Personnel
*For a full roster of University personnel visit
www.uu.edu/employee.
( ) Date of Employment
Office of the President
Samuel W. “Dub” Oliver (2014). President. B.S., Baylor University; M.S. and Ph.D. Texas A&M University.
Mandy Benefield (2023). Executive Assistant to the President.
Mark E. Campbell (1996). Director of Athletics, Assistant Professor of Physical Education, and Women's Basketball Head Coach. B.S., Lipscomb University; M.Ed., Union University.
Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
John Netland (2008). Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of English. B.A., Biola University; M.A., California State Polytechnic University; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles.
Suzanne Nadaskay (1997). Assistant to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. A.A., Southern Arkansas.
Jacob Shatzer (2017). Associate Provost and Dean of Instruction and Associate Professor of Theological Studies. B.A., Union University; M.Div., Southern Seminary; Ph.D., Marquette University.
Michele Atkins (1998-2005; 2006). Associate Provost for Accreditation and Research, Title IX Coordinator, and Professor of Education. B.S., Union University; M.Ed., Ed.S., and Ph.D., University of Memphis.
Hunter Baker (2010). Dean for the College of Arts & Sciences, University Fellow and Professor of Political Science. B.S., Florida State University; M.P.A., University of Georgia; J.D., University of Houston Law Center; Ph.D., Baylor University.
Renee Dauer (2010). Dean for the School of Adult and Professional Studies; Campus Director for the Hendersonville Campus; Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership. B.S., Ohio University; M.A., Western Kentucky University; Ed.D., Union University.
John Foubert (2018). Dean for the College of Education. B.A., The College of William and Mary; M.A., University of Richmond; Ph.D., University of Maryland.
Kelly Harden (2007). Dean for the College of Nursing and Professor of Nursing. A.S.N., Mississippi County Community College; B.S.N., Excelsior College; M.S.N., University of Missouri-St. Louis; D.N.Sc., University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Nita Mehr (2009). Dean, Professor of Social Work, and Fellow for the Center for Just and Caring Communities. B.S.W., Freed-Hardeman University; M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., North Central University, L.C.S.W.
Sheila Mitchell (2007). Dean for the College of Pharmacy. B.S. and Pharm.D., University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Ray F. Van Neste (1997-98, 2001). Dean for the School of Theology and Missions and Professor of Biblical Studies. B.A., Union University; M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., University of Aberdeen.
Vacant. Dean for the McAfee School of Business.
Vacant. Dean for the Memphis College of Urban and Theological Studies.
Melissa Moore (1992). Director of the Library, Public Services Library, and University Professor of Library Services. B.A., Wake Forest University; M.L.S., University of Kentucky; Additional Study, Union University.
Susan H. Hopper (1989). Registrar. B.S., Union University; M.A.T., University of Memphis; Additional study, University of Memphis.
Andre Jones (2022). Campus and Facilities Director —Germantown.
Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
Bryan Carrier (2008). Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students. B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene; M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University. Ed.D., Union University.
Amy Eads (2022). Administrative Assistant. B.S.B.A, Union University.
Erin Slater (2013). Director for the Center for Academic Success. B.S., Grace College and Theological Seminary; M.A., Taylor University; M.S.W., Union University.
Esperanza Gonzalez (2012). Director for Disability Services. B.S.W. and M.S.W., Union University.
Stephanie Hawley (2021). Director for the Vocatio Center for Life, Calling, and Career. B.A., Union University.
Tamarin Huelin (2009). Director for Counseling Services. B.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; M.S., Georgia State University.
Stephen Hopper (2017). Director for Facilities Management.
Ken Litscher (2009). Dean of Student Life and Director for Residence Life. B.A., Trinity Christian College; M.Div., Denver Seminary; Ed.D., Union University.
Bo Mantooth (2017). Director for Student Leadership and Engagement. B.A., University of Tennessee, Martin; M.Ed., Auburn University; Ph.D., Auburn University.
Brittany Hart (2020). University Nurse/Director for Health Services. M.S.N., Union University.
Johnny Jines (2021). Director for Safety, Security, and Risk Mitigation.
Karis Murila (2022). Director for Barefoots Joe and Modero Coffee Roasters. B.A., Union University.
Veronica Perry (2007). Director for University and Mailing Services. B.A., Union University.
Jonathan Wilson (2017). Director for Campus Recreation. B.S., Union University; M.A.Ed., Union University.
Office of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Catherine Kwasigroh (2016). Vice President for Institutional Advancement. B.S., Union University; M.B.A., University of Tennessee at Martin.
Tim Ellsworth (2004). Associate Vice President for University Communications. B.A., Union University; M.S., Southern Illinois University.
Jason Vaughan (2015). Director for Development. B.S.B.A. and M.B.A., Union University.
Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Management
Daniel W. Griffin (2015). Vice President for Enrollment Management. M.S., Mountain State University.
Robert Graves (1989). Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions. B.S. and M.Ed., Union University.
Derek Moore (2021). Director for Student Financial Planning. B.S.B.A., Union University.
Office of the Vice President for Business Affairs
Rick Taphorn (2019). Vice President for Business Affairs. M.B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Belinda Brinks (2022). Administrative Assistant for Business Affairs. A.S., Jackson State Community College.
Hunter Martin (2021). Associate Vice President for Business Affairs/Controller. B.S.B.A., Union University; M.Acc., Union University.
James R. Avery, Jr. (2010). Associate Vice President for Information Technology. B.S. and M.B.A., University of Memphis.
John Carbonell, IV (2006). Associate Vice President for Human Resources. B.A., Florida State University; M.B.A., Union University. Ed.D., Union University.
Office of University Ministries
Todd Brady (1996-2007, 2011). Vice President for University Ministries. B.S., Union University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Emily Key (2020). Administrative Assistant, University Ministries. B.F.A., California Baptist University.
Julie Bradfield (2005). Senior Director for University Ministries and Director for Student Mobilization. B.S., Union University.