Leadership Council
Melinda Arnold: Chancellor
B.A., University of Texas; M.A., Northwestern University; M.A., Ph. D., Rutgers University
Evan Beech: Vice Chancellor of Advancement
B.A., M.S., University of Tennessee
Eric Blumenthal: Interim Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration
B.S., Boston College; M.B.A., University of Massachusetts Lowell
Prentice Chandler: Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
B.S.Ed, M.A.Ed., University of North Alabama; Ed.S, Ph.D., University of Alabama; M.S.L., Austin Peay State University
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
Rhonda Clinard: Bursar
B.B.A., Mississippi State University
Shane Desguin: Director of Campus Safety & Security
B.A., M.S., Hodges University
Morgan Flowers: Director of Human Resources
B.A., J.D., University of Memphis
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: Director of Facilities & Operations
B.S., Tusculum College; M.S., Cumberland University
Todd Jones: Director of Admissions
A.S. Young Harris College, B.S. Berry College, M.A. Ball State University, Ed.D. University of Georgia
Matthew Little: Vice Provost for Student Success
B. S., University of Memphis; M. Ed., Middle Tennessee State University; Graduate Certificate, Fort Hays State University; Ed. D., University of Alabama
Chris Mattingly: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
B.A., B.S., B.B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Stephen McBride: Director of Career Development
B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin; M.S., University of Tennessee Knoxville; Ph.D., Purdue University
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
Faculty
Lori Allen: Adjunct Instructor, Education
B.A., M.Ed., Auburn University; M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University
Melinda Arnold: Chancellor; Professor, Criminal Justice
B.A., University of Texas; M.A., Northwestern University; M.A., Ph. D., Rutgers University
Jennifer K. Aust: Associate Professor, Program Coordinator, Mathematics
B.A., B.S., Wofford College; M.S., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Auburn University
Elizabeth Badolato: Assistant Professor, English and Physics; Program Coordinator, Physics and Chemistry
B.S., B.F.A., University of Evansville; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; M.A., Ph.D., St. John’s University
Stanton Belford: Associate Professor, Biology; Chair, School of Mathematics & Sciences
B.S., Martin Methodist College; M.S., Middle Tennessee State University; Ph.D., Auburn University
Madison Bennett: Adjunct Instructor, Human Performance and Physical Education
B.S., Martin Methodist College; D.A.T., University of Idaho
Lindsey Braden: Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Martin Methodist College; M.S., Carson-Newman University
Gregory A. Brown: Associate Professor, Business
A.B.A., B.B.A., M.B.A., Morehead State University; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Melanie Campbell: Adjunct Instructor, Psychology
B.S., M.S., Freed-Hardeman University
R. Michael Cathey: Associate Professor, Program Coordinator, Human Performance and Physical Education
B.S., Tennessee Wesleyan College; M.A., Tennessee Technological University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Prentice Chandler: Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Professor, Education
B.S.Ed, M.A.Ed., University of North Alabama; Ed.S, Ph.D., University of Alabama; M.S.L., Austin Peay State University
Paul Cockson: Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., M.H.S., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky
James A. Cole: Professor, Mathematics; Co-Director, Taylor Honors Program
B.A., Hendrix College; M.S., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Jessica Conrad: Assistant Professor, English; Chair, School of Arts & Humanities
B.A. West Chester University of Pennsylvania; M.A. University of Delaware; Ph.D., University of Delaware
Felicia Dailey: Advisor, Program Coordinator, Instructor, Nursing
A.S.N., B.S., Oakwood University; M.S.N., Walden University
Peter Douglas: Assistant Professor, Music
B.A., Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music; M.M., D.A., Ball State University
Nathan Dunnavant: Adjunct Instructor, Education
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin; M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
Sarah Eskew: Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin; Ph.D., Missouri University of Science and Technology
Debbie Eubanks: Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., University of North Alabama; M.S., University of Alabama
Julie Ezell: Adjunct Instructor, Education
B.S., Ed.S., Middle Tennessee State University; M.Ed., Lipscomb University
Robin Farrar: Adjunct Instructor, Human Performance and Physical Education
B.S., University of North Alabama; M. Ed., Tennessee State University
Karen Ferguson: Associate Professor, Nursing; Program Coordinator, Public Health Education
B.S.N., Birmingham-Southern College; M.S.N., University of South Alabama; Ph.D., Capella University
Melisa Fowler: Assistant Professor, Education
B.S., M.S., University of North Alabama; Ed.S., Ed.D., University of Alabama
Holly Franklin: Adjunct Instructor, Accounting
A.A.S, Columbia State Community College; B.B.A., M.Acc., University of North Alabama
Scott Gaines: Adjunct Instructor, Education
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, M.Ed., Tennessee State University
Rebecca Garvin: Assistant Professor, English
B.A., Blue Mountain College; M.A., Murray State University; Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Mollie Giles: Adjunct Instructor, Business
B.A., Sewanee: University of the South; J.D., Belmont University
Jenny Gordon: Instructor, Nursing
B.S., Texas Technological University Health Sciences Center; M.S., University of Alabama in Huntsville
Jim Greene: Assistant Professor, Business
B.S., University of Alabama in Huntsville; M.B.A., Belmont University; D.B.A., Walden University
Shanna D. Hanes: Associate Professor, Biology; Coordinator, Sustainability; Program Coordinator, Biology & Chemistry
A.A., Daytona Beach College; B. S., University of West Florida; Ph.D., Auburn University
Janet Hanvy: Director, Teacher Education Program; Adjunct Instructor, Education
B.A., David Lipscomb College; M. Ed., Middle Tennessee State University; Ed. S., Ed. D., Tennessee State University
Matthew Harrington: Assistant Professor, English
B.S., St. Ambrose University; M.A., Western Illinois University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
Sarah Herman: Adjunct Instructor, Accounting
B.B.A., Martin Methodist College; M.A.C., University of North Carolina
Sherry Hill: Adjunct Instructor, Sociology
B.S., Athens State University; M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
James R. Hlubb: Adjunct Instructor, Human Performance and Physical Education
B.S., Tusculum College; M.S., Cumberland University
Lacey Holley-McCann: Adjunct Instructor, History
A.A., Northwest Shoals Community College; B.A., Athens State University; M.A., University of North Alabama
Tina Jaeckle: Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice
B.S., Florida Southern College; M.S.W., University of Houston; M.S., Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
Payson Johnston: Instructor, Business
B.S., San Jose State University; M.A., University of Nottingham; M.B.A., University of San Francisco
Lorie Pettus Jones: Associate Professor, Business; Director, MBA Program
B.S., University of Tennessee; M.B.A., University of North Alabama; Ph.D., Northcentral University
Haley Kinder: Distance Learning Coordinator; Adjunct Instructor, Business
B.B.A., M.B.A., Martin Methodist College
John W. Lancaster: Professor, Behavioral Sciences
B.S., State University of New York; M.A., University of North Alabama; Ph.D., Mississippi State University; M.A., Middle Tennessee State University; M.A.R., Liberty University Theological Seminary; M.S.S.W. University of Tennessee; Ed. S., University of Alabama; D. Min., Andover Newton at Yale; Advanced study, Harvard, Boston University, University of Tennessee
Zane Laughlin: Assistant Professor, Chemistry
Amy Little: Instructor, English, ESL; Director, International Studies
B.A., University of North Alabama; M.A., University of Memphis; Graduate Certificate, Winfield College
C. Matthew Little: Vice Provost for Student Success; Adjunct Instructor, Education, First Year Experience
B. S., University of Memphis; M. Ed., Middle Tennessee State University; Graduate Certificate, Fort Hays State University; Ed. D., University of Alabama
Stephanie Macumber: Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice
B.A., Loyola Marymount University; J.D., McGeorge University School of Law
Richard Madden: Assistant Professor; Director, Warden Memorial Library
B.A., Mount Allison University; B. Ed., Acadia University; M.L.I.S., University of Western Ontario
Andrew Martin: Assistant Professor, Music; Director of Choral Activities
B.S., Ball State University; M.S., Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; D.A., Ball State University
Victor Martin: Instructor, Sport Management
B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham; M.S., Miami University; M.S., University of Tennessee
Samara Mattiello: Instructor, Biology
B.S., West University of Santa Catarina; M.S., Ph.D., Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sol
Christopher N. Mattingly: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs; Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A., B.S., B.B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Will Mayfield: Adjunct Instructor, Business
B.S., M.S., University of Tennessee
Justice McAdoo: Assistant Professor, Business
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; M.B.A., Western Governors University; D.B.A., Northcentral University
Daniel N. McMasters: Professor, Education; Chair, Grissom School of Education
B.S., University of North Alabama; M.S., Northeast Louisiana University; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Jessica Miller: Adjunct Instructor, English
B.A., Martin Methodist College; M.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Zachery Moffatt: Adjunct Instructor, Religion
B.S., Martin Methodist College; M.Div., Emory University
Gennifer Moon: Assistant Professor, Nursing; Chair, Travis School of Nursing & Health Sciences
A.A.S., A.D.N., Wallace State Community College; B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P., University of Alabama in Huntsville
Laura Morefield: Instructor, Human Performance and Physical Education; Coordinator, First Year Experience
B.S., Martin Methodist College; M.A., Tennessee Technological University
Angeline Morris: Assistant Professor, English
B.A. Spring Hill College; M.A. Duquesne University; Ph.D., University of Alabama
Anthony Mottola: Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
B.S., State University of New York; M.P.A., Marist College; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
Alexis Oster: Adjunct Instructor, Human Performance and Physical Education
B.S., M.S., University of Tennessee Southern
Baylee Parish: Instructor, Chemistry
B.S., Martin Methodist College; M.S., University of Alabama Huntsville
Brandie Paul: Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics; Adjunct Instructor, Human Performance and Physical Education
B.A., Huntingdon College; M.S.S., United States Sports Academy
Claire Paul: Assistant Professor, Education; Program Coordinator, Special Education
B.S., M.A., M.Ed., University of West Florida; Ed. D., Liberty University
Sherry Philpot, Instructor, Accounting
A.A., Martin Methodist College; B.B.A., M.B.A., University of North Alabama
Jimmy Pigg: Adjunct Instructor, History
A.A., Martin Methodist College; B.A., Athens State University; M.A.T., Austin Peay State University; M.A., Western Kentucky University
Laurie Pewitt: Instructor, Computer Science; Program Coordinator, Computer Information Systems/Management Information Systems
A.A., Columbia State Community College; B.B.A, M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
William Pruett: Instructor, Social Sciences; Coordinator, Veteran and Military Affairs; Program Coordinator, History
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University; M.A., Columbia University; M.M.A.S., Command and General Staff College
Joseph Reynolds: Adjunct Instructor, Art
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; B.F.A., East Tennessee State University; M.F.A., Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Stacie Rhodes: Adjunct Instructor, Psychology
B.A., Lake Erie College; M.S., Tiffin University; M.A., Argosy University
Barry Rich: Instructor, English; Director, Student Resource Center
B.A., Martin Methodist College; M.A., University of Alabama in Huntsville; M.F.A., Mississippi University for Women
Robert Shauel Richardson: Instructor, Biology
B.S., Martin Methodist College; M.S., Middle Tennessee State University; M.S., University of Florida College of Medicine
Jamie Rogers: Instructor, Biology
B.S., University of Tennessee; M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Tanner Romsdal: Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice
B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin
Melissa Ryckman: Associate Professor, History
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; B.S., University of Montana; M.A., Ph.D., University of California Irvine
Hayley Sandusky: Adjunct Instructor, Biology Labs
B.S., Martin Methodist College
Dan Scherr: Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice; Director, Taylor Honors Program; Director, MS in Criminal Justice
B.A., North Carolina State University; M.B.A., American Military University; Ph.D., Walden University
Richard Schoeberl: Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice
B.S., M.S., University of Tennessee, Martin; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
Eunkyung Shin: Assistant Professor, Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Chung-Ang University; M.A., Yonsei University; Ph.D., Virginia Tech University
Jace Snodgrass: Instructor, Philosophy
B.A., Indiana State University; M.A., Biola University; Ph.D., University of Saint Andrews
Eric Stalions: Adjunct Instructor, English
B.A., M.A., Western Kentucky University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
Cheri R. Thomas: Professor, Business
M.B.A., D.B.A., Harvard University
Cody Turley: Instructor, Accounting
B.S., Brigham Young University; M.L.S., University of Arizona
Kent Tyler: Adjunct Instructor, Business
B.S., M.B.A., University of Memphis; Ed.D., Vanderbilt University
Kenneth W. Vickers: Professor, History; Chair, School of Social Sciences
B.S., University of North Alabama; M.A., Ph.D., Mississippi State University
Elizabeth Wakefield: Associate Professor, Management Information Systems; Chair, Johnston School of Business
B.S., University of Tennessee; M.S., University of Alabama in Huntsville
Justin Watson: Adjunct Instructor, Human Performance and Physical Education
B.S., University of North Alabama; M.S., University of West Florida
Alicia K. Webb: Associate Professor, Program Coordinator, Behavioral Sciences; Hatcher Professor
B.A., Transylvania University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Michelle Williams: Adjunct Instructor, Business
B.S., University of Alabama Huntsville; M.S., Auburn University
Tania Williams: Instructor; Program Coordinator, Cybersecurity
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., University of North Alabama; M.S., University of Alabama in Huntsville; Ph.D., Dakota State University
Cindy Young: Grow Your Own Site Coordinator; Adjunct Instructor, Education
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; M. Ed., Tennessee State University
Professor Emeriti of Martin Methodist College
William E. Rutherford: Professor Emeritus, History
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; M. Ed., Howard Payne University
Administrative Staff
Chancellor's Office
Melinda Arnold, Chancellor
Kim Harrison, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
Academic Affairs
Prentice Chandler, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Brittany Fralix, Administrative Associate
Matthew Little, Vice Provost for Student Success
Chris Mattingly, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Registrar's Office
Andrew Peters, Registrar
Carrie Barlar, Administrative Associate
Grow Your Own
Cindy Young, Site Coordinator, Grow Your Own
First Year Experience
Pat Ford, Coordinator, First Year Experience
Laura Morefield, Assistant Coordinator, First Year Experience
Instructional Technology
Haley Kinder, Distance Learning Coordinator
Student Resource Center
Barry Rich, Director, Student Resource Center
D. Evan Haislip, Coordinator, Student Resource Center
Walden Memorial Library
Richard Madden, Director
Jessica Barber, Assistant Director
Chris Van Doran, Serials and Acquisitions, Interlibrary Loans
Caitlin Augustin, Circulation Manager
Lisa Aschliman, Library Clerk/Reserves
Dillon Maines, Library Aide
Academic Program Support
Amber Birdsong, Administrative Associate, School of Education
Mary Brindley, Administrative Associate, Schools of Arts & Humanities, Math & Sciences
Elizabeth Hagan, Administrative Associate, Schools of Business, Social Sciences
Ashleigh Toro, Administrative Associate, School of Nursing & Health Sciences
Athletics
Brandie Paul, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics
Madison Bennett, Athletic Trainer
Jennifer Carroll, Assistant Director of Athletic Operations
Dylan Gray, Athletic Trainer
Alexis Oster, Coordinator of Athletic Operations
Zach O'Kelley, Sports Information Director
Trevor Trimpe, Aquatics Director
[TBD], Director, Sports Medicine
Coaching Staff
Will Austin, Head Coach, Women’s Soccer
Bret Boylan, Head Coach Men’s Soccer
Cameron Breese, Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer
Jake Chaney, Assistant Coach, Baseball
Tommy Clem, Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Golf
Zach Crownover, Assistant Coach, Women’s Soccer
Murphy Davis, Head Coach, Softball
Dillon Dawson, Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Cross Country; Men's and Women's Track and Field
John Dochety, Head Coach, Men's and Women's Golf
Keith Essary, Assistant Coach, Softball
Mitch Hill, Head Coach, Baseball
Ross James, Head Coach, Women’s Basketball
Keye Matthews, Head Coach, Competitive Cheer
Luke Moeller, Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball
Nakiya Mostella, Assistant Coach, Cheer
Janzen Powell, Assistant Coach, Baseball
Bill Riddle, Head Coach, Men's and Women's Tennis
Andy Sharpe, Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
Trevor Trimpe, Head Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming
Justin Watson, Head Coach, Men's and Women's Cross Country; Men's and Women's Track and Field
[TBD], Head Coach, Clay Target
[TBD], Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball
[TBD], Assistant Coach, Women’s Volleyball
[TBD], Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball
[TBD], Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming
Finance and Administration
Eric Blumenthal, Interim Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
Morgan Flowers, Director of Human Resources
Angela Hall, Administrative Associate
Sylvia Harrison, Director of Business Services
James R. Hlubb, Director of Facilities & Operations
Bursar's Office
Rhonda Clinard, Bursar
Julie Pierce, Financial Services Representative
KeNisha Reed, Student Accounts Coordinator
Bookstore
Jennifer Griffin, Manager
Marie Freeman, Associate
Campus Security
Shane Desguin, Director of Campus Safety and Security
Josie Brown, Campus Security Coordinator
Campus Services
Jess Dicus, Campus Services Director
Technology
Cedrick Nkulu, Chief Information Officer
Clara Adcock, Database Administrative Assistant
Timothy Beasley, Network Administrator
Landon Calvert, Network Administrator
Blake Jones, Database/Web Developer
Austin Petit, Help Desk Technician
Marketing and Communications
Aimee Rose, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications and Marketing
Jensen Harper, Digital Media Strategist
Kevin Hood, Director of Event Setups and Tech Support
Ken Liu, Graphic Designer
Institutional Advancement
Evan Beech, Vice Chancellor of Advancement
Lydia Ball, Assistant Director of Stewardship & Donor Relations
Olivia Officer, Director of Alumni Experience & Special Initiatives
[TBD], Director of Advancement
Enrollment Management & Student Affairs
Brent Wren, Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
Crissy Jordan, Administrative Associate to Student Affairs
Admissions Office
Todd Jones, Director of Admissions
Jennifer Chaney, Admissions Counselor
Lawrie Hudson, Senior Admissions Counselor
Robin Hood, Application Coordinator
Chandler Jordan, Admissions Counselor
Taylor McNairy, Admissions Counselor
Career Development
Stephen McBride, Director, Career Development
Financial Aid
Emma Hlubb, Director
Elizabeth Crye, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Anita Beecham, Financial Aid Counselor
Dana Bussell, Financial Aid Counselor
Sean Hand, Financial Aid Advisor
Pauline Risse, Financial Aid Advisor
Residential Life
Jana Freed, Residential Life Coordinator; Resident Director, Oakwood/Student Apartments
Carlie Pendley, Resident Director, Criswell Hall
[TBD], Resident Director, Upperman Hall
Student Life
Sarah Catherine Richardson, Dean of Students; Title IX Coordinator; Chief Diversity Officer
Madison Worden, Student Engagement & Experience Coordinator
[TBD], Wellness & Prevention Coordinator
University Clinic
Randi McElhaney-Tuten, Nurse Practitioner/Coordinator
Jenny Gordon, Nurse Practitioner
Kimberly Porterfield, Office Manager/LPN