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President
Stephen R. Briggs, President
B.A., Wake Forest University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Jonathan Huggins, Chaplain
B.S., Shorter College; M.A., Wheaton College Graduate School; M.A.R., Reformed Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Stellenbosch
CHIEF OF STAFF
Debbie Heida Chief of Staff
B.A., Mount Union College; M.A., The Ohio State University
Angel Mason Director of Athletics
B.A., Butler University; M.A. California University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D., Northcentral University
Casee Gilbert Director of Hospitality and Event Services
B.A., Whittier College; M.S.W., University of Denver
Rachel McLucas Curator, Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum
B.A., Berry College; M.A., John Hopkins University
Allison Moore Director of Community Engagement and Education, Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum
B.A., Berry College; M.A., University of Washington
ADVANCEMENT
Cyndi Court, Vice President for Advancement
B.Ed., York University; B.A., York University
Scott Breithaupt, Associate Vice President for Advancement
B.S., M.B.A., Berry College
Jean Druckenmiller, Assistant VP, Alumni Engagement & Development
B.S., University of Tennessee; M.S., Georgia State University
Jennifer K. Schaknowski, Senior Director, Advancement Marketing & Communications
B.A., Alma College
Jennifer Wright, Director of Advancement Marketing Operations & Services
B.S., Bentley University; M.B.A., Berry College
Stacey Jones Spillers, Director of Foundation Relations and Strategic Partnerships
B.S., Mississippi State University; M.S., Georgia State University
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Brian Erb, Vice President for Finance
B.S., Rutgers University; M.B.A., Mount St. Mary's College
Todd Bradford, Director of Facilities
B.S., University of West Georgia
Leah Cobb, Director of Auxiliary Initiatives & Partnerships
B.S., M.B.A. Berry College
Maggie Dent, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Finance & Staff Accountant
B.S., Berry College
Debbie Emory, Director of Compliance, Auditing and Investment Services
B.S., Shorter College
Penny Evans-Plants, Chief Information Officer
B.A., Berry College; M.S.I.S., Kennesaw State University
Wayne Phipps, Director of Human Resources
B.S., M.A., University of the Cumberlands; M.P.A., Kennesaw State University
R. Daniel Price, General Counsel, In-House
B.S., Berry College; J.D., University of Georgia
Brad T. Reeder, Assistant Vice President of Financial Services
B.B.A., Lincoln Memorial University; M.B.A., Berry College
Gary J. Will, Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety and Land Management
B.S., Miami University
Center for Personal and Professional Development
Marc Hunsaker, Dean of Personal & Professional Development
B.A., University of South Carolina, M.Div & MAEM, Covenant Seminary, Ph.D., Michigan State University
Nancy Burkett, Director of Career Development
B.A., University of Tennessee-Knoxville, M.A., University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Ed.S. The College of William & Mary
Mike Burnes, Director of LifeWorks Operations & Analytics
B.S., U.S. Air Force Academy; M.S., Air Force Institute of Technology, Ed.D, University of Alabama
ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
Andrew Bressette, Vice President for Enrollment Management
B.A., Assumption College; Ph.D., University of Virginia
Glenn Getchell, Director of Admission
B.A. University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth; MED, Springfield College
Noemi Sarrion-Cortes, Director of Financial Aid
B.S., University of the Balearic Islands; MBA., Berry College
Kinsey Stout, Director, Enrollment Engagement and Experiential Marketing
B.Mus., Berry College; M.S., Georgia State University; M.N.A., University of Notre Dame
Amanda Swendsen, Director of Enrollment Operations and Strategy
B.A., Adrian College; MEd., Upper Iowa University
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Nancy Rewis, Vice President for Marketing and Communications
B.S., University of Mississippi
Shannon Biggers, Director of Creative Services
B.S., Berry College
Cameron S. Jordan, Assistant Vice President for Digital Marketing and Communications
B.B.A., M.S.I.S., Kennesaw State University
Brant Sanderlin, Director of Photography & Video
Rhode Island School of Photography
Chris Reinolds Kozelle, Director of Public Relations
B.S., University of Kansas
PROVOST
Karen L. Bachus, Director, Berry College Child Development Center
B.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.Ed., Lesley University
Gabriel Barreneche, Dean of the Evans School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; Professor of Spanish
B.A., Boston College; M.A., University of California; Ph.D., University of California
Laurie Chandler, Director, Bonner Center for Community Engagement
B.A., Berry College; M.P.A., Kennesaw State University
Elizabeth Davis, Director of International Experiences
B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University; Master of Education, Kent State University, Ph.D., Kent State University
Lindsey Davis, Director, Office of Undergraduate Research, Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Berry College; Ph.D., Wake Forest University
Casey Dexter, Interim Dean of Academic Services, Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Albion College; M.A., Wayne State University; Ph.D., Wayne State University
Bryce Durbin, Registrar and Director of Institutional Research
B.S., North Georgia College; M.A., Appalachian State University; Ed.D, Vanderbilt University
Lori Frederick, Director of Berry College Elementary and Middle School
B.S., Berry College; M.Ed., Berry College
Sherre L. Harrington, Director of Memorial Library
B.A., M.L., University of South Carolina
Joyce Heames, Dean of the Campbell School of Business; Professor of Management
B.S., Samford University; M.B.A., Samford University; Ph.D, University of Mississippi
Lauren Heller, Interim Assistant Provost for Teaching and Research, Professor of Economics
B.A., Capital University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Alan Hughes, Interim Dean of the Charter School of Education and Human Sciences; Professor of Psychology
B.A., Berea College; M.A., Western Kentucky University; Ph.D., University of Louisville
Sarah Kaufman, Associate Director of Academic Transition
B.M., University of Montevallo, M.M., Louisiana State University, Ph.D., DePaul University
Melissa King, Director of Writing Center; Lecturer in English
B.A., Portland State University; M.A., Portland State University
Nancy Mercer, Assistant Dean and M.B.A. Director Campbell School of Business
B.A., Kennesaw State University; M.P.S., Tulane University
Carolyn Reilly, Director of Nursing Program and Professor of Nursing
Postdoctoral Fellowship & Post-Master’s Teaching Certificate, Emory University, Ph.D., University of Nebraska, M.N. Emory University, B.S.N., Brenau College, Diploma, Georgia Baptist – School of Nursing
Anna Sharpe, Associate Dean for Student Success
B.A., Valdosta State University; M.A., University of Kentucky; PhD University of Kentucky
David F. Slade, Interim Provost
B.A., Berry College; M.A., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., Emory University
Alice Suroviec, Dean of the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
B.S., Allegheny College; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Laura A. Taylor, Director, Research and Sponsored Programs
B.S., University of Denver; M.S, University of Tennessee
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Lindsey Taylor, Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students
B.A., Valdosta State University; M.A., University of Mississippi
Cecily Crow, Director of Student Activities
B.A., Berry College; M.E.D., University of South Carolina
Meredith Johnson, Assistant Dean of Students and Whitehead Scholars Coordinator
B.S., Berry College; M.Ed, Harvard University
Michael McElveen, Assistant Dean of Student Wellness
B.S., M.S., Armstrong Atlantic State University
Lindsay Norman, Associate Dean of Students
B.A., Berry College; M.A., Appalachian State University
Haley Smith, Director of Student Diversity Initiatives and the Gate of Opportunity and Griswell Scholarships
B.S., Shorter University
Lauren Wehunt, Director of the Health Center
B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P., University of Alabama at Birmingham