Administration 2012-13

With the exception of the Officers, the members of the administration are listed in sector and office groups indicating the organization of the College. The year of appointment is given after each name. The appointments indicated are for the academic year 2012-13.

Officers

• President
• Jeff Abernathy, B.A., Longwood College; M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University; Ph.D., University of Florida. (2010)
• Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Michael L. Selmon, B.A., M.S., Miami University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Maryland. Also Professor of English. (1991)
• Vice President for Advancement
• Carol Hyble, B.A., Alma College; M.A., Central Michigan University. (1998)
• Vice President for Communication and Marketing
• E. Ann Hall, B.S., M.S., Central Michigan University. (2006)
• Vice President for Enrollment
• Bob Garcia, B.A., Central Michigan University. (2009)
• Vice President for Student Life
• Nicholas A. Piccolo, B.S. Mansfield State College; M.S., Shippensburg State College; Ed.D., Indiana University. (2003)
• Vice President of Business Affairs
• David V. Buhl, B.S., Alma College; M.B.A., Michigan State University. (2009)
• Executive Assistant to the President
• Sandra A. Gadde, B.A., Alma College. (2002)

Academic Affairs Staff

• Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs; Director of Center for Student Opportunity
• Karen S. Klumpp, B.A., Alma College; M.B.A., Central Michigan University; Ph.D., Michigan State University. (1978)
• Associate Provost
• Robert Cunningham, B.A., The Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Ph.D., Binghamton University. Also Associate Professor of Economics. (1999)
• Assistant Provost
• Julie M. Williams, B.A., Alma College; M.Ed., Loyola University Chicago; Ph.D., Indiana University. (2011)
• Registrar
• Susan M. Deel, B.A.A., M.A., Central Michigan University. (1988)
• Co-Directors of Center for Responsible Leadership
• Murray Borrello, B.A., Albion College; M.S., University of Massachusetts. Also Instructor of Geology and Environmental Studies. (1987)
• Micheal Vickery, B.S., University of Alabama; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Also Professor of Communication and New Media Studies. (1992)
• Assistant Director of Center for Responsible Leadership
• Sallie Scheide, B.S., Presbyterian College; M.S., Louisiana State University. (2003)
• Remick Heritage Center Building Coordinator
• Michael Sheldon, B.S., Northern Michigan University; M.F.A., University of Alabama. (2006)
• Costume Designer/Costume Shop Supervisor
• Tina Vivian, B.F.A., Alma College; M.F.A., Central Michigan University. (1999)
• Library Director
• Carol Zeile, B.A., Alma College; M.A. Indiana University; M.L.S., Western Michigan University. (1998)
• Director of Academic and Career Planning
• Virginia Holmes, B.S., Michigan State University; M.S., Duquesne University; Licensed Professional Counselor. (2007)
• Career Planning Coordinator
• Anneliese Fox, B.A., Hope College; M.S.W., Michigan State University. Also Women's Tennis Coach. (2008)
• Academic Support, Disability Services Coordinator
• Nate Payovich, B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.A., University of Chicago. (2010)
• Science Laboratory Coordinator
• Mark A. Bunce, B.S., Alma College. (1984)
• Laboratory Coordinator
• Michael Bishop, B.S., University of Texas at Austin; M.S., Central Michigan University. (2004)
• Service Learning Coordinator
• Anne Ritz, B.A., M.A., Saginaw Valley State University. (1997)
• Grants and Government Reports Specialist
• Sheryle Dixon, B.Ed., M.A., Ph.D., University of Manitoba. (2007)

Advancement Staff

• Director of Alumni Engagement
• Lou Ecken, B.S., Alma College; M.P.H., M.S.W., University of Michigan. (2007)
• Director of Annual Giving and Community Relations
• Brent Neubecker, B.A., Alma College; M.P.A., Central Michigan University. (2006)
• Director of Planned Giving
• Robert W. Murray, CFRE; B.S., Alma College; M.S., Central Michigan University. (1995)
• Regional Director of Advancement
• Brent F. Domine, B.S., Northwood University; M.S., Western Michigan University. (1998)
• Prospect Research Specialist
• Wendy Carter, B.S., Madonna University; M.L.S., Wayne State University. (2011)

Athletics Staff

• Athletic Director
• John W. Leister, B.A., Michigan State University. (1993)
• Associate Athletic Director; Senior Women's Administrator; Women's Basketball Coach
• Keisha Brown, B.S., M.S.W., Tulane University. (2009)
• Assistant Athletic Director; Sports Information Director
• Mike Hanson, B.A., University of Minnesota. (2008)
• Director of Clinical Instruction of Athletic Training
• Phillip H. Andre, B.S., Penn State University; M.S., Michigan State University; A.T., C. (2007)
• Head Athletic Trainer
• Brett D. Knight, B.S., Alma College; M.S., Western Michigan University. (2011)
• Assistant Athletic Trainer; Integrative Physiology and Health Science Laboratory Coordinator
• Drew Johnson, B.S., Alma College; M.S., East Stroudsburg University. (2009)
• Athletic Trainer, Instructor of Athletic Training
• Danielle Knight, B.S., Alma College; M.S., California University of Pennsylvania. (2012)
• Assistant Sports Information Director; Multimedia Coordinator
• Sarah Merritt, B.A., Alma College. (2011)
• Baseball Coach
• Scott Kingston, B.S., Columbus State University. (2012)
• Cross Country Coach; Track and Field Coach
• Gordon Aldrich, B.S., Michigan State University; M.Ed., Central Michigan University. (2007)
• Football Coach
• Gregory S. Pscodna, B.A., Adrian College; M.A., Michigan State University (2012)
• Assistant Football Coach; Recruiting Coordinator
• John Lewis, B.A., Central Michigan University; M.A., Defiance College. (2006)
• Assistant Football Coach
• Nathaniel Jensen, B.S., Defiance University. (2012)
• Men's Basketball Coach
• Sam Hargraves, B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Central Michigan University. (2011)
• Women's Bowling Coach
• Ken Shunk. (2011)
• Men's and Women's Golf Coach
• Charles W. Goffnett, B.A., Central Michigan University. (1991)
• Men's Lacrosse Coach
• Jason Levesque, B.A., Canisius College. (2011)
• Women's Lacrosse Coach
• Laurie Jordan, B.A., Belmont Abbey College. (2011)
• Men's Soccer Coach
• Joshua Oakley, B.A., Monmouth College; M.S., Eastern Illinois University. (2010)
• Women's Soccer Coach
• Jeff Hosler, B.A., Alma College. (2006)
• Softball Coach; Director of Athletic Training Program
• Dennis Griffin, B.A., Hope College; M.A., Western Michigan University; A.T., C. Also instructor of Integrative Physiology and Health Science. (1989)
• Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Coach
• Chris Hamstra, B.A., Hope College. (2007)
• Men's Tennis Coach
• Chris Sandro, B.A., Hope College; M.A., Central Michigan University. (2005)
• Women's Tennis Coaches
• Jim Fox, B.S., Central Michigan University. (2006)
• Anneliese Fox, B.A., Hope College; M.S.W., Michigan State University. Also Career Planning Coordinator. (2008)
• Volleyball Coach
• Sarah Dehring, B.S., Ferris State University; M.A., Lakeland College. (2011)
• Wrestling Coach
• Todd W. Hibbs, B.A., Mount Union College; M.A., Michigan State University. (2011)
• Assistant Wrestling Coach
• Jeremiah Tobias, B.A., University of Michigan. (2011)
• Cheerleading Coach
• Michelle Sabourin, B.S., Grand Valley State University. (2012)

Business Affairs Staff

• Director of Business Services and Controller
• Daniel Henris, C.P.A.; B.S., Ferris State College. (2007)
• Assistant Controller
• Cassie Tennant, C.P.A.; B.A., Alma College. (2007)
• Business Office Specialist
• Paulette Moerdyk, B.S., M.A., Western Michigan University. (2011)
• Payroll Specialist
• Linda Hessbrook. (2007)
• Student Accounts Specialist
• Denise McCracken, B.S.B.A., Central Michigan University; J.D., Cooley Law School. (2011)
• Director of Human Resources
• Kenneth L. Borgman, B.A., Alma College. (1990)
• Benefit Specialist
• Kathleen Sommerville. (2004)
• Director of Facilities and Service Management
• Doug Dice, A.E.T., Ferris State College. (2008)
• Associate Director, Facilities and Service Management
• Scott Dennison, B.S., B.A.M., Tri-State University. (2009)
• Energy Management Engineer
• Brandon S. Smith, B.S., Michigan Technological University. (2010)
• Manager of Auxiliary Services
• Tammy Rees, B.S., Western Michigan University; M.S., Eastern Michigan University. (2007)
• Chief Technology Officer
• Keith Nelson, B.S., Northern Illinois University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa. (2010)
• Director, Enterprise Information Systems
• Alan L. Crowley, B.S., M.S., Central Michigan University. (1992)
• Assistant Director, Enterprise Information Systems
• Larry Elliott, B.A., B.S., Alma College; M.B.A., Central Michigan University. (2004)
• Director for Systems and Networking
• Kyle A. Warner, B.S., M.S., Central Michigan University. (2011)
• Network Manager
• Justin J. Barnaby, B.S., Northern Michigan University. (2011)
• Assistant Director, Instructional Technologist
• Andrew Bare, B.A., Central Michigan University; M.A., Michigan State University. (2006)
• Senior Programmer/Analyst
• Darrell Waldron, B.E.E.T., DeVry Institute of Technology. (2007)
• Technical Support Specialist
• Jay M. Chapin, B.S., Alma College. (1999)
• Technical Support Specialist
• David McCallister, B.S., Park College; M.A., Saginaw Valley State University. (2001)
• Media Services Coordinator
• Susan Clark, B.F.A., Central Michigan University. (1989)
• Manager, User Services
• Anthony King, A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., Indiana Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne. (2007)
• Associate Web and Database Developer
• Katie Conner, B.A., Saginaw Valley State University. (2011)

Communication and Marketing Staff

• Director of Communications
• Michael J. Silverthorn, B.A., Central Michigan University. (2005)
• Director of Marketing
• Bethany J. Pellerito, B.A., Central Michigan University. (2004)
• Graphic Designer
• Aimee J. Bentley, B.A.A., Central Michigan University. (2005)
• Content Writer; Social Media Coordinator
• Ellen A. Doepke, B.S., Central Michigan University. (2009)
• Web Editor
• Kimberly A. Lauffer, B.A., M.A., Michigan State University; Ph.D., University of Florida. (2010)
• Digital Media Coordinator
• Justin Garant, B.S., Northern Michigan University. (2012)

Enrollment Staff

• Director of Admissions
• Bob Garcia, B.A., Central Michigan University. (2009)
• Senior Associate Director of Admissions
• Laurie DeYoung, B.A., Alma College; M.B.A., University of Michigan-Flint. (2005)
• Senior Associate Director of Admissions
• Karen Jezewski, B.A., Lycoming College. (1996)
• Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
• Jessie DeHaan, B.A., Alma College. (2008)
• Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
• Amanda Slenski, B.A., Alma College; M.A., Miami University. (2010)
• Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
• Megan Stevenson, B.A., Alma College. (2007)
• Assistant Director of Admissions
• Ed Fillmore, B.A., Alma College. (2011)
• Assistant Director of Admissions
• Ruth Majerle, B.A., Hope College. (1990)
• Assistant Director of Admissions
• Rugelio Rameriez, B.A., Alma College. (2010)
• Admissions Representative
• Annalyse Adams, B.S., St. Ambrose University. (2012)
• Admissions Representative
• Sarah Lamphere, B.A., Alma College. (2012)
• Admissions Representative
• Rebecca Otto, B.A., Northwestern University. (2012)
• Director of Financial Assistance
• Michelle McNier, B.B.A., Northwood University. (2010)
• Assistant Director of Financial Assistance
• Logan Carroll, B.B.A., Saginaw Valley State University. (2011)
• Director of Institutional Research
• Robert Roe, B.S., Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Ph.D., University of Louisville. (2007)

Student Life Staff

• Interim Associate Vice President for Student Opportunity and Diversity
• Laura von Wallmenich, B.A., Colby College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington at Seattle. Also Assistant Professor of English. (2001)
• Director of Work and Financial Opportunities
• Robert Benjamin, B.A., Spicer Memorial College; M.A., Andrews University Theological Seminary; M.B.A., Bethel College. (2012)
• Director of Counseling, Health and Wellness
• Anne Lambrecht, B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.A., Northern Michigan University; L.P.C. (2009)
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Anna Grajek, B.A., Lake Superior State University; M.A., Central Michigan University. (2004)
• Limited License Professional Counselor
• Jennifer Cary, B.A, Alma College; M.A., Central Michigan University; L.L.P.C. (2007)
• Director of Campus Life
• David K. Blandford, B.S., University of Idaho. (2000)
• Greek Advisor/Weekend Programming Coordinator
• Danielle E. Brandreth, B.S., Northern Michigan University. (2012)
• Hall Director
• Jalani Jackson, B.S., M.A., Eastern Michigan University. (2012)
• Hall Director
• Willard Korson, B.S., Central Michigan University; M.A., Michigan State University. (2006)
• Hall Director
• David L. Lewis, B.A., Alma College; M.S.A., Central Michigan University. (2012)
• Hall Director
• Joshua J. Todd, B.A., Northern Michigan University. (2012)
• Hall Director
• Jessica Wolverton, B.A., Saginaw Valley State University. (2009)
• Chaplain
• Carol M. Gregg, B.S., Bucknell University; M.Div., D.Min., Princeton Theological Seminary. (2002)
• Director of Stone Center for Recreation

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