Administration and Faculty
Officers of Administration
President
Eric I. Bruntmyer, M.B.A., J.D.
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Christopher L. McNair, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Vice President for Finance (Interim) and Controller
Mary Beth Kouba, B.B.A., C.P.A.
Vice President for Student Life
Stacey Martin, B.B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Allison Goodwin, B.S. and M.Ed.
Vice President for Administrative Services
Andrew Briscoe, B.A., M.A.
Vice President for Engagement and Advancement
Vicki House, B.B.A., M.B.A., Ed.D.
Vice President for Accreditation
Billy Adams, B.S., M.B.A., Ed.D.
Officers Emeriti
Lanny Hall, BS, Med, PhD
President Emeritus
Richard Styles, B.A.,M.A.
Vice President Emeritus
Harold Preston, BBA, MBA
Senior Vice President Emeritus
Academic Officers
Dean, College of Arts and Media
Robert R. Brooks, B.M., B.M.E., M.M., D.M.A.
Dean, College of Health Professions
Jill Jumper, P.T., D.P.T., Ph.D
Dean, Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts
Stephen Cook, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Dean, Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics
Matt Jackson, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Dean, Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies
Doug McIntyre, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Dean, Logsdon School of Theology
Jacob West. B.A., M.Div., D.Min.
University Librarian
Elizabeth Norman, B.Ed., M.S., M.Ed.
Administrative Staff
Grace Carroll, B.S., M.S.
Associate V.P. of Advising
Carla Cermenaro, B.A., M.A.
Registrar
Graduate Council
Karin Brown
Tina Butler
Stephen Cook
Renee Collins
Jill Jumper
Randall Maurer
Doug McIntyre
Jennifer Plantier
Kathy Robinson
Lindsay Spindler
David Stuckey
Justin Tammany
Josh Ward
Chris McNair, Provost, ex officio
Kristi Terbush, Associate Provost, ex officio
Carla Cermenaro, Registrar, ex officio
Billy Adams, Vice President of Accreditation
Graduate Faculty
Wendy Anemaet, PT, DPT, PhD Professor of Physical Therapy; BA, 1987, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; MPT, 1989, University of Southern California; PhD, 2008, University of South Florida; DPT, 2015, Regis University. (Since 2021.)
Brandon Awbrey, PhD Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling; BS, 2000, MS, 2003, PhD, 2016, Texas Tech University. (Since 2015.)
Karin Brown, PhD Associate Professor of Criminal Justice; BBS, 1989, MEd, 1997, Hardin-Simmons University; BA, 1992, McMurry University; PhD, 2009, Capella University. (Since 2005.)
Clay Bulls, MPAS, PA-C Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; BS, 1995, McMurry University; PA, 2002, Wake Forest University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program; MPAS, 2016, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. (Since 2016.)
Tina Butler, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; Program Director for the Physician Assistant Program; BA, 1994, Texas Tech University; BA, 1998, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; MPAS, 2007, The University of Nebraska Medical Center; DMSc, 2020, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. (Since 2016.)
Kalli Clement, CScD Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology; BBS, 2009, Hardin-Simmons University; MS, 2011, Texas Tech University; CScD, 2016, University Pittsburgh. (Since 2026.)
Renee Collins, PhD Professor of Education; Associate Dean of the Irvin School of Education; BS, 1980, Valdosta State University; MEd, 1998, Hardin-Simmons University; PhD, 2009, Texas Tech University. (Since 2000.)
Mark D’Arezzo, DPT Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy;BS, 2018, Abilene Christian University; DPT, 2020, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2025.)
John N. Davis, PhD Professor of Management; Coordinator for the Programs in Management; Lee and Lunelle Nix Hemphill Chair in Business; BS, 1975, United States Military Academy; MBA ,1982, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; PhD, 2005, Texas Tech University. (Since 2008.)
Alanna Dennison, DAT Assistant Professor of Athletic Training; Clinical Education Coordinator; BS, 2013, Missouri State University; MEd, 2015, Central Methodist University; DAT, 2020, A.T. Still University. (Since 2023.)
Fei Gao, PhD Professor of Finance; Johnson Endowed Chair of Business; Head of theDepartment of Accounting and Finance; Program Coordinator in Finance;BS, 1997, Southwest University of Finance and Economics, ChengDu, China; MBA, 2004, University of Louisiana at Monroe; PhD, 2010, University of North Texas. (Since 2010.)
Nathan George, JD Assistant Professor of Business Administration; BS, 2010, University of Maryland Global Campus; MACC, 2015, Abilene Christian University; JD, 2021, Texas A&M University. (Since 2026.)
John Hill, PhD Professor of Economics; BBA, 1987, Baylor University; MA, 1994, Texas Christian University; PhD, 1995, University of Tennessee. (Since 1998.)
Brady Holcomb, DPT Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; BS, 2014, Lubbock Christian University; DPT, 2018, Harding University. (Since 2023.)
Jenni Jamison, MS, MPAS, PA-C Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; BS, 1990, Abilene Christian University; MS, 1994, Abilene Christian University; MPAS, 2014, Harding University. (Since 2022.)
Jill Jumper, PhD, PT, DPT, GCS, CLT Associate Professor of Physical Therapy; Dean of the College of Health Professions; BS, 1995, Abilene Christian University; MPT, 2002, DPT, 2008, Hardin-Simmons University, PhD, 2022, Texas Woman’s University. (Since 2017.)
D’Lyla Kirby, MS Assistant Professor of Speech Language Pathology and Clinic Director; BSE, 1973, Abilene Christian University; MS, 1978, Texas Tech University. (Since 2023.)
Lacey Lennon, DPT Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; BS, 2018, Texas Tech University; DPT, 2021, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2026.)
Jessica Lindemood, MPAS Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; BS, 2006, Texas Woman's University; MPAS, 2010, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. (Since 2023.)
Joe McCormick, PT, DPT, OCS Associate Professor of Physical Therapy; BS, 1995, Abilene Christian University; MPT, 2002, DPT 2008, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2017.)
R. Douglas McIntyre, PhD Professor of Business Administration; Dean of the Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies;Charles and Pauline Brinkley Endowed Chair for the Kelley College of Business;BS, 1981, Angelo State University; ME, 1993, PhD, 2002, Texas A&M University. (Since 2006.)
Brianna Martinez, MPAS Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies and Academic Director; BS, 2012, Abilene Christian University; MPAS, 2015, University of Texas Medical Branch. (Since 2020.)
Randall J. Maurer, PhD Professor of Psychology and Counseling and Family Ministry, Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program; BA,1984, Stetson University; MDiv, 1988, PhD,1992, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. (Since 1993.)
Kathryn Norton, MD Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Medical Director for the Physician Assistant Program; BA, 1994, Schreiner College; MD, 1998, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Medicine; MBA, 2011, Texas Tech University. (Since 2016.)
Holly Parker, MMedSc Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; BS, 2010, Dallas Baptist University; MPH, 2014, MMedSc, 2014, Arcadia University. (Since 2025.)
Greg Perry, PharmD Assistant Professor in Physician Assistant Studies;BS, 1995, Southwestern Oklahoma State University; PharmD, 1999, University in Arkansas Medical Sciences. (Since 2025.)
Shaylee J. Piland, MBA, CPA Associate Professor of Accounting; Coordinator for the Program in Accounting;BBA, 1999, MBA, 2003, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2004.)
Jennifer Plantier, PhD Professor of Business and Marketing; Graduate Program Director for the Kelley College of Business; Head of the Department of Management, Marketing, and Information Systems; Coordinator for the Program in Marketing; Director of Job Placement and Internships; BS,1995, Hawaii Pacific University; MS, 2002; PhD, 2007, Texas Tech University. (Since 2008.)
Corrie Reed, PhD Associate Professor of Kinesiology; BS, 2001, MS, 2003, Angelo State University; PhD, 2013, Texas Women’s University (Since 2007.)
Allison Robinson, DPT Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; BS, 2014, Lubbock Christian University; DPT, 2017, Texas Tech University Health Science Center. (Since 2023.)
Kathy Robinson, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; Academic Director of the Doctor of Medical Science Program; BA, 1997, Angelo State University; MPAS, 2005, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; DHSc, 2020, Nova Southeastern University (Since 2017.)
Winona Ross, DPT Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; BS, Oklahoma Baptist University, 1994; M.E., University of Texas at Austin; 1997; DPT, 2012, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2025.)
Charles W. Ruot, EdD Professor of Kinesiology; Director of the Human Performance Lab; Program Director of the Exercise Science Program; Strength and Conditioning Field Experience Coordinator; BS, 1986, Illinois State University; MS, 1987, Eastern Illinois University; EdD, 2004, University of Kentucky. (Since 2006.)
Marsha Rutland, PT, ScD Professor of Physical Therapy; Program Director of the Clinical Anatomy Certificate Program; BS, 1979, University of Texas Health Science Center; MEd, 2002, Hardin-Simmons University; ScD, 2008, Texas Tech University. (Since 2000.)
Christine Sanchez, MS Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology; Graduate Program Director of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology; BS, 2003, MS, 2005, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. (Since 2022.)
Elizabeth Schaeffer, DPT Associate Professor Physical Therapy and Director of Clinical Education; BA, 2000, DPT, 2005, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2018.)
Edward R. Sim, PhD Professor of Information Systems; BS, 1979, Towson University; MS, 1988, George Washington University; PhD, 1996, University of Maryland. (Since 2007.)
Megan Smart, DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS, CES, NASM-CNC Associate Professor of Athletic Training; BS, 2008, Louisiana College; MS, 2010, Baylor University; DAT, 2017, AT Still University. (Since 2019.)
Lindsay Spindler, PhD Professor of Kinesiology; Graduate Program Director of the Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation Program; Chair of the School of Kinesiology, Health and Recreation; BS, 1996, Abilene Christian University; MEd, 1999, Tarleton State University; PhD, 2008, University of Houston. (Since 2008.)
David A. Stuckey, MS Associate Professor of Athletic Training, Director of Athletic Training Education; BS, 1984, Kansas State University; MS, 1986, University of North Dakota. (Since 1986.)
Justin Tammany, DPT, ScD, M.BA, OCS, COMT Associate Professor of Physical Therapy; Director of the Physical Therapy Program; BA, 2004, Greenville College; DPT, 2007, Indiana University; MBA, 2013, University of Illinois; ScD, 2018, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. (Since 2017.)
Caleb Tiemeyer, DPT Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy; BBS, 2016; DPT, 2018, Hardin-Simmons University. (Since 2026.)
Robert Tucker, PhD Professor of Business Administration and Music; Director of the Honors Program; BM, 1983, Hardin-Simmons University; MM, 1985, University of Cincinnati; PhD, 2001, Texas Tech University; MBA, 2013, Howard Payne University; DBA, 2022, Grand Canyon University. (Since 2013.)
Adachukwu Uzondu, PhD, Assistant Professor in Psychology and Counseling; BA, 2011, West Africa Theological Seminary; MA, 2017, Asbury Theological Seminary; MA, 2020, Geneva College; PhD, 2023, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. (Since 2023.)
Josh Ward, MA Instructor of Criminal Justice; Head of the Criminal Justice Department; Director of the Graduate Program in Criminal Justice; BS, 2012, Hardin-Simmons University; MA, 2020, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Since 2022.)
Glen Webb, JD Assistant Professor of Business Administration; BA, 1994, Texas A&M University; MBA, 1996, Texas Tech University; JD, 2000, Southwestern Methodist University. (Since 2026.)
Thomas Wier, PhD Associate Professor of Economics; Director of Program in Economics; Associate Dean of the Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies;BS, 1988, MS, 1989, Texas Christian University; PhD, 1992, University of Tennessee. (Since 2009.)
Katherine Tenell Zahodnik, MPAS Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; BS, 2007, Abilene Christian University; MPAS, 2016, The University of Texas Medical Branch. (Since 2023.)