Personnel: Administration
These lists are current as of May 1, 2006.
Office of the President
Peter T. Mitchell, president; B.A., 1967, Albion College; M.A., 1968, University of Michigan; Ed.S., 1972, Indiana University; Ed.D., 1981, Northeastern University.
Jeanne M. Bachus, executive secretary to the president; B.S., 1982, Eastern Michigan University.
Thomas Hunsdorfer, assistant to the president; B.A., 1971, University of Delaware; M.B.A., 1979, University of Delaware.
Karen K. Dobbins, receptionist; B.A., 1974, Albion College.
Office of Academic Affairs
Royal A. Ward, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty; B.A., 1968, MacMurray College; M.A., 1969, University of Illinois; Ph.D., 1984, University of Michigan.
Lisa B. Lewis, associate dean of the faculty and associate professor of chemistry; B.S., 1989, King's College; M.S., 1992, University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., 1994, University of California, Irvine.
Delores A. Duff, administrative assistant to the vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty.
K. Michelle Beaton, accompanist and adjunct instructor of music; B.M., 1988, Dalhousie University; M.M., 1994, Westminster Choir College; doctoral candidate, University of Michigan.
Andrew W. Beck, technician, Geological Sciences Department; B.A., 2004, Albion College.
Cheryl M. Blackwell, bibliographic instructioneference librarian; B.S., 1980, Wayne State University; M.I.L.S., 1987, University of Michigan.
David B. Carey, chemical hygiene officer, Chemistry Department; B.S., 1980, Western Michigan University.
Jennifer A. Cook, associate director, Foundation for Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity; B.A., 1987, Purdue University; M.S., 1993, Indiana University School of Medicine.
Gina L. Cornacchia, coordinator, Carl A. Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute for Professional Management; B.A., 1990, Western Michigan University.
Tamara D. Crupi, director, Whitehouse Nature Center; A.B., 1979, Albion College.
Lynn Del Cid-Neddo, director, Center for International Education; B.A., 1977, Bethel College; M.A., 1991, University of Georgia.
Claudia A. Diaz, head of technical services; B.A., 1976, College of William and Mary; A.M.L.S., 1984, University of Michigan.
Marikay Dobbins, coordinator, Liberal Arts Institute for Pre-Medical and Health Care Studies; Diploma in Nursing, 1985, Blodgett Memorial Medical Center.
Andrew M. Dunham, assistant dean of First-Year Experience; B.A., 1986, San Jose State University; M.M.E., 1990, University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., 2000, University of Northern Colorado.
Mae Ola Dunklin, director, Fritz Shurmur Education Institute; B.S., 1970, Grambling State University; M.A., 1975, Western Michigan University.
Michael L. Frandsen, director, Carl A. Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute for Professional Management, and assistant professor of economics and management; B.S., 1983, M.B.A., 1990, Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., 2003, University of Texas, Austin.
Ann M. Garrett, certification officer; Fritz Shurmur Education Institute; B.S., 1993, Michigan State University.
Michelle R. Gerry, library circulation services coordinator; B.A., 1991, Grand Valley State University.
Robert D. Harris, technician, Geological Sciences and Physics Departments; B.S., 1971, Michigan State University; M.S., 1972, Michigan Technological University.
Cherie R. Hatlem, registrar; B.M.E., 1973, Drake University; M.A., 1989, University of Northern Iowa.
Kurt C. Hellman, technician, Biology Department; B.S., 1988, University of Michigan; M.S., 1991, Eastern Michigan University.
Scott Hendrix, director, Academic Skills Center and director of writing; B.A., 1983, Oregon State University; M.F.A., 1987, University of Oregon; Ph.D., 1999, University of Kansas.
Mark E. Hoffland, technical director, Theatre Department; B.A., 1983, Augsburg College; M.F.A., 1990, Michigan State University.
John P. Kondelik, director of libraries; B.A., 1964, University of Florida; M.L.S., 1966, Florida State University; Ph.D., 1993, University of Michigan.
Renee M. Kreger, coordinator, Honors Institute.
William A. Mahler, director of institutional research and assessment; B.A., 1966, Northern Illinois University; M.A., 1968, Ph.D., 1970, Stanford University.
Karla R. McCavit, assistant director, Academic Skills Center; B.S., 1993, Adrian College; M.S., 1995, Michigan State University.
Alice W. Moore, document access librarian; B.A., 1973, Albion College; M.I.L.S., 1988, University of Michigan.
Thomas R. Padgett, director, Gerald R. Ford Institute for Public Policy and Service; B.A., 1965, Albion College; M.A., 1967, Miami University; Ph.D., 1976, University of South Dakota.
Pamela M. Schwartz, learning support specialist, Academic Skills Center; B.A., 1970, University of Michigan; M.S., 1972, Purdue University; Ph.D., 1978, University of Michigan.
Amy L. Terstriep, director, Liberal Arts Institute for Pre-Medical and Health Care Studies; B.A., 1987, University of Illinois; M.A., 1989, Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D., 1998, University of Kansas.
Jennifer A. Thomas, Marilyn Crandell Schleg Archivist and special collections librarian/United Methodist Church West Michigan Conference archivist; B.A., 1995, Saint Mary's College of Maryland; M.L.S., 2000, University of Maryland.
Michael A. VanHouten, assistant director of libraries and head of public services; B.S., 1975, Central Michigan University; A.M.L.S., 1978, University of Michigan.
Peggy A. Vogt, government documents and Stockwell public services coordinator.
Barry L. Wolf, learning support specialist and postdoctoral psychologist; B.A., 1998, University of Michigan; M.A., 2001, Psy.D., 2005, Georgia School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University.
Athletic Department
David S. Hawsey, vice president for enrollment and athletics; B.S., 1985, M.B.A., 1989, Drexel University.
Doreen A. Belkowski, head women's basketball coach and assistant softball coach; B.S., 1995, Oakland University.
Gerald K. Block, associate athletic director and men's soccer coach; B.A., 1995, DePauw University; M.E., 2000, Springfield College.
Eric T. Britner, head women's golf coach; B.A., 1970, Albion College.
Scott J. Carden, head baseball coach and assistant women's basketball coach; B.A., 1998, Bowling Green State University.
David G. Egnatuk, head men's track coach; A.B., 1971, Albion College; M.S., 1974, University of Southern California; M.S., 1978, Eastern Michigan University.
D. Scott Frew, Sr., head men's and women's tennis coach and director, Ungrodt Tennis Center; B.B.A., B.S., 1977, M.A., 1999, Western Michigan University.
Keith B. Havens, head men's and women's swimming coach and director, Dean Aquatic Center; B.S., 1976, M.A., 1979, College of William and Mary.
Sara A. Koski, head athletic trainer; B.A., 2001, Oregon State University; M.A., 2004, Western Michigan University.
Michelle L. Manning, head softball coach and head volleyball coach; B.A., 2000, Mount Union College; M.S., 2003, West Virginia University.
Jody R. May, associate men's basketball coach and games manager; B.A., 1993, Ohio Northern University; M.A., 1995, Bowling Green State University.
Gregory W. Polnasek, associate athletic director, compliance coordinator and assistant football coach; B.A., 1979, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.A., 1980, Ohio State University; M.Ed., 1981, Bowling Green State University.
Jordan M. Rich, head men's golf coach; B.A., 2003, Albion College.
Lisa R. Roschek, associate athletic director, senior women's administrator and head women's soccer coach; B.A., 1997, Kalamazoo College; M.A., 2001, Western Michigan University.
Craig S. Rundle, head football coach; B.A., 1974, Albion College; M.A., 1977, Central Michigan University.
Paul Schudel, assistant football coach; B.S., 1966, M.A., 1968, Miami University.
Greta E. Schutte, assistant athletic trainer; B.A., 2003, Bethel College; M.S., 2005, University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse.
Hayden R. Smith, head men's and women's cross country coach and women's track coach; B.A., 1970, Albion College; M.S., 1971, San Diego State University.
Michael M. Turner, head men's basketball coach; A.B., 1969, Albion College; M.Ed., 1970, University of Arizona.
Melissa A. Walton, athletic administrator and director, Dow Recreation and Wellness Center; B.A., 1996, Olivet College; M.A., 1998, Central Michigan University.
Office of Enrollment
David S. Hawsey, vice president for enrollment and athletics; B.S., 1985, M.B.A., 1989, Drexel University.
Victoria G. Snyder, executive secretary; B.A., 1989, Albion College.
M. Doug Kellar, associate vice president for enrollment; B.S., 1986, Muskingum College.
Lance C. Coleman, senior associate director of admissions; B.A., 1991, Albion College.
Michelle R. Evans, financial aid counselor; B.S., 1993, Grand Valley State University.
Kate M. Goedde, admissions representative; B.A., 2003, Albion College.
Randi C. Heathman, admissions representative; B.A., 2003, Albion College.
Amanda M. Konkle, associate director of admissions; B.S., 1995, Western Michigan University.
Elizabeth A. Looney, assistant director of financial aid; B.A., 2002, Western Michigan University.
Susan I. Stuewer, assistant director of admissions; B.A., 1970, Albion College.
Marsha B. Whitehouse, associate director for campus visit programs; B.A., 1970, Albion College.
Lars P. Zabel, associate director of financial aid; B.A., 1977, Albion College.
Jocelyn L. Zappala, admissions representative; B.A., 2004, Albion College.
Office of Information Technology
Troy D. VanAken, executive vice president; B.S., 1989, Hillsdale College; M.A., 1991, Ph.D., 1994, Bowling Green State University.
Linda M. Klatt, administrative assistant; A.A., 2004, Jackson Community College.
Robin R. Brubaker, assistant instructional technologist.
Diana L. Hopkins, senior programmer/analyst; A.A., 1981, Kellogg Community College.
Ralph H. Houghton, instructional technologist; B.S., 1973, University of Tampa; M.S.C.I.S., 1986, Boston University; A.A., 1987, Community College of the Air Force.
Melinda A. Kraft, instructional technologist.
Mitchell R. Kyser, network administrator.
Pamela A. Levay, network administrator; B.S., 1987, Indiana Institute of Technology.
Lisa A. Locke, director of user services; B.S., 1988, Aquinas College; M.A., 1991, Central Michigan University.
Ryan O. Maes, systems administrator.
Shahid S. Malik, systems and network technician.
Rhonda Z. Rasmussen, help desk specialist.
Linda M. Robinson, database support specialist; B.S., 1971, Michigan State University.
Scott W. Stephen, director of information services; B.A., 1970, Butler University; M.Div., 1973, Louisville Presbyterian Seminary.
Michael A. Tymowicz, database administrator; B.A., 1969, Southern Illinois University; M.S.W., 1971, University of Illinois.
Rebecca Williams, help desk coordinator.
Office of Institutional Advancement
Ben E. Hancock, Jr., vice president for institutional advancement; B.A., 1974, M.E., 1975, James Madison University; Ph.D., 2003, University of Virginia.
Marie L. Ames, executive secretary.
Morris J. Arvoy, director of media relations; B.A., 1990, Albion College.
Adam S. Bensinger, assistant director of development; B.A., 1999, Albion College.
Sarah F. Briggs, associate vice president for communications; B.A., 1974, Ohio Wesleyan University.
Anna B. Coulter, assistant director of corporate/foundation relations; B.A., 1988, University of Chicago.
Emily L. Ernsberger, assistant director of annual giving/alumni and parent relations; B.A., 2004, Albion College.
Robert T. Lee, sports information director; B.S., 1992, Ohio University; M.A., 1994, Ohio State University.
Stacey L. Markin, assistant director of annual giving/alumni and parent relations; B.A., 1999, Albion College; M.A., 2002, Western Michigan University.
Barbara L. Rafaill, director of corporate/foundation relations; B.A., 1972, Albion College; M.A., 1976, University of Missouri; Ph.D., 1988, Southern Illinois University.
Nicole M. Rhoads, Web manager; Bachelor of Web Development, 2005, Baker College.
Stacy L. Rothrock, director of advancement services; B.A., 1981, M.S., 1984, Western Michigan University.
Susan C. Rowe, graphic designer; B.S., 1966, Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology; M.F.A., 1974, Western Michigan University.
Pamela A. Schuler, associate director of alumni and parent relations/annual giving; B.S., 1973, Northern Michigan University.
Michael J. Sequite, director of development; B.A., 1975, Albion College.
John E. Stadelman, assistant director of development; B.A., 1999, Albion College.
Marcia Hepler Starkey, associate vice president for alumni and parent relations/annual giving; B.A., 1974, Albion College.
Julia "Jake'' Weber, communications assistant; B.A., 1988, San Jose State University.
James K. Whitehouse, associate vice president for major gifts; B.A., 1969, Albion College; J.D., 1973, University of Toledo.
Business Office
Troy D. VanAken, executive vice president; B.S., 1989, Hillsdale College; M.A., 1991, Ph.D., 1994, Bowling Green State University.
Debra S. Crittenden, administrative assistant to the vice president for finance and management; A.A., 1981, Jackson Community College.
Kimberly S. Abbott, assistant to the controller; B.A., 1998, Spring Arbor College.
Eric W. Beadle, technical services supervisor; B.S., 1987, DeVry Institute of Technology.
Susan L. Clark, purchasing coordinator. Carl A. Dewar, assistant director, dining and hospitality services; A.A., 1974, Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
Silvia Dimma, manager of human resources; B.B.A., 1996, Laurentian University; Post-Diploma in Human Resources Management, 2000, Durham College; B.E., 2001, Brock University.
Mark C. Frever, grounds supervisor; B.A., 1991, Michigan State University.
Judy L. Greer, payroll supervisor.
George Halkett, director, Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center.
Mark S. Holbrook, controller; B.A., 1986, Michigan State University; C.P.A.
Laura A. Kipp, assistant catering manager; B.S., 1983, Michigan State University.
Kenneth E. Kolmodin, director of facilities operations; B.S.I.E., 1970, University of Michigan.
Kirk D. Lang, dining service manager.
Donald E. Masternak, associate director of facilities operations; B.S., 1980, University of Michigan.
William D. McCoy, maintenance supervisor.
Patricia D. Miller, associate director, dining and hospitality services.
John R. Okerman, facilities supervisor.
Thomas W. Pitt, accounting manager; B.A., 1988, Albion College; M.B.A., 2003, University of Phoenix.
George E. Race, Albion College representative, science complex.
Gail B. Ribbey, office manager, dining and hospitality services.
Catherine A. Richmond, internal auditor; B.A., 2000, Alma College; C.P.A.
Stephen R. Schnorr, director of dining and hospitality services; A.A.S., 1978, Sullivan Community College; B.A., 1982, State University of New York, New Paltz; C.C.C., 1998, American Culinary Federation.
Linda L. Sipe, manager, dining and hospitality services.
Laura K. Ward-McDowell, campus services supervisor; B.A., 1992, Albion College.
Kellie D. Williamson, office manager.
Office of Student Affairs
Sally J. Walker, vice president for student affairs and dean of students; B.A., 1973, Southwestern University; M.S.Ed., 1976, Indiana University; Ed.D., 1995, Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
Debra S. Crittenden, administrative assistant to the vice president for student affairs; A.A., 1981, Jackson Community College.
Erik A. Achenbach, associate director for retention; B.A., 1992, M.A., 2001, Western Michigan University.
Barry L. Beilfuss, associate director for campus safety.
Samuel Centellas, assistant director for Greek life; B.A., 2002, Western Michigan University; M.Ed., 2004, Grand Valley State University.
Sarah A. Clark, associate director for campus safety; A.A., 1993, Kalamazoo Valley Community College; B.A., 2003, Siena Heights University.
Kristi E. Coleman, senior associate director for student organizations; B.A., 1997, University of Northern Iowa; M.A., 1999, University of Iowa.
Johnnie R. Collins, senior associate director for campus safety; B.A., 1979, Olivet College.
Richard T. Craig, interim director of intercultural affairs; B.A., 1999, Olivet College; M.A., 2002, Michigan State University.
Trajan W. Dubiel, residence hall director; B.A., 1999, University of Vermont; M.A., 2003, Michigan State University.
Andrew M. Dunham, associate dean of First-Year Experience; B.A., 1986, San Jose State University; M.M.E., 1990, Ph.D., 2000, University of Northern Colorado.
Kirsten A. Elling, interim assistant dean/director for counseling services and director for Anna Howard Shaw Women's Center; B.A., 1991, University of Michigan; M.A., 1994, Ph.D., 2000, Loyola University, Chicago.
Karen M. Hiatt, assistant director, Kellogg Center.
Tracey L. Howard, director for campus programs and organizations and Kellogg Center; B.A., 1991, Marietta College; M.Ed., 1993, Ohio University.
Cheryl A. Krause, assistant director for student health services; Diploma in Nursing, 1978, Henry Ford Hospital School; board certified in college health nursing, 2005.
Lucinda A. Magness, director for student health services; A.D.N., 1984, Jackson Community College; B.A. in Nursing, 1984, Spring Arbor College; M.S.N., 2003, Wayne State University; certified pediatric nurse practitioner, primary care, 2005.
Daniel J. McQuown, college chaplain; B.A., 1992, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.Div., 1996, Princeton Theological Seminary.
Shana L. Plasters, director for career development and Sleight Servant Leadership Program; B.A., 1992, Pittsburg State University; M.S., 1994, Central Missouri State University.
Sara M. Pump, residence hall director; B.A., 2002, Dominican University; M.S., 2004, Western Illinois University.
Jennifer A. Schreer, associate director for programs and events and Kellogg Center; B.A., 1994, M.A., 1997, Siena Heights College.
Shelley L. Shaffer, assistant director for campus safety; B.S., 1985, Metropolitan State College.
Connie L. Smith, director for residential life; B.A., 1986, Baldwin-Wallace College; M.A., Ed., 1990, Michigan State University.
Kenneth E. Snyder, director for campus safety and judicial affairs; B.A., 1986, Aquinas College.
Elizabeth E. Wheat, assistant director for career development; B.A., 2002, Alma College; M.P.A., 2004, Indiana University.
Barry L. Wolf, learning support specialist and postdoctoral psychologist; B.A., 1998, University of Michigan; M.A., 2001, Psy.D., 2005, Georgia School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University.
Staff Emeriti
Bernard T. Lomas, president emeritus; A.B., 1946, Albion College; B.D., 1948, Oberlin Graduate School of Theology; D.D., 1965, Albion College. On staff 1970-1983. Emeritus since 1983.
Melvin L. Vulgamore, president emeritus; B.A., 1957, Ohio Wesleyan University; B.D., 1960, Harvard University; Ph.D., 1963, Boston University.
Frank Bonta, dean of admissions, emeritus; A.B., 1949, Albion College; M.A., 1966, Ed.S., 1970, Michigan State University; LL.D., Albion College, 1982. On staff 1951-1995. Emeritus since 1995.
Gladstone L. Brown, dean of chapel; A.B., 1939, Mount Union College; M. Div., 1945, Oberlin College Graduate School of Theology; Ph.D., 1958, Drew University Graduate School. On staff 1975-1983. Emeritus since 1983.
Katharine L. Padgett, director of career planning and placement, emerita; B.S., 1950, Juniata College; M.A., 1970, Ph.D., 1978, University of Michigan. On staff 1975-1991. Emerita since 1991.