The Board of Trustees, the Administration & The Faculty
KWC Board of Trustees 2026-2027
Officers
Keith Sharber, Chair
Owensboro, KY
Retired Vice President, Canteen Service Company of Owensboro, Inc.
Steve Divine ’94, Vice Chair and Chair of Admissions and Athletic Committee
Owensboro, KY
Vice President, Trust Investment Services Independence Bank
Cathy (Meeks) Bishop ’78, Secretary
Bowling Green, KY
Retired Paralegal, English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley
Heath Williams ’14 , Treasurer and Chair Finance & Facilities
Bowling Green, KY
CFO – CC Clark Inc.
Fred Wright ’80, Previous Chair
New Palestine, IN
Retired Human Resources Executive-Eli Lilly and Company
Other Elected Trustees
Chris Anderson
Owensboro, KY
Vice President, Operations Sun Windows
Charles “Buzz” Backstrom
Owensboro, KY
Vice President, Marketing and Business Development Boardwalk Pipeline Partners
Rev. Dale Carden ’77
Owensboro, KY
Retired Minister, United Methodist Church
Noel Clayton ’81
Owensboro, KY
Businessman and Entrepreneur; Former VP of Wax Works, GM of Centre Court
Rev. Mark Dickinson ’89
Owensboro, KY
Senior Pastor, Settle Memorial United Methodist Church
Dr. Diane Earle
Owensboro, KY
Professor Emerita, Kentucky Wesleyan College
Rev. Tom Grieb ’78
Shelbyville, KY
Retired, UMC Clergy and District Superintendent (Owensboro and Bluegrass)
Don Gulley
Owensboro, KY
President, Big Rivers Electric Corporation
Adam Hancock ’05
Owensboro, KY
Shareholder/President, Riney Hancock CPAs
Jay Ivey ’11
Minot, ND
Environmental Health & Safety Manager, Midstream Bakken EHS
Dr. Gwendolyn (Ford) Lynch ’86
Uniontown, OH
Staff Physician in Neurology and neurocritical Care, Cleveland Clinic
Mark Marsh
Owensboro, KY
President and CEO, Owensboro Health
Donna (Matson) Meador ’84
Shelbyville, KY
Human Resources, Pegasus Industries and Packaging; Retired RN
Greg Risch ’93,
Henderson, KY
President and CEO, Gibbs Die Casting Corporation
Dave Roberts
Owensboro, KY
Vice President, Commercial Services & Strategy, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.
Dr. Catherine (Eblen) Sherrard ’95, Chair Academic Affairs & Student Life
Louisville, KY
Former Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Rev. Keith Switzer ’79
Owensboro, KY
Retired Minister, United Methodist Church
Tom Watson
Owensboro, KY
Mayor, City of Owensboro, KY
Ex-Officio Members
Bishop David Graves
United Methodist Church, Crestwood, KY
Chad Hart ’09
Alumni Trustee, Louisville, KY
Dr. Darlene Ingram
Faculty Trustee, Chandler, IN
Chelsey Jones ’27
Student Trustee, Las Vegas, NV
Trustees Emeriti
Joseph G. Kenny ’60 (Indianapolis, IN)
Dr. Clarence “Kenneth” Peters ’57 (Louisville, KY)
R. Mitchell Settle ’83 (Owensboro, KY)
Ruth C. Seydel ’64 (Naples, FL)
George Tinsley ’69 (Winter Haven, FL)
Dr. Charlie Schertzinger ’62 (Owensboro, KY)
Rev. Dr. W. Glenn Sowards ’53 (Hopkinsville, KY)
Terry Woodward (Owensboro, KY)
Administration
Year indicates appointment to the faculty or administration.
Office of the President
Stephen Germic, Interim-President (2026)
Ph.D., Wayne State University
B.A., Albion College
Lori LeDuc, Director of Human Resources (2025)
Peggie Greer, Assistant to the President (1986)
Office of Academic Affairs
Kyle E. Besing, Interim-Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs (2015)
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.S., University of Southern Indiana
Jenna Brashear, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research (2015)
M.P.P., Vanderbilt University
B.A., University of Kentucky
Martha Bryant, Evening Supervisor, Library (1995)
M.A., Western Kentucky University
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Lindsey A. Crowe, Dean of Online Learning (2016)
M.B.A., University of Southern Indiana
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Stephen Germic, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs (2024)
Ph.D., Wayne State University
B.A., Albion College
Derik Hancock, Radio Station Manager/Instructor of Communications (2012)
A.A., Owensboro Community College
Tonya Johnson, Administrative Coordinator, Student Success Center (2016)
B.A. Kentucky Wesleyan College
Sara Brown, Administrative Assistant to the Provost and
Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs (2025)
Deborah S. Russell, Director of Library Services (2005)
M.I.S., Indiana University
B.A., DePauw University
TBA, Access Services Librarian (2020)
Margaret Smith, Registrar (2018)
B.S., Cumberland College
Office of Enrollment Management
Matthew Ruark, Vice President of Enrollment Management (2009)
M.A., Indiana University
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Forest Clark, Admission Counselor (2024)
B.A., Murray State University
Kate Douglas, Associate Director of Admissions (2019)
B.A., Western Kentucky University
Max Dubree, Associate Director of Admissions (2022)
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Crystal Benton, Director of Financial Aid (2024)
A.S., Daymar College
Michael Hoover, Financial Aid Counselor (2023)
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
M.F.A., Murray State University
Seth Lasher, Senior Admissions Counselor (2025)
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
M.A., Elon University
Sydney Smith, Coordinator of Marketing, Digital, and Print Communications (2020)
B.S., Belmont University
Cynthia Wedding, Assistant Director of Admissions for Operations (2018)
B.I.S., Western Kentucky University
A.A., Madisonville Community College
John Wells, Assistant Director of Financial Aid (2024)
B.S., University of Evansville
Offices of Advancement
Leigha Taylor, Vice President of Advancement (2021)
B.A., Murray State University
Kelly Lippert-Flick, Director of Grants Administration (2020)
M.P.H., University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.S., State University of NY, Brockport
Roy W. Pickerill, Special Assistant for College Relations and Sports Information Director Emeritus (1980)
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Scott Sims, Director of Alumni Engagement (2025)
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Karrington True, Director of Development (2026)
B.A., University of Kentucky
M.S., University of Kentucky
Shiloh Young, Advancement Services Coordinator (2019)
B.S., Kentucky Christian University
TBA, Director of Career Engagement
Office of Business Services
Stephanie Snyder, Vice President of Finance/Controller/Budget Director (2020)
M.A., Keller School of Management
B.S., University of Southern Indiana
Molly Chance, Director of Accounting (2019)
B.S., Brescia University
Bridgett Taylor, Director of Student Accounts/Bursar (2017)
Education
Lucy Kaelin, Accounts Payable and Administrative Assistant (1983)
Ciara Sauer, Staff Accountant (2025)
B.S., Murray State University
A.S., Henderson Community College
A.A., Henderson Community College
Office of Student Affairs
Morgan Russelburg, Dean of Student Life (2022)
M.A.E., Western Kentucky University
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Terri M. Petzold, Director of Counseling Services (2018)
LCADC, Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors
LCSW, Kentucky Board of Social Work
M.S.W., Western Kentucky University
B.S.W., Western Kentucky University
A.S., Owensboro Community and Technical College
Trevor Polston, Director of Student Involvement & Orientation (2025)
M.A., Western Kentucky University
B.S., Western Kentucky University
Hannah Vanderpohl, Director of Residence Life (2024)
M.S., Indiana State University
B.A., Hanover College
Athletics
Jason Vittone, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics (2025)
B.S., Illinois State University
M.S., Emporia State University
Alejandra Aviles Jimenez, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach (2023)
B.A., Louisiana Tech University
Ken Badylak, Head Men and Women’s Golf Coach and Assistant Athletic Director of Sport Administration, Student-Athlete Initiatives, and Communications (2017)
B.S., Saint Joseph’s College
Christopher Clark, Assistant Football Coach (2024
B.S., Methodist University
Trey Curry, Director of Strategic Communications and Fan Engagement (2024)
B.S., University of Louisville
M.S. University of Louisville
Drew Cooper, Head Men’s Basketball Coach (2018)
M.B.A., Bellarmine University
B.A., Assumption College
Brandon Frase, Assistant Football Coach (2020)
B.S. Kent State University
John Fusco, Head Men’s Soccer Coach (2012)
B.S., Brescia University
Nicholas Haddock, Assistant Football Coach (2023)
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Maelin Howard, Assistant Athletic Trainer (2023)
B.S., Alma College
Jalen Humphrey, Assistant Football Coach (2024)
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Ramond Jackson, Assistant Football Coach (2024)
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Joe Krupinski, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (2023)
M.Ed., Springfield College
B.S., Springfield College
Todd Lillpop, Head Baseball Coach (2001)
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Miles Mallette, Head Softball Coach (2005)
B.S., Yuba College
A.A., Yuba College
Ryne Mantooth, Assistant Baseball Coach (2017)
M.S., University of the Cumberlands
B.S., Austin Peay State University
Brennen McGuire, Assistant Football Coach (2024)
M.B.A., Gardener Webb University
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan University
Darlene Moore, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, Student Services and Sport Administration. Senior Woman Administrator (2025)
Ed.D., Walden University
Ed.S., Walden University
M.Ed., Georgia Southwestern State University
B.S., Albany State University
Caleb Nieman, Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach (2009)
M.S., Michigan State University
B.S., Grand Valley State University
Nicole Nieman, Head Women’s Basketball Coach (2009)
M.S., Michigan State University
B.A., Aquinas College
A.A., Grand Rapids Community College
Travis Owsley, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (2021)
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Sarah Phillips, Assistant Athletic Trainer (2023)
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stephens Point
M.S., American Public University
Krzysztof Rapacz, Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach (2020)
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Jordyn (Barga) Simpkins, Assistant Athletic Director of Internal Operations and Athletic Marketing (2024)
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Tyler Stauffer, Head Women’s Soccer Coach (2023)
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Karsen Steele, Assistant Football Coach (2023)
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Christian Tooley, Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach (2021)
M.B.A., Western Kentucky University
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Trace Young, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (2025)
B.A., Jackson State University
Alex Vogel, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine (2023)
B.S., Heidelberg University
Kishawn Walker, Assistant Football Coach (2025)
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Ramon Wilson Jr., Assistant Football Coach (2022)
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Tyrone Young, Head Football Coach (2018)
B.S., Kentucky Christian University
Campus Ministries
Anna Crasher, Director of Spiritual Life and Audio Visual (2018)
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
A.A., Owensboro Community College
Jim R. Coleman, Director of Campus Ministries
Ph.D., Nazarene Theological College/University of Manchester
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary
M.A., Missouri State University
B.S., Missouri State University
Grace Morris, Campus Ministries Assistantship (2025)
A.S. Kentucky Wesleyan College (2024)
Matthew Morris, Campus Ministries Assistantship (2024)
B.A, Kentucky Wesleyan College
Derek Seaman, Campus Ministries Assistantship (2024)
A.S., Owensboro Community College
Facilities
Scott E. Kramer, Chief of Staff and Vice President of Operations (1987)
M.A.E., Western Kentucky University
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Debbie Benningfield, Office Manager, Facilities (2020)
Jean Owen, Panther’s Den Store Clerk (2016)
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
David Taylor, Director of External Events, Retail Operations, and Mailroom Supervisor (2022)
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Carol Wallace, Mailroom and Panther’s Den Assistant (2024)
A.S., Owensboro Community College
Heath Wathen, Director of Facilities (2020)
Joe Welsh, Custodian Supervisor (2025)
Faculty
Kyle E. Besing, Associate Professor of Mathematics (2015)
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.S., University of Southern Indiana
Erin M. Bly, Academic Advisor for Online Learning
M.S., Saint Leo University
B.A., University of South Florida
Andrew F. Bolin, Associate Professor of Communication Arts (2019)
Ph.D., Regent University
M.A., University of Southern Indiana B.S., University of Southern Indiana
Christian Brown, Instructor in
Education
Kyle Bryant, Instructor in
Education
Danielle Celano, Instructor in
Education
S. Raju Chenna, Professor of Accounting (1988)
M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
B.S., Western New Mexico University CPA
Agnes W. Church, Assistant Professor of Accounting (2012)
M.B.A., Murray State University
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
John P. Clark, Assistant Professor of Education (2022)
EdD., Western Kentucky University
M.S., University of Evansville B.S., Murray State University
Lisa M. Clark, Associate Professor of Music (2014)
D.M.A., University of Kentucky
M.M., Florida State University B.M., Northwestern University
Jim R. Coleman, Associate Professor of Religion (2014)
Ph.D., Nazarene Theological College/University of Manchester
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary
M.A., Missouri State University B.S., Missouri State University
Tamara L. Coy, Professor of English (2010)
M.F.A., National University
B.A., Centre College
Daniel Cruikshanks, Founding Director of the Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Professor of Psychology & Counselor Education
Education
Katherine Fenwick, Instructor in Education
Education
Jessica Fulgoni, Assistant Professor of Biology/Zoology; Program Coordinator
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Indiana University
B.S., Central Michigan University
Carolin Gardner, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Regent University M.A., William Jessup University B.S., Capella University
Roger W. Gardner, Professor of Health and Physical Education (1990)
Ph.D., Purdue University
M.S., University of Delaware B.S., University of Delaware
Jeremy S. Gibson. Assistant Professor of Zoology (2019)
Ph.D., University of Missouri
M.S., University of Cincinnati
B.S., Northern Kentucky University
Joseph E. Gilreath, Online Program Specialist
M.Ed., University of Toledo
B.S, University of South Carolina
Nathan E. Gross, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts (2017)
M.F.A., University of Arizona
B.A., California State University, Northridge
Emily B. Haire, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science (2022)
DPT., Western Kentucky University
B.S., Western Kentucky University
Dr. Timothy Harrington-Taber, Assistant Professor of Physics
Mason E. Horrell, Associate Professor of History (2006)
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
M.A., University of Kentucky B.A., Transylvania University
Vicki Howell, Instructor in
Education
Darlene D. Ingram, Associate Professor of Chemistry (2019)
Ph.D., University of Louisville
M.S., University of Louisville
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Kayla M. Keller, Assistant Professor of Chemistry (2019)
Ph.D., University of Sussex
B.S., Western Kentucky University
Heather M. Logsdon, Professor of Art/Graphic Design (2011)
M.F.A., The Academy of Art University
B.A., Brescia University
DeAnna Long, Instructor in
Education
Josh Miller, Assistant Professor of Film & Media
Education
Kari L. Miller, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice/Criminology (2017)
M.A., Rutgers University
M.A., John Jay College of Criminal Justice
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Janella Moy, Associate Professor of English (2019)
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
B.A., Southern Illinois University
Ralphiel S. Payne, Professor in Biology (2010)
Ph.D., University of Louisville
M.S., University of Kentucky
B.S., Brescia University
Rohnn Sanderson, Professor of Economics (2024)
Ph.D., University of New Mexico
M.S., University of Wyoming
B.S., University of Wyoming
Eric Schmidt, Associate Professor of Political Science (2017)
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
M.Ed., Louisiana State University
B.A., Hope College
Zachary R. Smith, Admissions Counselor for Online Learning
M.S., University of Louisville
B.A., University of Louisville
Christina Starkey, Associate Professor of Mathematics (2020)
Ph.D., Texas State University
B.S., Texas State University
Patrick M. Stuckemeyer, Associate Professor of Music and Band Director (2019)
D.M.A., Arizona State University
M.M., University of Kansas
B.M., Capital University Conservatory of Music
B.M.E., Capital University Conservatory of Music
Lynette L. Taylor, Associate Professor of Psychology (2002)
Ph.D., University of Florida
M.S., University of Florida
B.S., University of Alabama
Allison Timbs, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology (2024)
Ph.D., University of Florida
M.A., Arkansas State University
M.S., Florida State University
B.A., Arkansas State University
Justin G. Trulen, Associate Professor of Mathematics (2016)
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Phillip D. Voegel, Associate Professor of Chemistry (2021)
Ph.D., University of Louisville
B.A., Wabash College
Buchanan Watson, Assistant Professor of English (2024)
Ph.D., Auburn University
M.A., University of South Alabama
B.S., Troy State University
A.A., Coastal Alabama Community College
L. Danielle Woodward, Assistant Professor of Business Management (2019)
M.B.A., Murray State University
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Emeriti Faculty
James C. Alexander, Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education (1998-2018)
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
M.A., St. Thomas Theological Seminary
M.S.E., Central Missouri State University
B.S.E., Central Missouri State University
Emil G. Ahnell, Professor Emeritus of Music (1958-2001)
Ph.D., University of Illinois
M.M., Northwestern University
B.M., New England Conservatory
Sally A. Asefa, Professor Emerita of Economics and Business (2007-2017)
Ph.D., Iowa State University
M.S., Iowa State University
B.S., Western Kentucky University
Kenneth A. Ayers, Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice/Criminology (1978-2018)
Ph.D., Sam Houston State University
M.S., Eastern Kentucky University B.A., University of Florida
A.A., Pensacola Junior College
Bernard S. Bettinelli, Professor Emeritus of Psychology (2002-2016)
Ed.D., University of Massachusetts
M.A., Wake Forest University
B.A., Holy Cross College
Walter L. Beumel, Associate Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education (1961-1991)
M.E., Ohio University
Graduate work, Ohio University, University of Kentucky
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Dan F. Bradshaw, Professor Emeritus of History (1972)
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
M.A., University of Oklahoma
B.A., Texas Tech University
Joe S. Britton, Professor Emeritus of English (1958-1997)
M.A., Southern Illinois University
Graduate work, Southern Illinois University
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
A. Kirby Chelgren, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics (1970-2010)
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
M.S., University of Kentucky
A.B., Centre College
Rose A. Clark, Professor Emerita of Nursing (1978-2000)
D.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
B.S.N., Indiana State University
Henry D. Connor, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry (1972-2017)
Ph.D., Cornell University
B.S., Duke University
William J. Conroy, Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science (1989-2017)
Ph.D., Fordham University
M.A., Fairfield University
M.A., University of Bridgeport
B.A., University of Bridgeport
Marisue Coy, Associate Professor Emerita of English (1984-2014)
M.A., Western Kentucky University
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Paula F. Dehn, Professor Emerita of Biology (2008-2021)
Ph.D., University of South Florida
M.A., DePauw University
B.A., DePauw University
Diane K. Earle, Professor Emerita of Music (1984-2020)
D.M.A., Ohio State University
M.M., Ohio State University
B.M., University of Cincinnati
M. Michael Fagan, Professor Emeritus of Psychology (1977-2013)
Ph.D., University of Florida
M.A., John Carroll University
B.A., Marquette University
Nancy W. Flachskam, Honorary Assistant Professor Emerita of Chemistry (1975-2015)
M.S., The Ohio State University
BA., Kalamazoo College
Robert L. Flachskam, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry (1975-2015)
Ph.D., The Ohio State University
B.A., Lewis University
Donna L. Hanley, Assistant Professor Emerita of Developmental Education (2006-2016)
Ed.S., Indiana University
M.S., Indiana University
A.B., Indiana University
Leah R. Hoover, Professor Emerita of Special Education (2007-2021)
Ph.D., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
M.Ed., University of Alabama, Birmingham
B.A., University of Alabama, Birmingham
B.A., University of North Alabama – Florence
Barbara A. Johnson, Associate Professor Emerita of Health and Physical Education (1963-1993)
M.A., Washington University
B.A., Washington University
William Kolok Jr., Professor Emeritus of Art (1979-2013)
M.F.A., University of Georgia
B.A., Berry College
Gary T. Laughrey, Associate Professor Emeritus of Music (2009-2018)
M.A., Oral Roberts University
B.M., Indiana Christian University
Winifred L. Magnuson, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry (1969-2018)
Ph.D., University of Kansas
B.A., McMurry College
Patricia G. McFarling, Associate Professor Emerita of Library Science and Director of the Library and Academic Information Services (1992-2019)
M.L.S., University of Kentucky
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Martha P. O’Bryan, Associate Professor Emerita of Middle School Education (1998-2015)
Ed.D., George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
M.S., University of Tennessee
B.S., Carson Newman College
David F. Oetinger, Professor Emeritus of Biology (1984-2014)
Ph.D., University of Nebraska
M.S., University of Nebraska
B.S., Houghton College
Ray C. Purdom, Professor Emeritus of Physics (1970-1995)
Ph.D., Purdue University
Post-doctorate, University of Cincinnati
M.S., Purdue University
B.S., Duke University
Suzanne D. Rose, Associate Professor Emerita of English (1994-2018)
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
M.A., University of Oklahoma
B.A., University of Oklahoma
Yegnasehan Sitaraman, Professor Emeritus of Math (1988-2001)
Ph.D., University of Kerala
M.A., Banaras Hindu University
B.S., Travancore University
Yvonne D. Taylor, Professor Emerita of Education (1990-2006)
Ed.D., George Peabody College at Vanderbilt University
M.A., Western Kentucky University
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Jerry L. Trinkle, Associate Professor Emerita of Business Administration (1965-1999)
M.A., Indiana University
Graduate Work, University of Kentucky
B.S., Indiana University
Randall L. Vogt, Associate Professor Emeritus of Communication (2007-2019)
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Richard A. Weiss, Professor Emeritus of Modern Languages (1958-1998)
Ph.D., New York University
Advanced Work, Friedrich-Wilhelm University, Bonn, Germany
A.B., New York University
A.M., New York University
Adjunct Faculty
George Ackerman, Instructor in Criminal Justice Criminology
Ph.D., Capella University
J.D., Nova Southeastern University
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
M.B.A., Nova Southeastern University
B.A., Florida Atlantic University
Kirsten Ahnell, Instructor in Music
A.D., Cleveland Institute of Music
M.M., Northwestern University
B.M., Northwestern University
B.H.S., University of Kentucky
Daniel Anguiano, Instructor in Art
M.A., Savannah College of Art & Design
B.F.A., University of Texas at Arlington
Joshua Alsip, Instructor in Criminal Justice Criminology
M.P.A., Western Kentucky University
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University
Izak Atherton, Instructor in
Education
Annessa A. Babic, Instructor of History
Ph.D., Stony Brook University
M.A., New Mexico State University
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Richard Q. Barrett, Instructor of Accounting
J.D., Whittier College School of Law
L.L.M., University of Missouri-Kansas City
M.A., University of Iowa
M.S., University of St. Francis
B.A., Drake University
Samantha Bello, Instructor in Theatre
MFA., University of Missouri
B.A., Missouri Southern State University
A.A., Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College
Nicholas J. Bergan, Instructor of Economics
M.S., Florida State University
B.A., Saint Louis University
Nancy B. Bradshaw, Instructor in History
Ed.S., Western Kentucky University
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Victoria Brown, Instructor in Communication Arts
M.A., Morehead State University
B.S., Western Kentucky University
A.A., Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Joshua B. Bullock, Instructor in Exercise Science
M.A., University of Redlands
M.A., Fresno Pacific University
B.A., University of Redlands
Andrew Burke, Instructor in Theatre
Education
Zachary M. Buskill, Instructor in Music
M.M., Western Kentucky University
B.M.E., University of Kentucky
Lora C. Canter, Instructor in Psychology
Ed.D., University of the Cumberlands
M.A., Murray State University
B.S., Murray State University
Clayton W. Carden, Instructor in Religion/Philosophy
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., University of Chicago
B.A., Centre College
Meggan Clark, Instructor in Music
M.M., Georgetown College
M.A., Western Kentucky University
B.M.E., Murray State University
Kathy J. Clary, Instructor of History
M.A., Western Kentucky University
B.A., Brescia University
A.A., Midway Junior College
Abigail Clayton, Instructor in Theatre
Education
Jessica W. Cecil, Instructor in Psychology
M.A., Western Kentucky University
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Brandon Cox, Instructor in Communication Arts
MBA., Louisiana State University
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Jamie L. Dixon, Instructor in Music
Ed.S.. Ball State University
M.A., Ball State University
B.A., Bob Jones University
Scott A. Dobler, Instructor in Environmental Science
M.A., Bowling Green State University
A.B., Morehead State University
Christopher Dunn, Instructor in Physics
M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Janice A. Eaves, Instructor in Math
M.A., Western Kentucky University
B.S., Southeast Missouri State University
Jamus Edwards, Instructor in Religion
Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.S., Murray State University
Susanne Eineigel, Instructor in
Education
William Elkins, Instructor in
Education
Shannon Finerty, Instructor in
Education
Adam Fischer, Instructor in Art
MFA., Academy of Art University
BFA., University of Georgia
Jimmie Flores, Instructor in Business
Ph.D., Fielding Graduate University
M.S., Regis University
M.B.A., University of St. Thomas
B.B.A., St. Mary’s University
Kristina Fulkerson, Instructor in Criminal Justice Criminology
J.D., University of Kentucky
B.A., Western Kentucky University
Robert J. Glenn, Instructor in Communication Arts
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
M.A., University of Southern Mississippi
B.A., University of Southern California
W. Ezekiel Goggin, Instructor in Religion/Philosophy
M.A., University of Chicago
B.A., Centre College
Valerie A. Gouse, Instructor in Communication Arts
Ph.D., Regent University
M.A., Marist College
M.L.I.S., Rutgers University
B.A., Ithaca College
Addisson W. Grimm, Instructor in Music
M.M., University of Louisville
B.A., Murray State University
Christie Haire, Instructor in
Education
Christina A. Haire, Instructor in Mathematics
M.A., Western Kentucky University
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Leanne Hampton, Instructor in
Education
Derik Hancock, Radio Station Manager/Instructor of Communications
A.A., Owensboro Community College
Brandon L. Harper, Instructor in Graphic Design
M.A., Liberty University
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Connie M. Harper, Instructor in Physical Education
M.S., Western Kentucky University
BA., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Russ Havard, Instructor in Art
M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
B.F.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
Morton Holbrook, III, Instructor in Political Science
LL.M., Columbia University
J.D., University of Chicago
M.A., University of Michigan
B.A., Vanderbilt University
Leah R. Hoover, Professor Emerita of Special Education (2007)
Ph.D., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
M.Ed., University of Alabama, Birmingham
B.A., University of Alabama, Birmingham
B.A., University of North Alabama—Florence
Michael Hoover, Instructor in English
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Pamela L. Howell, Instructor in Music
M.A., Western Kentucky University
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Douglas A. Hoyt, Instructor in Sociology
M.S., Indiana State University
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Richard J. Hudnett, Instructor in Business Administration
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
M.B.A., Nova Southeastern University
B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University
Sharon Hudson, Instructor in
Education
Paula Humphreys, Instructor in
Education
Kimberly C. Johnson, Instructor of Education
M.A., Western Kentucky University
B.S., Western Kentucky University
Tracie L. Jones, Instructor in English
M.A., Eastern Kentucky University
B.A., University of Kentucky
Dava Kelly, Instructor in Communication Arts
M.S., Murray State University
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
A.A., Owensboro Community and Technical College
Beau Kilpatrick, Instructor in
Education
John Kirch, Instructor in Political Science
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
M.A., University of Oklahoma
B.A., Baylor University
Elizabeth Knox, Instructor in Music
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
M.M., Butler University
B.M., University of Indianapolis
Jennifer Kotowski, Instructor in Business
Education
Allen Lake, Instructor in Art
M.A., Morehead State University
A.B., Morehead State University
Kevin S. Lasley, Instructor in Mathematics
M.A., Western Kentucky University
B.A., Western Kentucky University
Gary Laughrey, Associate Professor Emeritus of Music
M.A., Oral Roberts University
B.M., Indiana Christian University
Alison J. Leedy, Instructor in Art
M.A., Temple University
B.A., Eastern University, St. Davids
Joseph L. LoCicero, Instructor in Graphic Design
M.A., New York Institute of Technology
B.F.A., New York University
Jordan R. Loucks, Instructor in Business Administration
Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands
M.B.A., Murray State University
B.A., University of Kentucky
Mark G. Luckett, Instructor in Business Administration
J.D., Northern Kentucky University
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Joseph Luegers, Instructor in Music
B.M.E., University of Evansville
Estee M. Marchi, Instructor in Criminal Justice Criminology
M.A., Rutgers University
M.A., University of Wales, Bangor
B.A., University of Northern Colorado
Barbara Martin, Instructor of History
M.A., Western Kentucky University
B.S., Concord University
A.A., Beckley College
William C. Mattingly, Instructor in Political Science
J.D., University of Toledo
M.L.S., University of Kentucky
B.A., Bellarmine University
Preston Middleton, Instructor in Theatre
Education
Michael Morris, Instructor in
Education
Brian A. Murphy, Instructor in Art
M.F.A., Eastern Kentucky University
B.A., University of Kentucky
Laura Murphy, Instructor in Education
Ed.D., University of the Cumberlands
M.S., University of the Cumberlands
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Arinn S. Neel, Instructor in Exercise Science
M.S., West Virginia University
B.A., University of Maryland
Joshua Overton, Instructor in
Education
Timothy Payment, Instructor in
Education
Bradley T. Phelps, Instructor in CIS
M.B.A., Western Kentucky University
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Rachel C. Phelps, Instructor in Business
M.B.A., Western Kentucky University
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Dara L. Phillips, Instructor in Communication Arts
Ph.D., Regent University
M.A., Liberty University
B.A., Salisbury University
David A. Prince, Instructor in Criminal Justice & Criminology
D.B.A., Northcentral University
M.S., University of Central Florida
B.A., Columbia College
Marx H. Pyle, Instructor in English
B.S., University of Southern Indiana
Kimberly M. Redding, Instructor in Psychology
Ph.D., Walden University
M.Phil., Walden University
M.A., University of Phoenix
B.A., Valdosta State University
Deborah S. Russell, Instructor in Computer Literacy
M.I.S., Indiana University
B.A., DePauw University
Hadley Rouse, Choir Director (2025)
B.A., Western Kentucky University
B.M.E., Western Kentucky University
Makayla Sharp, Instructor in Business Administration
J.D., Southern Illinois University
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Kevin B. Shields-Hogue, Instructor in English
D. Arts, Murray State University
M.A., Morehead State University
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
A.A.S., Weber State University
Tyler M. Simms, Director of Bands
D.M.A., University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
M.M., University of Rochester Eastman School of Music
B.M.M.E., University of Kentucky
Evan Taylor, Instructor in
Education
James Wells, Instructor in Music
Education
Allison Willingham, Instructor in
Education
Tyler Wilson, Instructor in
Education
Stephen J. Wallace, Instructor in Religion
M.A., Indiana Wesleyan University
B.A., University of Texas at Dallas