MidAmerica Nazarene University is an institution of the Church of the Nazarene. The official organization of the University is composed of several groups of interrelated personnel: a board of trustees, the officers of administration, the committees of administration and faculty, the faculty of instruction, the staff, and the student body.
Board of Trustees
The permanent control of the university is vested in a board of trustees selected from the districts of the North Central Region of the Church of the Nazarene and at-large members. The Board meets twice a year and upon call by the university president or by the chairman of the Board. Between the official sessions of the Board of Trustees, the Executive Committee, elected by the Trustees, acts as an advisory and procedural group.
The Executive Committee
Dr. Daniel D. Rexroth, Chairman
Dr. Steven P. Hoffman, Vice Chairman
Dr. Chad B. Cook, Secretary
Mr. Ervin L. Cash, Treasurer
Dr. Merrill R. Conant
Dr. Deanna L. Edwards
Dr. Michael G. Palmer
Rev. Phillip A. Rhoades
Dr. David J. Spittal, University President
Dr. N. Jeannie Williams
Iowa
Rev. Timothy W. Carter
District Superintendent
Cedar Rapids, IA
Rev. Darren E. Melton
Clergy
Oskaloosae, IA
Mrs. Brenna M. Selden
Administration
Ottumwa, IA
Joplin
Rev. Phillip A. Rhoades
District Superintendent
Carthage, MO
Dr. Larry D. McIntire
Physician
Joplin, MO
Rev. Kyle J. Rogers
Clergy
Pittsburg, KS
Kansas
Rev. R. Kendall Franklin
District Superintendent
Wichita, KS
Rev. Jay E. Bessmer
Clergy
Manhattan, KS
Mrs. Peggy J. Hephner
Businesswoman
Wichita, KS
Mrs. Crystal K. Page
Administrator
Wichita, KS
Kansas City
Rev. W. Kyle Poole
District Superintendent
Olathe, KS
Dr. Clark G. Armstrong
Clergy
Marshall, MO
Dr. Chad B. Cook
Attorney
Overland Park, KS
Dr. LeEtta Felter
Businesswoman
Olathe, KS
Dr. Branson C. Roberts, Jr.
Clergy
Shawnee, KS
Missouri
Dr. Michael G. Palmer
District Superintendent
Bridgeton, MO
Dr. Jason P. Hill
Clergy
Cape Girardeau, MO
Dr. Philip D. Speicher
Attorney
Florissant, MO
Nebraska
Rev. Dustin L. Ledford
District Superintendent
Gretna, NE
Dr. Deanna L. Edwards
Physician
Omaha, NE
Prairie Lakes
Dr. Steven P. Hoffman
District Superintendent
Fergus Falls, MN
Mr. Alan D. Carlson
Businessman
Fergus Falls, MN
Rev. Sokurt Suos
Clergy
Crystal, MN
At-Large
Mr. Brent A. Barkman
Hillsboro, KS
Businessman
Dr. Wendy M. Belcher
Physician
Greeley, KS
Dr. Timothy J. Buchanan
Businessman
Wichita, KS
Mr. Ervin L. Cash
Businessman
Southlake, TX
Rev. Marcos Cisneros
Clergy
Olathe, KS
Dr. Merrill R. Conant
Physician
Dodge City, KS
Mr. John C. Dahl
Businessman
Sterling, ND
Rev. Kevin D. Donoho
Clergy
Olathe, KS
Dr. Daniel D. Rexroth
Businessman
Lenexa, KS
Dr. George R. Williams
Administrator
Prairie Village, KS
Dr. N. Jeannie Williams
Physician
Lenexa, KS
Alumni Association
Mr. Andrew L. Speicher
Attorney
Overland Park, KS
Nazarene Youth International
Rev. Frederick B. Toomey, Jr.
Clergy
Nixa, MO
President
Dr. David J. Spittal
Olathe, KS
Administrative Personnel
President’s Cabinet
Jon D. North, B.A., M.B.A., Ed.D. - President
Abby M. Hodges, B.S., M.S., Ph.D - Vice President for Academic Affairs/CAO
Darrel W. Anderson, B.A., M.A. - Vice President for Finance/CFO
Lisa B. Hood, B.S., M.L.A. - Vice President for Strategic Expansion
TBD, Vice President for University Advancement
Daniel S. Rincones, B.A., M.A., LPC, SATP - Vice President for Student Development
Academic Affairs
Linda Alexander - Director of Career and Workforce Development
Kay Hall - Director of Accessibility and Testing
Mark Hayse - Director of Mabee Library
Jenifer Lewis - Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Jordan Mantha - Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
Jamie Myrtle - Dean, College of Professional and Graduate Studies
Rhonda Riley - University Registrar
Student Development
Devon Brown - Director of Residential Life
Lisa Downs - Director of Student Life and Recruiting Events
Enrollment Development
Lisa Gaiche - Associate Vice President for Professional & Graduate Enrollment
Drew Whipple - Associate Vice President for Traditional Enrollment
Business and Financial Services
Herb Albertson - Bursar
Angela Burr - Director of Financial Aid
Arlene Fender - Controller
Evie Kowalewski - Director of Human Resources
Jon Spence - Director of Facility Services
University Advancement
Roger Alexander - Director of Development
Pete Brumbaugh - Executive Director of University Communications, Public Relations and Alumni Engagement
Eric Bryant - Director of Development
Christa Jenkins - Associate Vice President for University Advancement
Institutional Administrators
Brady Braatz - Director of Spiritual Formation and University Chaplain
Todd Garrett - Director of Athletics
Faculty Emeriti
Terry L. Baldridge, (1982-2016), Professor Emeritus of Music
Jack M. Barnell, (1986-2000), Professor Emeritus of Psychology
Sondra L. Cave, (2000-2011), Professor Emeritus
John W. Clark, (1972-1997), Professor Emeritus of Christian Education
Randall R. Cloud, (2003-2024), Professor of Biblical Language, History, and Philosophy
Stephen L. Cole, (1969-2014), Professor Emeritus of Biology
Martin D. Crossland, (2011-2025 ) Professor Emeritus of Computer Information Systems
Lon E. Dagley, (2006-2025) Associate Professor Emeritus
Martin H. Dunlap, (2007-2023), Associate Professor Emeritus of Education
James O. Edlin, (1989-2020), Professor Emeritus of Biblical Literature and Languages
Larry D. Fine, (1969-2018), Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology
Dean E. Flemming, (1991-1993; 1999-2001; 2011-2022), Professor of New Testament and Missions
Mary L. Fry, (2009-2019), Professor Emeritus of Counseling Education
Michael L. Gough, (1984-2018), Professor Emeritus of Business
Larry J. Haffey, (1986-2011), Professor Emeritus of Computer Science
Mark A. Hamilton, (1996-2020), Professor Emeritus of Communication
Douglas D. Henning, (1991-2002; 2003-2010), Professor Emeritus of Psychology
Marta E. Howard, (1978-1985; 1990-2008), Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology
Jack C. Jones, (2005-2024), Assistant Professor of Sports Management
Scott C. Laird, (1993-2011), Associate Professor Emeritus of Agriculture
R. Joann Lamar, (2005-2018) Professor Emeritus of Education
Clarence W. Linsey, (1974-2007), Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
Karen L. McClellan, (1968-2011), Assistant Professor Emeritus of Music
Ronald K. McClellan, (1990-2011), Associate Professor Emeritus of Music
Michael E. McLane, (1991-2011), Assistant Professor Emeritus of Computer Science
L. Jeanne Millhuff, (1987-2011), Assistant Professor Emeritus of English
William W. Morrison, (1981-2018), Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology
Robert E. Norton, (1981-2000), Professor Emeritus of Education
Arvin F. Oke, (1987-2019), Professor Emeritus of Psychology
William D. Olin, (1999-2010), Professor Emeritus of Physical Education
Daniel L. Partrich, (1997-2011), Associate Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice
Lois M. Perrigo, (1997-2011), Associate Professor of Adult Education
Cynthia L. Peterson, (1991-2020), Professor Emeritus of Communication
Verla R. Powers, (1986-2003), Professor Emeritus of Education
Paul L. “Roy” Rotz, (1995-2011), Professor Emeritus of Counseling
Harry D. Russell, (1975-1996), Professor Emeritus of Communication
Jerri L. Sapp, (1994-2008), Professor Emeritus of Adult Education
Virginia R. Schafer, (1980-2012); Professor Emeritus of Nursing
C. Barth Smith, (1974-2011), Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology
Katheryn J. Smith, (1972-2010), Assistant Professor Emeritus of Music
Palma L. Smith, (1978-2007), Professor Emeritus of Nursing
Richard L. Spindle, (1980-2005), President Emeritus
David J. Spittal, (2012-2025), President Emeritus
Kelvin St. John, (1998-2019), Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Formation
W. Lloyd Taylor, (1978-1993), Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
Eric S. Walser, (1984-1992; 1993-2008), Associate Professor Emeritus of Athletic Training
Patricia J. Walsh, (1996-2009; 2015-2020), Associate Professor Emeritus of Institutional Effectiveness and Registrar
Willadee Wehmeyer, (1988-2008), Professor Emeritus of Business
*The date in parentheses denotes initial, full-time faculty status.
Faculty
Professors
Linda K. Alexander, (2004- ) Professor of Education; Director of Career and Workforce Development
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas
David J. Carter, (2021- ) Professor of Counseling
B.S., University of Nebraska; M.S., University of Nebraska; Ed.S., University of Nebraska; Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Yorton Clark, (2001- ) Professor of Business; Chair, Undergraduate Studies in Business Administration
B.S., Oklahoma Wesleyan University; M.P.A., University of Missouri - Kansas City; Ed.D., Saint Louis University
Jennifer L. Ferguson, (2014- ) Tenured Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., Cox College of Nursing; B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Missouri-Kansas City; D.N.P., Point Loma Nazarene University
Todd M. Frye, (2007- ) Professor of Counseling; Associate Dean, School of Counselor Education
B.S., Northwest Nazarene University; M.Ed., Northwest Nazarene University; Ph.D., Idaho State University
Jill E. Gonzalez-Bravo, (2015- ) Tenured Professor of Education; Associate Dean & Unit Head, School of Education
B.S., Kansas State University; M.A., Wichita State University; Ed.D., Kansas Sate University
Richard Hanson, (2019- ) Professor of Psychology; Chair, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A. MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.S. Ed. University of Kansas - Lawrence; Ph.D., Michigan State University - East Lansing
Mark A. Hayse, (2003- ) Professor of Christian Education and Philosophy; Director of Mabee Library
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.R.E., Nazarene Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Trinity International University
Todd C. Hiestand, (2005- ) Tenured Professor of Criminal Justice
A.A., Southeast Community College; B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.S., University of Missiouri-Kansas City: J.D., University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Kimberly D. Humerickhouse, (2010- ) Tenured Professor of Education
B.S., University of Central Oklahoma; M.S., Fort Hays State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Bob G. Humphrey, (2000- ) Professor of Business; Program Coordinator, Professional Studies in Business
A.A., Nazarene Bible College; B.A., M.B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; Ed.D., Saint Louis University
Luke D. Johnson, (2014- ) Tenured Profesor fo Music; Chair, Department of Arts & Humanities
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.M., Kansas State University; Ph.D., University of Kansas
Susan G. Larson, (1989- ) Tenured Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Kansas
Jenifer L. Lewis, (2025- ) Professor of Communication Studies; Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
B.A., Washburn University; M.A., University of Kansas; Ph.D., University of Kansas
Addison Lucchi, (2017- ), Tenured Professor; Reference Librarian
B.A., Ball State University; M.L.I.S., Simmons College; M.B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City
Jordan H. Mantha, (2011- ), Professor of Chemistry; Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
B.A., University of Montana Western; Ph.D., University of Nevada-Reno
Sarah M. Miller, (2013- ) Tenured Professor of Nursing; Associate Dean and Unit Head, School of Nursing
A.S., Kansas City Kansas Community College; B.S.N., M.S.N., MidAmerica Nazarene University; Ed.D, Creighton University; D.N.P., University of Kansas
Jamie S. Myrtle, (2000- ) Tenured Professor of Business; Dean, College of Professional & Graduate Studies
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; C.P.A.; M.B.A., University of Kansas; Ed.D., Olivet Nazarene University
Andrew P. Secor, (2013- ) Tenured Professor of Counseling
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; Ph.D., Walden University
Christopher M. Smith, (2016- ) Tenured Professor of Music
B.M., East Carolina University; M.M., East Carolina University; D.M.A., University of Kansas
Tia M. Strait, (2022- ) Professor, Department Chair, Pre-Licensure Nursing
A.S., Missouri Southern State University; B.S., Missouri Southern State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Ed.D., Saint Louis University.
Rion G. Taylor, (2010- ) Brent A. and B. Lynnette Barkman Endowed Professor in Science, Professor of Biology, Director of MNU Honors Program
B.S., Augusta State University; Ph.D., Syracuse University
Lisa Wallentine, (2003- ) Professor of Business Administration, Associate Dean and Unit Head, School of Business and Digital Media
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.B.A., Wright State University; Ed.D., Olivet Nazarene University
David L. Wegley, (1989- ) Professor of Business
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.B.A., University of Kansas; Ed.D., Saint Louis University
Associate Professors
Amanda S. Addis, (2015- ) Associate Professor of Nursing, Director of Virtual Patient Center
A.D.N., Labette Community College; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; M.S.N., University of Missouri-Kansas City
Erin Augustine, (2019- ) Associate Professor of Counseling
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University, Ph.D., Regent University
Aaron Bohn, (2020- ) Associate Professor of Digital Communication
B.A., Ohio State University; M.A., Asbury University; M.F.A., Asbury University
Christina L. Bohn, (2020- ) Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.A., Ashbury Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Candidate, University of Manchester
Amy E. Cain, (2012- ) Associate Professor of Counseling
B.S., Missouri State University; M.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.
Chelsea G. Comadoll, (2022- ) Brent A. and B. Lynnette Barkman Endowed Professor in Chemistry, Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Appalachian State University; Ph.D., University of Kansas
Christopher P. Crawford, (2013- ) Associate Professor of Athletic Training
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.S.E., University of Kansas; Ed.D., University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Scott B. Dermer, (2021- ) Associate Professor of Theology; Chair, Department of Christian Ministry and Formation
B.A., Southern Nazarene University; M. Div., Southern Methodist University; Ph.D., St. Louis University
Renee Dutter Miller, (2022- ) Associate Professor of New Testament
B.S., Cairn University; M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary
Natalie E. Eick, (2021- ) Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.A., The Chicago School of Professional Psychology; Psy.D., The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Lynne M. Erickson, (1993-2000, 2013- ) Associate Professor of Accounting; Program Coordinator, Graduate Studies in Business
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University; M.A.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; CPA
Brenda K. Harris, (2024- ) Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Park College; M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City; Ed.S., University of Missouri-Kansas City; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City
Taylor L. Johnson, (2015- ) Associate Professor of Counseling
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary; M.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; Ph.D., Regent University
Brad D. King, (1995- ) Associate Professor of Physical Education
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.Ed., Wichita State University
Craig Masters, (2022- ) Associate Professor of Physics
B.A., William Jewell College; M.S., University of Missouri-Kansas City; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City
Shirley A. Nichols, (2024- ) Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Kansas; M.S.N., University of Kansas; D.N.P., University of Missouri-Columbia
Jonathan M. Platter, (2021- ) Associate Professor of Theology
B.A., Southern Nazarene University; M.A., Nazarene Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Cambridge
Jill R. Speicher, (2018- ) Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; D.V.M., Iowa State University
Darin A. Tuck, (2018- ) Associate Professor of History
B.A., Washburn University; M.A., Kansas State University; Ph.D., University of Missouri
Ruth Waggoner, (2018- ) Associate Professor of Education
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.A., University of Kansas; Ph.D., Baker University
Gwenyth G. Wagner, (2019- ) Associate Professor, AGPCNP Program Coordinator
B.S.N., McMaster University; M.S., D.N.P., University of Kansas
Assistant Professors
Joni M. Batts, (2025- ) Assistant Professor of Counseling
B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University; M.M.F.T., Trevecca Nazarene University; Ph.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
Katina Bilberry, (2024- ) Assistant Professor of Music
B.S., William Jewell College; M.A., University of Kansas; M.A., Pittsburgh State University
Jennifer Dembowski, (2024- ) Assistant Professor of Counseling
B.A., Concordia University; M.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University
Kathryn D. Dixon, (2023- ) Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.S.N., MidAmerica Nazarene University
Teresa L. Hale-Lespier, (2018- ) Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., M.S., Michigan Technological University
Kay Hall, (2021- ) Assistant Professor; Director of Accessibility and Testing
B.S., University of Kansas; M.S., University of Kansas
Susannah A. Hart, (2013- ) Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Kansas; M.S.N., MidAmerica Nazarene University
Ed Heberling, (2024- ) Assistant Professor of Sports Management
B.A., Iowa Wesleyan University; M.S., American Public University; Ed.D.(Candidate), University of the Cumberlands
Mackenzie D. Holzrichter, (2024- ) Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.S.N., D.N.P., University of Kansas
Leigh A. Kreshel, (2019- ) Assistant Professor of Health and Exercise Science, Chair, Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences
B.S., Wayne State College; M.S., Wake Forest University
Drew T. Macha, (2025- ) Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Texas Tech University; M.S., Texas A & M College; Ph.D. (Candidate), Texas Tech University
Brian B. Merriman, (2005- ) Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
B.F.A., M.A., Emporia State University
Eduardo Perez, (2024- ) Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., California State University; M.A., University of Nebraska; Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Rhonda G. Riley, (2021- ) Assistant Professor, University Registrar
B.S., Kansas State University; M.A.H.R., Ottawa University
Daniel M. Schwabauer, (2023- ) Assistant Professor of English
B.G.S., University of Kansas; M.A., University of Kansas; Th.D., Evangelical Theological Seminary
Tricia L. Sinclair, (2019- ) Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., University of Kansas; M.B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University
Heather A. Tinker, (2023- ) Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.A., University of Kansas
Danielle M. Traudt, (2021- ) Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Nebraska Medical Center; M.S.N., Arizona State University
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