(Current as of November 3, 2025)
Office of the President
Mirta M. Martin
President of the College
B.S., Duke University
M.B.A, University of Richmond
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Courtney L. Brown
Special Assistant to the President and Liaison to the Board of Trustees
B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman’s College
M.A., University of Lynchburg
Office of HumanResources
Melissa R. Wright, ‘20
Director of Human Resources
B.A. Ferrum College
M.S. Ferrum College
Kevin Board, 09’
Human Resources Specialist and Risk Management Coordinator
B.S., Ferrum College
Shannon Simms
Human Resources Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Delia Heck
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Professor of Environmental Science
Co-Director, Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Monitoring Program
B.S., University of Arizona
M.A., University of Washington
Ph.D.; University of Washington
Jason Powell
Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
Chief Innovation and Research Officer
Professor of Chemistry and Physics
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.A., University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Chmpaign
Emma Parrish
Executive Assistant to Adminstration
Eric Vanden Eykel
Dean of Faculty
Associate Professor of Religion
B.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., Marquette University
M. Div., Emory University
Ph.D., Marquette University
Hailey Turner
Senior Administrative Assistant
Schools
School of Arts and Sciences
Eric Vanden Eykel
Dean of Faculty and Associate Professor of Religion
Associate Professor of Religion
B.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., Marquette University
M. Div., Emory University
Ph.D., Marquette University
Ashley Cundiff
Instructor of Music & Department Accompanist
Allison Harl
Professor of English and Chair of Graduate and Online Studies
B.A., Radford University
M.A., Georgia State University
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Andrew Small
Instructor of Music
Brian Suttell
Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of History & Director of International Programs
Daniel Murphy
Assistant Professor of English & Director of the Boone Honors Program
David Campbell
Assistant Professor of English and Journalism
B.A., University of Missouri
MFA., National University
Emily Blankenship-Tucker
Director of Appalachian Music, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Music and Theatre
B.A., Alfred University
M.A., Union Institute & University/Vermont College
Jacob Smith
Assistant Professor of Art and Program Coordinator of Art
Katherine Grimes
Professor and Program Coordinator of English
B.A., Catawba College
M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Lana Whited
Professor of English and Williams Distinguished Teaching Chair
B.A., Emory and Henry College
M.A., Hollins College
M.A., The College of William and Mary
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Rebecca Crocker
Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts
B.F.A., Ferrum College
M.F.A., The Theatre School at DePaul University
School of Nursing and Allied Health
Karen Carpenter
Associate Professor
Program Coordinator of Health and Human Performance
Program Director of M.S. in Athletic Coaching
B.S., Radford University
M.S., Radford University
Ph.D., Walden University
Johanna Ferguson
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
B.S., The College of William and Mary
M.S., The University of Tennessee
Ph.D., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Lori Casey
Senior Instructor of Health and Human Performance
B.S. Shenandoah University
M.S. James Madison University
Katie Goff
Associate Professor of Biology
Program Coordinator for: Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Veterinary Sciences and Therapeutic Sciences
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S., West Virginia University
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Melody Sharp
Nursing Program Director and Associate Professor of Nursing
A.S., Beth Israel School of Nursing
A.S., Norrisville Ag. & Tech College
B.S., Old Dominion University
M.S., West Haven University
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University
Kris Peters
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Lee Brown
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
Jessica Surprenant
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
B.S.,Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
M.S., Walden University
Tammy Hodges
Administrative Assistant
School of Graduate and Online Education Studies
William July
Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor
Velma “Jean” Stanley
Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor
Michelle F. Wright
Experimental Psychologist and Research Scientist
Abigail Jamison
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Liberty University
M.S., Eastern Kentucky University
Ph.D., Capella University
Allison Harl
Professor of English and Chair of Graduate and Online Studies
B.A., Radford University
M.A., Georgia State University
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Angie Dahl
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Concordia College
M.A., Luther Seminary
M.S., Utah State University
Ed.S., Utah State University
Ph.D., Utah State University
Ashley Williams
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education-Secondary Education
Partnership Coordinator
Brightspace Administrator
Ryan Bates
Director of Graduate Programs in Education
Assistant Professor of Education
Dr. Karen Carpenter
Associate Professor
Program Coordinator of Health and Human Performance
Program Director of M.S. in Athletic Coaching
B.S., Radford University
M.S., Radford University
Ph.D., Walden University
Martha Haley-Bowling
Professor of Social Work
Program Coordinator of Social Work
A.A.S., Ferrum College
B.S.W., Ferrum College
M.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University
Ph.D., Capella University
Ryan Cooper
Director of Graduate Psychology, MS
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Office of the Registrar
Kimberly J. Najduch
Registrar
B.A. Juniata College
M.S.Ed. Purdue University
Betsy Smith
Associate Registrar
Carter Center for Academic Success
John Devault
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Student Success
Christina Perdue
Director of Student Success and Advising
Rachel Villa
Student Success Coach
Joshua Reeves
Student Success Coach
Stanley Library
JB Von Preysing
Public Services and Technical Services Assistant
Daniel D. Adams
Evening Services Library Assistant/Technical Services Assistant
A.A., Virginia Western Community College
B.A., Roanoke College
Rachel Walton
Library Manager & Interlibrary Loan Coordinator
B.S., Ferrum College ‘15
Business Office
Jessica Luther, ‘06
Chief Financial Officer
B.S., Ferrum College
M.B.A., Texas A&M University-Commerce
Lola J. Cannaday, ‘21
Comptroller
A.A.S., Patrick Henry Community College
B.S. Ferrum College
M.S.A Liberty University
Lori Feazell
Fiscal Services Specialist
Diane H. Hodges
Accounts Payable
Financial Operations Specialist
Information Technology
Mark Poore
Vice President of Technology
B.A., Roanoke College
M.S., Baylor University
Eugene R. Hacker, III, ‘05
Assistant Chief Information Officer
B.S., Ferrum College
Margaret Drakeford
Director of Administrative Computing
B.S., Ferrum College
Donna Jefferson
Senior IT Support Specialist
B.A., National Business College
Jon McGuire
IT Support Specialist
Chris Stone
Administrative Computing Specialist
B.S., Ferrum College
M.A., Liberty University
David Wright
Academic IT Support Specialist
A.A.S. Skyline College (ECPI)
CompTIA A+ CompTIA Security+
Campus Safety/Police Department
Joseph D. “Joe” Kelley
Police Sergeant
Piedmont Criminal Justice Academy
Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy
John Acord
Police Officer
Piedmont Regional Criminal Justice Training Academy
Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy
Allan Arrington
Police Officer
Jarrett Barksdale
Police Sergeant
William “Fred” Hodges
Police Officer
E. Howard Painter
Police Officer
Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy
Justin Smith
Police Officer
Timothy “Tim” G. Tatum
Police Officer
Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy
Physical Plant
John Martin
Senior Director of Operations
Bruce Delvin
Director of Physical Plant
Andrea Smith
Mail Services Supervisor
Erin Carter
Physical Plant Specialist
Jeff Walker
Facilities Manager
Brian Deweese
Grounds Enhancement Manager
Ruben Altice
Manager of Housekeeping Services
Sandra Clark
Housekeeping Supervisor
Conferences and Events
Jill Adams
Dean of Students, Director of Conferences & Events
Jeremy Quarles
Manager of Auxiliary Services
Office of Enrollment Services and Admissions
Justin L. Muse, ‘05
Senior Director of Admissions
B.S., Ferrum College
M.A., Liberty University
Sam Martin
Assistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid/Athletics Liaison
B.S., Ferrum College
Jason Byrd ‘03
Director of Admissions Information Services and Operations
B.A., Ferrum College
M.B.A., Radford University
Makaila Veney, ‘25
Admissions Counselor
Jada Long
Admissions Counselor
Emily Walker, ‘25
Admissions Events & Visit Coordinator
B.S., Ferrum College
Michael Hairston
Admissions Counselor
Lola Cannaday
Senior Director of Student Financial Services
Lori Feazell
Director of Student Accounts
Fredah Fariss
Student Account Specialist
Financial Aid
Lola Cannaday
Senior Director of Student Financial Services
Sam Martin
Assistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid/Athletics Liaison
Lori Feazell
Director of Student Accounts
Fredah Fariss
Student Accounts Specialist
Office of Student Life & Campus Engagement
Jill Adams
Dean of Students, Director of Conferences and Events
Vanessa M. Stone
Director of Residence Life, Housing and Conduct Officer
Lacey Matthews
Coordinator of Residence Life and Programming
Melanie Rooks
Coordinator of Student Engagement and International Student Programming
David Morgan
Area Coordinator of Village and Student Engagement
Office of Institutional Advancement
Chris Watters
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
B.S., Berry College
M.B.A., Georgia State University
Brenda Martin
Institutional Advancement Administrator
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Corretta Patterson, ‘97
Director of Alumni and Family Relations
B.A., Ferrum College ‘97
M.B.A. Averett University ‘06
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL vs. 3) Certification – Loyalist ‘12
Laurie Adams
Director of Grants and Foundation Relations
B.S., Ferrum College, ‘12
Toni Clark
Seasonal Grant Writer
B.S., Longwood College
M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
Bernice Cobbs ‘98
Special Programs Coordinator
B.S., Ferrum College ‘98
Carthan Currin
Special Advisor to the President for Advancement
Marketing and Communications
Kristin C. Waters
Senior Director for Marketing and Communications
Chief Creative Officer
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Cody Gibson, ‘24
Assistant Director of Media and Communications
B.S. Ferrum College
Courtney Glynn
Director of Marketing & Communications
B.S., Radford University
Tina Hanlon
Director of Media Relations & Community Engagement
Ph.D., The Ohio State University
M.A., The Ohio State University
B.A., Gettysburg College
Jackie Briggs
Manager of Campus Store and Central Office Supply
Blue Ridge Institute
Bethany Worley
Director of Blue Ridge Institute
B.A., Emory and Henry College
M.S., University of Memphis
Rebecca B. Austin
Coordinator of Educational Outreach and
Interpretation
Lois Brubaker
Seasonal Museum Interpreter
Athletics Department
Cleive Adams, ‘02
Director of Athletics
B.S. Ferrum College
Alexis Anderson
Deputy Director of Athletics and Compliance
B.S. Allen University
Gary A. Holden
Assistant Athletics Director
Sports Information Director
B.A., Plymouth State College
M.Ed., Plymouth State College
Gail M. Holley
Manager of Athletics Administrative Operations
Karen M. Harvey
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information, Compliance, Student-Athlete Development, and Academic Support
B.S., Roanoke College
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Dr. Karen Carpenter
Faculty Athletic Representative
Associate Professor
Program Coordinator of Health and Human Performance
Program Director of M.S. in Athletic Coaching
Ph.D., Walden University
M.S., Radford University
B.S., Radford University
Blake Ruolo
Head Wrestling Coach
Assistant Athletic Director for Gameday Management
B.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania
W. Bryan Harvey
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Assistant Athletic Director
Facility Manager for Swartz Gymnasium
B.S., Roanoke College
Samantha Wangner
Head Athletic Trainer
B.S., Longwood University
Rebecca Brittle
Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., Radford University
Stephanie Carr
Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., Greensboro College
Kenneth Lokie, ‘25
Athletic Training Operations Manager
B.S., Ferrum College
Kwajay Witcher, ‘23
Strength & Conditioning Coach
B.S., Ferrum College
Seth Deaton, ‘25
Strength & Conditioning Assistant Coach
B.S., Ferrum College
Christian Sorrells, ‘25
Strength & Conditioning Assistant Coach
B.S., Ferrum College
Eric Owens
Head Baseball Coach
Darren Hodges, ‘02
Assistant Baseball Coach
B.S., Ferrum College
Jacob Woolwine
Assistant Baseball Coach
B.S., San Diego State University
Matthew Wojciechowski
Assistant Baseball Coach
Robert M. James, ‘82, ‘84
Assistant Football Coach
A.S., Ferrum College
B.S., Ferrum College
Patrick Corrigan
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
B.S., Hamden-Sydney University
Cole Morris
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Josh Reaves, ‘22
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
B.S., Ferrum College
Ashton Funderburg
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
B.S., Concord University
Alexis Hunt
Head Cheerleading Coach
B.S., James Madison
Nicole Heck, ‘25
Assistant Cheerleading Coach
B.S., Ferrum College
Andre Kidd
Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
Bus Baker
Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
B.A., Florida Gulf Coast
Erin Saleeby
Head Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S., Queens University of Charlotte
M.S., Walden University
Margaret Cornwell, ‘02
Head Equestrian Coach
B.S., Ferrum College
Kevin Sherman, ‘92
Head Football Coach
B.S, Ferrum College
Cameron Clark, ‘17
Assistant Football Coach
Offensive Coordinator
B.S., Ferrum College
Anthony Konieczka, ‘17
Assistant Football Coach
Defensive Coordinator
B.S, Ferrum College
Lawrence Robinson
Assistant Football Coach
Special Teams Coordinator
B.S., West Liberty College
Jesse Santiago
Assistant Football Coach, Recruiting Coordinator
B.S., Emory and Henry College
Jeff Gerzog
Assistant Football Coach
B.S., East Carolina University
AJ Hopke
Assistant Football Coach
B.S. Lenoir-Rhyne University
Garrett Roth
Head Women’s Flag Football Coach
B.S., Colorado State University
Adam Crawford, ‘07
Head Golf Coach
B.S. Ferrum College
Carly Coyle
Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
UVA-Wise University
Matt Cureton
Head Men’s Soccer Coach
B.S., Lees-McRae College
James Morgan
Associate Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Recruiting Coordinator
B.S., Lees-McRae College
Wes Lewis
Associate Head Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S., James Madison University
Bri Blitz, ‘24
Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S. Ferrum College
Josh Freeman
Head Softball Coach
B.S., East Carolina
Courtlynn Cooney
Assistant Softball Coach
B.S., Mount Olive College
Jose M. Rincon
Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach
Davonte Taylor
Assistant Track & Field Coach
B.S., Old Dominion University
Shelbylynn Adair
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
B.S., Virgina Polytechnical Institute
Morgan Milligan
Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach
B.S., UVA-Wise University
Levi Englman, ‘24
Assistant Wrestling Coach
B.S., Ferrum College
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