WITTENBERG - Key Persons
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- Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
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- Vice President & Director of Athletics and Recreation
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- Member of the Retired Faculty
- Professor, Emerita
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- Vice President & Dean of Students
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- Member of the Faculty & Staff
- Professor of Practice / Supply Chain Management
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- Associate Director of Admission
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- Associate Professor of Chemistry / BDK Science Center
- Department of Chemistry
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- Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
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- Member of the Retired Faculty
- Professor, Emeritus
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- Member of the Retired Faculty
- Professor, Emeritus
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- Member of the Faculty & Staff
- Assistant Professor of Business & Economics / Finance & Economics
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- Professor Emeritus of Philosophy
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- Physician With Good Samaritan Hospital
Dr. Stewart is an internal medicine physician with Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind. He has also served as medical director of Good Samaritan's rehabilitation unit and as director of medical education for the hospital. He previously owned a private practice (1976-2006). Named 2008 Citizen of the Year for his work within the Vincennes community and the 2020 Public Servant of the Year by the Knox County Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Stewart is a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and was awarded Wittenberg's prestigious Class of 1914 award in 2010. A member of the Hawley Society and the Benjamin Prince Society, Dr. Stewart is married to fellow classmate Pamela Stewart. All of their children, Elisabeth '96, Christopher '99, Melissa '02, Jonathan '06, Rebekah '08, and Zachary '11, are graduates of Wittenberg. Appointed to Board: 2016
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- Vice President for Student Development
Dr. Lakso is Provost and Vice President for Student Development and Professor of Economics Emeritus at Juniata College. He joined the Juniata faculty in 1970, was promoted to full professor in 1981, and was named Provost and Vice President for Student Development in 1998. Juniata's Center for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning was named in his honor, and The Lakso Endowment for Faculty Excellence was created in 2011 to support faculty development. Lakso currently serves as the vice-chair of the board of directors for Kish Bancorp (KISB), and he serves on the board of United Lutheran Seminary. An economics major at Wittenberg, Lakso was awarded an Alumni Citation in 2014. He and his wife, Bonnie, have two daughters.
Mr. Marschhausen leads the Dublin City Schools in Dublin, Ohio, as its superintendent and CEO. Previously, he served as the superintendent of Hilliard City Schools, the Loveland City School District, and the East Knox Local School District. Before becoming a superintendent, he was a principal, assistant principal, coach, and social studies teacher. Mr. Marschhausen majored in history and political science with a minor in education at Wittenberg before earning his master's degree from the University of Dayton and his Ph.D. from Capella University in Minnesota. He also serves on the faculty at The Ohio State University in the College of Education and Human Ecology as the Superintendent in Residence. In 2019, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine appointed him to serve on his Executive Workforce Board, where he works with business leaders and policymakers to better prepare Ohio's Workforce. He currently resides in Dublin, Ohio, with wife Susan and their two daughters, Jordan and Emily. Appointed to Board: 2021
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- Member of the Faculty & Staff
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- Professor of Practice, Business & Economics / Accounting
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- Member of the Retired Faculty
- Associate Professor, Emeritus
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- Member of the Faculty & Staff
- Assistant Professor of Business & Economics
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- Senior Admission Counselor
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- Member of the Faculty & Staff
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- Assistant Director of Enrollment Operations
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- Associate Director of Admission
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- Coordinator of Chemistry Labs
- Department of Chemistry
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- Member of the Retired Faculty
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- Member of the Chemistry Faculty & Staff
- Director of General Education
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- Member of the Faculty & Staff
- Program Director
- Associate Professor of Philosophy / Director of Justice, Law & Public Policy
- Professor of Philosophy / Program Director, African & Diaspora Studies
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Dr. Bailey, is the father of two daughters (13 and 21). He loves bingo, cooking Jerk Chicken and Collard Greens and reading, and he is an award-winning author and educator. He is a philosopher, cultural critic, social theorist and diversity lecturer. Dr. Bailey has been a guest on numerous media outlets, and is often sought to speak at colleges, prisons, churches, and for community organizations across America. He has authored five books, including the award-winning Racial Realities and Post-Racial Dreams: The Age of Obama and Beyond and edited two others, notably the widely circulated The Cultural Impact of Kanye West. His current book, Racism, Hypocrisy and Bad Faith: A Moral Challenge to the America I Love, was released in February of 2020. He is currently Director of Pre-Law and Justice, Law and Public Policy at Wittenberg. He currently hosts an online radio show, "Straight no Chaser with Dr. Julius Bailey," through which he provides insight and guidance on social change.
Dr. Bailey has taught at Central State University (Wilberforce, Ohio), Fresno State University (California), Lewis University (Illinois) and Millikin University (Illinois). At the same time, he been active in his church, serving as a church administrator for a mid-size ministry since 2004. He has also continued to serve his community by serving as the education director for Youth with a Positive Direction, one of Illinois' after-school gems that provides positive outlets for at-risk youth. Finally, he also founded the award-winning Project Eight, another intervention-based youth service program that attempts to address some of the issues surrounding gun violence, STDs, and violent media. He is a highly sought-after diversity trainer, consulting in both the public and private sectors to help address long-standing issues of systemic racism, structural inequality, and incarceration politics.
Houseknecht, J. B.; Altona, C; Hadad, C. M.; Lowary, T. L. Conformational analysis of furanose rings with PSEUROT: parameterization for rings possessing the arabino-, lyxo-, ribo-, and xylo- stereochemistry and application to arabinofuranosides. J. Org. Chem. 2002, 67, 4647-4651.
Houseknecht, J. B.; McCarren, P. R.; Lowary, T. L.; Hadad, C. M. Conformational studies of methyl 3-O-methyl--D-arabinofuranoside: an approach for studying the conformation of furanose rings. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2001, 123, 8811-8824.
Green, T. C.; Houseknecht, J. B. Computational Investigation of the Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution Reaction of m-Methyl and m-Nitrophenols with Acetic Anhydride in the Gas Phase. Poster presentation, 2014, 13th MERCURY Conference on Computational Chemistry, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
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- Vice President for Marketing and Communications
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- Member of the Faculty & Staff
- Assistant Professor of Philosophy
- Department of Philosophy
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Kelley Annesley specializes in epistemology and biomedical ethics. In epistemology, her research primarily concerns justification, evidence, and the possibility of rational belief in conspiracy theories and other "extreme" beliefs. She also works on questions surrounding epistemic injustice, expertise, and the relationship between first- and higher-order evidence. In biomedical ethics, she focuses on feminist critiques of clinical practice and the concepts that underlie medicine (for example, health and disease).
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- Member of the Faculty & Staff
- Professor of Practice, Business & Economics
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- Member of the Chemistry Faculty & Staff
- Director of General Education
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- Senior Associate Director of Admission
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- Member of the Faculty & Staff
- Associate Professor of Business & Economics / Accounting
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- Senior Associate Director of Admission
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- Member of the Retired Faculty
- Associate Professor, Emerita
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- Vice President for Enrollment Management
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- Member of the Retired Faculty
- Professor of Practice, Emeritus
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- Academic Department Assistant / BDK Science Center
- Department Assistant
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- Assistant Director of Admission
Respected for his authenticity, integrity, vision, exemplary leadership skills and unique ability for finding intersections that create opportunity, Dr. Michael Frandsen was unanimously selected by the Wittenberg Board of Directors on Feb. 10, 2017 as the University's 15th president. He began his tenure on July 1, 2017. Now in his seventh year, President Frandsen continues to lead with a thorough understanding of the rhythms and culture of the academy and the importance of shared governance, the power of an integrated, residential experience, the art and science of enrollment, marketing and fundraising, and the role of community-building in long-term institutional success. Frandsen earned his Ph.D. in management, with an emphasis on strategic management, from the University of Texas at Austin. He also holds an M.B.A. and B.S. in finance, both from The Pennsylvania State University. Active in the Springfield community, President Frandsen serves on several boards and was recently selected as vice president of the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years. He and his wife Sharon are the proud parents of two grown daughters, Janie and Kate. Appointed to Board: 2017
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- Assistant Director of Admission for Visits & Events
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- Academic Administrative Assistant
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- Managing Director and Head of the Public Finance Group at J.P. Morgan
Mr. Giffin currently serves as managing director and head of the public finance group at J.P. Morgan in New York. In this capacity, Giffin oversees debt issuance and lending for state/local municipalities and non-profits, including healthcare and higher education. He also oversees trading and financing of municipal bonds for investor clients. A double major in economics and management at Wittenberg, the Youngstown, Ohio native went on to earn his M.B.A. from New York University with a concentration in finance. Giffin, who previously served on the Wittenberg Alumni Association Board, currently resides in Cos Cob, Connecticut, with wife Blake Giffin and their two boys. As a student at Wittenberg, Giffin served as president of Student Senate, was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, participated in Senior Circle, and was inducted into the Mortar Board honorary. Appointed to Board: 2023
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- Retired Senior Vice President With United States Aviation Underwriters Inc
Mr. Baines is a retired senior vice president with United States Aviation Underwriters Inc., a company that provides insurance to various airlines and aviation companies. He is an avid pilot, a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, and was a member of the men's soccer team. He and wife Cherie established the David and Sharon Baines Endowed Scholarship in 2011, are members of the University's Hawley Society and Benjamin Prince Society, celebrating more than 40 years of giving back to Wittenberg. Appointed to Board: 2013
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- Head of Wealth Management for Steward Partners Global Advisory
Mr. Kentfield is Head of Wealth Management for Steward Partners Global Advisory in New York City. He previously served as Senior Advisor for NextShares Solutions LLC, a financial firm and subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corporation. Additionally, he served as Managing Director for Morgan Stanley's western division and as a Senior Vice President and Regional Director for Smith Barney. Mr. Kentfield was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity at Wittenberg, the Wittenberg Alumni Board, and is a member of the Hawley Society and Benjamin Prince Society. Mr. Kentfield previously served on the Board from 2006-2018. Appointed to Board: 2020
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- Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
Mr. Rusnak is a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP, in Washington, DC, and practices law in the areas of intellectual property and corporate litigation. He earned his law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2003. In addition to his service on the Board, he serves on Wittenberg's Alumni Board and as a volunteer for the Office of Advancement. At Wittenberg, Mr. Rusnak was a member of the Wittenberg Review of Literature and Art editorial board and the Spectrum editorial board. Appointed to Board: 2016
Rev. Schibler is a Lutheran pastor. She is the regional representative for her synod with Portico Benefits Service, a group that provides retirement and life insurance benefits to pastors, ministers, and lay employees within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). An active volunteer at Wittenberg, she is a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. As a student, she participated in the Wittenberg music program and was a member of The Torch newspaper staff. She is married to Clayton Keegan, and many of her relatives are Wittenberg alumni, including three of her sisters and daughters, Meredith '16 and Sarah '17. Appointed to Board: 2016
Mr. Shumate is a visionary leader on a mission to inspire and empower individuals to reach their full potential and achieve triumph in life. With a career spanning diverse sectors, from Consumer Packaged Goods to Apparel & Footwear, Retail to Sports and Entertainment, Shumate has consistently redefined the world of marketing, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. As an award-winning executive, Shumate's expertise lies in assembling high-performing teams and piloting innovative strategies that consistently deliver double-digit sales growth and market expansion. He boasts an impressive track record with industry giants such as PepsiCo, Gatorade, Champion Athleticwear, MGM Resorts, Foot Locker Inc, and the Miami Dolphins, consistently surpassing revenue and profit goals.
Shumate is the embodiment of creative vision, skillfully blending marketing expertise, media acumen, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. He has masterminded winning marketing strategies and product launches, navigating seamlessly through digital, social media, and traditional marketing channels. His achievements include unlocking untapped consumer segments, reinvigorating heritage brands, and forging powerful alliances. Shumate's leadership has propelled brands to new heights, consistently exceeding expectations.
Beyond his corporate success, Shumate's impact reaches the academic community. In 2021, he delivered the Opening Convocation address at Wittenberg University, and his dedication extends to volunteer work and membership in the Benjamin Prince Society. During his student years, Shumate was a prominent figure on campus, actively engaging with the community. He proudly belonged to the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, made significant contributions to Concerned Black Students, and played a pivotal role in the creation of WittFest.
Shumate is not just an executive; he's a transformative leader, a beacon of inspiration, and a catalyst for success in every endeavor he pursues. His remarkable journey and unwavering commitment to excellence continue to inspire and empower those around him, making him a true asset to Wittenberg University's board. Appointed to Board: 2019
Mr. Summers, from Lakewood, Ohio, earned his B.A. in business and political science in 1976 at Wittenberg, followed by his M.B.A. in marketing, policy, and finance in 1978 from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Owner of the Summers Rubber Company for 32 years, Summers served as mayor of Lakewood for nine years and is currently on the board of First Federal Lakewood, a $33 billion community bank. Additionally, he is a senior fellow at the Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University and is associated with Tiger Properties, LLC. From 1999-2003, Summers chaired Ohio's Workforce Policy Board, a position he was appointed to by then Ohio Governor Bob Taft. He and wife Wendy Summers have three grown children: Amy Summers Millstone, Edward Summers, and Barbara Summers. During his time at Wittenberg, Summers was the president of the Student Government Association, a three-year letterwinner and co-captain of the track team, and a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary Society. He was also president of Wittenberg's Alumni Association from 1994-95 and earned the Professional Achievement Award (formerly Distinguished Alumni Award) in 2001. A member of Lakewood Congregational Church UCC, he is a past member of the Lakewood School Board and Lakewood City Council. Appointed to Board: 2023
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- Chairman and CEO of Landmark Plastic Corporation
Mr. Merzweiler is the chairman and CEO of Landmark Plastic Corporation, an Akron-based firm he founded in 1984. The company focuses primarily in horticultural plant packaging and actively participates in sustainability efforts, including collection and usage of recycled plastics. He is a member of the Ohio Foundation for Independent Colleges (OFIC) and has been a member of the Akron Roundtable, the Akron Community Foundation, the Akron General Medical Center Board of Trustees and the Info Line Inc. Board of Trustees. Mr. Merzweiler is currently chair of the Advancement and Alumni Relations committee and an active supporter of the Benjamin Prince Society. He and wife Vicki live in Akron. His daughter, Lauren, is a member of the class of 2004. Appointed to Board: 2017
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- President and CEO of Union Capital Mortgage Corp
Mr. Szuch is president and CEO of Union Capital Mortgage Corp. in the Cleveland/Akron area, which focuses primarily on providing residential loans to individuals. A member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, he played a leadership role in the now completed Health, Wellness & Athletics Restoration Expansion Initiative. Mr. Szuch currently splits his time between his home in Sarasota, Fla. and the Union Capitol offices in Mentor, Ohio. While at Wittenberg, he was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and on the football team. Appointed to Board: 2017
Mr. Neely serves as president of Springfield-based Armoloy of Ohio Inc., where he works directly with renowned companies such as Kraft Foods and Kellogg's. A community leader, Neely has served numerous organizations in the Springfield area, including the Springfield Foundation, the Clark State Foundation, and the Community Healthcare Foundation. He is also a past president of the Springfield Rotary Club, and it was through Springfield Rotary that Neely became involved in aiding orphaned children from the South African Kingdom of Lesotho after learning about the effort through Wittenberg. He is married to Mary Alice Schryver Neely '75 and they are members of the University's Hawley Society and Benjamin Prince Society. Appointed to Board: 2018
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- CEO and Chairman of the Board of Stanley Steemer International
Mr. Bates is CEO and chairman of the board of Stanley Steemer International. He is a recipient of the Alumni Association's most prestigious recognition, the Class of 1914 Award, given to individuals who have served Wittenberg above and beyond what might be expected of any contributor to the college's welfare. He is married to Ann Sammel Bates '70, and together they have a son and a daughter. Wes and Ann are both active supporters of Wittenberg with Wes recently serving as co-chair of the Having Light Campaign for Wittenberg University. They were also the lead donors for the new Health, Wellness & Athletics (HWA) Complex, and its centerpiece, The Steemer. Appointed to Board: 2007
Mr. Edwards officially became Board chair in July 2020. A former partner with Ulmer & Berne LLP in Cleveland, Ohio, where he served as the chair of the firm's Employment and Labor group, Mr. Edwards is now a partner with Taft in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has been recognized numerous times by Best Lawyers in America and Ohio Super Lawyers. A history major and a member of the football team during his time at Wittenberg, he earned his J.D. at Case Western Reserve University in 1993. Mr. Edwards' family has a lasting legacy at Wittenberg, starting with his grandfather, also William "Bill" Edwards, who served as Wittenberg's head football coach and athletics director from 1955 until his retirement in 1973. Bill Edwards Drive, the road running directly in front of the Wittenberg Stadium and Health, Wellness & Athletics Complex, is named for Mr. Edwards' grandfather. Appointed to Board: 2015
Mr. Boggs has served as an attorney with DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP, with a specific focus on the San Diego area. He earned his J.D. from Harvard University Law School. Mr. Boggs has since retired from regular practice and is now acting as a consultant with DLA Piper's National Litigation Training program. While attending Wittenberg, he was a member of the football team and Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. In addition to his service on the Board of Directors, Mr. Boggs also has given back to Wittenberg in several volunteer capacities. A number of his family members are Wittenberg alumni, including his sister, Sally Bashore '66, and one of his cousins, John Boggs '68. Appointed to Board: 2016
Ms. Hooper is currently a semi-retired instructor-facilitator for IBM Corp. Prior to this post, she served as assistant to the pastor for Gethsemane Baptist Church. Ms. Hooper was a member of the Concerned Black Students organization while a student at Wittenberg and previously served as president of the Wittenberg University Alumni Association Board. She currently serves on the Advancement/Alumni Relations and Enrollment/Marketing committees of the Board of Directors. She has represented Wittenberg at multiple events, including at the inauguration of the new president of Marymount University. She is a member of the University's Hawley Society and celebrates more than 25 years of giving back to Wittenberg. Appointed to Board: 2019
An Ohio native, Ms. DeVito pursued business administration at Wittenberg. A distinguished philanthropist and volunteer, she has consistently served others, including in her son's primary and secondary schools, with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Minnesota, the Lutheran Church of Hope in Iowa, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Minnesota, and as president of the Tennis Booster Program at Canandaigua High School in New York. Most recently, she volunteered with Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes in New York, and she has represented Wittenberg at college fairs in her area. Additionally, DeVito, who played softball at Wittenberg and was captain of the team, has a background in mortgage banking, as well as in research with Corporate Management Advisers. She and husband Michael now reside in Dublin, Ohio. Their son, John DeVito, followed in her footsteps in attending Wittenberg. He recently graduated with the class of 2023 and is pursuing a graduate degree in higher education while supporting students as a new success advisor in the University's COMPASS: Sweet Success Center. Appointed to Board: 2023
Ms. McWilliams worked for several years as a non-profit fundraiser and grant writer with the Bath County Historical Society. She and her husband also worked for many years as the owners and proprietors of The Inn at Gristmill Square in Warm Springs, Va. Ms. McWilliams holds a master's degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University. In addition to serving on the Wittenberg Board of Directors for thirteen years, she has been an active volunteer for the Office of Advancement recently serving as a co-chair of the Having Light Campaign for Wittenberg University. She is an active supporter of the Benjamin Prince Society and the daughter of Susan Hirt Hagen '57 and granddaughter of H. Orth Hirt '11. Re-appointed to Board: 2022
For 17 years, Mrs. Rastauskas Bretherton has worked with The Ohio State University, where she currently serves as the vice president for government affairs. In this capacity, she works closely with faculty, students, and administrators to develop and lead Ohio State's broad government relations agenda, which includes representing the university in advocacy for federal, state, and local governments, regulatory agencies, and key policymakers. An active member of several national higher education government relations groups, Ms. Rastauskas Bretherton has chaired both the Council on Government Affairs for Association for Public Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the steering committee for the Council on Federal Relations for the Association of American Universities (AAU). Previously, Ms. Rastauskas Bretherton worked in the U.S. House of Representatives where she handled appropriations and education issues for U.S. Congressman David Hobson. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science from Wittenberg followed by a master's degree in public administration from George Mason University in 2005. She resides in Worthington with her husband and two sons. Appointed to Board: 2021
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- Retired Director of Human Resources With the Springfield City School District
A retired director of human resources with the Springfield City School District, Ms. Ford is a leader in the Springfield community through her service as a member of the Springfield Symphony Foundation Board, the Community Health Foundation board, the Covenant United Methodist Freedom School board, Opportunities for Individual Change, the Benjamin Prince Society, and United Senior Services. Ms. Ford is married to Eddie '75, and together they have two children. Appointed to Board: 2018
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- Senior Pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Rev. Ness is the senior pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Fayetteville, Georgia. In addition to similar positions held at St. Paul Lutheran Church (Bridgeport, Ohio) and St. John Lutheran Church (Grove City, Ohio), Rev. Ness is also a committee member of the NALC National Committee. While at Wittenberg, he was a member of the men's basketball team and Delta Tau Delta fraternity. In addition, he was a Resident Advisor and a member of Senior Circle. As an alumnus, Rev. Ness has served as a class agent, volunteered with admission, and served on Wittenberg's Alumni Board. He is married to Deanna '99 and they have six children. Appointed to Board: 2019
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- Director of Enrollment Communications
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- Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, Warren
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- Member of the Retired Faculty
- Professor, Emerita
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- Member of the Faculty & Staff
- Associate Professor of Business & Economics / Director of Partnership Outreach
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- Department Chair
- Professor of Chemistry / Chair of the Department
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- Vice President of University Advancement
Rev. Darcy Dillahunt serves as bishop of the Southern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). She previously served as assistant to the bishop in the ELCA Southern Ohio Synod and as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Eaton, Ohio, Peace Lutheran Church in Gahanna, Ohio, and Christ Lutheran Church (now known as Faith in Christ Lutheran Church) in Springfield, Ohio. Bishop Dillahunt's son, Nathaniel, is a 2015 Wittenberg graduate, and the University hosted her Installation to the Office of Bishop of the ELCA Southern Ohio Synod in 2013, marking the first time a woman was named bishop of a corporate-size ELCA synod. Appointed to the Board: 2020
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- Coordinator of Chemistry Labs ( Retired )
Richard York was the coordinator of Wittenberg's Chemistry Labs for many years, in addition to duties teaching in the university's Department of Music.
York is a native of the Buffalo (New York) area, where he studied with Allen Siegel and James Pyne of the Buffalo Philharmonic. While an undergraduate at Oberlin College, where he earned a B.A., he studied clarinet with George Wain and appeared as soloist with the Oberlin Orchestra. He has also studied with Stanley Hasty at the Eastman School of Music, Thomas Peterson of the Cleveland Orchestra, and Achille Rossi of the Indianapolis Symphony. He has performed with the American Wind Symphony Orchestra and the Oberlin Opera Theater during their summer seasons and has been principal clarinetist of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra for over 20 years.
York is a frequent performer of chamber music and has presented concerts at area museums and colleges. He has appeared as soloist with the Springfield Symphony, the Clarence (New York) Summer Orchestra, the Springfield Concert Band, and bands at Yellow Springs and Fairborn high schools. Mr. York joined the Wittenberg faculty in 1977.
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- Vice President for Finance and Administration
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- Member of the Faculty & Staff
- Assistant Professor of Business & Economics / Program Director, Master of Science in Analytics
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- Assistant Professor of Chemistry
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- Member of the Faculty & Staff
- Associate Professor of Business & Economics / Management
Wittenberg's Thomas Library provides assistance with research, circulation of materials, access to thousands of electronic resources and materials from other libraries.
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- Associate Professor of Business & Economics / Chair of the Department / Marketing
- Department Chair