Administration
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
William E. Troutt. President. B.A., Union University; M.A., University of Louisville; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.
Melody Hokanson Richey. Executive Assistant to the President. B.S., University of Arizona; M.Ed., University of South Carolina.
Sherry J. Fields. Executive Administrative Assistant.
Patricia C. Fetters. Administrative Assistant II. B.S., University of Memphis.
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Charlotte G. Borst. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. B.A., Boston University; M.A., Tufts University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Michael R. Drompp. Dean for Academic Affairs - Post-graduate Fellowships. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
John S. Olsen. Dean for Academic Affairs - Faculty Personnel. B.S., M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Texas.
Brian W. Shaffer. Dean for Academic Affairs - Faculty Development. B.A., Washington University; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Margaret V. Handwerker. Administrative Assistant II. B.S., Mississippi State University.
OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND SERVICE (RHODES CARES)
Robert J. Strandburg. Dean for Academic Affairs - Curriculum. B.A., Amherst College; M.A., Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles.
Judith A. Pierce. Administrative Assistant II.
CENTER FOR OUTREACH IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS (CODA)
Kevin J. Collier. Performing Arts Coordinator. B.A., Rhodes College.
BUCKMAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Katherine Owen Richardson. Director of International Programs. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., Georgetown University.
Erin R. Hillis. Education Abroad Advisor. B.A., M.A., University of Memphis.
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
Glenn W. Munson. Registrar. B.A., Hartwick College; M.Ed., Kent State University.
Claire T. Coleman. Records Assistant. B.A., Rhodes College.
OFFICE OF BRITISH STUDIES AT OXFORD
Michael Peter Leslie. Dean. B.A., University of Leicester; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh.
OFFICE OF EUROPEAN STUDIES
Sally Dormer. Dean. B.A., University of Durham; M.A., Ph.D., Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London.
Stevens Anderson. Associate Dean. B.A., University of the South; M.A., University of Virginia.
THE CLOUGH-HANSON GALLERY
Hamlett Dobbins. Director. B.F.A., University of Memphis; M.F.A., University of Iowa.
ACADEMIC STAFF
Glen Davis. Technical Associate, Physics. B.S., University of Memphis; M.S., Murray State University.
Garrick L. Florence. Instrument Technician and Chemical Safety Officer. Chemistry. B.S., Tougaloo College; M.B.A., Union University.
Kathy M. Foreman. Departmental Assistant, Modern Languages and Literatures.
Linda C. Gibson. Departmental Assistant, Economics and Business. B.A., Vanderbilt University; M.L.S., George Peabody College.
Jeff R. Goode. Chemistry Storeroom and Laboratory Manager. B.S., University of Memphis.
K. Michelle Hammontree. Departmental Assistant, Mathematics and Computer Science. B.A., University of Southern Indiana, Evansville.
Christian Hardin. Laboratory Supervisor and Biology Stockroom Manager. B.S., University of Tennessee.
Rebecca E. Horowitz. Administrative Assistant I, Music.
Jean E. Minmier. Departmental Assistant, Political Science.
Eva L. Owens. Departmental Assistant, Physics.
Brenda Somes. Departmental Assistant, International Studies.
Karen F. Thomas. Departmental Assistant, Biology. B.A., Baylor University.
Christy M. Waldkirch. Departmental Assistant, Anthropology, Sociology and Psychology.
Louella W. Weaver. Part-time Visual Resources Curator, Art. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., University of Memphis.
Karen M. Winterton. Departmental Assistant, Religious Studies, Art, Philosophy.
Lorie W. Yearwood. Departmental Assistant, English. A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College.
OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Carol E. Casey. Dean of Students. B.A., Wittenberg University; M.S., Miami University.
Kathleen M. Laakso. Associate Dean of Students. B.A. and M.A., University of Southern Mississippi.
Marie T. Lindquist. Associate Dean of Students. B.A., Simpson College; M.S., Southern Illinois University.
Dwaun J. Warmack. Associate Dean of Students. B.S., M.Ed., Delta State University.
Cynthia Polk-Johnson. Assistant Dean of Students for Multicultural Affairs. B.S. and M.S., Mississippi State University.
Marian L. Gough. Director of Student Involvement. B.S., Arkansas State University; M.Ed., University of Arkansas.
Marcus R. Langford. Director of New Student Programs. B.S., M.S., Miami University.
Katherine A. Zisson. Administrative Assistant II.
Traci L. Smith. Administrative Assistant I. B.B.A., Northwood University.
Loretta Yarbrough. Administrative Assistant I.
OFFICE OF CAMPUS SAFETY
John R. Blaisdell. Director of Campus Safety. B.S., Arizona State University.
David L. Parchim. Assistant Director of Campus Safety. B.S., Hannibal-LaGrange College.
Johnny R. Austin. Shift Commander.
K. Lynn Barnett. Shift Commander.
Lillie V. Todd. Administrative Assistant I.
OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES
Sandra George Tracy. Director of Career Services. B.A., Purdue University; M.A., Bowling Green State University.
Amy D. Oakes. Assistant Director of Career Services. B.A., University of Mississippi; M.S., University of Memphis.
Melissa Butler McCowen. Coordinator of Disability and Career Services. B.S., University of Washington; M.S., University of Memphis.
Claudia D. Rutkauskas. Administrative Assistant.
OFFICE OF CHAPLAIN AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Walter B. Tennyson. Chaplain. B.A., University of California at Los Angeles; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary; S.T.M., Union Theological Seminary, New York.
Tiffany F. Merritt. Community Service Coordinator. B.A., Rhodes College; M.T.S., Harvard Divinity School.
OFFICE OF COUNSELING AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Robert B. Dove. Director of Student Counseling. B.A., Tulane University; M.S.W., Smith College; L.C.S.W.
Pamela M. Detrie. Associate Director of Student Counseling. B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.Ed., Clemson University; Ph.D., University of Memphis. Chenobia Webster. Assistant Director of Student Counseling. B.A., University of Memphis; M.S., University of Tennessee; L.C.S.W.
OFFICE OF HEALTH SERVICES
Patricia J. Sterba. Director of Health Services. R.N., South Chicago Community Hospital School of Nursing, B.S.N., St. Francis College.
Carolyn Felts. Staff Nurse - L.P.N.
Evangeline D. Bryant. Administrative Assistant I.
OFFICE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND ATHLETICS
Michael T. Clary. Director of Athletics and Head Women’s Golf Coach. B.A., Rhodes College.
Sarah R. Hatgas. Assistant Director of Athletics and Head Women’s and Men’s Tennis Coach. B.S., M.A., Vanderbilt University.
J. David Hicks. Assistant Director of Athletics and Head Softball Coach. B.A., Kenyon College; M.A., Ohio State University.
Herbert A. Hilgeman. Assistant Director of Athletics and Head Men’s Basketball Coach. B.S., Miami University; M.E., University of Memphis.
Jeffrey M. Cleanthes. Head Baseball Coach. B.A., Drew University; M.B.A., Rutgers University.
Matthew V. Dean. Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Coordinator of Sports Information. B.S. and M.S., Drake University.
Jonathan L. Duncan. Head Women’s and Men’s Swimming and Diving Coach and Aquatics Coordinator. B.A., Purdue University; M.S. Indiana State University.
Gordon L. Ellingsworth. Assistant Football and Assistant Women’s and Men’s Golf Coach. B.A., Augustana College.
W. Jason Essary. Assistant Athletic Trainer. B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin.
Andrew B. Gibson. Head Athletic Trainer. B.S., University of Memphis; M.S., Murray State University.
Samantha A. Lambert. Head Volleyball Coach and Assistant Coordinator of Sports Information. B.A., Earlham College; M.S., Canisius College.
Robert L. Lessentine. Head Women’s Soccer Coach and Coordinator of Recreational Services. B.A., Rhodes College.
Andy J. Marcinko. Head Men’s Soccer Coach. B.S., Virginia Tech University; M.S., University of North Texas.
Adam L. McClain. Assistant Football and Softball Coach. B.A., Wittenberg University.
Thaddeus M. Phillips. Assistant Basketball Coach and Assistant Coordinator of Recreational Services. B.A., Concordia University at Wisconsin; M.Ed., Carroll College.
Robert L. Shankman. Head Women’s and Men’s Cross-Country and Track and Field Coach. B.A., Rhodes College; M.Ed., University of Memphis.
J. Scott Srnka. Assistant Football and Track Coach. B.A., Rhodes College; M.E., Ohio University.
Terry J. Ursin. Assistant Football and Athletic Department Recruiter. B.A., Rhodes College.
Jane H. Wells. Head Field Hockey Coach and Assistant Coordinator pf Recreational Services. B.A., Rhodes College.
Joseph A. White. Head Football Coach. B.S., M.E., Springfield College.
OFFICE OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Marianne C. Luther. Director of Residential Life. B.S., Ohio State University; M.Ed., Kent State University.
Regina Simmons. Associate Director of Residential Life. B.A., M.B.A., Campbell University.
OFFICE OF COLLEGE RELATIONS
Russell T. Wigginton. Vice President for College Relations. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Dorothy A. Cox. Program Manager for Rhodes Hollywood Springdale Partnership.
Suzanne L. Bonefas. Director of Special Projects. B.A., Austin College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
Roberta K. Gibboney. Communication Strategist. B.A., Brown University; M.A., State University of New York; Ph.D., Indiana University.
Cathy Palmer. Administrative Assistant II. B.A., University of Memphis; M.S., University of Rochester.
OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
Warren A. Richey. Associate Vice President for College Relations. B.A., Louisiana Tech University; M.Ed., University of South Carolina.
Holly G. Hilliard. Associate Director of Alumni Relations. B.A., University of Alabama.
Matthew R. Semko. Coordinator of Student Alumni Projects. B.A., Rhodes College; M.B.A., Belhaven College.
Stephanie N. Swindle. Communications, Scheduling and Events Coordinator. B.A., Rhodes College.
OFFICE OF COLLEGE EVENTS
John H. Rone. Director of College Events. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., University of Memphis.
Kimberly S. Bennett. Assistant Director of College Events and Scheduling. B.A., University of Memphis.
MEEMAN CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING
Barbara A. Cockrill. Administrative Assistant I.
Elizabeth Whittaker. Administrative Assistant I. B.A., University of Memphis.
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Daney D. Kepple. Director of Communications. B.A. and M.A., University of Mississippi.
Dionne R. Chalmers. Media Relations Manager. B.A. and M.A., University of Memphis.
Lynn Conlee. Print Publications Manager. A.A., Northwest Mississippi Community College; B.S., Delta State University; M.F.A., University of Memphis.
Christina M. Huntington. Web Project Manager. B.A., Rhodes College.
Dena C. Selmer. Web/CMS Developer. B.S., Louisiana State University.
Larry D. Ahokas. Graphic Designer. B.M.E., University of Nebraska.
Robert Shatzer. Graphic Designer. B.F.A., Memphis College of Art.
Martha H. Shepard. Editor, Rhodes Magazine. B.A., Rhodes College.
OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT
Jennifer Goodloe Wade. Vice President for Development. B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; M.Ed., Vanderbilt University.
Amanda G. Tamburrino. Director of Development. B.A., Rhodes College.
Roberta B. Matthews. Director of Planned Giving. B.A., Duke University; M.P.A., University of Texas; J.D., University of Memphis.
Tracy V. Patterson. Assistant Director of Development. B.A., Rhodes College; J.D., University of Memphis.
John C. Thatcher, IV. Assistant Director of Development. B.B.A., University of Memphis.
G. Hudson Andrews. Assistant Director of Development for Annual Giving. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., Dalhousie University.
Elizabeth K. Wyrick. Assistant Director of Development and Stewardship. B.S.W., Middle Tennessee State University; M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee at Memphis.
H. Nicole Moore. Assistant Director of Development and Leadership Projects. B.B.A., Northeast Louisiana University.
Kristen H. Hunt. Administrative Assistant II. B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Jacquelyn S. Carney. Administrative Assistant I.
Elizabeth H. Love. Administrative Assistant I.
OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT SERVICES
Brenda A. Eckles. Director of Advancement Services. B.A., Vanderbilt University.
Stephanie L. Chockley. Associate Director of Advancement Services. B.A., Rhodes College.
Larcenia M. Banks. Development Services Assistant.
OFFICE OF FINANCE AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS
James Allen Boone, Jr. Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs. B.A., Rhodes College; M.P.A., University of Memphis.
Gayle A. Davis. Administrative Assistant II.
OFFICE OF FINANCE
N. P. McWhirter. Associate Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs-Comptroller. B.A., Rhodes College; C.P.A.
J. Kyle Webb. Assistant Comptroller. B.A., Rhodes College; C.P.A.
Wanda L. Jones. Director of Accounting and Payroll. B.S., Christian Brothers University; M.S., Rhodes College.
Kathleen B. Cates. Assistant Director of Accounting. B.B.A., University of Memphis.
Tina L. NeSmith. Payroll Manager.
Bama M. Strickland. Staff Accountant. B.S., Mississippi State University.
OFFICE OF THE BURSAR
Richard F. Huddleston. Bursar. B.A., Rhodes College.
Mekesha L. Bonds. Assistant Bursar. B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Elizabeth L. Dodd. Assistant Bursar.
OFFICE OF MAIL SERVICES
Billy W. Lewis. Manager. B.S., Wayland Baptist University.
Rashad E. Bonner. Mail Services Clerk.
OFFICE OF PHYSICAL PLANT
Brian E. Foshee. Director of Physical Plant and Chief Executive Safety Officer. B.S., Christian Brothers University.
Tracy L. Adkisson. Associate Director of Physical Plant. B.A., Rhodes College.
Jeff A. McClain. Superintendent of Maintenance.
W. Gregory Jones. Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance.
Kevin J. Sackett. Superintendent of Grounds. B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio.
Jesse Garner. Assistant Superintendent of Grounds.
Superintendent of Housekeeping. Vacant.
L. Mark Fleming. Assistant Superintendent of Housekeeping.
Linda B. Burks. Assistant Superintendent of Housekeeping.
Angelo C. Johnson. Manager of Special Services.
Amy J. Radford. Business Manager.
Debbie Newsom. Administrative Assistant I.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Claire Revels Shapiro. Director of Human Resources. B.S. and M.B.A., Louisiana State University.
Lori Von Bokel-Amin. Employment and Training Manager. B.S., Southern Illinois University; P.H.R.
Martha A. McGeachy. Benefits Manager. B.A., Rhodes College; J.D., University of Memphis.
Leigh A. Powell. Human Resources Manager. B.A., University of Memphis, P.H.R.
Margaret H. Plunket. Human Resources Specialist.
OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES
Robert M. Johnson, Jr. Vice President for Student and Information Services. M.A. and Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; Ed.D. Candidate, Vanderbilt University.
James E. Eckles. Director of Information Services. B.A., Rhodes College; M.S., Pennsylvania State University.
Marci Hendrix. Administrative Assistant II.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
L. Charles Lemond. Director of Information Technology Services. Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.
Judith C. Rutschman. Associate Director for User Services. B.A. and M.S., University of Memphis.
Richard T. Trenthem, Jr. Associate Director for Systems and Networks. B.A., Rhodes College; M.L.I.S., University of Texas.
Stacy S. Pennington. Associate Database Analyst. B.A., Rhodes College.
Douglas G. Walker. System Administrator. A.A.S., State Technical Institute, Memphis.
Sue D. Hall. Programmer/Analyst. B.A., Rhodes College.
Edward A. Trouy. Network and Computer Engineer. A.E.T., State Technical Institute, Memphis.
Michael F. Meeks. Application Specialist. B.A., M.A., University of Memphis.
Caley Foreman. Senior Desktop Specialist. B.A., Mississippi State University.
S. Lance Kimbrell. Desktop Support Specialist. A.A.S., Mississippi Delta Community College.
Paul S. Williford. Helpdesk Manager. B.A., Rhodes College; M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
C. Joseph Wack, Jr. Multimedia Support Manager. B.A., Rhodes College.
PAUL BARRET JR. LIBRARY
William M. Short. Coordinator of Public Services. B.A., Rhodes College; M.L.S., George Peabody College. Curator for the Jessie L. Clough Art Memorial for Teaching.
Darlene Brooks. Information Services and Electronic Resources Librarian. B.A. and M.L.I.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Janet Carr James. Acquisitions Librarian. B.A., Rhodes College; M.S.L.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Janice G. Tankersley. Cataloguer. B.A. and M.S., University of Memphis; M.S.L.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Elizabeth E. Gates. Archivist/Special Collections Librarian. B.A. and M.L.S., University of Rhode Island.
Kenan Padgett. Interlibrary Loan and Information Services Librarian. B.A., Elon College; M.L.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Rachel Feinman. Assistant Catalogue Librarian. B.S. and M.L.S., Florida State University.
Amanda Ford. Head of Circulation. B.A., Mississippi State University.
Andrew M. Sullivan. Circulation Supervisor. B.A., Rhodes College.
Rose Ann Hicks. Media Center Supervisor. B.A. and M.Ed., Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Phyllis Gregory. Periodicals Assistant. B.S., University of Memphis.
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
David J. Wottle. Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid. B.S., Bowling Green State University.
Alexander E. Thomas. Director of Admissions. B.S., Wheaton College.
Dorothy C. Brownyard. Director of Admissions Operations.
Timothy S. Gibson. Associate Director of Admissions/Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment. B.U.S., Eastern New Mexico University.
Stacy D. Allen. Senior Assistant Director of Admissions. B.A., Baylor University; M.A., Boston College.
Meggan W. Kiel. Assistant Director of Admissions. B.A., Duke University; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts.
Caroline B. King. Assistant Director of Admissions. B.A., Rhodes College.
Robert D. Koch. Senior Assistant Director of Admissions. B.A., Davidson College.
Lauren B. Sefton. Senior Assistant Director of Admissions. B.A., Rhodes College.
Jeff Norris. Admissions Systems Analyst. B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas.
Sarah B. Brandon. Information Coordinator. B.B.A., University of Mississippi.
Joye W. Myers. Campus Visit Coordinator.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
Forrest M. Stuart. Director of Financial Aid. B.A., Birmingham-Southern College; M.A., University of Alabama.
Ashley B. Bianchi. Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid. B.S., Mississippi State University; M.Ed., University of South Carolina.
Carrie J. McAdon. Assistant Director of Financial Aid. B.P.S., University of Memphis.
Lucy H. Black. Administrative Assistant I.
THE BOOKSTORE
(Managed by Follett Higher Education Group)
Mary K. Martin. Bookstore Manager. B.A., Union University; M.A., Murray State University.
Betty A. Mohler. Accounting Manager. B.A., Christian Brothers University.
Michael J. Witek. Textbook Coordinator. B.S., Christian Brothers University.
Suzanne Cheney. Lead Cashier.



