Leadership Council

Mark D. La Branche, Chancellor
B.A., University of South Alabama; M. Div., Emory University; D. Min., Boston University School of Theology

Judy Blankenship Cheatham, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University; M.A., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Robert Shelton, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration; Chief of Staff
A.A., Martin Methodist College; B.A., Middle Tennessee State University

Rich Bricker, Director of Facilities

R. Michael Cathey, Associate Professor, Education; Chair, Faculty Senate
B.S., Tennessee Wesleyan College; M.A., Tennessee Technological University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina

George Cheatham, Director of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness; Professor, English
B.A., Hendrix College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee

Rhonda Clinard, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance
B.B.A., Mississippi State University

Tyler Cox, Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment & Athletic Recruitment
B.B.A., Martin Methodist College; M.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Kim Harrison, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor

Emma Hlubb, Director of Financial Aid

James R. Hlubb, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
B.S., Tusculum College; M.S., Cumberland University

Matthew Little, Student Success Coordinator
B. S., University of Memphis; M. Ed., Middle Tennessee State University; Graduate Certificate, Fort Hays State University; Ed. D., University of Alabama

Edna G. Luna, Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement Services
A.A., B.B.A., M.B.A., Martin Methodist College

Chris Mattingly, Registrar
B.A., B.S., B.B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky

, Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs


Brandie Paul, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
B.A., Huntingdon College; M.S.S., United States Sports Academy

Sarah Catherine Richardson, Dean of Students
B.A., Boston College; M.T.S., Boston College School of Theology & Ministry

Abby Stanton, Chief Enrollment Marketing and Communications Officer
B.A., Huntingdon College; M. Div., Duke University

Allen Stanton, Executive Director Turner Center and Director of Mission Integration
B.A., Wake Forest University; M. Div., Duke University