Administration and Staff
Sheri Allen (’23)
Manager, Academic Operations
Jody Anderson ('09)
Director, Institutional Research
B.A., Piedmont University; M.Div., Mercer University
Jim Andrews ('19)
Chief, Campus Police
Dawn Arrowood ('24)
Administrative Assistant, College of Arts and Sciences
Associate of Applied Science Networking Specialist, North Georgia Technical College
Ashlyn Atnip ('23)
Head Athletic Trainer, Athletics
B.S., Piedmont University; M.S.,Georgia College and State University
Kara Blalock ('20)
Manager, Payroll
Mia Borgstrom ('25)
Title IX and Compliance Coordinator, Compliance
B.A., Broward College, M.S. University of Central Florida
Joseph C. Brenes-Dawsey ('04)
Director, Institutional Effectiveness
A.F.A., Brevard College; B.Mus., University of Georgia; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina; M.B.A., Piedmont University; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Danielle Brinckman ('25)
Associate Head Athletic Trainer, Athletics
BS, Seton Hall University; MS Athletic Training, University of South Carolina
John Brooks ('26)
Systems Analyst, Information Technology
B.A., Piedmont University
Lisa Brookshire ('99)
Manager, Faculty Services, College of Education
B.A., M.P.A., Piedmont University
Jeff W. Bruns (’17)
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Professor of Business
M.S., Southeast Missouri State University
D.B.A., Wilmington University
B.S., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Illinois State University
Christian Buckmire (’22)
Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball
B.A., Piedmont University
Elizabeth E. Butikofer (’94)
Director, Daily Operations, Athletics
A.A., Keystone Junior College; B.S., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; M.S., Austin Peay State University
Sidney Butikofer-Betancourt (’25)
Specialist, Student Accounts
B.S., Criminal Justice/Forensic Science, Piedmont University
James Carney ('16)
Head Coach, Men's & Women's Cycling, Athletics
B.A., Fort Lewis College
JC Cavin (’25)
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, Athletics
B.S., Columbia International University
M. A., Charleston Southern University
Ashley Clouatre ('12)
Director, Graduate Admissions
B.A., M.A.I.T, Piedmont University
Elaina Cochran (‘26)
Generalist, Human Resources
B.A. Piedmont University
A.A., University of North Georgia
Katy Coker ('09)
Executive Assistant, Administration and Finance
Alicia Collier ('24)
Budget Officer, Business Office
A.A., Gainesville College
B.S., Piedmont University
Kimberly Crawford ('15)
Vice President, Student Success & Leadership
B.A., Reinhardt College; M.A.T., Georgia College & State University; EdD, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Marshall Criser ('23)
President for Piedmont University
B.S., University of Florida; A.M.P., INSEAD
Jason Croy (’22)
Program Coordinator, Recreation and Wellness
B.S., Emmanuel College; M.Ed., Clemson University
Zachary Czulada (’25)
Assistant Coach, Men’s Lacrosse, Athletics
B.A., Piedmont University; M.B.A., North Greenville University
Steve Dague (‘26)
Systems Administrator, Information Technology
Mera David (‘26)
Advisor, Financial Aid
Jalen Davis (’23)
Advisor, Student Success
B.A., Piedmont University
Jefferson Davis (‘26)
Support Technician, Information Technology
Brittany DeVane (’24)
Senior Advisor, Undergraduate Admissions
Alisha Dickerson (’24)
Counselor, Counseling Services
B.A. Psychology, Argosy University Atlanta; Master’s of Social Work, University of Nevada Reno
Alexandria Drake (’22)
Assistant Director, Residential Living, Student Success and Leadership
B.S., Georgia Southwestern State University; M.Ed., Georgia Southern University
Cortney Drake
Staff Accountant, Business Office
Timothy Dunton ('15)
Assistant Director, Athletics
Head Coach, Men's Lacrosse, Athletics
B.S., Endicott College; M.S., Lasell University
Ineke Dyer ('21)
Director, Student Support Services
B.S., University of Maine; M.S., California Lutheran University
Jonathon Edmonson (‘25)
Assistant Director, Athletic Communications
Terrie Ellerbee ('20)
Manager, Admissions and Parent Communications, Advancement
B.A., Piedmont University
Tanya Elrod ('19)
Technician, Facilities Management
Facilities Management
Zachary Ernst (’23)
Assistant Coach, Men’s Soccer, Athletics
Amelia Esther (‘26)
Coordinator, Alumni Relations and Advancement
B.S. Piedmont University
Christina Falco ('26)
Data Specialist, Undergraduate Admissions
Renee’ Fargason (’23)
Public Information Officer, President's Office
Erin Forester ('19)
Executive Assistant, President's Office
B.A., M.B.A., Piedmont University
Melissa Fortner ('23)
Registrar
B.S., Piedmont University; M.B.A., Truett McConnell University
Karis Fowler ('16)
Director, Undergraduate Admissions
A.A., Truett McConnell College; B.S., North Georgia College & State University
Shane Free ('06)
Officer, Campus Police
Emma Frost (‘25)
Assistant Coach, Cycling
B.A., Piedmont University
David A. Gibbs ('11)
Associate Librarian for Collection Development
B.A., University of Georgia; M.L.I.S., University of Alabama
Bob Glass ('95)
Dean of Libraries, University Librarian
B.A., Delta State University; M.Mus., Louisiana State University; M.L.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Nathaniel Greer (’24)
Assistant Coach, Women’s Softball, Athletics
Teddy Guyer ('19)
Head Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming, Athletics
B.S., Western Carolina University
Gary Halverson ('25)
Head Coach, Cross Country
Grasyn Hansen (’25)
Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Athletics
B.S. University of North Georgia; M.S., University of North Georgia
Kristie Harris (’25)
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
B.S. Finance, Florida State University; M.S. Public Administration, Florida State University
Oliver Howington (’22)
Coordinator, Learning Center
B.A., Georgia State University
Stephanie Hudgens ('12)
Administrative Assistant, Student Life & Leadership & Coordinator, SHIP
Keri Hurney ('20)
Officer, Certification/T.M.P.S., College of Education
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.B.A., University of Toledo
Michelle Irvin ('18)
Operator/Clerk, Switchboard/Mailroom
A.A., B.S., Emmanuel College
Bri Jackson (’21)
Manager/Coordinator, Prospect Research, Advancement
Emily Jones (‘25)
Administrative Assistant, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Colleen Kearney ('15)
Evening Public Services Specialist, Library
A.A., Gainesville State College; B.A., Piedmont University
Ellawyn Ketch ('25)
Specialist, Registrar's Office
B.A., Piedmont University
Joshua Kles (‘25)
Assistant Coach, Track and Field
Henry "Hank" Knight ('21)
Assistant Vice President, Facilities Management
B.S., Southern College of Technology
Stephane Lamm ('21)
Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer, Athletics
B.S., Emmanuel College; M.A.T., Rockford University
Christopher Lawson (‘26)
Director of Technology, Information Technology
Jim C. Love ('14)
Technician, Maintenance, Facilities Management
Walter Lovisek ('17)
Officer, Campus Police
Terry Martin ('98)
Head Coach, Women's Softball, Athletics
B.S., Nyack College; M.S., United States Sports Academy
Trey Martin ('17)
Head Coach, Women Tennis, Athletics
Assistant Coach, Men’s Tennis, Athletics
B.A., M.A., Piedmont University
Tim McCormack ('13)
Assistant Director, Intercollegiate Athletics
Head Coach, Women's Soccer, Athletics
B.A., Huntingdon College; M.A.T., Piedmont University
Justin McIntosh (‘26)
Support Technician, Information Technology
Chris McVay ('19)
Technician, Maintenance
Facilities Management
Dustin Meadows (’23)
Head Coach, Men’s Golf, Athletics
Chad Mealor ('19)
Officer, Campus Police
Vicky Mealor ('20)
Officer, Campus Police
Catherine Mote (’24)
Recruiter, Graduate Admissions
B.S., Piedmont University
Kayla Neal (’23)
Specialist Instructor, Georgia Forensic Academy
Anthony Newton (’24)
Director, Academic Technology and AI Strategy
B.S., Piedmont University; M.S., Western Governors University
Dennis Nichols (’21)
Technician, Maintenance, Facilities Management
A.A.S., North Georgia Technical College
Catherine Nix ('12)
Associate Director, Financial Aid
B.A., M.B.A., Piedmont University
Jason Ogg (‘25)
Advisor, Undergraduate Admissions
Hazel Park ('18)
Assistant Director, Student Accounts, Business Office
Jalpa Patel (’23)
Specialist, Facilities Management
Sheena H Patrick ('20)
Associate Registrar, Registrar's Office
A.A., B.S., Truett McConnell University
M.B.A., Piedmont University
Emily Paulk (’21)
Recruiter, Graduate Admissions
B.S., University of North Georgia
Richard Pearce (’23)
Assistant Coach, Baseball, Athletics
Ana Lopez Prado ('24)
Assistant Director of Residence Life
B.A., Piedmont University
Vivica Pressley (‘26)
Support Technician, Information Technology
Harlan Pruden (‘26)
Specialist, Financial Aid
Brenda Pruitt ('19)
Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist, Business Office
A.S., Chattanooga State Technical College
Jamie Purdy ('05)
Director, Intercollegiate Athletics & Senior Woman Administrator
Head Coach, Women's Basketball, Athletics
B.A., Piedmont University; M.S., Georgia Southern University
Cristen Rabern ('21)
Head Coach, Cheerleading, Athletics
B.S., University of North Georgia
Shelley Randolph ('22)
Director, Financial Aid
B.S., Columbus State University; M.S., Brenau University
Dan Roberts ('17)
Officer, Campus Police
Letitia Roller ('21)
Assistant Vice President, Human Resources & Compliance
B.A., University of South Carolina; M.B.A., Piedmont University
Stephen Ross ('21)
Officer, Campus Police
B.S., Piedmont University
Eli Ruiz-Mendoza (’23)
Coordinator, Accounts Payable, Controller’s Office
Silas Sandles (’24)
Advisor, Undergraduate Admissions
B.A., Piedmont University
Justin M. Scali ('06)
Head Coach, Baseball/Director, P-Club, Athletics
B.S., Methodist University; M.B.A., Piedmont University
Stephen Schwarz (‘26)
Chief Information Officer, Information Technology
Casey Sellers ('11)
Technician, Maintenance
Facilities Management
Cassie Shirley ('12)
Director, Student Accounts
B.B.A., University of North Georgia
Lisa Shurtleff ('21)
Counselor, Counseling Services
B.A., Piedmont University; M.A., Clemson University
Lily Simpson (’24)
Specialist, Registrar’s Office
B.A., Toccoa Falls College
Hannah Singleton (’25)
Advisor, Undergraduate Admissions
B.A. Music, Reinhardt University; Certification in Digital Marketing Science, Kennesaw State University
Christopher Smith
Maintenance Technician, Facilities Management
Grayson Smith
Assistant Athletic Trainer, Athletics
Lyn St. Louis (’22)
Advisor, Student Success
B.A., Piedmont University
Wendy L. Stanley ('06)
Coordinator, Regional Admissions
B.A., M.B.A., Wesleyan College
James W. Stephens, III ('05)
Head Coach, Men's Soccer, Athletics
B.A., Piedmont University
Jason Stephens (‘26)
Officer, Campus Police
Joseph Strickland ('24)
Director of Residence Life
B.A., M.A., LaGrange College
Ann Sutton ('10)
Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Development
A.A., Gainesville State College; B.A.; M.B.A., Piedmont University
Katilin Tatum (’25)
Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball, Athletics
B.A., Columbus State University
Tammy Teasley (‘26)
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Brooke Thacker (’21)
Head Coach, Women's Lacross, Athletics
B.A. Roanoke College
M.A., California University of Pennsylvania
Ty Thomaswick ('19)
Data Research Analyst, Institutional Research
B.A., M.B.A., Piedmont University
Cindy Tinius ('17)
Coordinator, Graduate Admissions
Vickie Turner ('09)
Special Advisor to the President
B.A., M.P.A, Piedmont University
Ellie Van Doornum ('25)
Assistant Director of Career Services
B.A., Chapman University
Yareli Vasquez (’24)
Specialist, Registrar’s Office
Blake Wason (‘25)
Head Coach Women’s Golf, Athletics
Haley Watts (‘25)
University Gifts Officer, Advancement
Gabriel White (‘25)
Assistant Coordinator, Strength and Conditioning
Catherine Simpson Wiles ('15)
Director, Student Life/Starfish Administrator
B.S., Anderson College; M.B.A., Brenau University
Chelsea Wilkes ('13)
Director, Campus Experiences & Operations, Undergraduate Admissions
B.A., Piedmont University
Grace Wills (’24)
Manager, Digital Marketing
B.A. Communication Studies, University of Georgia; B.A. Political Science, University of Georgia
Matt Williams ('21)
Head Coach, Men's Tennis, Athletics
B.S., Mercer University; M.S., University of Georgia
Pamela J. Williams ('07)
Administrator, Programs, Facilities Management & Safety
B.S., Western Carolina University; M.A.T., Piedmont University; M.B.A, Piedmont University
Remel Williams ('20)
Head Coach, Men's and Women's Track and Field, Athletics
B.S., Shorter University; M.Ed., EdD Lincoln Memorial University
Sean Williamson (’22)
Director, Counseling Services
M.S.W., University of Georgia; B.A., Emmanuel College
Madison Wright (’24)
Advisor, Undergraduate Admissions
B.F.A., Piedmont University
Amy Young (’22)
Administrative Assistant, College of Nursing & Health Sciences