WEBER - Key Persons
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- Vice President / Aurora, UT
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- President / West Point, UT
- Secretary / West Point
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- Fellows Member / West Jordan, UT
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- Staff Advisory Council Chair
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- Fellows Member / Ogden, UT
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- Fellows Member / Chicago, IL
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- President / Kaysville, UT
- Vice President / Kaysville, UT
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- Fellows Member / West Haven, UT
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- Administrative Specialist
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- Vice President for University Advancement
Betsy Mennell joined Weber State University in August 2019 as the vice president for university Advancement.
Previously, Mennell worked at Northern Arizona University (NAU) for 18 years, most recently as Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement and President of the NAU Foundation. She has more than 20 years of development experience, including United Way/Capital Area, St. Edward's University (both in Austin, Texas) and Regis University in Denver, Colorado. She has presented on development at the Association of Governing Boards, Association of Fund-Raising Professionals, CASE, Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences Annual Meeting, and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Mennell holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Texas at Austin, a M.A. in Human Services from St. Edward's University, and a B.A. in English Literature and Political Science from Saint Mary's College (Notre Dame, Indiana).
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- President
- President of Weber State University
Brad L. Mortensen became the 13th president of Weber State University in January 2019, after serving in several leadership positions at WSU since 2004. He began his tenure as president with a call to action for the Weber State family to become louder and prouder about the university.
Since then, Brad has celebrated numerous accomplishments with campus partners, including establishing a new strategic plan, expanding community partnerships and economic engagement initiatives, and helping WSU maintain and achieve top rankings in multiple areas, including student affordability and return on investment.
Brad guides Weber State's efforts to be a leader in transforming lives by meeting all students where they are, challenging and guiding them to meet their goals both academically and in life. This includes expanding access as an open enrollment university, increasing retention and completion rates, providing personalized and innovative learning experiences and striving to become an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution.
He believes it is his primary role to unlock the creative potential within everyone in the Weber State community, and to guide the university in being an institution that is continually learning and improving.
A first-generation college graduate, Brad holds several degrees, including a doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy from the University of Utah.
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- Representative Bradley R. Wilson
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- Associate Professor - Department Chair
- Chemistry
To declare major: Must meet with a Department Chair before major can be declared. Must be able to place to take Math 1050 or 1080. Must meet with Dr. Brandon Burnett.
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- Fellows Member / Ogden, UT
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- Proposal Development Officer
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- Fellows Member / Layton, UT
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- Advisor
- Public History Advisor
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- Department Chair Related Advising Like Course Articulation / Exception Questions, Transfer Students, Students Needing to Fill Out POST Credit or POSCAR / G Paperwork
Dr. Molly Sween - Department Chair related advising like course articulation/exception questions, transfer students, students needing to fill out POST credit or POSCAR/G paperwork
To schedule appointment: Call Mary Owen at 801-626-6174. (Student may email Dr. Harley at sharley@weber.edu when Mary Owen is not in the office. During summer semesters email is the best method of contact.)
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- Advisor
- Associate Professor
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- Chemical Technician
- Director of Chemical Technology Center
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- Representative Bradley R. Wilson
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- Fellows Member / Boise, Idaho
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- Fellows Member / Warner Robins, GA
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- Fellows Member / West Point
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- Chairman
- Faculty Senate Chair
Jason Francis is the 2022-23 Faculty Senate Chair, as well as an associate professor and librarian for Weber State University.
Francis holds an MLS degree from the University of North Texas, and a bachelor's degree from Weber State. He has been at WSU for more than 28 years, holding various positions throughout that time.
As a member of Weber State's digital literacy task force, he has implemented digital assignments into information literacy instruction. He also passionately advocates for accessibility accommodations for all students, which has informed his research as a faculty member. He has received two Hemingway Collaborative awards for his research, as well as having his work featured in Medical Reference Services Quarterly.
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- Fellows Member / Ogden, UT
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- Historian / Photographer / Brigham City, Utah
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- Vice President for Student Access & Success
Jessica Oyler was appointed as the vice president for Student Access & Success in June 2023.
Previously, Oyler served as Associate Provost, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, and Executive Director for Student Affairs Strategic Initiatives at Weber State. With expertise in assessment and strategic planning, her research focuses on first-generation student success, and she regularly teaches classes in the Master of Education's Higher Education Leadership program.
Oyler holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Utah, an M.A. in Postsecondary Educational Leadership from San Diego State University, and a B.S. in Agricultural Food and Life Sciences from the University of Arkansas.
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- Judge
- Member of the Emeritus
Ogden native and former corporate executive and legal counsel Karla Bergeson was elected chair of the Board of Trustees in 2023. She was appointed to the board in 2017 and served as vice-chair since 2021.
Bergeson started her legal career at General Electric's corporate headquarters in Fairfield, Connecticut before joining Citigroup in New York City. After 23 years in the Citi Cards business, she retired as an executive vice president and deputy general counsel. Before becoming an attorney, she worked for former U.S. Congressman K. Gunn McKay in Washington, D.C. That experience inspired her to get her law degree.
Upon returning home to Utah, Bergeson created an endowment at Weber State University in her mother's and aunt's names to support students studying to become teachers. She began serving on WSU's National Advisory Council in 2014 and was recognized with the Lewis W. Shurtliff Award for Contributions to Education in 2015. She was WSU's commencement speaker in April 2017.
Bergeson is a proud graduate of Ogden High School. She received her undergraduate degree in English and law degree from Brigham Young University. She has enjoyed serving on various boards, including the Select Health Board of Trustees. She is an active participant in non-profit organizations that strive to help their local communities.
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- Fellows Member / Ogden, UT
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- President and CEO of MarketStar
- Vice Chair, Term 2025
Keith Titus, President and CEO of MarketStar, is responsible for leading the company in long-term strategic planning, revenue growth strategies, business innovation, client success, and corporate operations. He was named CEO in January of 2019. Keith is committed to growing an organization where people find purpose, belonging, growth, and space to give back to their communities.
Under Keith's leadership, MarketStar has evolved into a highly focused and specialized B2B sales as a service provider, launching sales and revenue solutions for some of the biggest and brightest companies in the world.
Keith joined MarketStar after working at Motorola Solutions for eleven years, where he was most recently the Head of Strategy for Global Sales and Field Operations. In addition, he held several other senior operations, sales, and marketing roles during his tenure at Motorola including Chief of Staff to the CEO of Motorola Mobility, Product Marketing and Mergers and Acquisitions. Prior to Motorola, he worked at MarketStar leading several reseller and retail accounts.
Keith earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Weber State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Utah. He serves on several corporate and community boards, including Next Meters Global,Summit Technology, and Wasatch Equity Partners. He is currently the Vice Chair of Weber State University's Board of Trustees and has served as a trustee since 2021.
During his time at MarketStar, he has been recognized by Utah Business Magazine with the 2018 CXO Award, Utah State University Huntsman Pro Sales Program with the 2019 Annual Founder's Award, and Weber State University with a 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award. He has also served as an Honorary Commander with Hill Air Force Base. Keith Titus's LinkedIn
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- Fellows Member / Eden, UT
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- Fellows Member / Holladay, UT
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- Fellows Member / Ogden, UT
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- Fellows Member / Fruit Heights, UT
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- Fellows Member / Layton, UT
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- Fellows Member / Layton, UT
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- Fellows Member / Ogden, UT
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- Interim Vice President
- Interim Vice President for Information Technology
Mark Halverson was appointed as the interim vice president of Information Technology in September 2023.
Halverson has been with Weber State University since 2007. He has served as the director of Campus Planning & Construction as well as associate vice president for Facilities & Campus Planning. Halverson has more than 20 years of experience in strategic management and leading specialized teams.
Halverson holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Weber State University in business administration. He is currently pursuing his doctoral degree in higher education administration from Southern Mississippi University.
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- Fellows Member / Pleasant View, UT
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- Fellows Member / Kaysville, UT
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- Fellows Member / Farmington, UT
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- Senior Vice President for Administrative Services
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- Fellows Member / Smithfield, UT
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- Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Krovi previously worked at the University of Akron where, since 2002, he served as a professor, the director of the Center for Information Technologies and eBusiness, chair of the Department of Management and as dean of the College of Business Administration for 10 years. During this time, the college's strategic emphasis on academic quality, student professional development and career readiness resulted in affirmation of global accreditation in business and accounting and a Top 50 public business school national ranking. He has actively participated in consulting activities and led executive development programs for corporations and government agencies in digital competencies, business analytics, strategic planning, leadership and technology.
Krovi earned his doctoral degree in management information systems and decision sciences and master's degree specializations in computer science and statistics from the University of Memphis, and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Baroda, India.
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- Fellows Member / Ewa Beach, HI
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- Proposal Development Officer
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- President
- Fellows Member / Ogden, UT
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- Social Media Manager / Ogden, UT
Sherri Cox is the Executive Assistant in the Office of the President and secretary to the President's Council and Board of Trustees.
Cox previously worked at Utah State University in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies. Cox joined Weber State University in 2018 and earned her Master of Professional Communication in December 2022.
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- Secretary / West Point, UT
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- Vice President 2021 / President 2022
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- General Counsel
- Secretary of the Board
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- Director of Strategic Initiatives
Richardson previously worked at Huston-Tillotson University (HT) in Austin, Texas, where he served as director of marketing and public relations and Title IX Coordinator. In his communications role at HT, Richardson was the university spokesperson, photographer, and social media leader, creating content that engaged audiences across the HT and Austin communities. He also established and advised a student news team that served as a mentoring and career exploration opportunity for students. In the Title IX role, Richardson conducted investigations and interviews pertaining to Title IX and related regulations/university policies. Prior to HT, Richardson served as public relations coordinator, hearing officer, and trademarks attorney for the Natchez-Adams School District in Mississippi, the state in which he holds an active law license.
Richardson earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of New Hampshire School of Law, a master of science degree in mass communication from Jackson State University, and a bachelor of arts degree in English and Theatre Arts from Millsaps College.
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- Fellows Member / Zeeland, MI
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- Fellows Member / West Point, UT
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- Fellows Member / Layton, UT
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- Fellows Member / Layton, UT
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- Fellows Member / North Salt Lake, UT