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.
Patricia C. Fetters. Executive Administrative Assistant. B.S., University of Memphis.
James M. Bruce. President’s Office Assistant. B.A., Rhodes College.

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Michael R. Drompp. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Anita A. Davis. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
John S. Olsen. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. B.S., M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Texas.
Brian W. Shaffer. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. B.A., Washington University; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
April L. Brasfield. Administrative Assistant II. B.B.A., Lambuth University; M.B.A., University of Memphis.
Margaret V. Handwerker. Administrative Assistant II. B.S., Mississippi State University.

OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND SERVICE (RHODES CARES)

R. Scott Garner. Director of Fellowships. B.A., University of Missouri at Columbia; M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University.
Judith A. Pierce. Administrative Assistant II.

MIKE CURB INSTITUTE FOR MUSIC

John B. Bass. Program Manager. B.M., University of Southern Mississippi; M.M., Ph.D., University of Memphis.

BUCKMAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Katherine Owen Richardson. Director of International Programs. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., Georgetown University.
Erin R. HillisEducation Abroad Advisor. B.A., M.A., University of Memphis.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

DeAnna S. Adams. Registrar. B.A., Rhodes College; M.B.A., Union University.

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

Jacqueline S. Baker. Departmental Assistant, Political Science.
Karen L. Brunsting. Part-time Visual Resources Curator. B.F.A., School of the Art Institute.
Kevin J. Collier. Performing Arts Coordinator. B.A., Rhodes College.
Glen W. Davis. Technical Associate, Physics. B.S., University of Memphis; M.S., Murray State University.
Richard L. Fisher. Executive in Residence, Commerce and Business. B.S., M.S., University of Virginia.
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, Commerce and Business. B.A., Vanderbilt University; M.L.S., George Peabody College.
Nannette P. Gills. Departmental Assistant, History.
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.
Sarah R. Hasty. Laboratory Supervisor and Biological Safety Officer, Biology. B.S., Louisiana State University; M.S., University of Memphis.
Eva L. Owens. Departmental Assistant, Physics.
Kimberly A. Stevenson. Departmental Assistant, International Studies. B.S., University of Memphis.
Karen F. Thomas. Departmental Assistant, Biology. B.A., Baylor University.
Christy M. Waldkirch. Departmental Assistant, Anthropology, Sociology and Psychology.
Amy R. Wilson. Administrative Assistant I, Music. B.B.A., M.M., University of Memphis.
Karen M. Winterton. Departmental Assistant, Religious Studies, Art, and 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.
John R. Blaisdell. Associate Dean of Students. B.S., Arizona State University.
Kathleen M. Laakso. Associate Dean of Students. B.A. and M.A., University of Southern Mississippi.
Sabrina M. Brown. Assistant Dean of Students for Multicultural Affairs. B.A., Elizabeth City State University; M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Kimberly A. Morton. Director of Student Conduct. B.S., University of Central Florida; M.S., Florida State University.
C. Regina Simmons. Director of New Student Programs. B.A., M.B.A., Campbell University.
Anthony C. DeCosta. Director of Student Activities. B.B.A, Hofstra University; M.A., Clark Atlanta University.
Nicole M. Choe. Student Leader Coordinator. B.S., Texas A&M University - College Station
Elizabeth N. Hvasta. Administrative Assistant II. B.S., University of Alabama.
Rachel Holman. Administrative Assistant I. B.A., M.S., Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi.

OFFICE OF CAMPUS SAFETY

S. Isac Sloas. Director of Campus Safety. A.A.S., B.S., Arkansas State University; M.S., Albany State University.
Robert J. Seals. Assistant Director of Campus Safety. B.A., Harvard; M.A., University of Alabama.
Johnny R. Austin. Shift Commander.
K. Lynn Barnett. Shift Commander.
Jennifer E. Logan. Campus Safety Coordinator. B.A., Howard University.

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.
Anthony C. Siracusa. Community Service Coordinator. B.A., Rhodes College.

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 DISABILITY SERVICES

Melissa Butler McCowen. Director of Student Disability Services. B.S., University of Washington; M.S., University of Memphis.

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 Tennis Coach. B.S., M.A., Vanderbilt University.
Charles F. Boehme. Head Swimming and Diving Coach and Aquatics Coordinator. B.A., DePauw University.
Jeffrey M. Cleanthes. Head Baseball Coach and Event Management. B.A., Drew University; M.B.A., Rutgers University.
Matthew V. Dean. Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Coordinator of Sports Information. B.S. and M.S., Drake University.
Michael E. DeGeorge. Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Coordinator of Recreational Services. B.A., Monmouth College; M.A., Viterbo University.
Richard A. DeMaio. Assistant Football and Assistant Softball Coach. B.S., M.B.A., Robert Morris University.
W. Jason Essary. Assistant Athletic Trainer. B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin.
Andrew B. Gibson. Head Athletic Trainer. B.S., University of Memphis; M.S., Murray State University.
Daniel A. Gritti. Head Football Coach and Spring Sport Event Management. B.A., Vanderbilt University; J.D., University of Wisconsin.
Jesseca L. Holcomb. Assistant Athletic Trainer. B.A., Huntingdon College; M.S., Oregon State.
Samantha A. Lambert. Head Women’s Volleyball Coach and Assistant Coordinator of Sports Information. B.A., Earlham College; M.S., Canisius College.
Ryan D. Larsen. Assistant Football Coach and Assistant Lacrosse Coach. B.A., Claremont Melenna College; M.S., Indiana University.
Andy J. Marcinko. Head Men’s Soccer Coach and Administrative Assistant. B.S., Virginia Tech University; M.S., University of North Texas.
Nathaniel A. Probst. Assistant Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track & Field Coach. B.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison.
W. Glenn Reese. Assistant Football Coach and Assistant Track & Field Coach. B.F.A., Mississippi State University; M.S., United States Sports Academy.
Robert D. Schrier. Assistant Baseball Coach and Coordinator of Sports Information. B.A., Rhodes College.
Robert L. Shankman. Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach. B.A., Rhodes College; M.Ed., University of Memphis.
David C. Szentesy. Assistant Football Coach and Strength & Conditioning Coordinator. B.S., Hobart College; M.E., Alfred University.
Joseph Vari.Head Women’s Soccer Coach and Coordinator of Recreational Services. B.A., Hiram College; M.Ed., Lynchburg College.
J. Lucas Wagner. Head Softball Coach and Assistant Coordinator of Recreational Services. B.A., Wittenberg.
Jane H. Wells. Head Field Hockey Coach and Coordinator of Athletic Facilities. B.A., Rhodes College.

J. David Zazzaro. Head Lacrosse Coach and Assistant Coordinator of Athletic Facilities. B.A., Drew University; M.B.A., Regis University.

 

OFFICE OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Marianne C. Luther. Director of Residence Life. B.S., Ohio State University; M.Ed., Kent State University.
Charles W. Frame. Associate Director of Residence Life. B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S., University of Akron.
Rebecca E. Taylor. Assistant Director of Residence Life. B.A., Baylor University.

OFFICE OF EXTERNAL PROGRAMS

Russell T. Wigginton. Vice President for External Programs. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Warren A. Richey. Associate Vice President for External Programs. B.A., Louisiana Tech University; M.Ed., University of South Carolina.
Suzanne L. Bonefas. Director of Special Projects. B.A., Austin College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
Kimberly S. Bennett.Manager of Campus Scheduling. B.A., University of Memphis.
Tiffany M. Ford. Grants and Foundations Manager. B.A., Rhodes College; B.A., Christian Brothers University; M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Dorothy A. Cox. Learning Corridor Community Liaison.
M. Werner Viser. Community Development Liaison. B.A., Rhodes College.
Michael K. Castellarin. Community Development Lead Fellow. B.A., Rhodes College.
Angela G. Fletcher. Administrative Assistant II.

OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES

Sandra George Tracy. Director of Career Services. B.A., Purdue University; M.A., Bowling Green State University.
Amy O. Ware. Associate Director of Career Services. B.A., University of Mississippi; M.S., University of Memphis.
Staci M. MacDougall. Employer Liaison. B.S., University of Toledo.

MEEMAN CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

John H. Rone. Director of the Meeman Center. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., University of Memphis.
Tamara L. Sears. Administrative Assistant I. A.A., Richland Community College.
Elizabeth Whittaker. Administrative Assistant I. B.A., University of Memphis.

OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT

Jennifer Goodloe Wade. Vice President for Development. B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; M.Ed., Vanderbilt University.
James B. Duncan. Director of Planned Giving. B.S., University of Kansas.
H. Nicole Moore. Leadership Projects Manager. B.B.A., Northeast Louisiana University.
Kristen H. Hunt. Administrative Assistant II. B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

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.
Linda K. Granito. Development Assistant. A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College.
Elisha J. Vego. Development Assistant. B.S., University of Memphis.

OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS

Tracy V. Patterson. Associate Director of Alumni Relations. B.A., Rhodes College; J.D., University of Memphis.
Sarah Pospisil. Assistant Director of Alumni Relations. B.A., University of Arkansas.
Katherine E. Dunbar-Smith.Alumni Services Coordinator. B.A., Rhodes College

OFFICE OF ANNUAL GIVING

Kerry A. Connors. Director of Annual Giving. B.A., Marist College.
C. Layne Royer. Assistant Director of Annual Giving. B.A., Rhodes College.
Michael J. Turco.Alumni and Parent Engagement Coordinator. B.A., Rhodes College.
Holly E. Edwards. Young Alumni Coordinator. B.A., Rhodes College.
Jacquelyn S. Carney. Administrative Assistant I.

OFFICE OF COLLEGE EVENTS

John H. Rone. Director of College Events. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., University of Memphis.

OFFICE OF SPECIAL CAMPAIGNS

Amanda G. Tamburrino. Director of Special Campaigns. B.A., Rhodes College.
Elizabeth K. Wyatt.Assistant Director of Special Campaigns. B.S.W., Middle Tennessee State University; M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee at Memphis.
Elizabeth H. Love. Administrative Assistant I.

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

J. Kyle Webb. Comptroller. B.A., Rhodes College; C.P.A.
Wanda L. Jones. Associate Comptroller and Director of Accounting and Payroll. B.S., Christian Brothers University; M.S., Rhodes College.
Kathleen B. Cates. Director of Accounting Information Systems. B.B.A., University of Memphis; C.P.A.
Tina L. NeSmith. Payroll Manager.
Bama M. Strickland. Accounts Payable Manager. B.S., Mississippi State University.
Jennifer L. Flowers. Staff Accountant. B.S., Christian Brothers University.

OFFICE OF THE BURSAR

Richard F. Huddleston. Bursar. B.A., Rhodes College.

OFFICE OF MAIL SERVICES

Rashad E. Bonner. Mail Services Manager.
Cameron M. Ziegler. Mail Services Clerk. B.A., Christian Brothers University.

OFFICE OF PHYSICAL PLANT

Brian E. Foshee. Director of Physical Plant and Chief Environmental Safety Compliance Officer. B.S., Christian Brothers University.
Tracy L. Adkisson. Associate Director of Physical Plant. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., University of Memphis.
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.
Timothy H. Lucas. Superintendent of Housekeeping. B.A., University of Memphis.
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. Associate Director of Human Resources. B.S., Southern Illinois University; P.H.R.
Martha A. McGeachy. Benefits Services Manager. B.A., Rhodes College; J.D., University of Memphis.
Leigh A. Powell. Human Resources Business Systems Analyst. B.A., University of Memphis, P.H.R.
Margaret H. Plunket. Wellness and Work Life Services Manager.

OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES

Robert M. Johnson, Jr., Vice President for Student and Information Services and Chief Information Officer. M.A. and Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.
Marci Hendrix. Administrative Assistant II. B.A., Rhodes College.

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH

James E. Eckles. Director of Information Services. B.A., Rhodes College; M.S., Pennsylvania State University; Ed.D., University of Memphis.

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.
Richard T. Trenthem, Jr. Associate Director for Systems and Networks. B.A., Rhodes College; M.L.I.S., University of Texas.
Rose Ann Hicks. Media Center Manager. B.A. and M.Ed., Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Stacy S. Pennington. Media Center Manager. B.A. and M.Ed., Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
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.
Caley A. Foreman. Senior Desktop Specialist. B.A., Mississippi State University.
S. Lance Kimbrell. Desktop Support Specialist. A.A.S., Mississippi Delta Community College.
C. Joseph Wack, Jr. Multimedia Support Manager. B.A., Rhodes College.

PAUL BARRET JR. LIBRARY

Darlene Brooks. Director of Barret Library. B.A. and M.L.I.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
William M. Short. Associate Director of Library Services. B.A., Rhodes College; M.L.S., George Peabody College. Curator for the Jessie L. Clough Art Memorial for Teaching.
Janet Carr James. Acquisitions Librarian. B.A., Rhodes College; M.S.L.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Janice G. Tankersley. Head of Cataloging. B.A. and M.S., University of Memphis; M.S.L.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Rachel Feinman. Catalogue and Collection Development Librarian. B.S. and M.L.S., Florida State University.
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.
Dawn N. Cannon-Rech.Information Services Librarian. B.S., Bethel College; M.L.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Gregory J. Paraham. Information Services Librarian. B.A., University of Memphis; M.L.S., Louisiana State University.
Amanda Ford. Head of Circulation. B.A., Mississippi State University.
Anne K. Frymark. Circulation Supervisor. B.A., Rhodes College.
Phyllis Gregory. Periodicals Manager. B.S., University of Memphis.

OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

J. Carey Thompson. Vice President for Enrollment and Communications and Dean of Admissions. B.A., Furman University; M.Ed., Vanderbilt University.
Heather C. Holt. Administrative Assistant II. A.A., Pensacola Junior College.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

Jeff Norris. Director of Admission and Data Services. B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas.
Lauren B. Sefton. Associate Director of Admission. B.A., Rhodes College.
Megan A. Starling. Senior Assistant Director of Admission. B.A., Rhodes College; M.S., Kennesaw State University.
Caroline B. Willson. Senior Assistant Director of Admission. B.A., Rhodes College.
Katie E. Frink. Regional Admission Officer. B.A., Rhodes College.
Rebecca A. Williams. Assistant Director of Admission/Multicultural Recruiter. B.A., Rhodes College.
Jessica M. Denby. Assistant Director of Admission. B.A., Rhodes College; M.P.A., University of Memphis.
Daniel A. Schrader. Assistant Director of Admission. B.S., Rhodes College.
Benjamin B. Wescott. Assistant Director of Admission. B.A., Roanoke College.
Dorothy C. Brownyard. Director of Admission Guest Services and Rhodes Express.
Terese J. Buscher. Coordinator of Admission Communications. B.A., St. Thomas University; M.A., Marquette University.
Ruth Houston Link. Campus Visit Data Coordinator. B.A., Rhodes College.
Joye W. Myers. Campus Visit Service Coordinator.

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

W. Kenneth Woodmansee. Director of Communications. B.A., University of Mississippi.
D. Lynn Conlee.Associate Director of Communications. A.A., Northwest Mississippi Community College; B.S., Delta State University; M.F.A., University of Memphis.
Christina M. Huntington. Associate Director of Communications. B.A., Rhodes College.
Dionne R. Chalmers. Media Relations Manager. B.A. and M.A., University of Memphis.
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.
Carson M. Irwin. Alumni Relations and Communications Coordinator. B.A., Rhodes College.

OFFICE OF DATA SERVICES

Dawn M. Clement Cornies. Associate Director of Data Sevices. B.S., M.B.A., University of Tennessee, Martin.
Tierney T. Jackson. Business Systems Analyst. B.S., Rhodes College; M.B.A., University of Memphis.
Harold E. Robinson. Business Systems Analyst. B.S., University of Memphis
S. Chris Moser.Information Coordinator. B.A., University of Memphis.

RHODES EXPRESS

Reida B. Benson. Campus Visit Data Coordinator. B.B.A., Mississippi State University.
Elizabeth L. Dodd. Service Specialist.
Stacey L. Duncan. Service Specialist. B.A., University of Memphis.

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID

Ashley B. Bianchi. Director of Financial Aid. B.S., Mississippi State University; M.Ed., University of South Carolina.
Kimberly S. Prestridge. Associate Director of Financial Aid. B.A., Lambuth University.
Carrie J. McAdon. Assistant Director of Financial Aid. B.P.S., University of Memphis.

THE BOOKSTORE (Managed by Follett Higher Education Group)

Shalinda Barthelmy. Store Manager. B.A., University of Memphis.
Betty A. Mohler. Assistant Store Manager. B.A., Christian Brothers University.
Audrey Glenn. Textbook Manager. B.S., Lambuth University.
Danielle McGregory. General Merchandise Coordinator. B.A., University of Memphis.
Laura Knudson. Receiver/Shipper. A.S., Shelby State Community College.
Suzanne Cheney. Lead Cashier.