach, Men's and Women's Cross Country
B.S., United States Military Academy

Taurean C. Smith, Assistant Coach, Football
B.S., Western Kentucky University

Tyler S. Smith, Assistant Coach, Wrestling
B.S., Cumberland University
M.A., Southeastern University 

Stephanie G. Theall, Head Coach, Softball
B.S., M.S.S.E.P., Cumberland University

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

Richard W. Williams, Head Coach, Golf and Games Operations Director
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

James Wilson, Athletic Traininer
B.S., University of South Carolina, Columbia
M.S., East Stroudsburg University

Samantha C. Young, Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball
B.A., Spalding University

Athletic Training Preceptors

Tyler K. Bennett, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Kent State University
M.S., Tennessee State University  

Marissa Cantrell, Athletic Trainer
B.A., Mount Marty University
M.S., Augustana University

Sara J. Farris, Head Athletic Trainer
B.S., University of North Florida
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University

Matthew D. Green, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Murray State University
M.S., Auburn University
D.Phy.T., Belmont 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 College, 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

Emeriti Faculty

Marjorie Anderson, Emerita Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Wake Forest University
M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Greensboro

W. Russell Cheatham, Emeritus Professor of Criminal Justice and Public Administration
B.S., University of North Alabama
B.S., Auburn University
M.C.J., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Mississippi State University

K. Charles Collier, Emeritus Professor of Education
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)

Kim Y. Finch, Emerita Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Sung-Shin Womens University (Republic of Korea)
M.A., Fayetteville State University
C.A.S., University of Southern Maine
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peaybody College)

Stephen B. Finch, Emeritus Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Georgetown University
M.S.Ed., University of Southern Maine
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)

Dorothy D. Jenkins, Emerita Professor of Developmental Studies and Special Education
B.A., Samford University
M.A., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Ed.S., Appalachian State University

Joy D. Kimbrell, Emerita Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., B.S.N., East Tennessee State University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
D.N.P., Union University

Fay G. McRady, Emerita Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Vanderbilt University
M.S.N., Texas Women's University

Wilbur L. (Pete) Peterson, Emeritus Professor of Biology and Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.A., California State University, Humbolt
Ph.D., University of Alberta (Dominion of Canada)

Board of Trust

Cumberland University is operated by a self-perpetuating Board of Trust. Trustees represent broad and varied interests, abilities, and experiences. The Board of Trust is charged with making policy decisions and ensuring the future advancement of Cumberland University. The Trustees are divided into annual classes, emeritus members and a life trustee.

*Alumni of Cumberland University

Officers

Winstead P. Bone, III *, Chairman

William L. Vallett, Jr., Vice Chairman
Cathy F. Gracey *, Secretary
J. Samuel Hatcher *, Member
J. Roderick Heller, III, Member
William C. Koch, Jr., Member
Robert L. McDonald, Member
Lewis N. Rankin*, Member
Michael J. Spalding, Member


Class of 2022

J. Randall Clemons*
Lebanon, TN
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Wilson Bank and Trust (Retired)

Laura A. Daily
Lebanon, TN
Senior Vice President of Retail, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Jessica P. Fain*
Lebanon, TN
Chief Strategy Officer, YMCA of Middle Tennessee

William C. Koch, Jr.
Nashville, TN
Justice, Tennessee Supreme Court (Retired)
President and Dean, Nashville School of Law

Michael A. Moscardelli
Lebanon, TN
Co-Owner, Real Property, LP

C. Wright Pinson
Nashville, TN
Deputy CEO and Chief Health Systems Officer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Rob E. Porter
Lebanon, TN
President and CEO, Civil Site Design Group, PLLC

G. Edward Powell
Nashville, TN
CEO,Intellectual Property Management

Lewis W. Rankin*
Brentwood, TN
Chief Executive Officer (retired)
Crain Construction Incorporated

Frank I. Rudy
Nashville, TN
Attorney and Partner, Rudy Winstead Turner, PLLC

Robert N. Vero
Gallatin, TN
Chief Executive Officer, Centerstone, Tennessee (Retired)

Class of 2023

W. Joseph Adams
Lebanon, TN
Main Street Property Management, LLC

J. Samuel Hatcher*
Lebanon, TN
Chief Executive Officer, First Light

J. Roderick Heller, III
Franklin, TN
Attorney, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Carnton Capital Associates

Robert L. McDonald
Old Hickory, TN
President, CedarStone Bank

Thomas P. Pate
Smyrna, TN
Vice President Operations Business Model and New Unit Openings
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Incorporated

Mark G. Riggins*
Cumming, GA
Owner, Delta Financial Services

Edward L. Thackston
Nashville, TN
Emeritus Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University

William L. Vallett, Jr.
Old Hickory, TN
Chief Executive Officer
Lochinvar, LLC

Class of 2024

Harold G. Bone, Jr.*
Lebanon, TN
President, Bone & Associates

Winstead P. Bone, III*
Lebanon, TN
Partner, Wilson County Motor Company

André L. Churchwell
Brentwood, TN
Physician
Interim Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer, Vanderbilt University

Cathy F. Gracey*
Nashville, TN
Independent Health and Wellness Professional

Jack D. Lowery
Lebanon, TN
CEO, LoJac Companies, LLC
Senior Partner, Lowery, Lowery & Cherry

Damon H. Petty
Physician
Nashville, TN

Michael J. Spalding
Nashville, TN
Physician
President, Equal Chance for Education

Class of 2025

Eric Moses

J.J. Oakley

Life Trustee

Robert C. Bone Lebanon, TN
Physician (Retired)

Trustee Emeritus

Robert N. Clement
Nashville, TN
Former President, Cumberland University
Former United States Representative (5th District, Tennessee)

Albert A. Gore, Jr.
Nashville, TN
Former Vice President, United States of America and United State Senator and Representative

Lynn H. Lester
Lebanon, TN
Businesswoman and Civic Leader

A C Wharton, Jr.
Memphis, TN
Attorney, The A C Wharton Group
Former Mayor, City of Memphis, Tennessee
Former Mayor, Shelby County, Tennessee