CIRL - Key Persons


Ali Fatemi

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.2257

Alison Happel-Parkins

Job Titles:
  • Department Chair

Allison Potter

Job Titles:
  • Finance
  • Master

Andrew Mickelson

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.4361

Anna Maria Swearengen

Job Titles:
  • Outreach Associate

Anna Myers

Job Titles:
  • Advisor for MSIS Program and Graduate Certificates - 901.678.3442
Anna Myers, Advisor for MSIS program and Graduate Certificates -- 901.678.3442, ammyers@memphis.edu

April Jones

Job Titles:
  • Advisor for Professional MBA, Online MBA and PhD Programs, 901.678.2855

Arleen Hill

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.2178

Barbara L. Deans

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Attorneys and Staff
  • Associate University Counsel

Bert Burraston

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.4767

Bonny Banerjee

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.4996

Brian W. Meredith

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice Provost and Associate Dean, Graduate School

Bridgette Decent

Job Titles:
  • Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Analytics
Dr. Decent leads the University's Office of Institutional Research and provides support for business intelligence, analytics, and reporting across the institution. Dr. Decent provides expertise in predictive analytics, data modeling, and using data for strategic planning.

Brunsting, Karen

Job Titles:
  • Collection Development Librarian & Assistant Professor

Burns, Roderick

Job Titles:
  • Collection Maintenance Supervisor & Library Assistant III

Carlin, Connie

Job Titles:
  • Library Clerk

Carmen Fowlkes

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Counselor

Carmichael, Drew

Job Titles:
  • Office Associate

Carol L. Roberts

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Trustee
  • Retired Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for International Paper
Carol Roberts is a retired Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for International Paper. Carol leads the global finance organization, including Internal Audit, Tax, Accounting, Trust Investments, Investor Relations, Treasury and Strategic Planning; and Information Technology. Carol joined IP after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Yale in 1981. She has held numerous positions in manufacturing, operations, human resources and general management. Carol serves on the Yale University Council, which advises the Yale president on key academic and administrative issues. Carol also serves on the Board of Directors and is Chair of the Audit Committee for Alcoa.

Casey Parkman

Job Titles:
  • Emerging Technologies Specialist, Head of the Sandbox. Creatorspace

Cato Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Executive Committee
  • Member of the Board
  • Trustee
  • Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Cato Johnson has served as Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare since 1985. Active in public service for many years, Cato is former chair of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and has served the University of Memphis, Southwest Tennessee Community College, and Shelby County Schools in many capacities. Currently, he is chairman of the TennCare Medical Advisory Committee and a member of the State Board of Education and Leadership Tennessee - Class IV. Cato earned a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree from Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis).

Charles Santo

Job Titles:
  • Chairman and Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.3566

Christie Rakestraw

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Counselor
  • Graduate Admissions Counselor

Christopher Harris

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Student Association President
As Graduate Student Association President, Christopher oversees five Executive Board members, General Assembly representatives from every college and more than 2,200 members. While the GSA is a registered student organization (RSO), it is also the official liaison between graduate students and the graduate school.

Cindy Haynes Breanna

Job Titles:
  • Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Graduate Enrollment Coordinator

Clanton, Benjamin

Job Titles:
  • Emerging Technology Integration Specialist & Head of the Sandbox Creatorspace

Craig Stewart

Job Titles:
  • Director of Graduate Studies -

Cushing, James

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant III

Dahman, Sofiya

Job Titles:
  • ILL Librarian & Assistant Professor

Daniel Unowsky

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.3385

Darren Wibberding

Job Titles:
  • Litigation & Records Legal Professional

Dave Freeman - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Davia Downey

Job Titles:
  • Director - 901.678.4090

David A. North - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Member of the Board
  • Member of the Executive Committee
  • Trustee
  • President and CEO of Sedgwick
Dave North is President and CEO of Sedgwick, and has over 32 years in risk management services. Dave has served on the board of the Worker's Compensation Research Institute, is past chairman of the board of the Integrated Benefits Institute, and is a member of the Business Insurance Women to Watch Advisory Board. Dave is the director for The Institutes, the leading provider of professional education for the risk management and property-casualty insurance industry. Dave previously served on the University of Memphis Board of Visitors and concurrently serves on the Foundation Board and the UofM President's Innovation Board.

David Arant

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.2402

David E. Cooley

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Attorneys and Staff
  • Assistant University Counsel

David E. McKinney - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Member of the Board
  • Trustee
  • Vice President of Human Resources and Public Affairs for AutoZone
David McKinney is Vice President of Human Resources and Public Affairs for AutoZone (NYSE: AZO). In his position, he is responsible for AutoZone's organizational development, corporate communications, training and compliance, public and media relations, charitable giving, and government relations. David remains active in the civic and business communities. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee, Texas and California Retailers Association. David is a member of Leadership Tennessee - Class IX. Additionally, he serves on the Tennessee Governor's Council for Judicial Appointments and Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission. He previously served on the University of Memphis School of Law Alumni Board. David earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and Juris Doctorate from the University of Memphis.

David Greganti

Job Titles:
  • Business Officer for the Herff College of Engineering
  • Staff Senate President
Mr. Greganti is the Business Officer for the Herff College of Engineering. He has been in this position for 16 years. In this role, he oversees the financial and HR functions of the college. The college is comprised of 5 departments and numerous centers. Prior to joining the Herff College of Engineering he held various positions at the Center for Earthquake Research & Information at the University of Memphis for 13 years. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Master of Arts in Teaching, and Master of Science in Business Administration all from The University of Memphis.

Day, Tiffany

Job Titles:
  • Metadata and Catalog Librarian & Assistant Professor

DeAnna Owens-Mosby

Job Titles:
  • Faculty Senate President
  • President of the Faculty Senate
As president of the Faculty Senate, DeAnna leads 44 senators representing departments, independent units and areas across the University. Faculty Senate serves as a forum for the formulation of faculty opinion, a University-wide voice for faculty views and the primary vehicle for faculty participation in University governance.

Deborah J. Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor - 901.678.8021

Deepak Venugopal

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Coordinator

Denby, Sean

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant III

Denis D. Grele

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Advisor of French

Dr. Abby Parrill-Baker

Job Titles:
  • Dean - 901.678.5454

Dr. Bill Hardgrave - President

Job Titles:
  • President
  • 13th President
The University of Memphis Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Bill Hardgrave as the 13th President on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, and he began his tenure on April 1, 2022. Previously, Dr. Hardgrave served as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Auburn University since January 2018.

Dr. Chrysanthe Preza

Job Titles:
  • Principal Investigator
  • Chairman - 901.678.4369
  • Home Computational Imaging Research Laboratory about

Dr. Colton Cockrum

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate Vice Provost, Institutional Effectiveness
Dr. Cockrum leads the University's Institutional Effectiveness office. In this role, he oversees the institution's compliance with all standards and core requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and serves as the university's accreditation liaison. Additionally, he helps the institution fulfill all of the requirements of Quality Assurance Funding, which is a part of the state's outcomes based funding formula. He also oversees the submission of data for university rankings including US News and World Report and Times Higher Education surveys.

Dr. David J. Russomanno

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Dr. David J. Russomanno serves as Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. As chief academic officer of the university, he is responsible for ensuring that the University's missions are successfully implemented through teaching, research and service. He works closely with the deans and directors of the academic areas to ensure that the university recruits and retains high-quality faculty who offer optimal student experiences.

Dr. Deborah Perron Tollefsen

Job Titles:
  • Vice Provost and Dean, Graduate School

Dr. Edward Maclin

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator

Dr. James McCutcheon

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.2737

Dr. Jeff Delaney - CIO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Information Officer
As Chief Information Officer, Jeff Delaney leads Information Technology Services (ITS) and is responsible for IT strategic planning, policy recommendations, information security and governance. He ensures ITS meets academic and administrative computing needs through oversight of the ITS Service Desk, Network Services, Telecommunications and Data Center Operations, Desktop Support, Enterprise Infrastructure Services, Research Computing and Business Integration Services, Data Services Administration, and Web and Mobile Services.

Dr. Justin Lawhead

Job Titles:
  • Student Life

Dr. Karen Weddle-West

Job Titles:
  • Student Success
  • Vice President for Student Academic Success
As Vice President for Student Academic Success, Dr. Weddle-West's main goal is to make sure students have the best support and learning opportunities possible. She is responsible for ensuring the areas under her division support the University's academic mission by offering a wide variety of programs and services across nine departments that inspire students' intellectual, professional, civic and personal growth both on campus and in a diverse global society.

Dr. Leigh Harrell-Williams

Job Titles:
  • Interim Associate Dean - 901.678.4706

Dr. Niles Reddick

Job Titles:
  • Dean, UofM Lambuth
  • Professor of Humanities
Dr. Niles Reddick is a Professor of Humanities and is the Chief Operating Officer and Dean of the UofM Lambuth campus in Jackson, TN. He manages all aspects of the 57 acre historic campus that offers sixteen bachelor degrees to approximately 1,400 students. He has over 450 fiction and CNF publications, has received many writing accolades including Pulitzer, Pushcart and Best Microfiction nominations, and he holds a Ph.D. from Florida State University, a M.A. from The University of West Georgia, and a B.A. from Valdosta State University.

Dr. Remy Debes

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.3352

Dr. Russell Deaton

Job Titles:
  • Interim Dean - 901.678.2171

Dr. Shahram Pezeshk

Job Titles:
  • Chairman, - 901.678.3026
  • Senior Serving Chair ( Department of Civil Engineering )
Dr. Pezeshk was named Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering in 2018. He has more than 35 years of experience in teaching and research in earthquake engineering and engineering seismology. He works closely with the Dean of the Herff College of Engineering and Civil Engineering faculty to achieve the University's strategic goal of maintaining the R1 status. Under his leadership, the Department of Civil Engineering research and the graduate program has steadily grown.

Dr. Tony Bourne

Job Titles:
  • Vice President for Enrollment Management
As Vice President for Enrollment Management, Tony Bourne oversees the offices of Undergraduate Admissions, Recruitment, New Student Orientation, Financial Aid, Scholarship and the Registrar.

Drew Carmichael

Job Titles:
  • Office Associate

Dry, Michelle

Job Titles:
  • Community Relations Coordinator

Duerr, Michelle

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant II

Ebenezer Olusegun George

Job Titles:
  • Statistics Graduate Studies Coordinator -

Eckert, Betsy

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant III

Elena Delavega

Job Titles:
  • Program Coordinator -

Emily Smith

Job Titles:
  • Advisor for Professional MBA and Online MBA Programs - 901.678.3656
Emily Smith, Advisor for Professional MBA and Online MBA programs -- 901.678.3656, emelonas@memphis.edu

Eric Groenendyk

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.3462

Erin Nelson

Job Titles:
  • MNM Coordinator - 901.678.5527 -

Ernie Nichols

Job Titles:
  • Chairman, Supply Chain Management Advisor - 901.678.2685

Ferkin, Aimee

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant II

Firouzeh Sabri

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.2126

Fitzgerald, Gloria

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant II

Franklin, Ryan

Job Titles:
  • Mail Clerk

G. Douglas Edwards - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Member of the Board
  • Member of the Executive Committee
  • Trustee
  • President of the Edwin
Doug Edwards is President of the Edwin M. Jones Oil Company of San Antonio. He was previously the CEO of Morgan Keegan and Company, a division of Regions Financial Corporation. Doug currently serves as senior advisor to Brown Brothers Harriman, a director of Microban International Corporation, a director of the SIFMA Foundation for Investor Education, and Chairman of the Baptist Memorial Healthcare Foundation. Doug is the past Chairman of the Teach for America Regional Board. Doug is a University of Memphis graduate and a previous member of its Board of Visitors. In 2008, he was awarded the University's Distinguished Alumni Award.

George Deitz

Job Titles:
  • Program Coordinator, Marketing Advisor - 901.678.2667

Gonzales, Brighid

Job Titles:
  • Systems Librarian & Associate Professor

Green, Jill

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Associate II

Greg Boller

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean, Academic Programs & Research, College Director of Graduate Studies - 901.678.3633

Gretchen Peterson - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Griffith, Charles

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant II

Hand, Sara

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant III

Hardaway, Derek

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director, Academic Learning Support / UM3D

Harrington, Caitlin

Job Titles:
  • Department Head, Electronic Resources Librarian

Harris, Chasity

Job Titles:
  • Reserve Room Manager, Library Assistant

Harris, Rekeycha

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant I

Hawkins, Yolanda

Job Titles:
  • Local Technical Support Provider II

Helen J. Sable

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.4343

Hess, Carl

Job Titles:
  • Undergraduate Success Librarian & Assistant Professor

Hobbs, April

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Student Outreach Librarian & Assistant Professor

Hongmei Zhang

Job Titles:
  • Division Director - 901.678.4707

Irena Lasiecka

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.2483

Ivan Ortega Santos

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Advisor of Spanish

Jacob Allen - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

James Lukawitz

Job Titles:
  • Program Coordinator - 901.678.3030

James Singleton

Job Titles:
  • Building Management Coordinator

James Vardaman

Job Titles:
  • Program Coordinator - 901.678.4990

Jameshia Jamison


Jamin D. Speer

Job Titles:
  • Program Coordinator - 901.678.1192

Jasbir Dhaliwal

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation
Dr. Dhaliwal is responsible for the planning and implementation of the university's strategic research plan. As chief research and innovation officer, he leads all efforts relating to the University's goal of being an internationally recognized research institution with the highest level of research activity with a special focus on leading through innovation in relation to its urban metropolitan context. This includes serving as the executive director of the FedEx Institute of Technology which, as the front door to the university's research capabilities and infrastructure, promotes interdisciplinary research clusters, corporate engagement and technology commercialization. He also leads strategic innovation priorities for the President's Office to modernize the university's academic and research culture.

Jeffrey (Jeff) G. Marchetta - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Member of the Faculty and Student Representatives Team
  • Trustee
  • Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Memphis
Jeffrey (Jeff) G. Marchetta, is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Memphis. He specializes in the design and analysis of fluid-thermal systems, and he has research interests in astronautics, energy efficiency and sustainability. He has been a recipient of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Abe Zarem Award for Distinguished Research in Astronautics and the Educator Award in Astronautics. Jeff has served as the affiliate representative for the Tennessee Space Grant Consortium since 2003. He is the Director of the Tennessee 3-Star Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) satellite at the University of Memphis, a program sponsored by the Department of Energy. He served on the University of Memphis Faculty Senate Executive Committee for 5 years which included a one-year term as the 2020-2021 Faculty Senate President. Marchetta earned his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and his Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Memphis.

Jenna Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Interim Associate Dean and College Director of Graduate Studies

Jennifer Barker

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator of Graduate Studies

Jennifer Godwin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Public Relations & Communication Staff
  • Director of Media & Public Relations
  • Media

Jeremy Whittaker

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean for Student Success and Inclusion, - 901.678.2879
Jeremy Whittaker, PhD, Associate Dean for Student Success and Inclusion, -- 901.678.2879, j.whittaker@memphis.edu

Jill Green

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Associate
Supports the Executive Director and oversees the Administration Office and student hiring.

Joanne Gikas

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean, Graduate Studies Coordinator

Joel D. Bumgardner

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.3733

John Cicala

Job Titles:
  • Director, MBA Programs - 361.945.9333

John Evans

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor
  • Executive Director
Represents the Libraries on campus, in the community, and on the state and national levels.

John Topinka

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.3365

John Yorke

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator

Joleen Wheelis, Sr.

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Secretary - 901.678.5085

Jones, Shanika

Job Titles:
  • Business Officer II

Josef Hanson

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Graduate Studies - 901.678.4402

Joseph Lariscy

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.2612

Karlyne N. Killebrew

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Attorneys and Staff

Kas Saghafi

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.4365

Katie Norwood

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Coordinator - 901.678.3198

Katie VanLandingham

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Governmental and Community Affairs
Ms. VanLandingham leads the University's government relations and policy efforts at the local, state and federal government levels. Her team will monitor and advocate legislation on higher education policy issues.

Keeney, Denise

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant III

Kelley, Caroline

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant III

Kenneth Haggerty

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean for Innovation and Scholarly Engagement & Associate Professor

Kenneth Lambert

Job Titles:
  • Director - 901.675.5762

Keri Brondo

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.2080

Kevin Berisso

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.4300

Kevin Sanders

Job Titles:
  • Director - 901.678.3773

Kimberly Grantham

Job Titles:
  • Interim Vice President for University Advancement
Ms. Grantham leads the Advancement Office and the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations, which work to advance the mission of the University and enrich its future by securing philanthropic support for academic initiatives university-wide. This is accomplished by fostering donor-centered relationships with alumni, friends and organizations. The Development Office includes annual giving, major giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, donor relations and advancement services. Alumni and Constituent Relations maintains the connection between the University and its alumni and friends, fostering lifelong relationships and involvement through the UofM Alumni Association.

Kirby, Anna

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant II

Konstantin Sokolov

Job Titles:
  • Finance

Kurt Kraiger

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.3159
  • Department of Management
Kurt Kraiger, PhD, Department of Management Chair -- 901.678.3159, kkraiger@memphis.edu

Laird Veatch

Job Titles:
  • Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Mr. Veatch has the responsibility for oversight of all intercollegiate sports associated with the University. He has responsibility for all on-campus intercollegiate athletic facilities and works with the Liberty Bowl and FedEx Forum. In addition, he has responsibility for negotiating contracts and fund-raising for the division.

Lakesha Moore

Job Titles:
  • Director of Graduate School and Budgets

Lange, Trish

Job Titles:
  • Instructional Designer

LaTondra Arnett

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant I
LaTondra is the first point of contact for the Office of the President by welcoming guests, answering telephone calls, and directing individuals to appropriate departments for assistance. LaTondra assists with meeting requests directed to the president, reviews correspondence, and coordinates mail circulation and document management. She provides assistance with daily office operations and assists with special projects as needed.

Lawrence Weiss

Job Titles:
  • CHS Director of Academic Programs, CHS Director of Graduate Programs, Coordinator for M.S. Programs - 901.678.3591

Leila Schroeder

Job Titles:
  • Academic Services Coordinator

Leslie Luebbers

Job Titles:
  • Director and Coordinator -

Linda D. Jarmulowicz

Job Titles:
  • Dean - 901.678.5800

Linda Haddad

Job Titles:
  • Dean - 901.678.2020

Lucas Charles - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Lynda Feenaughty

Job Titles:
  • College Director of Graduate Studies - 901.678.5800

Lynda Wray Black

Job Titles:
  • Faculty Athletics Representative to the NCAA
Professor Black serves as the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) to the NCAA and is an Associate Professor of Law at the University's Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. She is the liaison between the University and the Athletics Department, working closely with Athletics to develop and implement policies which improve the student-athlete experience.

Maas, Brandon

Job Titles:
  • Instructional Technology Trainer

Marian Levy

Job Titles:
  • Director of Graduate Studies - 901.678.4514

Marissa J. Clark

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Faculty and Student Representatives Team
  • Trustee
Marissa Jade Clark is a Tennessee native and a sophomore at the University of Memphis, enrolled in the Helen Hardin Honors College. She is majoring in biology with a minor in Spanish. She plans to attend medical school and serve historically disadvantaged communities. Marissa has made the Dean's List each semester, and she is a recipient of the Provost Scholarship. Marissa participates in activities sponsored by the Black Student Association, 901 Live and the American Medical Women's Association. She regularly volunteers with Memphis Rox and Campus Cleanup efforts. Marissa also shadows physicians at Nephrology Associates in Columbia, TN.

Marsicano, Davy

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant II

Martin, Terry

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant II

Marvin R. Ellison

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Trustee
  • Chief Executive Officer of Lowe
Marvin Ellison is Chief Executive Officer of Lowe's. Before joining Lowe's in May 2018, JCPenney in November 2014, he spent three years as Chairman and CEO of JCPenney, 12 years as an executive with the Home Depot and 15 years with Target Corporation. Marvin serves on the Board of Directors for the National Retail Federation and FedEx. He is actively involved in philanthropic efforts, including mentoring programs for at-risk youth. Marvin was named to Fortune's "World's Greatest Leaders in 2016" and the "2016 Corporate Executive of the Year" by Black Enterprise. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Memphis and an MBA degree from Emory University.

Maust, Kelly

Job Titles:
  • Interim Head

McClure, Jessica

Job Titles:
  • Virtual Instruction Librarian & Assistant Professor

McDonald, Elizabeth


Melanie Murry

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Attorneys and Staff
  • University Counsel
Ms. Murry is responsible for the legal work of the University, which includes a broad array of issues from contracts to employment matters to intellectual property. She is assisted by the employees of the Office of Legal Counsel, which she manages. The mission of the office is to provide timely and competent legal assistance to all areas of the University and to assist the University in accomplishing its mission.

Melinda Carlson

Job Titles:
  • Vice President for Student Affairs
Carlson serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs. In this role, she is responsible for the overall leadership of the Division of Student Affairs. Carlson works collaboratively with the deans of the colleges to create a campus culture that promotes student success while providing a safe and welcoming campus environment for a diverse student body and fostering a sense of community among the students.

Michael D. Hagge - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Michael Monahan

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Admissions Director - 901.678.2535

Michael Schmidt

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator

Michele Ehrhart - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
  • Member of the Public Relations & Communication Staff
  • Senior Vice President
As Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Michele Ehrhart is an experienced professional in the field of marketing and communications, with a keen understanding of brand strategy, digital marketing and public relations, using a results-oriented approach and a commitment to excellence.

Michelle Dry

Job Titles:
  • Community Engagement Coordinator
Oversees the Libraries event coordination & collaborations, marketing, social media, and development.

Mitch Withers

Job Titles:
  • Interim Director - 901.678.4940

Moore, Rose

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant III

Neeley, Grace

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant II

Nirmalee Raddatz

Job Titles:
  • Program Coordinator - 901.678.4252

P.K. Jain

Job Titles:
  • Chairman, - 901.678.3810

Pamela Cogdal

Job Titles:
  • Department Chair - 901.678.2841

Parkman, Casey

Job Titles:
  • Digital Initiatives Librarian & Assistant Professor

Paul Simone

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.3671

Peeples, Marie

Job Titles:
  • Electronic Resources Librarian & Assistant Professor

Peete, Javin

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant I

Peggy Callahan

Job Titles:
  • Graduation Analyst

Perry, Frankie

Job Titles:
  • Billing Associate

Phillips, Paula

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant III

Potter, Nancy

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant II

Randy G. Floyd

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.2146

Ranganathan Gopalakrishnan

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.2580
Ranganathan Gopalakrishnan, Graduate Studies Coordinator -- 901.678.2580, rgplkrsh@memphis.edu

Rene Bustamante - CFO, COO, EVP

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Executive Vice President
Rene Bustamante leads the University's Division of Business and Finance which consists of the areas of Finance, Human Resources and Business Services, and also oversees the departments of Physical Plant, Police Services and Campus Planning and Design. He has responsibility for ensuring that the University's fiscal resources are managed responsibly and appropriately. He evaluates and advises on the impact of short- and long-range planning and the introduction and/or enhancement of programs and strategies by providing financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization. He also oversees the implementation of innovative and proactive programs and services responding to the changing needs and requirements of the University's financial, business services and human resources functions.

Richard J. Bloomer

Job Titles:
  • Dean - 901.678.3591
  • Senior Serving Dean, College of Health Sciences
Richard Bloomer, PhD joined the faculty of the University of Memphis as an assistant professor in 2004, having held prior positions at Duke University Medical Center and Wake Forest University. He currently serves as dean of the College of Health Sciences and the R. Brad Martin Student Wellness Center. He holds the rank of professor and directs both the Cardiorespiratory/Metabolic Laboratory and the Center for Nutraceutical and Dietary Supplement Research. He has specific expertise in the area of oxidative stress and antioxidant therapy, as well as in the use of dietary supplements for purposes of improving various aspects of health. He has served as a consultant to multiple nutraceutical and dietary supplement companies within the U.S. and abroad, and has been an invited guest on radio programs nationwide to discuss his research. He has written well over 100 health related articles for various online and print media targeted at non-scientific audiences.

Roach-Freiman, Ashley

Job Titles:
  • RIS Librarian & Assistant Professor

Robert B. (Rob) Carter - Chairman, EVP

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Executive Vice President
  • Member of the Board
  • Trustee
  • Co - President & Co - CEO of FedEx Services
Robert B. (Rob) Carter is Executive Vice President, FedEx Information Services and Chief Information Officer of FedEx Corporation. He is a member of the six-person Executive Committee, which plans and executes the corporation's strategic business activities. Carter also serves as Co-President & Co-CEO of FedEx Services, the shared service entity responsible for Sales, Marketing, Information Technology and Customer Service. Carter joined FedEx in 1993 and has more than 40 years of systems development and implementation experience. Carter is responsible for setting the technology direction of the FedEx applications, infrastructure and networks that provide around the clock and around the globe support for FedEx product offerings. He earned his bachelor's degree in computer and information science from the University of Florida and his MBA from the University of South Florida. Carter has been awarded many industry accolades, including, Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business, Fortune Magazine's Executive Dream Team, Forbes Magazine CIO Innovation Award, Information Week's Chief of the Year Award, and is a charter inductee of CIO Magazine's CIO Hall of Fame. Carter also serves on the Board of Directors of New York Life.

Robert Byrd

Job Titles:
  • Interim Graduate Studies Coordinator -

Robert Kelz - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Rodgers, Helen

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant III

Roger Kreuz

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean for Graduate Studies - 901.678.3372

Roger W. Meier

Job Titles:
  • Director of Graduate Programs and College Director of Graduate Studies - 901.678.3284
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.3284

Ron Brooks

Job Titles:
  • Vice President for Physical Plant
Mr. Brooks has responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the physical facilities, building services and landscape operations. Also, he is responsible for space planning and utilization, sustainability, rental property, pest control, and surplus property management. Physical Plant provides services in 239 buildings at eight locations and employs more than 300 men and women to serve the needs of the faculty, staff and students. Mr. Brooks is a Professional Engineer licensed in Illinois and Tennessee. He holds both a bachelors and masters degree in Civil Engineering. He has held leadership roles in the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA), the Southeastern Regional Association of Physical Plant Administrators (SRAPPA), and the Tennessee Association of Physical Plant Administrators (TNAPPA).

Rui Qi

Job Titles:
  • Director of Graduate Studies - 901.678.4725

Ryan Crews

Job Titles:
  • Director of Graduate Student Services

Ryan Farmer

Job Titles:
  • Director of the School MA and Education Specialist Degree Program

Ryan Fisher

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Certificate Coordinator - 901.678.5085

Samuel Warren

Job Titles:
  • Student Body President
  • Student Government Association President
As Student Body President, Samuel leads more than 34 senators representing different colleges, and at-large positions across the University of Memphis Main, Lambuth, Law and Nursing campuses. His responsibilities consist of amplifying the student body's voice, and working hand in hand with students, faculty and alumni to better the collegiate experiences for all associate, undergrad and grad students attending the University of Memphis. He also assists each senator in the Senate Chamber create bills to improve the campus environment for current students and visitors.

Sandra Nichols

Job Titles:
  • Department Chair - 901.678.2862

Sandra Richardson

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean for Faculty and Administration - 901.678.4563
  • Interim Chair - 901.678.5671
Sandra Richardson, PhD, Associate Dean for Faculty and Administration -- 901.678.4563, srchardsn@memphis.edu

Satish Kedia

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Coordinator - 901.678.1433

Scott Fleming

Job Titles:
  • Interim Chair

Scott Southall

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.3980

Shanika Jones

Job Titles:
  • Business Officer

Sharon Wrobel

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.4720

Shawn Brown

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator

Shelby Tate

Job Titles:
  • Academic Service Associate - 901.678.3921

Shelia Jones

Job Titles:
  • Systems Support Specialist

Shirl Sharpe

Job Titles:
  • Academic Services Coordinator - 901.678.1710

Shotwell, Sarah

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant I

Stephanie Beasley

Job Titles:
  • Chief of Staff
Stephanie works directly with the President in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that support the University's vision. She works with the leadership team to coordinate and track projects and assists in framing and advancing key initiatives. She also oversees all operations of the Office of the President.

Stephen Zanskas

Job Titles:
  • Interim Dean - 901.678.4265

Stewart, Morgan

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant II

Stormey Warren

Job Titles:
  • College Director of Graduate Studies

Susan Elswick

Job Titles:
  • Interim Chair - 901.678.1714

Susan L. Springfield

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Trustee
  • Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for First Horizon Corporation
Susan Springfield is Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for First Horizon Corporation and First Horizon Bank. She is an executive sponsor of First Horizon's Inclusion and Diversity Council and their Women's Initiative. Susan is a board member for the Family Safety Center and Streets Ministries. She is a past board member for Hutchison School, SRVS, Le Bonheur Foundation, Rise Foundation, the Women's Foundation, and is a 2002 Leadership Memphis graduate. Susan earned her Bachelor's degree in Management and her MBA in Finance from the University of Memphis, and completed the Wharton School of Business Advanced Risk Management Program.

Susan Neely-Barnes

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.3438

Swearengen, Anna

Job Titles:
  • Outreach Associate

Swearengen, Cathy

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant III

Swearengen, John

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant III

Taylor, Denetria

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant III

Terrence Tucker

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - 901.678.3449

Thomas Hrach

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.4779

Thomas, Barbara

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant III

Tierney, Ash

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant II

Tim Ryan

Job Titles:
  • Sport Commerce Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.5003

Timothy Brewster

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.2692

Totton, Cortez

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant II

Trent Shadid - CCO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Communications
  • Member of the Public Relations & Communication Staff

Tucker, Sharon

Job Titles:
  • Evening Supervisor & Library Assistant III

Vasile Rus

Job Titles:
  • Data Science Program Coordinator - 901.678.5259

Walker, Jannelle

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant I

Watson, Robert

Job Titles:
  • Digital Content Specialist

Wendy Atkins-Sayre - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

White, Krystal

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant II

William A. Hampton

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Attorneys and Staff
  • Assistant University Counsel

William Duffy

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.2653

William Smith - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Wilson, Delaine Pegues

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant III

Woods, Gregory

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant II

Xiao Shen

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Studies Coordinator - 901.678.1668

Xiaofei Zhang

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Admissions Director - 901.678.2471

Xinhua Yu

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Coordinator - 901.678.3433