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

Jacob Shatzer (2017). Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Theological Studies. B.A., Union University; M.Div., Southern Seminary; Ph.D., Marquette University.

Megan Murphy (2023). Assistant to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. B.A., Union University; J.D., University of Memphis.

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.

Mark Bolyard (2006). Interim Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences and University Professor of Biology. B.A., Hanover College; Ph.D., University of North Carolina; Additional study, Michigan State University; Penn State College of Medicine.

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.

Ray F. Van Neste (1997-98, 2001). Vice President for University Ministries, 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.

Kenneth R. Lewis (2023). Dean for the Memphis College of Urban and Theological Studies and Professor of Pastoral Ministry. B.Th., Huntsville Bible College; B.S., Mississippi State University; M.Div. and Ph.D., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.

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.

Joe Ball (2017). Director for Student Leadership and Engagement. B.A., Union University; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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.

Ivy Adkisson (2022). Director for Campus Recreation. B.S. and M.B.A., 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; Ed.D., Union University.

Robert Graves (1989). Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions. B.S. and M.Ed., Union University.

Colby Benefield (2014). Director for Student Financial Planning. B.A. and M.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

Julie Bradfield (2005). Senior Director for University Ministries and Director for Student Mobilization. B.S., Union University.