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Administration

General Officers

President, Astrid S. Tuminez (2018)
B.A., International Relations and Russian Literature, Brigham Young University; M.S., Soviet Studies, Harvard University; Ph.D., Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Provost & Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs, F. Wayne Vaught (2019)
B.A., Philosophy, Psychology, and Religion, Georgetown College; M.A., Philosophy, Baylor University; Ph.D., Philosophy and Bioethics, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Vice President, Finance & Administration, Val L. Peterson (1988)
B.S., Political Science, Boise State University; M.P.A., Idaho State University; Ph.D., Public Policy and Administration ABD, Boise State University; Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)

Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Mark H. Arstein (2021)
B.B.A, Marketing, Texas Tech University; Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)

Vice President, Planning, Budget, & Human Resources, Linda J. Makin (1980)
B.S., Accounting, Utah Valley University; M.P.A., Brigham Young University

Vice President, Student Affairs, Kyle A. Reyes (2003)
B.S., Graphic Design, M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Utah

Vice President, University Marketing & Communications, Kara L. Schneck (2020)
B.A., Communication, Brigham Young University

President's Office

Chief of Staff, Kara L. Schneck (2020)
B.A., Communication, Brigham Young University

General Counsel, Clark Collings (2017)
J.D., S.J. Quincey College of Law; B.S., Business Management, Brigham Young University

Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, Belinda ‘Otukolo Saltiban (2018)
B.A./B.S. Sociology and Human Development, M.A., Social Work, Ph.D., Education, University of Utah

Academic Affairs

Associate Provost, Academic Programs, David Connelly
B.A., History, M.P.A., Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Public Administration, SUNY Albany

Deputy Provost, Academic Administration, Kathren Brown (2002)
B.A., History, Alma College; M.A., Ph.D., Russian History, Bowling Green State University

Associate Provost, Community Outreach & Economic Development, Belkis Torres-Capeles (2021)
A.A., Cuyahoga Community College; B.A., Communications, M.A., Liberal Studies, Counseling & Conflict Management, Ph.D., Cultural Foundations of Education, Leadership & Administration, Kent State University

Interim Associate Provost, Engaged Learning, Janet Colvin (2007)
Associate Professor, Department Chair and Faculty, Communication; B.A., Public Relations, Brigham Young University; M.A., Instructional Technology, Ph.D., Speech Communication, University of Utah.

Dean, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Steven Clark (2000)
B.S., Psychology, Brigham Young University; M.A., Ph.D., Psychology, University of New Hampshire

Associate Dean, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Janet Colvin (2007)
Associate Professor. Department Chair and Faculty, Communication; B.A., Public Relations, Brigham Young University; M.A., Instructional Technology, Ph.D., Speech Communication, University of Utah.

Assistant Dean, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Toni Harris (2008)
B.S., Business Management, M.B.A., Business Administration, Almeda University

Dean, College of Science, Daniel Horns (1997)
B.S., Applied Geophysics, UCLA; Ph.D., Geology (Tectonics, Structural Geology), U.C. Davis

Associate Dean, College of Science, Fern Caka (2001)
B.A., Chemistry, M.S., Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, Brigham Young University.

Associate Dean, College of Science, Jason Slack (2000)
B.A., Physical Education, Southern Utah University; M.S., Exercise Physiology, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Exercise and Sport Science, University of Utah

Assistant Dean, College of Science, TBA

Dean, College of Engineering & Technology, Saeed Moaveni (2017)
B.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering; M.S., Engineering Systems, The University of Louisiana; Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University

Associate Dean, College of Engineering & Technology, Kazem Sohraby (2018)
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Amir Kabir University; M.B.A., Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, New York University (Polytechnic)

Associate Dean, College of Engineering & Technology, Keith Mulbery (2011)
B.S., M.Ed., Education, Southwestern Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Business Information Systems, Utah State University

Dean, College of Health & Public Service, Cheryl Hanewicz (2011)
B.S., Individualized, M.A., Liberal Studies, Ed.D., Education in Educational Leadership, Eastern Michigan University

Associate Dean, College of Health & Public Service, Thomas Sturtevant (2012)
A.S., General Studies/Fire Science, Georgia Military College; B.S., Applied Organizational Management, Tusculum College; M.P.A., Public Policy, Ed.D., Education, University of Tennessee

Assistant Dean, College of Health & Public Service, Barbara Burr (2015)
B.S., Sociology, Brigham Young University; M.H.A., Health Administration; University of La Verne

Assistant Dean, College of Health & Public Service, Dustin Berlin (2006)
B.S., Aviation Professional Pilot, Utah Valley University; M.B.A., Liberty University

Dean, School of Education, Vessela Ilieva (2010)
B.S., Mathematics Education, Utah State University; M.S., Electronics Engineering, Technical University; M.Ed., English as a Second Language, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Utah State University

Associate Dean, School of Education, Stan Harward (2006)
B.S., Elementary Education; M.S., Curriculum Development and Instruction, Ed.D., Reading, Brigham Young University

Assistant Dean, School of Education, Benton Brown (2020)
BA, Political Science, George Washington University; M.S., Community and Economic Development, University of Central Arkansas; Ph.D., Public Policy K-12 Education, University of Arkansas

Dean and Creative Director, School of the Arts, Stephen Pullen (2017)
B.A., Acting, Playwriting, Classical Texts, Directing, Brigham Young University; M.F.A., Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, University of Southern California; Diploma Drama Studies, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts

Associate Dean, School of the Arts, Jim Godfrey (2002)
B.F.A, Advertising Design; M.F.A., Graphic Design, Utah State University

Assistant Dean, Administration, School of the Arts, E. Linda Moore (2002)
A.S., B.S., Behavioral Science, Utah Valley University; M.P.A., Brigham Young University

Dean, University College, Forrest Williams (1994)
A.A., Secondary Education, Ricks College; B.A., English; M.Ed., Educational Leadership; Ed.D., Educational Leadership and Foundations, Brigham Young University

Associate Dean, University College, Deborah Marrott (1992)
B.A., Basic Composition/English as a Second Language, M.A., English, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Education, Culture, and Society, University of Utah

Assistant Dean, University College, Christopher Sutherland (2019)
B.S., Construction Management, Brigham Young University – Idaho; M.A., Education – Counseling and Guidance, California Polytechnic State University

Dean, Woodbury School of Business, Norman S. Wright (2010)
B.S., Economics, M.P.A., Public Administration, Brigham Young University; M.A., Ph.D., Management, University of Pennsylvania

Associate Dean, Woodbury School of Business, Jacob Sybrowsky (2010)
B.A., Linguistics, M.S., Marriage, Family, and Human Development, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Personal Financial Planning, Texas Tech University

Associate Dean, Woodbury School of Business, Don Capener (2019)
B.S., Political Science, Economics and Asian Studies, Brigham Young University; MBA, Thunderbird School of Global Management; Ph.D., International Management, International School of Management

Assistant Dean, Woodbury School of Business, Mikki O’Connor (1996)
B.A., Management, M.S., Organizational Management, University of Phoenix

Assistant Dean, Woodbury School of Business, Tom Macdonald (2015)
B.S., Accounting, Brigham Young University

Chief International Officer, Office of Global Engagement, Baldomero Lago (2006)
B.A., Spanish, Utah State University; M.A., Spanish Pedagogy, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Instructional Technology, Universidad de Madrid

Research Officer, Daniel Fairbanks (2019)
B.S., Portuguese and Agronomy, Brigham Young Unviversity - Provo, M.S., Plant Breeding, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University of Arizona

Senior Director, Sponsored Programs, Curtis Pendleton (1990)
M.S., Special Education, Utah State University; B.S., Family and Human Development and Psychology, Weber State University

Director, Fulton Library, Lesli Baker (1998)
M.Ed., Educational Technology, University of Missouri-Columbia; MLIS, Library and Information Science, Brigham Young University

Director, Career & Technical Education, Kim Chiu (2004)
A.A.S., Fashion Merchandizing, B.S., Information Technology, Utah Valley University

Director, Academic Quality Assurance, Quinn Koller (2013)
B.S., Geography and Liberal Studies, Excelsior College; M.S., Higher Education, Kaplan University

Director, Concurrent Enrollment, Spencer Childs (2014)
A.S., Business Management, Utah Valley University; B.A., American Studies, Brigham Young University

Director, Program Completion, Tiffany Evans (2012)
B.S., M.Ed., Psychology, Utah State University

Director, First-Year Center, Elaine Lewis (2019)
B.A., History and Political Science, University of Pittsburgh; M.Ed., Higher Education Administration, University of South Carolina

Director, Graduate Studies, James Bailey (2009)
B.S., Finance, Brigham Young University; B.S., Accounting, M.B.A., University of Utah; Ph.D., Business (Accountancy), University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Senior Director, Office of Teaching & Learning, Wendy Athens (2017)
B.S., Chemistry, Mansfield University; M.S., Industrial Administration, Purdue University; Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction/Educational Technology, University of Florida

Director, Teaching & Learning Design, Seth Gurell (2010)
B.S., English, M.S., Instructional Technology, Utah State University; Ph.D., Instructional Psychology and Technology, Brigham Young University

Director, Internship Services, McKay Isham (2015)
B.S., Behavioral Science, Utah Valley University; M.P.A, Public Administration, Southern Utah University

Director, Capitol Reef Station, Michael T. Stevens (2010)
B.S., Conservation Biology, Brigham Young University; M.S., Ph.D., Botany, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Director, Center for Constitutional Studies, TBA

Executive Program Director, Center for Constitutional Studies, Scott Paul (2009)
B.S., Psychology with a Minor in Music,; JD, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University

Associate Director, Center for Constitutional Studies, Andrew Bibby (2015)
B.A., English & Political Science, Concordia University; Ph.D., Political Science, Michigan State University

Director, Center for the Study of Ethics, Brian Birch (1999)
B.S., M.S., Philosophy, University of Utah; Ph.D., Philosophy of Religion, Claremont Graduate School

Director, Honors Program, Kate McPherson (2000)
B.A., M.A., English, University of New Mexico; Ph.D., English, Emory University

Director, Academic Service Learning, Jon Westover (2009)
B.S., Sociology (emphasis in Research and Analysis, Business Minor, Korean Minor), M.P.A., Human Resources and Organizational Behavior, Brigham Young University; M.S., Sociology, Ph.D. (ABD), Sociology, University of Utah

Director, Career & Academic Counseling, Adam Black (2002)
B.S., Sociology and Criminal Justice, Southern Utah University; M.C./M.H.C., Mental Health Counseling, University of Phoenix

Director, Academic Standards, Kristen Nuesmeyer (2021)
B.A., English, University of Puget Sound; M.Ed, Student Development Administration, Seattle University

Digital Transformation.CIO

Vice President/CIO, Kelly Flanagan (1988)
B.S., M.S., Electrical Engineering; Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University

Associate Vice President, Academic & Student Digital Services, Christina Baum (2020)
B.A., History, Brigham Young University; M.B.A., Washington State University

Associate Vice President/CTO, Office of Information Technology, M. Troy Martin (2020)
B.S., Electronics Engineering Technology, Brigham Young University; M.S., Instructional Psychology and Technology, University of Phoenix; Ph.D., Instructional Psychology and Technology, Brigham Young University

Senior Director, Product Portfolio Management, Brett McKeachnie (1993)
A.S., Computer Science, B.S., Information Technology, Utah Valley University; M.B.A., Information Technology Management, Western Governors University; Fellow, Utah Valley Senior Executive Leadership Forum (UVSELF), Certified ScrumMaster, ScrumAlliance, Certified Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation v.3 & v.4, AXELOS, Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute

Controller, Digital Transformation, Ben Metzger (2016)
A.S., B.S.. Accounting, Utah Valley University; B.A., History, Brigham Young University

IT Officer 2-Security/IT Services, LeRoy Brown (1993)
A.A.S., Air Conditioning Refrigeration, A.S., Pre-Radiology, B.S., Technology Management, Utah Valley University

Senior Director, Infrastructure Services, Eddie Sorensen (1989)
A.A.S., Computer Science, Utah Valley University; 2008-09 Utah Valley Senior Executive Leadership Fellow, Certified ITIL Change Mgmt., Certified ITIL ITSM Foundation, Certified Project Management ScrumMaster, Certified Netware Engineer, Sniffer University Certification

Director, Network & Telecom Services, Kurt Olsen (2001)
A.S., Telecommunications, B.S., Technology Management, Utah Valley University

Director, Systems Administration, Reed Warner (2016)
A.S., Web Publishing, B.S., Information Systems Security, American Military University (AMU); MBA, IT Management, Western Governors University

Director, Infrastructure Operations, Jim Condie (2010)
A. A.S., Technology, BS., Technology Management, Utah Valley University; Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Certified ITIL Change Mgmt., Certified ITIL ITSM Foundation, Axelos, Professional Certified ITIL Hardware Asset Management, IAITAM, Certified Project Management ScrumMaster – Scrum Alliance

Senior Director, IT Support & Programming Services, David Tobler (1990)
B.A., Business Administration, Canadore College

Director, Administrative Programming Services, Jeff Anderson (2017)
B.S., Computer Science, Brigham Young University

Director, Automation & Integration Services, Michael Duffin (1996)
A.A.S., Electronics Technology, Utah Valley University

Director, Digital Service Management, Bobby Lott (2008)
B.S., Technology Management, Utah Valley University

Director, Desktop Support, John Berry (2010)
B.A., Political Science, Brigham Young University; M.B.A., Utah Valley University

Director, Service Desk, Jessica Houston (2008)
B.S., Behavioral Science, Utah Valley University

Senior Director, Special Projects for IT, Joe Belnap (2004)
B.A., Spanish, University of Utah; M.A., Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University; Utah Secondary Education Teaching Certification, Oracle Database Certified Master, Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Director, Academic IT & Analytics, Laura Busby (2003)
A.S., Business Management, B.S., Information Technology, Utah Valley University

Director, Student Computing, Kim Lesesberg (1999)
A.S., A.A.S., Computer Science and Information Systems, B.S., Information Technology, MBA, Technology Management (expected Aug 2021), Utah Valley University

Director, Audio/Visual Services, Travis Tasker (1998)
A.A.S., Electronics and Computers, Utah Valley Community College; A.S., Spanish, Utah Valley State College; B.S., Technology Management, Utah Valley University; M.P.A., Public Administration, Brigham Young University; Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, ITIL Certified Foundations, CTS Certified Technology

Director, Web Development Services, Nathan Gerber (1994)
A.A.S., A.S., B.S., Computer Science, Utah Valley University

Director, Learning Systems, Jason Hill (2014)
B.S., Digital Media, M.B.A., Business Administration, Utah Valley University

Director, Business Intelligence, Ken Dahl (2015)
B.A., Communications – Public Relations, M.B.A., Brigham Young University

Finance & Administration

Vice President, Val L. Peterson (1988)
B.A., M.S., Strategic Studies, U.S. War College; M.A., Mass Communication, Ph.D., Educational Leadership, Brigham Young University

Associate Vice President, Facilities/Planning, Frank Young (2001)
B.S., Construction Management, Brigham Young University

Senior Director, Engineering/Space, Kurt Baxter (2015)
A.S., Business Administration, Snow College; B.A., Political Science, Brigham Young University

Director, Public Safety Chief of Police, Matthew Pedersen (2017)
Police Officer Standards and Training: B.S., Sociology, M.P.A., Masters of Public Administration, Sociology, Brigham Young University

Director, Campus Services, Cory Fralick (2017)
B.S., Technology Management with Facilities Management Emphasis, Utah Valley University; M.P.A., Public Management, University of Nebraska

Director, Facilities/Grounds, John Hansen (2019)
B.S., Accounting, M.B.A., Business of Administration, Utah Valley University

Associate Vice President, Finance/GRAMA, Jacob Atkin (2004)
A.S., Pre-Engineering, B.S., Accounting, Utah Valley University; M.T., Weber State University; CPA

Controller, Business Services, Kedric Black (2003)
B.S., Accounting, M.B.A., Business Administration, Utah State University

Senior Director, Accounting, Joe Martin (2010)
B.S., Accounting, Southern Utah University; M.B.A., Accounting, Utah State University; CPA

Bursar, Business Services, David Phillips (2012)
B.A., Accounting, Weber State University; M.B.A., Business Administration, Utah State University

Director, Dining Services, Ibrahim Tashman (2020)
B.S.,Business Management, Utah Valley University

Director, Bookstore, Louise Bridge (1996)
A.S., Dixie College; B.S., Business Management, Brigham Young University; M.B.A., Human Resources and Organizational Behavior

Senior Director, Procurement/Contract Services, Ryan Lindstrom (1992)
B.S., Accounting, Brigham Young University; M.B.A., University of Utah; Certified Purchasing Manager

Director, Printing Services, David Scott (2003)
B.S., Sociology, Brigham Young University; M.P.A., Public Administration, University of Hawaii

Associate Vice President/Athletic Director, Jared Sumsion (2005)
A.S., Utah Valley University; B.S., Integrated Studies, Leadership & Community Health, Utah Valley University; M.B.A., Westminster College/University of Phoenix; Ed.D., Organizational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University

Associate Athletic Director, Communications & Marketing, Athletics, Clint Burgi (1996)
A.S., General Education, Utah Valley University; B.S., Communication, University of Utah; M.S., Recreation and Sport Administration, Western Kentucky University

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Compliance, Athletics, Adam Sanft (2016)
B.A., Political Science, Brigham Young University

Associate Athletic Director, Business and Finance, Athletics, Nikki Scott (2006)
B.S., Business/Accounting, University of Phoenix; M.B.A., emphasis in Accounting, Freed Hardman University

Director, UCCU Center, Jared Kearns (2018)
B.S., Business Management, Utah Valley University; IAVM Venue Management School, OGLEBAY

Director, Internal Audit, Peter VanderHeide (2016)
B.S., Accounting, Brigham Young University; M.B.A., University of Nevada, Reno; Certified Public Accountant; Certified Management Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner

Director, Emergency Management & Safety, Robin Ebmeyer (2012)
A.S., Nursing, Brigham Young University - Idaho; B.S., Nursing, Weber State University; M.P.A., Public Administration and Emergency Management, Jacksonville State University

Institutional Advancement

Vice President, Institutional Advancement; CEO UVU Foundation, Mark Arstein (2021)
Masters in Public Education Idaho State University; Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)

Associate Vice President, Major Gifts & Development Programs, TBA

Associate Vice President, Central Advancement and UVU Foundation COO, Jefferson Moss (2016)
B.A., Political Science; M.B.A., Entrepreneurship & Finance, Brigham Young University

Director, Gift Planning, Cristina Pianezzola (2000)
A.S., General Ed., Utah Valley University; B.A. Philosophy, Texas Tech., J.D., Law, Brigham Young University

Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, UVU Foundation Director and Board Secretary, Julie Anderson (2016)
B.S., Theatre, Utah Valley University, M.S, Entertainment and Business Entrepreneurship, Full Sail University

Senior Director, Alumni Relations, Alexx Tobeck (2021)
B.A., Psychology, California State University Los Angeles

Senior Director, Donor Relations and Annual Giving, Justin Jones (2016)
B.S. Business Administration, Utah Valley University, Masters, Intermodal Transportation Management Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, University of Denver

Director, Annual Giving, Vicky Hopper (2013)
Masters in Public Administration, Brigham Young University; B.A. Communications, Brigham Young University

Senior Director, Executive Events, Ashton Stitt (2016)
B.S., Event Management, Brigham Young University

Director, Executive Events, Deirdre Miller (2020)
B.A., Communications with a Minor in Business Management, Brigham Young University

Senior Director, Advancement Services & IT, Bart Jacobs (1989)
A.S., Accounting, B.S., Business Management/Accounting, Utah Valley University; M.B.A., Accounting, Utah State University

Director, Prospect Research, Katie Scott (2017)

Senior Database Administrator, Nilsen Septon (2013)
B.S., Brigham Young University

Senior Director, Communications, Christie Denniston (2020)
Masters in Public Administration with an emphasis Executive Leadership, Drake University

Managing Accountant of Institutional Advancement, UVU Foundation Controller, Aaron Price (2018)
B.B.A. Finance, University of Oklahoma; M.S. Accountancy, University of Illinois at UC; J.D. Law, University of Illinois at UC

Planning, Budget, and Human Resources

Vice President, Planning, Budget, and Human Resources, Linda J. Makin (1980)
B.S., Accounting, Utah Valley University; M.P.A., Brigham Young University

Associate Vice President, Human Resources, Marilyn S. Meyer (2019)
B.S., Management Information System, UNLV; M.S., HR Management, Golden Gate University

Director, HR HRIS Records, Colby Callahan(2004)
B.S., Human Resource Management, Utah State University; PHR

Director, HR Benefits, Talent & Compensation, Judy Martindale (1996)
Associate of Science, Utah Valley University; CCP, CBP, MHFA

Director, Budgets, Scott Wood (2001)
B.S., Accounting, Utah Valley University; MBA, Accounting, Utah State University

Director, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Title IX Coordinator, Laura Carlson (2004)
B.S., Business Management, Utah Valley University; ATIXA; NACUA, SPHR

Director, Institutional Effectiveness, Planning & Accreditation Support, Jeff Johnson (2009)
B.A., Political Science, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.A.,Ph.D., Political Science, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Director, Policy Office, Cara O’Sullivan (2010)
B.A., M.A., English, Brigham Young University

Director, Institutional Research, Tim Stanley (2005)
B.S., Sociology; M.P.A., Brigham Young University; Ph.D. Educational Leadership & Policy, University of Utah

Associate Director, Reporting and Analysis, Geoff Matthews (2009)
M.S., Sociology, Utah State University

Associate Director, Data Collection/Assessment, Todd Harper (2015)
B.S., Consumer & Community Studies, B.S., Human Dev. & Family Studies, University of Utah; MBA, Western Governors University, Utah State University

Student Affairs

Vice President, Student Affairs, Kyle A. Reyes (2003)
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Brigham Young University; Ph.D. Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Utah

Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management, Andrew Stone (2007)
A.S., B.S., Psychology, Utah Valley University; M.Ed., Ph.D., Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Utah

Director, Financial Aid, John Curl (2016)
B.S., Business Management, Brigham Young University; M.B.A., University of Utah

Assistant Director, Financial Aid Scholarships, Carla Morgan (1999)
A.A.S., Utah Valley University

Director, Grants Development Student Affairs, Greg Jackson (2003)
B.A., Chinese and History, Brigham Young University; M.B.A., Finance, American Graduate School of International Management; Ph.D., University of Buckingham

University Registrar, Registrar's Office, Eric Humphrey (2016)
B.A., German, Utah State University

Associate Registrar, Catalog/Graduation/Transfer Credit, Chris Alldredge (2009)
B.S., Business Management, Utah Valley University

Associate Registrar, Degree Audit/Registration/Records/NCAA, Bryant Bradt (2019)
A.A.S., Computer Technology and Networking, Stevens-Henager College

Assistant Registrar, Degree Audit, Kris Clayton (2013)
A.S., LDS Business College

Assistant Registrar, Registration and Records, LuAnn Smith (1981)
A.A.S., Secretary, Utah Valley University

Assistant Registrar, NCAA Eligibility Certification, Chris Case (2019)
B.S., Sport Sciences, Ohio University; M.S., Counseling and Student Development, Kansas State University

Assistant Registrar, Graduation, Angela Bolduc (2014)
A.S., B.S., Behavioral Science, Utah Valley University

Assistant Registrar, Transfer Credit, Alex Snyder (2014)
A.S.,B.S., Biology, Dixie State University

Program Coordinator, Leave of Absence, Mayra Powell (2017)
B.S., Behavioral Science, Utah Valley University

Director, Veteran Student Success Center, Sheldon Holgreen (2015)
A.A.S., Chinese/Mandarin, Defense Language Institute; B.S., Liberal Arts, Excelsior College

Coordinator, Veteran Success Center, Lauren Norried (2018)
B.S., Exercise Science, Utah Valley University

Associate Vice President, Pk-16, Grants, Outreach & Partnerships, William Barney Nye (1999)
A.S., B.S., Integrated Studies, Utah Valley University; MPA/Ph.D. Educational Leadership & Policy, University of Utah

Director, Admissions, Kris Coles (2009)
A.S., B.S., Behavioral Science, Utah Valley University; M.Ed., Educational Leadership, University of Utah

Associate Director, Admissions, Melissa Kimball (2014)
B.S., Community Health, Utah Valley University

Coordinator, Residency, Patty Coombs (2008)

Coordinator, Residency, Nels Hansen (2016)
B.A., Behavioral Science, Psychology; Utah Valley University

Coordinator, International Admissions, Connie Whaley (2000)
B.A., English, Brigham Young University

Associate Director, Prospective Student Services, Chad Johnson (2012)
B.S., Business Management/Marketing, Utah Valley University; M.B.A., University of Utah

Director, Center for the Advancement of Leadership, Belinda Han (2011)
A.S., Individualized, B.S., Behavioral Science, Utah Valley University; M.A., Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga, University; Ph.D., Educational Leadership, Creighton University

Coordinator, STEM Academic Support, Skyler Meeks (2018)
M.A., English, Rhetoric and Composition, Boise State University

Director, Statewide GEAR UP, Laurie Miller (2006)
B.S., Elementary Education, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Instructional Systems Design, Indiana University Bloomington

Director, TRIO/UpwardBound/Talent Search, Michael Campbell
B.A., Music, Brigham Young University; J.D., Law, University of Buffalo Law School

Associate Vice President Student Success & Retention, Michelle Kearns (1992)
B.S., Business Management, Utah Valley University; M.P.A., Public Administration, Brigham Young University, Ed.D. Northwestern University

Director, First Year Experience & Student Retention, Marcy Glassford (1991)
A.S., Executive Assistant, Utah Valley University, B.S, Behavioral Science, Utah Valley University; M.P.A, Public Administration, Brigham Young University

Assistant Director, First Year Experience & Student Retention, Noemy Medina (2014)
B.A.., Spanish Linguistics, University of California; M.S. Education, California State University, Fullerton

Senior Director, Women’s Success Center, Tara Ivie (2008)
A.A., Political Science, Utah Valley University, B.A, History/Political Science, Utah Valley University; M.S, Administration of Academic Advising, Kansas State University; Ph.D. Education Leadership, Utah State University

Assistant Director, Women’s Success Center, Jolene Merica (2017)
B.A., Broadcast Communications, M.Ed., Community Education Leadership, Ph.D. Instructional Psychology & Technology, Brigham Young University

Program Director, Care About Child Care, Joyce Hasting (2017)
A.S. Early Childhood Education, Brigham Young University

Director, Wee Care Childcare Center, Todd Harper (2015)
B.S., Family Human Development, B.S. Consumer & Community Studies, University of Utah

Director, Multicultural Student Services, Darah Snow (2012)
B.S., Criminal Justice, Utah Valley University; M.Ed., Education Culture and Society, University of Utah

Assistant Director, Multicultural Student Services, Kumen Louis (2012)
B.A., M.Ed., Curriculum, Instructional Design and Educational Technology, Utah Valley University

Program Director, Latino Initiative, Yudi Lewis (1998)
A.A.S., Legal Assistant, B.S., Business Management, Utah Valley University; M.B.A., Business Management, University of Phoenix

Interim Program Director, Native American Initiative, Justin Allison (2011)
B.S., University Studies, Utah Valley University

Director, International Student Services, Stephen Crook (2007)
B.S., M.AC., Accounting, Brigham Young University

Director, Advisor Training & Development, Wade Oliver (2010)
B.S., Sociology, University of Utah; M.S., Instructional Technology, Utah State University

Director, TRiO Support Services, Keith Jensen (1993)
B.S., International Relations, Brigham Young University; M.S., Educational Leadership, Troy State University

Director, Career Development Center, Michael Snapp (2001)
B.S., Communications, Weber State University; M.A., Educational Counseling, University of Phoenix

Assistant Director, Career Development Center, Jordan Doman (2010)
B.S., Communications, M.Coun. Counseling, Idaho State University

Career Development Counselor, NSE Program Manager, Sue Stephenson (2003)
B.S. Recreation Management; M.P.A. Master of Public Administration, Brigham Young University

Associate Vice President, Student Life/Dean of Students, Alexis Palmer (2004)
B.A., Elementary Education, Boise State University; M. S. Family Recreation and Youth Leadership, Brigham Young University

Associate Dean of Students, Ashley Larsen (2010)
B.S., English, Utah Valley University; M.Ed., University of Utah

Director, Accessibility Services, Sherry Page (2020)
B.A. History, University of Texas, M.Ed. Instructional Technology, Texas Tech University

Assistant Director, Accessibility Services, Carolyn Johnson (1991)
A.S., Recreation, Brigham Young University - Idaho; B.S., Recreation Management, M.A., Recreation and Youth Leadership, Brigham Young University

Manager, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services, Nicole Hemmingsen (2011)
A. A.S., Sign Language Interpreting and Translating, Saint Paul College; B.A., Metropolitan University

Manager, Accommodative Services, Jason McKenna (2007)
A.S., University Studies, Utah Valley University

Director, Event Services & SSC/SLWC Operations, Joel Herd (2001)
B.S., Marketing, Utah State University

Senior Director, Student Health Services, Bill Erb (2000)
B.S., Psychology, University of Utah; M.S., Counseling and School Psychology, Brigham Young University

Director, Mental Health Services, Taige Bybee (2007)
B.A., Philosophy, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Psychology-Clinical, Brigham Young University

Nurse Practitioner Esme Anderson (2006)
B.S., Nursing, Weber State University; M.S., Nursing, University of Utah

Director, Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution, Maren Turnidge (2013)
B.S. Political Science, Brigham Young University

Director, Campus Recreation and Wellness, DaSheek Akwenye (2010)
B.S., Journalism, M.S., Exercise Science, Utah State University

Program Manager, Intramurals, Dustin Lamont (2017)
B.S., Sports Management, University of Utah

Director, Center for Social Impact, Summer Valente (2013)
B.A., Humanities, M.P.A., Public Administration, Brigham Young University

Program Director, Student Involvement, Grant Flygare (1989)
A.S., Legal Assisting, Utah Valley University; B.A., M.A., Philosophy, Brigham Young University

Program Coordinator, Housing and Resident Life, Matthew Robins (2016)
B.S., Communication, Utah Valley University; M.Ed., Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Utah

Campus Administrator, Wasatch, Tom Melville (2008)
B.A., Political Science and German, M.S., Human Resources Management, University of Utah

University Marketing and Communications

Vice President, University Marketing & Communications, Kara L. Schneck (2020)
B.A., Communication, Brigham Young University

Associate Vice President, University Marketing & Communications, Henry Molina (2017)
B.A., Communications, Brigham Young University; M.S., Integrated Marketing, Northwestern University

Senior Director, Integrated Marketing, Jody Birch (2018)
B.A., Marketing and Digital Media, Utah Valley University

Senior Director, Strategic Marketing, Chris Meek (2017)
B.A., International Relations: International Development Emphasis, Brigham Young University

Senior Director, Public Relations, Scott Trotter (2017)
B.A., Communications and Public Relations, Brigham Young University

Senior Director, Studios & Broadcasting, Will McKinnon (1996)
A.A.S., Multimedia Communication, A.S., Electronic Technology, Utah Valley University

Director, Art, Shari Warnick (2016)
B.A., Graphic Design, Brigham Young University

Director, Photography, August Miller (2011)
B.S., Journalism, Utah State University

Director, Public Relations, Barb Smith (2018)
A.S., Early Childhood Education, Utah Valley University; B.A. Communications, Brigham Young University