Leadership Council
Linda C. Martin: Interim Chancellor
B.S., The Ohio State University; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ph. D., Colorado State University
Evan Beech: Vice Chancellor of Advancement
B.A., M.S., University of Tennessee
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
Brandie Paul: Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics
B.A., Huntingdon College; M.S.S., United States Sports Academy
Aimee Rose: Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications and Marketing
B.A., University of Rhode Island
Brent M. Wren: Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
B.S., M.B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham; Ph.D., University of Memphis
George Cheatham: Director of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness; Professor, English
B.A., Hendrix College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Rhonda Clinard: Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance
B.B.A., Mississippi State University
Kim Harrison: Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Emma Hlubb: Director of Financial Aid; VA School Certifying Official
James R. Hlubb: Assistant Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
B.S., Tusculum College; M.S., Cumberland University
Chuck Hobbs: Director of Facilities
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
Chris Mattingly: Registrar
B.A., B.S., B.B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Cedrick Nkulu: Chief Information Officer
B.B.A., Martin Methodist College; M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Sarah Catherine Richardson: Dean of Students; Title IX Coordinator; Chief Diversity Officer
B.A., Boston College; M.T.S., Boston College School of Theology and Ministry
Melissa Ryckman: Associate Professor, History; Chair, Faculty Senate
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; B.S., University of Montana; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
[TBD]: Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration