GEORGE ACKERMAN, Criminal Justice (2024)
B.A., Florida Atlantic University, 1999
M.B.A., Nova Southeastern University, 2003
M.S., Nova Southeastern University, 2006
J.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2003
Ph.D., Capella University, 2012
ANTHONY BENNERMAN, Criminal Justice (2026)
Master of Justice Administration, Faulkner University, 2021
KATRINA BIGHAM, Education (2024)
B.A., Clemson University, 2001
M.Ed., Clemson University, 2004
Masters in Educational Leadership, Winthrop University, 2012
Ed.D., Clemson University, 2024
DAVID BOUVIN, Cybersecurity (2026)
B.A., Roberts Wesleyan College, 1995
Masters in Computer Information Systems, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1998
Doctorate, Computer Information Systems, AFIT, 2000
Ph.D., National University, 2021
SARA BOWIE, Education (2020)
B.S., Presbyterian College, 2003
M.A., University of South Carolina, 2008
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2016
MATTHEW BRUCE, Business Administration (2025)
B.A., Northwest Nazarene University, 2007
M.B.A., National University, 2013
Ph.D., National University, 2025
ALEXISA CASTORINA, Business Administration (2026)
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2005
M.B.A., Northcentral University, 2014
MEGER CHAPPELL, Organizational Leadership and Development (2026)
B.A., Norfolk State University, 1997
M.S., Troy University, 2004
M.A., Air Command and Staff College, 2009
Ph.D., National University, 2018
M.B.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 2021
J.M., Liberty University Law School, 2022
Executive J.D., Purdue University Global Law School, 2022
M.A., California State University, 2024
BROOKE CLAYTON, Education (2025)
B.S., Georgia Southern University, 2017
M.Ed. Converse University, 2021
Ed.D., University of South Carolina, 2025
AMANDA COFFEY, Respiratory Therapy (2022)
A.H.S., Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, 2008
B.S., University of South Carolina-Columbia, 2005
M.S., Boise State University, 2024
RUSS CONRATH, Outreach Librarian; English and Education (2020)
B.A., College of Charleston, 1990
M.A.T., The Citadel, 1993
Master of Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina, 2001
Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, University of South Carolina, 2007
TRACY COOK, Director of Health Science; Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy (2021)
A.A.S., Midlands Technical College, 2010
B.A., Columbia College, 1998
M.S., Northern University, 2019
LEONA DAVIS-DANIELS, Business Administration (2024)
B.A., Saint Leo University, 2014
M.A., Saint Leo University, 2015
D.B.A., Saint Leo University, 2025
CHRIS DUNHAM, Associate Vice President for Graduate and Online Programs; Business Administration (2024)
M.B.A., Webster University, 2000
SUSAN FERNANDEZ, Education (2022)
A.A., Anderson University
B.A., Clemson University
M.Ed., Clemson University
Ed.D., Union Institute & University, 2011
LINDSEY FINLEY, Education (2025)
B.S., Winthrop University, 2014
M.Ed., Clemson University, 2022
Ed.D., University of South Carolina, 2025
CARISSA GARZA, Business Administration (2024)
B.A., University of Michigan, 2003
M.B.A., Saint Leo University, 2018
D.B.A., Saint Leo University, 2024
BETH HINGA, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Professor of Geology (2024)
B.S., Baylor University, 1993
M.S., Baylor University, 1995
Ph.D., Southern Methodist University, 2004
MEGAN HORTON, College Life (2023)
B.A., Newberry College, 2006
M.S., Newberry College, 2022
MELODIE HUNNICUTT, Psychology (2019)
B.A., Wingate College, 1980
M.Ed., University of South Carolina, 1986
Ed.S., Wingate University, 2017
Ed.D., Wingate University, 2018
JOHN LANEAR, Vice President for Graduate and Online Programs; Professor of Education (2024)
B.A., Missouri State University, 1991
J.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1994
M.S., University of Wisconsin, 2004
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 2005
LINDSEY LONGSHORE, Nursing (2023)
B.S.N., Newberry College, 2011
M.S.N., Chamberlain University, 2017
MARK MARTIN, Business Administration (2024)
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1993
M.B.A., Wake Forest University, 2007
CRYSTAL MCGLOVER, Organizational Development and Leadership (2024)
B.S., California Baptist University, 2015
M.P.H., California Baptist University, 2017
Ed.D., Northcentral University, 2021
STEPHANIE MENEFEE, Organizational Development & Leadership (2022)
B.S., Old Dominion University, 2003
M.P.A., Old Dominion University, 2010
Ph.D., Old Dominion University, 2017
M.S., Newberry College, 2026
CARL MOORE, Healthcare Administration (2023)
A.S., Piedmont Technical College, 1990
B.S., The University of Phoenix, 2005
M.B.A., American Intercontinental University, 2006
M.F.A., Queens University of Charlotte, 2009
KIM NEAL, Assistant Professor of Math (2023)
B.A., Florida Atlantic University, 1990
M.S., Lander University, 1997
M.Ed., Grand Canyon University, 2007
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2004
WANDA NEESE, Assistant Professor of Music (1988)
B.M., Columbia College, 1988
M.M., Columbia College, 1993
DAVID NUGENT, Criminal Justice (2025)
M.P.A., American Military University
Doctor of Criminal Justice, Saint Leo University
APRIL PADGETT, Lecturer in Psychology (2023)
B.A., Newberry College, 2014
M.S., Southern New Hampshire University, 2017
DAPHNE POORE, Education (2019)
B.S., Winthrop University, 1996
M.Ed., Walden University, 2008
Ed.D., Walden University, 2015
THOMAS PUCCI, Sports Management Leadership (2023)
B.A., Sacramento State College, 1969
M.A., University of the Pacific, 1971
Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 1973
JENNIFER RACER, Business Administration (2025)
B.F.A., Arizona State University, 2002
M.A., University of Phoenix, 2004
RAY RODRIGUEZ, Criminal Justice (2026)
B.A., Northeastern Illinois University
M.A., Western Illinois University
Ed.D., Northcentral University
MARITA ROMINE, Business Administration (2024)
A.A.S., Robeson Community College, 1980
B.B.S., Mount Olive College at Wilmington, 2005
M.B.A., Webster's University, 2009
CASEY RUDZINSKI, Sports Management Leadership (2023)
B.S., Temple University
M.S., Mount St. Mary's University, 2017
M.A., Hood College, 2018
Ph.D., Northcentral University, 2022
MARA SELLERS, Business; College Life (2025)
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Arizona State University, 2007
M.S., Grand Canyon University, 2011
KAREN SIMMONS, Respiratory Therapy (2023)
A.A.S., Trident Technical College, 1997
B.S., University of Cincinnati, 2017
M.S.R.C., University of Cincinnati, 2022
JO SWITZER, Education (2026)
B.A., Arizona State University, 1980
M.Ed., Arizona State University, 1987
CY WAINWRIGHT, Assistant Professor of Sport Management (2021)
B.S., Newberry College, 2009
M.S., St. Cloud State University, 2011
MALLORY WATKINS, Criminal Justice (2024)
B.S., Marshall University, 2016
M.S., West Virginia State University, 2019
Ph.D., Liberty University, 2023
LERONE WILDER, Assistant Professor of Religion (2021)
B.A., University of South Carolina, 2005
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center, 2010
Ph.D., Union Institute and University, 2019
ANDREW WINBURN, Religion (2024)
B.S., University of South Carolina, 2002
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2006
Ed.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014
CHELSEA YOUNG, Vice President for Innovation and College-Wide Initiatives; Professor of Education (2026)
B.S., Northcentral University, 2016
M.B.A., Northcentral University, 2017
Ed.D., Northcentral/National University, 2023