LeTourneau University administration, faculty, and staff are united in their support of the University’s mission. This directory lists people who are committed to that calling.
LeTourneau Trustees
Mr. Patrick Bertsche; President, Manufacturing Company, Illinois
Mr. Phil Burks; CEO, Communications Company, Texas
Mr. Tom Burt; Retired Executive V.P., Aviation Company, Michigan
Mr. Doug Douglas; Vice President, Transit Company, Texas
Mrs. Kimberly Fish; Freelance Writer, Community Leader, Longview, Texas
Mr. Curt Fitchett; Senior Manager, Pennsylvania - Alumni Representative
Dr. Billy J. Harris; Retired, Consulting Structural Engineering Company, Texas - Trustee Emeritus
Mr. Roger Kieffer; Higher Ed Consultant, Tennessee
Mr. Loren Leman; Engineer, Alaska
Dr. Dale A. Lunsford; University Chancellor, Texas
Dr. Jim E. Mauldin; Physician, Texas
Mr. L.V. “Bud” McGuire; Principal/Engineer, Energy Exploration Company, Texas - Trustee Emeritus
Dr. Larry Mercer; Executive Coach, Consulting Company, Texas
Mr. Ken Moore; Retired Pilot, Texas
Mrs. Nikita Mumphrey; Principal, Longview ISD, Texas
Mr. Cy Oatridge; CEO, Security Company, Washington
Mr. Rogers Pope, Jr.; Banker, Texas
Dr. John Ross; Retired Endodontist, Texas
Mr. James Schreder; President, Civil Engineering, California
Mr. Michael P. Schutt; Law School Associate Professor and Department Director, Texas
Mr. John Solheim; Chairman/CEO Manufacturing Corporation, Arizonza
Mr. Wayne Steege; Director, Aerospace and Defense Technologies Company, Minnesota
Mr. Don Stephens; Retired Founder & CEO, Charity, Texas
Mr. Merle Stoltzfus; Partner, General Contractor and Builder, Pennsylvania
Mr. Wayne Trull; Architect, Arkansas
Mrs. Wendy Turner; Pilot, Fuel Corporation, Texas
Mr. Bob Walker; President, Co-Owner, Manufacturing Company, Colorado
Officers of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Merle Stoltzfus, Chair
Mr. Pat Bertsche, Vice Chair
Mrs. Kimberly Fish, Secretary
Mr. James Schreder, Treasurer
Dr. Steven D. Mason, President
Administrative Officers
Dr. Steven D. Mason, President
Dr. Dale Lunsford, Chancellor
Dr. Ben Caldwell, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Mr. Mike S. Hood, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Mr. Carl Arnold, Vice President for Enrollment Services
Dr. Sherry Chance, Vice President for Campus and Community Engagement
Mr. Alan Clipperton, Vice President for Global Initiatives
Mr. Don Egle, Vice President for University Marketing and Communications
Mr. Ken Johnson, Chief Information Officer
Dr. Kristy Morgan, Vice President for Student Affairs
Dr. Terry Zeitlow, Vice President for Development
Faculty
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Anderson, Keith E.
Associate Professor of Applied Aviation Science
B.S., LeTourneau University, 1983; M.B.A., Corban University, 2012. Since 2019.
Anson, Scott J.
Chair, Mechanical Engineering
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
A.S., Broome Community College, 1991; B.S., State University of New York, 1993; M.S., Binghamton University, 1996; Ph.D., Binghamton University, 2007. Licensed Professional Engineer, State of New York and Texas. Since 2013.
Baas, Brent L.
Chair, Traditional Computer Science
Professor of Computer Science
B.A., Calvin College, 1985; M.S., Western Michigan University, 1987; Ph.D., Wayne State University, 1993. Since 1992.
Baggett, Darla L.
Chair, Nontraditional Education
Professor of Education
B.A., Education, Baylor University, 1973; Reading Specialist Certificate, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1977; M.Ed. with Mid Management Certificate and Supervisor’s Certificate, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1981; ESL Certificate, Wayland Baptist University, 1991; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 2002. Since 2010.
Baliraine, Frederick N.
Professor of Biology
BVM, Makerere University, Uganda. 1994; M.Sc. University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1999; Ph.D., University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2005. Since 2012.
Ball, Steven L.
Professor of Physics
B.S., Baker University, 1984; Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1989. Since 2001.
Bannan, Deborah G.
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling
B.A., Liberal Arts, St. John’s College, 2006; M.A., Counseling, Regent University, 2010; Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Regent University, 2017. Since 2021.
Barrett, John C.
Chair, Humanities and Social Sciences
Associate Professor of Political Science
B.S., Georgetown University, 1995; Foreign Service; M.A. Johns Hopkins University, 1999; International Economics/International Affairs; Ph.D., Baylor University, 2012, Religion, Politics and Society. Since 2015.
Baumer, Richard E.
Chair, Welding and Materials Joining Engineering
Omar Blodgett Endowed Chair of Welding and Materials Joining Engineering
Associate Professor of Welding and Materials Joining Engineering
B.S., LeTourneau University, 2008; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 2013. Since 2017.
Blevins, Deborah
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Mathematics, University of the Cumberlands, 2015; M.A.; Mathematics, University of Kentucky, 2018; Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Kentucky, 2021. Since 2021.
Brown, T. Aaron
Director of Writing Center
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Wheaton College, 2013; M.F.A., University of Maryland, 2015. Since 2019.
Bynum, Jacqueline J.
Collection Development Librarian
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 2011; M.S.L., University of North Texas, 2019. Since 2019.
Caldwell, Benjamin W.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., Clemson University, 2007; M.S., Clemson University, 2009; Ph.D., Clemson University, 2011. Since 2012.
Calkins, Mark E.
Assistant Professor of Flight Science
B.S., Electrical Engineering Technology/Aviation Option, LeTourneau College,1977; M.B.A., Finance, University of Denver. Since 2021.
Chance, Sherry A.
Vice President for Campus and Community Engagement
Associate Professor of Business
Bachelor of Education, University of Alaska, 1984; Master of Education, University of Southern Mississippi, 1992; Doctor of Education, Higher Education, 2017. Since 2017.
Channon, Scott A.
Instructor of Aviation Maintenance
A.S., Aviation Maintenance, LeTourneau University, 1993; B.S., Business Management, LeTourneau University, 1993. Since 2021.
Chase, Bruce A.
Chair, Department of Flight Science
Professor of Flight Science
B.S., LeTourneau University, 1992; M.S., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 2005; FAA Certificates: Certificated Mechanic, Airframe and Powerplant Ratings, Commercial Pilot with Instrument Airplane, Flight Instructor: Multi-engine, Single Engine and Instrument Airplane; FAA Safety Team Representative. Since 1992.
Churu, Habel Gitogo
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., Oklahoma State University, 2004; M.S., Oklahoma State University, 2009; University of Texas at Dallas, Ph.D., 2013. Since 2016.
Compton, Randall D.
Professor of Literature and Language Arts
B.A., Covenant College, 1987; M.A., Angelo State University, 1990; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1994; M. Div., Reformed Theological Seminary, 1997. Since 2007.
Coppinger, Stanley K.
Dean, College of Education, Arts and Sciences
Professor of Literature and Language Arts
B.A., Biola University, LA Mirada, CA, 1984, M.A., Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX. 1990, Ph.D., Baylor University, 2001; Since 2015.
Cunha, Wilson de Angelo
Professor of Theology
B.A., JMC Presbyterian Seminary, 2002; Th.M., Calvin Theological Seminary, 2006; Ph.D. Leiden University, 2011. Since 2011.
Dai, Tao
Kielhorn Professor of Welding and Materials Joining Engineering
Assistant Professor, Welding and Materials Joining Engineering
B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 2010; M.S., Metallurgical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Germany, 2013; Ph.D., Ohio State University, Welding Engineering, 2018. Since 2022.
Davis, Andrew F.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering,
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, 2012; M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 2015; Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2020. Since 2018.
Davis, Rachel
Instructor of Nursing
B.S. Nursing, University of Texas at Tyler, 2014. Since 2022.
DeBoer, Gary D.
Professor of Chemistry
B.A., Calvin College, 1986; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1998. Since 1998.
Demko, Jonathan A.
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., Texas A&M University, 1986; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1980, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1986. Licensed Professional Engineer, State of Texas. Since 2012.
Dyer, Scott D.
Chair, Department of Biology and Kinesiology
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Biology, Iowa State University, 1983; M.S., Biology, Iowa State University, 1986; Ph.D., Biology, University of North Texas 1991. Since 2018.
Eberle, R. Scott
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Mathematics and French, Rice University,1981; M.A., Mathematics, Columbia University, NY, 1983; Certificate, Bible, Columbia Biblical Seminary, SC, 1991; M.Ed., Mathematics Education, University of Texas at Austin, 1989; Ph.D., Mathematics Education, University of Texas at Austin, 2011. Since 2021.
Fasol, Malinda S.
Chair, Graduate Psychology Programs
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., William Jewell College, 1993; M.A., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2010. Since 2013.
Feenstra, Todd
Instructor of Applied Aviation Sciences
B.S. in Professional Flight, Maintenance Concentration, LeTourneau University, 2009. Since 2022.
File, Chad L.
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, 2008; B.S., Physics, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, 2009; M.S., Aerospace Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, 2011; Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, 2013. Since 2018.
Fortier, Sean M.
Associate Dean, College of Aviation and Aeronautical Science
Professor of Aeronautical Science
B.S., Moody Bible Institute, 1991; M.S., Louisiana State University at Shreveport, 1998; FAA Certificates: Certificated Mechanic, Airframe and Powerplant Ratings, Private Pilot, and FCC General Radiotelephone. Since 1994.
Gowing, Glyn T.
Chair, Nontraditional Computing Programs
Professor of Computer Science
B.S., University of the State of New York, 1997; M.S., Nova Southeastern University, 2002; Doctor of Philosophy, Nova Southeastern University, 2006; Doctor of Chiropractic, Northwestern College of Chiropractic, 1993. Since 2017.
Gowing, JoLin
Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., Clemson University, 1986; M.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1988. Since 2020.
Green, Matthew G.
Associate Dean, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., Texas A&M University, 1998; M.S., University of Texas at Austin, 2001; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 2005. Since 2005.
Hamilton, Edward L.
Associate Professor of Physics
B.S., Calvin College, 1997; Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder, 2003. Since 2012.
Harriss, Robin G.
Assistant Athletic Director
Instructor of Kinesiology
Men’s Baseball Coach
B.A., Texas Tech University, 1995; M.S., Northeastern State University, 2003. Since 2006.
Hellings, Richard A., II
Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science
A.S., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Aviation Maintenance Technology, 2001, B.S., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Aviation Technology, 2004, M.S., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, 2016. Since 2015.
Hilburn, Jodie L.
Chair, Department Teacher Education (Residential)
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
B.S., Northeast Louisiana University, 1990; M.Ed., Northeast Louisiana University, 1992. Ed.S., Northcentral University, 2020. Since 2001.
Hood, Michael S.
Vice President for Finance and Administration
Professor of Accounting
M.B.A., Wichita State University; C.P.A., State of Missouri. Since 2009.
Hussey, D. Shawn
Program Chair, Nontraditional Business
Associate Professor of Business
B.S., Business Admin, Corban University, 2003; M.B.A. with Specialization in Finance, Capella University, 2005; Ph.D. in Organization and Management, Specialization in Leadership, Capella University, 2012. Since 2022.
Iordache, Marian V.
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
B.S., Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania, 1996; M.S., Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania, 1997; M.S., University of Notre Dame, 1999, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 2004. Since 2004.
Jacobs, Karen C.
Associate Professor of Management
B.B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1986; M.B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1988. Ph.D. Northcentral University, 2011. Since 2010.
Jacobs, Wayne J.
Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1985; M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1988; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1994. Since 2001.
Jiang, Hanwan
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
B.S., Civil Engineering, Chang’an University, 2002; M.S., Civil Engineering, Chang’an University, 2005; Ph.D., Civil Engineering, New Mexico State, 2017. Since 2021.
Johnson, Benjamin J. M.
Honors College Director
Associate Professor of Theology and Vocation
B.A., Business, Concentration Biblical Studies, 2005, Trinity Western University; M.A., Biblical Studies, 2007, Multnomah University; M.Th., Biblical Studies, New Testament, 2009, Western Seminary; Ph.D., Septuagint, Hebrew Bible, Hermeneutics, Old Testament, University of Durham, 2012; PGD, Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University of Oxford, 2016. Since 2018.
Johnson, Jeffrey D.
Chair, Department of Engineering Technology
Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S., LeTourneau University, 1994. M.S., Eastern Michigan University, 2014. Since 2010.
Junqueira, M. Isabella
Professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship
B.S., Clinical Nutrition, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center,1985; M.S., International Business Development, Ecole Superieure de Commerce/Burgundy School of Business, 2013; Ph.D., Management, Lancaster University Management School, 2019. Since 2021.
Keel, Martha M.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Texas at Tyler, 1988; M.I.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 2003; M.S.N., University of Phoenix, 2016. Since 2019.
Kim, Hoo
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
B.S., Pohang University of Science and Technology, South Korea; 2004; M.S., Pohang University of Science and Technology, South Korea, 2006; Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin, 2013. Since 2017.
Kim, Joonwan
Chair, Department of Biomedical Electrical and Computer Engineering
Professor of Electrical Engineering
B.S., Daegu University, Korea, 1993; M.S., University of Alabama in Huntsville, 1998; Ph.D., University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2003. Since 2003.
Krause, Cory A.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Mathematics, LeTourneau University, 2010; M.S., Mathematics, Stephen F. Austin State University, 2012; Ph.D., ABD, Mathematics, University of North Texas. Since 2018.
Laster, Laura J.
Assistant Professor of Flight Science
B.S., LeTourneau University, 2004; M.S., Delta State University, 2019. Airline Transport Pilot, Commercial Pilot with Instrument Airplane, Flight Instructor Multi-engine, Single Engine and Instrument Airplane, Aircraft Dispatcher, Advanced Ground Instructor. Since 2019.
Lett, Jonathan Ellsworth
Associate Professor of Theology
B.A. Cedarville University, 2008; M.Div., Duke University Divinity School, 2012; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews, Scotland. Since 2016.
Liebengood, Kelly D.
Dean, School of Theology and Vocation
Professor of Theology
B.S., San Jose State University, 1993; M.A., University of Kansas, 1998; M.Div., 2002; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews, Scotland, 2011. Since 2009.
Low, Darryl D.
Chair, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Professor of Civil Engineering
B.S., Texas Tech University, 2004; M.S., Texas Tech University, 2006; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2010. Since 2012.
Mason, Steven D.
President
Professor of Theology
B.B.A., Baylor University, 1998; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 2002; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews, Scotland, 2006. Since 2006.
Mauriello, Michael M.
Assistant Professor, Christian Ministries, Biblical Studies
Director of Church Relations, Assessment, and Training, Passage Institute for Youth and Theology
Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture, North Carolina State University, 2001; Master of Divinity, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2005; Ph.D. Candidate, Educational Studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2018. Since 2018.
Mayo, Sandra
Associate Provost for Student Success
Dean of Nontraditional Education
Professor of Education
B.A. in English and Sociology, Rutgers, 1994; M.A. in Student Personnel Administration, Columbia University, 1996; Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, Claremont Graduate University, 2006. Since 2022.
Mays, Kathleen W.
Dean, School of Business
Professor of Business
B.B.A., University of Texas at Tyler, 1983; M.B.A., Troy State University at Dothan, 1993; D.B.A., Anderson University, 2009. Since 2019.
Mays, Patrick E.
Campus Pastor
Professor of Christian Ministries
B.S., University of Texas at Tyler, 1983; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1989; Th.M., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1994; Ph.D., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1999. Since 2003.
McLoud, Josh
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S. in Biological Science, Oklahoma State University, 2012; M.S. in Botany, Oklahoma State University, 2014; Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, University of Tulsa, 2020. Since 2022.
Moland, Mark G.
Chair, Nontraditional Criminal Justice Programs
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.S., U. S. Coast Guard Academy, 1994, Master of Public Policy, Duke University, 2004, 27 Graduate Hours, Certificate of Christian & Classical Studies, Knox Theological Seminary, 2014. Ph.D. California Baptist University, 2019. Since 2015.
Morris, Scott A.
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Biochemistry with a minor in Biology, Stephen F. Austin State University, 2010; Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Arkansas, 2016. Since 2022.
Mountjoy, Shane
Associate Provost for Academic Administration
Dean of Faculty
Professor of History
A.A., York College, 1988; B.A., History, Lubbock Christian University, 1990; M.A., History, University of Nebraska, 1993; Ph.D. in Higher and Adult Education, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2001. Since 2022.
Nelson, Kristina
Associate Professor of Counseling
B.A. in Psychology, University of Central Florida, 2008; M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Central Florida, 2011; Play Therapy Certificate, University of Central Florida, 2012; Ph.D. in Counselor Education, University of Central Florida, 2016. Since 2022.
Olson, Craig S.
Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, 1982; M.S., Boston University, 1990; M.A., Naval War College, Newport, RI, 1999; USAF Test Pilot School, Diploma, 1991; Air Commander Staff College, Diploma, 1995. Since 2017.
Ortiz, Oscar L.
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
B.S., West Virginia University, 1989; M.S., Northeastern University, 1991. Since 2002.
Owens, Preston
Instructor of Applied Aviation Sciences
B.S. Aviation Maintenance Science, LeTourneau University, 2015. Since 2022.
Pool, Nicholas J.
Instructor, Applied Aviation Sciences
B.S., Aircraft Systems, LeTourneau University, 2012. Since 2021.
Ostendorff, Daniel A.
Associate Professor of History, Criminal Justice and Political Science
B.A., John Brown University, 2007; M.A., Queens University of Belfast, 2009; D. Phil, Cross College, University of Oxford, May 2018. Since 2013.
Payton, Karl E.
Associate Vice President for Accreditation and Quality Assurance
Professor of Communication Studies
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University, 1976; M.A., Western Kentucky University, 1994, Ed.D., Texas A&M University at Commerce, 2011. Since 2002.
Pessoa, Ezequiel C. P.
Associate Professor of Materials Joining and Welding Engineering
B.S., Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG – 2003; M.S., Colorado School of Mines, 2007; Ph.D., Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG – 2007. Since 2019.
Quiett, Jeffrey S.
Director, Counseling Center
Professor of Psychology and Counseling
B.A., Samford University, 1992; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1995; Ph.D. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1999. Since 2013.
Quiett, Kimberly J.
Dean, School of Nursing
Professor of Nursing
B.S., Samford University, 1992; M.S., University of South Alabama, 1994; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 2006. Since 2013.
Reese, Norman C.
Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
B.S., LeTourneau University, 1991; M.E., University of Colorado, 1997; Licensed Professional Engineer, State of Colorado. Since 2010.
Ritchey, Fred L., Jr.
Dean, College of Aviation and Aeronautical Science
Professor of Aeronautical Science
B.S., LeTourneau University, 1980; M.S., University of Texas at Tyler, 1990; FAA Certificates: Certificated Mechanic, Airframe and Powerplant Ratings; Inspection Authorization. Since 1985.
Rodriguez, Oscar A.
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology
B.S., Electrical Engineering Concentration, Dordt College and Excelsior College, 2004; M.S.,Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, Indiana State University 2006; DEd,Engineering and Technology Research Focus, Indiana University 2018. Since 2022.
Roller, Robert H.
Calvin Howe Professor of Finance
B.S., Oral Roberts University, 1979; M.B.A., Oral Roberts University, 1986; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1995. Since 2019.
Roudkovski, Viktor P.
Chair, Department of Theology
Professor of Theology
B.A., Blue Mountain College, 1996; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1998; Th.M., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2003; Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004. Since 2008.
Rouse, Kenneth A.
Professor of Computer Science
A.A., Christ for the Nations, Dallas, Texas, 1985; B.S., South Dakota State University, 1982; M.S., Tarleton State University, 1998; Ph.D., Auburn University, 2009. Since 2009.
Rowe, Beverly J.
Professor of Accounting
B.A., University of Houston, Clear Lake, 1981; M.S.M., Purdue University, 1994; Ph.D., Texas A & M University, 2000. Since 2015.
Salami, Yunus D.
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
B.Eng. Civil Engineering, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2002; M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, 2007; Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 2012; Professional Engineer, State of Wisconsin. Since 2018.
Sasaki, Kotaro
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
B.S., Osaka University, Japan, 1989; M.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1997, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 2004. Since 2014.
Schools, Jordan A.
Instructor of Kinesiology
B.S. in Sport and Fitness Leadership, Johnson University, 2015; M.S. in Kinesiology, University of Tennessee (Knoxville), 2019; Ph.D. in Leadership Studies, Johnson University, (in progress). Since 2022.
Schubarth, Ruedi
Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science
B.S., LeTourneau University, 2008; M.S., Aerospace, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 2018. Since 2014.
Sheafer, Vicki L.
Dean, School of Psychology & Counseling
Chair, Undergraduate Psychology Programs
Professor of Psychology
B.S., Union College, 1990; M.A., Miami University, 1992; Ph.D., Miami University, 1994. Since 1994.
Starrett, Shelli K.
Professor of Electrical Engineering
B.S., University of Missouri-Rolla, 1988; M.S., University of Missouri-Rolla, 1990; Ph.D. Iowa State University, 1994. Since 2017.
Stearns, Katherine
Assistant Professor of English
B.A. in English, Liberty University, 2008; M.A. in English, Liberty University, 2011; M.A. in English, University of Dallas, 2017. Since 2022.
Stephens, Kathy E.
Professor of Teacher Education
B.S.H.E., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1979; M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1989; Ed.D., Texas A&M University at Commerce, 2007. Since 2001.
Stroud, Stephanie
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., Nursing, Stephen F. Austin University, 2009; M.S., Nursing, Lubbock Christian University, 2012; D.N.P., Healthcare Systems Leadership, Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2019. Since 2021.
Tallon, Luke B.
Director, Passage Institute for Youth and Theology
Associate Professor of Theology
B.A., Pepperdine University, 2001; M.Div., Pepperdine University, 2004; M.A., Pepperdine University, 2005; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews, 2010. Since 2013.
Taylor, James E.
Director of Fine Arts
Professor of Fine Arts
B.A., Florida Atlantic University, 1977; M.A., University of Miami, 1982; Doctoral of Musical Arts, University of Alabama, 2012. Since 2017.
Teel-Borders, Julie K.
Coordinator of Field Experience
Professor of Education
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1981; M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1984; Ph.D., Indiana University, 2000. Since 2005.
Tesser, David J.
Chair, Department of Applied Aviation Science
Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science
B.S., LeTourneau University, 1995; M.S. Delta University, 2016. Since 2014.
Tixier, John
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
B.S., University of Wisconsin - Platteville, 1984; M.S. University of California - Berkeley, 1986. Since 2016.
Trogdon, Duane A.
Professor of Kinesiology
B.A., Southwest Baptist College, 1973; M.S., Pittsburg State University, 1974; Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 1985. Since 2004.
Ware, Shelby
Librarian
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
B.S., Stephen F. Austin University, 2003; M.L.S., University of North Texas, 2012. Since 2014.
Warnemeunde, Kraig L.
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
B.S., Civil Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan, 1998; M.S., Civil Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 2001, Ph.D., Civil Engineering with minor in Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 2006; Licensed Professional Engineer, State of Michigan. Since 2016.
Wesley, Curtis L.
Professor of Mathematics/Statistics
B.S., Louisiana Tech University, 2003; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2008. Since 2011.
Wheatley, K. Jessie
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Southwest Baptist University, 2006; M.S.N., Liberty University, 2010; D.H.Sc., A. T. Still University, 2017. Since 2019.
Whittaker, Thomas E.
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., History and Religious Studies, University of Chicago, 2012; M.A., Divinity, University of Chicago, 2014; M.A., Study of Religion, Harvard University, 2017. Since 2021.
Williams, Lesley-Anne
Associate Professor of Literature and Language Arts
B.A., Baylor University, 2004; M.Phil., University of Cambridge, 2005; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 2011. Since 2015.
Wooden, Bradley S.
Chief Flight Instructor
Professor of Flight Science
B.S., LeTourneau University, 1997; M.S., Delta State University, 2008; FAA Certificates: Certificated Mechanic, Airframe and Powerplant Ratings, Advanced Ground Instructor, Commercial Pilot with Instrument Airplane, Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Instructor: Multi-engine, Single Engine and Instrument Airplane, Master Instructor Designation, 2008. National Intercollegiate Flying Association Faculty Coach. Since 2005.
Zhu, Jenny
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S. in Material Science and Engineering (Biomaterial), Beijing Union University, 2008; M.S. in Chemistry, Arkansas State University, 2010; Ph.D., Chemistry, Portland State University, 2017. Since 2022.
Zhu, Xijing
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, Portland State University, 2017. Since 2022.
Adjunct Faculty
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Aborbie, Solomon
Business/Accounting
DBA, Walden University
Agee, James
Organizational Studies
Ph.D., State University of New York
Allen, Stephen
Psychology/Counseling
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Ames, Jimmy
Education
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University
Andrews, Brett
Business Administration
Ph.D., Walden University
Arnold, Jamie
Educational Psychology
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Aycock, Shirley
Nursing
DNP, Rush University
Balfour, Charmaine
Business/Finance
D.B.A., Argosy University
Balog, J. Kevin
Adult Continuing Education
Ed.D, Northern Illinois University
Bandy, Jennifer
Counseling & Psychology
Ph.D., Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Barber. Frederick
Strategic Leadership
D.S.L., Regent University
Barlow, Zach
Civil Engineering
Bazile, Emmanuel
Health Information Systems
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
Brown, Allen
Educational Leadership
Ed.D., Texas A & M University
Brown, Robert
Economics
Ph.D., University of Houston
Cabe, Kevin
Business/Accounting
D.B.A., North Central University
Carroll, III, William
Evangelism & Church Growth
Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Coleman, Troy
Higher Education
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Collins, Gustina
Electrical Engineering
Ph.D., Virginia Tech University
Conaway, Roger
Business Management
Ph.D., Bowling Green University
Cross, Thomas
Modern European History
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Curry, Andrea
Healthcare Administration
Ph.D., Walden University
Daughtery, David
Law
J.D., South Texas College of Law
Davenport, Marvin
Philosophy
Ph.D., Trinity Theological Seminary
Davis, Brisa
Applied Mathematics
Ph.D., University of Washington
Davis, Catherine
Teacher Education
Ph.D., Walden University
Downey, Carlton
English
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Duckworth, Allison
Science Education/Biology Educ
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Elacqua, Tina
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Ph.D., Central Michigan University
Farlow, Matthew
Theology and Literature
Ph.D., University of St. Andrews
Felix, Felix
Psychology and Counseling
Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Felps, Maryann
Humanities
Ph.D., University of Texas Arlington
Fontaine, Barry
Entrepreneurship/Leadership
Ph.D., Dallas Baptist University
Fontenot, Linda
Human & Organizational Behavior
Ph.D., The Union Institute
Gabrielson, Jeremy
Theology
Ph.D., University of St. Andrews
Gonzalez, Lauren
Early Childhood Education
Ed.D., University of North Texas
Gordon, Jean
Human Resource Mgmt.
D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University
Gough, Sarah
Nursing
MSN, Texas Woman’s University
Graham, Ernest
Educational Ministry
Ph.D., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Green, Nathan
Professor of Practice of Electrical Engineering
Ph.D., University of Texas
Greer, Lori J.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., The University of Texas at Tyler, 1986; M.S.N., Master of Science in Nursing Education, The University of Texas at Tyler, 2006. Since 2017.
Grover, Tomi
Educational Ministries/Social Work
Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Halupa, Colleen
Curriculum and Instruction
Ed.D., University of West Florida
Hammond, Lois
Management
D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University
Harman, John
Old Testament
Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
Hattaway, Karen
English
Ph.D., Rice University
Hawkins, Frank
Congregational Development
D.Min., Seabury-Western Theological Seminary
Haynes, Shawishi
Healthcare Administration/Organizational Change & Leadership
Ed.D., University of Southern California
Hendrix, Elaine
Curriculum & Instruction
Ed.D., University of Houston
Holloway, Felicia
Family Therapy
Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University
Holt, Barbara
Curriculum & Instruction
Ed.D., University of Houston
Holt, Jason A.
Business Law
J.D., Baylor School of Law.
Holt, Roger
Business Administration
D.B.A., Nova Southeastern Univ
Hood, Renate
Church History
Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Howard, Kenneth
Management
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Hoyt, JoAnna
Philosophy, Old Testament
Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
Hudson, Robbie
Law
J.D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Hughes, Kevin
Organizational Management
Ph.D., Capella University
Izard, Ernest
New Testament Interpretation
Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Jackson, Kendra
Psychology
Ph.D., Walden University
Johnson, Robert
Law
J.D., Indiana University
Kadrie, Mountasser
Healthcare Administration
Ph.D., Capella University
Kennard, Douglas
Rural Sociology
Ph.D., Ohio State University
Knoop, Don
Electrical Engineering
Koppenhoefer, Kyle C.
Civil Engineering
University of Illinois
Lemler, Bradley
Economics
Ph.D., Indiana University
Lewings, Rosalind
Healthcare Administration
D.H.A., University of Phoenix
Lim, Mee-Gaik
Marriage & Family Therapy
Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University
Lynch, Kimberly
Psychology
Ph.D., Walden University
Master, “Janie” Devyani
Business Management
Ph.D., Capella University
Matthews, Warren
Economics
Ph.D., Texas A&M University
May, Gary
Leadership
Ed.E., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
McKenzie, Carol
Educational Administration
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Modisette, Barbara
Special Education
Ed.D., Texas A&M University at Commerce
Montengro Martin, Marta
Law
J.D., Baylor University
Mukasa, Bakali
Health Services - Public Health Policy
Ph.D., Walden University
Nelson, Bret
Law
J.D., South Texas College of Law
Pardo, Travis
Church-State Studies
Ph.D., Baylor University
Parker, James
Educational Leadership
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Parker, Nancy
Reading
Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University
Parnell, John
Modern European History
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Peacock, Kyle
Organizational Leadership/Healthcare Leadership
D.M., University of Phoenix
Pfohl, Rick
Business Leadership
D.S.L., Regent University
Phan, Hieu Jack
Educational Leadership
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Porter, Stephen
Theology
D.Min., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Presley, Stephen
Divinity
Ph.D., University of St. Andrews
Ra, Karla Noles
New Testament
Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Ragland, Robin
Mathematics
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Ramsey, Kathleen
Theology
Ph.D., Houston Graduate School of Theology
Reeder, David
Theology
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary.
Richey, Patricia
Supervision & Curriculum
Ed.D., Texas A&M University at Commerce
Rial-Baker, Donna
Doctor of Ministry
D.Min, Houston Graduate School of Theology
Robbins, David
Computer Engineering
Ph.D., University of Alabama
Running, Peter
Educational Administration
Ed.D., Texas A & M University
Sam, Paul
Organization and Management
Ph.D., Capella University
Sampler, Jason
Theology
Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Sasser, Nesa
Educational Administration
Ed.D., Texas A&M University
Scalen, Walt
Counseling
Ed.D. Argosy University
Scherrer, Phillip
Marketing
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Scholl, John
History
Ph.D., University of California
Shelton, Deena
Counselor Education & Supervision
Ph.D., Walden University
Shetter, Tony
Biblical Studies - Old Testament
Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
Shoemaker, Judy
Child & Youth Studies
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Smallwood, Patricia
Organizational Leadership
D.M., University of Phoenix
Smith, Jennifer
Law
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law
Smith, Stephen
Law
J.D., University of Houston
Smith, William August
Business Administration
Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin
Solganick, Harvey
Humanities, Rhetoric & Philosophy
Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington
Spangenburg, Janice
Business
Ph.D., Regent University
Speed, Allison
Nursing
MSN, Graceland University
Staples, Michele
Educational Leadership
Ed.D., Texas A & M University
Strickland, Denise
Educational Leadership
Ed.D., Oral Roberts University
Strong, David
Applied Management
Ph.D., Walden University
Taylor, Charles
History
D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Tew, E. James
Education
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Thompson, Judy
Educational Administration
Ed.D., Baylor University
Tilly, Rhonda
Educational Administration
Ed.D., Baylor University
Trask, Jeffrey
Community Health
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Tripp, Kimberly
Professional Leadership
Ed.D., University of Houston
Van Hamme, Jerry
Law
J.D., University of Missouri
Voges, Linda
Educational Administration
Ed.D., Baylor University
Waldo, Doug
Business Management
D.B.A., University of Sarasota
Ward-Johnson, Alice
Specialization in K-12 Studies
Ph.D., Capella University
Warren, Sonja
Early Childhood Education
Ed.D., North Central University
Watson, James
English
Ed.D., English, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Watwood, Rosie Murlene
Vocational Technology
Ed.D., Texas A&M University
Webb, Rickey
Theology
D. Min., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
White, Jeffrey
Couple and Family Therapy
Ph.D., Drexel University
Williams, Danielle
Higher Education Administration
Ed.D., Argosy University
Williams, Everett
Administrative Leadership
Ed.D., North Texas State University
Williams, George Willis, III
Theology
Ph.D., Religion, Baylor University
Williams, Jamie
Law
J.D., Vermont Law School
Wilson, Kris
Health Services/Healthcare Administration
Ph.D., Walden University
Woods, Quentin
Educational Leadership
Ed.E., Stephen F. Austin State University
Zeitlow, Terry
Leadership
Ph.D., Andrews University
Zidermanis, Audris
Nutrition
Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University
Professor Emeritus
Dr. Yoni Adonyi, Professor Emeritus of Materials Joining Engineering. Since 2017.*
Dr. Larry A. Anderson, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. Since 2017.
Dr. Stephen Armstrong, Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. Since 2013.
Dr. Martin B. Batts, Professor Emeritus of Literature and Language Arts. Since 2016.
Mr. Lauren Bitikofer, Professor Emeritus of Flight Science, Since 2019.
Dr. Kenneth R. Durham, Jr., Professor Emeritus of History. Since 2001.
Mr. S. Roger Erickstad, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. Since 2011.
Dr. John Feezell, Professor Emeritus of Business. Since 2015.
Dr. Hobert Farrell, Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies. Since 2003.
Mr. Joe Gaiser, Associate Professor Emeritus of Design Technology. Since 2011.
Dr. William R. Graff, Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering. Since 2011.
Dr. Richard E. Johnson, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. Since 2009.
Lois Knouse, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. Since 2021.
Dr. A. Paul Kubricht, Professor Emeritus of History/Political Science. Since 2015.
Dr. Paul Leiffer, Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering. Since 2022.
Mr. Joe B. McGraw, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. Since 1992.
Dr. Kenneth Roden, Jr., Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. Since 2006.
Dr. Dannie J. Tindle, Professor Emeritus of Business. Since 1998.
* The year in which emeritus status was awarded
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