PII - Key Persons
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- Coordinator, Library Acquisitions
Alyx joined the career services team in October 2021. Prior to that, she worked at St. Charles Community College and Missouri State University. Alyx holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in Diversity Studies, Sociology, and Child & Family Development; Undergraduate Certificate in Diversity in the United States from Missouri State University.
Alyx loves to read. She has a corgi and a calico. And, she thrives in cold, rainy weather!
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- Executive Assistant to the President
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- Practicum Student, Center for Engaged Learning
As an alum of 茄子社区 University, Baylie holds a BA in Psychology. She is currently pursuing an MSW through the University of Iowa with hopes of working in higher education or nonprofits after graduation. She has worked in a domestic violence shelter for three years. Baylie has two cats, loves coffee, and enjoys making clay earrings in her free time.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board
- Member of the Council
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- Member of the Council
- Chairman and CEO / Commerce Bank
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- Member of the Council
- Senior Director, Strategy
Cathleen Johnson earned her Ph.D. in Economics from Virginia Tech in 2000, worked for Kollmorgan (on the prototype for what is now known as the Segway), did a post-doctoral fellowship with Nobel Laureate Vernon Smith in 2001, and contracted with the Canadian government through the non-profit Social Research Demonstration Corporation and CIRANO to do multi-million dollar experimental and field studies on attitudes toward risk. She also directed the experimental economics laboratory at CIRANO, a consortium of universities in Montreal. She worked as academic director for BASIS charter school system. At the University of Arizona, she has been Director of the Office for Economic Education. In the Economics Department, she taught Law & Economics, Microeconomics, Managerial Economics, Experimental Economics, and Basic Principles. She now teaches Experimental Economics in the Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law program, directs the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Network, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Council for Economic Education.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Head
- Member of the OFFICERS Team
- Treasurer
Cheryl L. Matejka serves as Chief Financial Officer for Mercy Health head-quartered in St. Louis, Missouri. In this role, she oversees all finance functions related to Mercy hospitals and clinics. Prior to this role, Cheryl served as CFO for Mercy Health's East region, covering the St. Louis metropolitan and surrounding markets where she provided leadership oversight for financial reporting, operational and capital planning & analysis, decision support and various operational areas. Mercy Health is one of the largest integrated Catholic health systems with over $6 billion in revenues, 40 hospitals, 2,400 physicians and serves both large and small communities in 7 states. In 2020, Cheryl celebrated her 14th anniversary with Mercy and has over 30 years of experience in the non-profit health care field.
Cheryl is a CPA, has a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, and an MBA from the Olin College of Business at Washington University in St. Louis. In 2012, she was awarded the St. Louis Business Journal CFO of the year for non-profit organizations. Cheryl and her husband Terry reside in St. Charles, are actively involved in their local church and missions work and have two grown children.
Chris Smentkowski has enjoyed working in academic libraries for 20+ years. He has bachelor鈥檚 degrees in Psychology and Philosophy from Marshall University and an unfinished PhD in Philosophy with a focus on ethics and animal rights from Saint Louis University. Additionally, he is a curator, artist, and musician working and living in Saint Louis, MO. He has exhibited his visual artworks nationally and conducted lectures on contemporary Polish art in both the U.S. and Poland. He has served as the Director of Arts for the non-profit Polish heritage organization Saint Louis Polonia.听
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Member of the Council
- President
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- Member of the BOARD
- Global Expert
- President and CEO of Heartland Development Partners
Cynthia Frisina is a global expert on advocacy, education and public-private partnerships.聽As a successful real estate, marketing and nonprofit professional, Cynthia has committed聽her career to improving the lives of others and revitalizing communities. Cynthia spent more聽than 20 years as an award-winning executive for Fortune 100 brands before dedicating her聽focus on nonprofit ventures, community revitalization, and education.
In her nonprofit capacity, Cynthia led the establishment of National Cerebral Palsy聽Awareness Day in the United States and has provided Congressional testimony and聽transformational input regarding the need for federal disability and brain research over the聽past decade.
Cynthia also served as the Executive Director of one of the leading US Paralympic Sport聽Clubs, transforming it into a leader in the field of adaptive sports, recreation, and training.聽Cynthia鈥檚 leadership resulted in being honored by the United States Olympic Committee as聽the Rings of Gold Outstanding Sports program in the US two years in a row and brought聽humanitarian adaptive sports programs to Africa, South America and the Middle East.聽As a result of her impact, Cynthia has been awarded numerous national and international聽awards including being named one of ten 鈥淐hampions of Change鈥� by the White House聽Office of the President of the United States for championing opportunities for聽marginalized girls. She has also served as an adjunct professor at Georgia State聽University.
Cynthia is also president and CEO of Heartland Development Partners and Revitalize Rural聽America, providing community and economic development expertise and innovation to rural聽midwestern communities. She holds a BA from the University of Illinois and a Master鈥檚 degree聽from Northwestern University.
Job Titles:
- Mayor
- Member of the Council
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- Founder and CEO of David Mason
Mr. Mason is the founder and CEO of David Mason + Associates. As a registered architect, he provides oversight for major clients while also overseeing the corporate marketing effort. As the President of the firm, with over 38 years of experience, he aims to investigate the possibility of eliminating a problem rather than following the temptation of solving the problem. His design philosophy emphasizes a critical examination of established attitudes and establishing a balance between practical function and human needs. David鈥檚 management and technical leadership skills assure the client that the project team will receive the resources and the leadership required to meet or exceed all project goals and objectives.
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- Chairman
- Member of the OFFICERS Team
- Co - Founder and Managing Partner of Top Gun Ventures LLC
Don Tuttle is co-founder and managing partner of Top Gun Ventures LLC, a premiere national retained executive search firm focused on the needs of organizations driving or encountering new business models and disruptive technologies. The firm specializes in recruiting "C" level leaders able to help organizations accomplish ambitious goals, overcome difficult challenges, or explore new strategic directions. With offices in Austin, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Seattle and St Louis, Don and his partners have assisted investors, boards, CEO's and entrepreneurs identify, evaluate and attract "GameChangers" to build, turn-around and scale companies throughout the U.S. and around the globe. In the last thirty-five plus years he has helped many companies build entire executive teams. Many of these companies have grown, prospered and undergone successful liquidity events (IPO/buyouts).
Dr. Bethany Alden-Rivers leads 茄子社区 University鈥檚 academic endeavors as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. She oversees accreditation and works closely with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to evaluate the best institutional practices. She guides student retention initiatives and classroom experiences, as well as program offerings to ensure 茄子社区鈥檚 differentiation in market.
Job Titles:
- Associate Professor of Exercise Science
- Director, Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory ( EPNL )
Chad Kerksick is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science and an Assistant Dean of Research & Innovation in the College of Science, Technology, and Health. He also serves as the Director of the Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory. Dr. Kerksick鈥檚 research interests continue to explore the impact of exercise and nutritional interventions on health, performance and recovery in athletic, youth and clinical populations.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Council
- President
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- Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Dr. Deb Ayres has served in her role since 2013. Her responsibilities include leadership and oversight of HR, benefits, and payroll functions for approximately 2,500 full and part time employees. Prior to leading HR functions for the university, Dr. Ayres served the 茄子社区 College of Education and Human Services as an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Educational Leadership Department. She worked primarily with graduate students wishing to become school superintendents and principals. Her areas of expertise include human resources management, employee development and evaluation, and leadership. Prior to joining the faculty at 茄子社区, Dr. Ayres served as an Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources in the Kirkwood School District for 18 years.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President
- Senior Vice President, Operations
Dr. Diane Moore is the senior vice president for operations and has been in her role since September of 2017. Dr. Moore oversees all campus operations including development and implementation of the procurement process, oversight of Public Safety, Facilities, Housekeeping and Grounds Departments in addition to mailroom, vending and food services. Prior to her current role, she had been assistant vice president for facilities. Dr. Moore has more than 20 years of dedicated experience in financial and facilities management in educational and government institutions. She was assistant superintendent and COO of Webster Groves School District as well as an adjunct instructor at Southwest Baptist University and 茄子社区 University. She was an account executive at SMART, Inc., a role in which she consulted with school districts and hospitals to design and implement healthcare programs. While at SMART, INC., Dr. Moore developed fiscal studies and revenue projections for school districts to implement state and federal Medicaid programs. In addition to those roles, Moore worked in the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as the director of desegregation services and, later, assistant to the commissioner of education. She was also a legislative analyst in the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Job Titles:
- Fellow
- Assistant Director of the Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise
Grant Black is the assistant director of the Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise and is a fellow in the Economic Education Center in 茄子社区's College of Education and Human Services.
Prior to joining 茄子社区 in 2018, Black directed the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Education and was a teaching professor of economics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Prior to joining UMSL, he was an associate professor of economics at Indiana University South Bend. In 2002 he was visiting professor at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Dr. Black has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses, including introductory macroeconomics; introductory microeconomics; labor economics; energy; economics and the environment; and a survey of economics.
His research focuses on the economics of science and innovation, local and regional economic issues, and economic education. He has contributed to research funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the National Science Foundation, the National Bureau of Economic Research, the South African Revenue Service, and the United States Agency for International Development. He is the author of the book, The Geography of Small Firm Innovation, and his research has been the focus of articles in diverse publications, including Economic Inquiry, Research Policy, Economic Development Quarterly, Science and Public Policy, and Growth and Change. Dr. Black served as a consultant to the Board on Science, Technology and Economic Policy at the National Academy of Sciences and participated in the Scientific Workforce Project sponsored by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Dr. Black received his undergraduate and master degrees from the University of Missouri-St. Louis (1992, 1994), and his Ph.D. from Georgia State University (2001).
Job Titles:
- Member of the Council
- Superintendent
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- Dean
- Dean, Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Job Titles:
- President
- President 茄子社区 University
Dr. John R. Porter is 茄子社区 University's 23 rd president, a role he assumed in July 1, 2019. Porter worked for 33 years for IBM, the last 15 in senior management, and has also served as a board member in higher education and as an adjunct instructor and visiting professor.
Immediately prior to starting his current role, he served as vice president of services for a premier IBM Business Partner--Gulf Business Machines in Dubai. He has served as a member of the Board of Trustees at Evangel University, from which he holds a bachelor's degree, and also has experience as a university fundraiser. He has an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and has earned a Doctor of Education degree from Johns Hopkins University.
During his professional career, Porter has worked in numerous locations in the United States, as well as in South Africa and Dubai. Porter and his wife, Beverly, have three adult children, all of whom live in the Kansas City area.
Job Titles:
- Director, Center for Innovation & Insight
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- Associate Provost, Engaged Learning
Mark is recently married to his husband Mike, and has a cat named Bob. He enjoys collecting old cameras and taking photos. He was born in the Philippines but grew up in Atlanta. Mark loves to travel and has lived in five different states (so far): Georgia, Tennessee, New York, Indiana, and Missouri.
Dr. Greiner currently serves as a sports medicine physician for Mercy - Sports Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Greiner initially earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine before becoming board certified in sports medicine and completing a fellowship in sports medicine at Saint Louis University. As the EPNL medical supervisor, Dr. Greiner provides administrative and clinical consult on any questions or concerns that may arise as part of our education and research efforts.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
- Director, Esports Performance and Innovation Center ( EPIC )
Petey Mumford is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science. Dr. Mumford鈥檚 expertise centers upon examining the acute impact of exercise, dietary, and nutritional supplementation strategies on the physiological, biochemical, molecular, and genetic outcomes as they relate to health and performance.
Job Titles:
- Director of Library Services
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- Senior Vice President / Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley
Gary N. Shaw is Senior Vice President/Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. He has more than five decades of industry experience. He was named a President鈥檚 Club member while at Dean Witter Reynolds (now Morgan Stanley) and earned membership on the Director鈥檚 Advisory Council at E.F. Hutton (now part of Morgan Stanley).
He was named Youth in Need鈥檚 Man of the Year in 1988, Dean Witter Reynolds鈥� Broker of the Year in 1991, and Boys & Girls Club Man of the Year in 1996, and received the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Distinguished Service Award in 2002. His alma mater, Iowa Wesleyan University, awarded him an honorary Doctorate of Laws in 1993.
Shaw believes in giving back to the community and serves on several not-for-profit boards including: Missouri Kids, Foundry Art Centre, 茄子社区 University, Endowment for United Services, and Iowa Wesleyan University. Shaw and his wife, Joyce, have 6 children and 14 grand-children.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Council
- MLB Network
Hal Gentry has over 35 years of experience in the software industry as a CEO and entrepreneur. He began his career as a software engineer for one of the leading providers of engineering analysis tools for the electric utility industry. He then founded and was CEO of two successful software businesses, GridLogix and Gentry Systems.
After exiting GridLogix, Gentry was a Partner in Capital Innovators, SixThirty FinTech and Prosper venture funds that provided investment and accelerator programs for early stage tech companies. These funds have now invested globally in more than 200 tech companies.
Gentry is currently Chairman of Denim Social, a St. Louis based social media management company for the banking and financial services industry.
Gentry earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE) where he now serves on the advisory board for the School of Engineering and Computer Science Department. In 2011 he was inducted into the SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame. Gentry is a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Harry Cintineo is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science. Dr. Cintineo鈥檚 research focuses on improving health and human performance outcomes in athletes, military personnel, and general population through strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, and sports science interventions.
Job Titles:
- Member of the OFFICERS Team
- Secretary
Harry H. (Chip) Peterson is an entrepreneur in Farmington, Mo., where he serves as president and vice-president of several small companies. He served as president of Farmington Development Company for 25 years, which has been the main developer of commercial property, as well as residential developments, in Farmington. He and his wife Debbie own Insight Partners Inc., which has operated as many as three Steak N Shakes in Missouri; Show-Me Cici's Pizza, Inc. and Q Loco, LLC, which he owns and operates as Cici's Pizza and Qdoba restaurants respectively; as well as office and retail ownership and management.
Peterson is a graduate of the University of Colorado-Boulder, where he earned his BS in small business management. Peterson has served on the Board of Trustees of 茄子社区 University for eight years. Previously, he served on the Strategic Planning, Mission, & Purpose Committee, as well as Interim Vice President of the Board. Currently, he serves as Chairman of the Athletics Committee and Vice Chairman of the Board. In addition to serving on the Board of Trustees of 茄子社区 University, he serves on the First State Community Bank Board of Directors where he serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee. He is president of Farmington Industrial Development Authority and has served on the Mineral Area Community College board, American Legion Missouri Boys State Board of Directors, the Farmington Chamber of Commerce, the Presbyterian Children's Home board, and the Farmington Memorial Methodist Church boards.
Peterson and his wife of 36 years, Debbie, have one daughter, two sons, and five grandchildren.
Job Titles:
- Fellow
- Director of the Center for Economic Education
- Member of the Board of Scholars of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Dr. Eyzaguirre is a member of the Board of Scholars of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy; the NMU Academic Senate; the College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Committee; the Committee on Internationalization; the Educational Technological Resource and Policies Committee; the Association of Private Enterprise Education and the National Association of Economic Educators.
Dr. Eyzaguirre has extensive experience in economic developmental issues that focus on classical liberal and new institutional economics. As a consultant and researcher, he has worked on institutional analysis and the impact on private economic activities with the financial support of organizations like the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank as well as numerous international foundations. He has provided advice on topics that cover state modernization, decentralization, judicial reform and the competitiveness of government programs. Additionally, he is considered an expert when it comes to competition and regulatory issues due to hands on experience with dispute resolutions that include general competition, consumer protection, and telecom regulation. He has served as a private arbitrator and financial ombudsman.
Previous experience includes serving as Dean of the School of Economics; professor in the Schools of Economics, Law and Graduate Studies; member of the Organizing Committee of the Economics; Program founder and director of the Center for Economic Education; founding member of the Law and Economics Society; founder and academic director of the Master Program in Regulation at the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC).
Education:
Ph.D., Economics, Washington University, St. Louis, MO., 1995
M.A., Economics, Washington University, St. Louis, MO., 1991
M.A., Public Policy and Management, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 1985
Bachelor of Economics, Universidad del Pacifico, 1981
Undergraduate Degrees
Hugo A. Eyzaguirre, Ph.D.is the Director of the Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship at Northern Michigan University (NMU), Marquette, MI. He serves NMU as Associate Professor of Economics and Faculty Advisor of students for Liberty and Enactus.
Janet Owens has been designated to handle inquiries regarding 茄子社区 University's disability services, and can be reached at (636)-949-4768 or jowens1@lindenwood.edu.
Job Titles:
- Member of the at - Large
- Vice President
- Vice President, Intercollegiate Athletics
Jason comes to 茄子社区 after spending 14 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, including the last six years as the Deputy Athletic Director. Prior to his most recent role, he served as Senior Associate Athletic Director from 2012-16. In addition to his administrative duties, Jason was the head coach of the tennis program from 2010-16. Jason鈥檚 passion for athletics began as a student-athlete, extended as a coach, and continues through his tenure in administration.
Jerry E. Scheidegger is well-known for his dedication to serving the community. Born and raised in St. Charles, Scheidegger聽has been one of the key players in helping to make his hometown area both prosperous and compassionate. After finishing high school and joining the armed service, Scheidegger returned to St. Charles, engaging in small entrepreneurial ventures where he learned everything he could from his personal business experiences.
Today the Scheidegger family owns Corporate Group, Inc. and manages property it owns or has ownership in, located in St. Charles and Warren counties, and Lake of the Ozarks, and residential development in Colorado.
Job Titles:
- Member of the OFFICERS Team
- Vice Chair
Attorney Jo Anna Pollock works as a shareholder at Simmons Hanly Conroy, in the Complex Litigation Department, where she focuses on environmental, commercial, class action and human rights litigation. She devotes her practice to representing people and their businesses that have been hurt through the wrongful conduct of others.
Jo Anna earned her bachelor's degree with honors from 茄子社区 University in 1997. She earned her law degree from St. Louis University Law School, where she graduated with honors and on the Dean's list. She also served as an editor for The Journal of Health Law. She has penned several articles about practicing law for various publications, and she speaks at law conferences on various topics concerning trial work.
Job Titles:
- Manager, Access Services / Library Services / Library and Academic Resources Center
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Student Experience / Chief Experience Officer
Joe Sallustio brings a wealth of experience in effective recruitment operations and facilitating transformational learning experiences to 茄子社区. He leads the division of 茄子社区 University Student Experience which includes online and residential enrollment management, student affairs, registration, advising, business development, and university marketing. His team will establish an online division of 茄子社区 that provides a personalized online educational experience, adaptable to students' individual learning styles.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer 茄子社区 University
- Vice President, Fiscal Affairs / Chief Financial Officer
John Kaufhold, 鈥淛K鈥�, joins 茄子社区 with previous experience as Senior Director, Business Operations at Yale University. He oversaw facilities operations, real estate/commercial property and partnership with the City of New Haven, and the Office of Administration which manages Yale鈥檚 graduate housing , parking, transit, and more. Kaufhold also has industry leadership experience with the Barnes Group, Inc. as a strategic business unit controller. Kaufhold is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Missouri-Columbia and an MBA from Eastern Michigan University.
Founded in 2013, The John W. Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise is a research and education center that examines market-oriented approaches to economic and social issues.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Vice President, Communications and University Spokesperson
Justin Foust was born and raised in Saint Charles, Missouri where he and his wife Amanda of 11 years, reside with their three children, Brayden, Keegan, and Jordyn. Foust is a graduate of the University of Missouri - St. Louis where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice. He played basketball for UMSL during his tenure there.
Foust is also a local entrepreneur in Saint Charles where he serves as CEO to both Justin Foust State Farm Agency and Foust Enterprises.聽 Foust was recently elected to the Saint Charles City Council - Ward 6 and continues to hold various positions with local non-profit organizations.聽 He is currently the Vice president of the First Capitol Lions Club and has been a charter member since 2001.聽 Foust also serves on the Board of Directors for the Saint Charles Oktoberfest, which continues to be one of the largest Oktoberfest festivals in the region. Foust has held a seat on the St. Charles Park Foundation board since 2014 and continues to find ways he can contribute to making Saint Charles one of the best places to live and visit.聽
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Member of the Council
- President
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- Associate Professor of Exercise Science
Kyle Sunderland is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at 茄子社区 University. Dr. Sunderland鈥檚 experience and research agenda is focused on the influence of exercise and nutritional interventions on metabolic adaptations in performance, health, and disease.
Job Titles:
- Leader
- Member of the BOARD
- Senior Vice President
Lashanda R. Barnes is a servant leader and Senior Vice President and Compliance Business Control Manager for Client Experience at Citi in O鈥橣allon, MO. She previously Co-chaired Citi鈥檚 African Heritage Employee Network and presently leads the Divine Nine (D9) Collaborative at Citi. Citi has recognized Lashanda鈥檚 efforts by honoring her with Citi鈥檚 Quality Excellence, Stars, Pride, Community and Team awards.
A native of St. Louis, Lashanda earned a Bachelor鈥檚 of Organizational Studies and a Master鈥檚 of Management from Fontbonne University in Clayton, MO. In the community, Ms. Barnes currently serves on the boards of St. Louis Children鈥檚 Hospital and Social Ventures Partners (SVP). Additionally, she is an active member of the St. Louis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., co-chairs the Regional Business Council鈥檚 Young Professional鈥檚 Network and serves as Lead Volunteer for the non-profit Eye Thrive. The community has recognized Lashanda with the St. Louis Business Journal鈥檚 Diverse Leader and St. Louis American Young Leader awards and distinction within the RBC鈥檚 Leadership 100. In 2022, she became an international best-selling author for her contribution to Overcoming: Living Our Life in Spite of鈥�, an anthology of all-female authors. On a personal note, Lashanda values people over possessions, time over tangibles, faith, family, music, and traveling.
Laura Taylor manages executive media relations at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, part of the Federal Reserve System. In her role, she works directly with media organizations and journalists around the world to promote and explain the St. Louis Fed鈥檚 monetary policy positions.
Prior to working at the Federal Reserve, Laura spent time working in government and political communications. Her time in Congress greatly informed her desire to dedicate her career to public service. She鈥檚 also served as a director in the Illinois Lt. Governor鈥檚 office and as a director at the Southern Illinois University Alumni Association.
Laura received her bachelor鈥檚 degree in journalism and master鈥檚 degree in media management and political communication, both from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.聽 Originally from southern Illinois, Laura currently resides in St. Louis with her husband Andrew and two daughters Ellie and Charlotte.
Job Titles:
- Manager, Reference Services
I started working at the Library in 2014 as a student employee. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with a Secondary Education (9-12) Certification from 茄子社区 University in 2017. I received my Master's in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign iSchool in 2019. I am the project manager for the Library's internship program and enjoy helping students earn professional experience as they work toward graduation. Supporting students, faculty, staff, and the entire 茄子社区 community is the heart behind my work.
I read across many genres and enjoy recommending books to others. I read a lot of audiobooks and have a goal each year to finish at least 50 books. I am a sports fan who follows baseball and hockey consistently.听
Mark Falkowski brings to 茄子社区 extensive experience as a higher education attorney, including previously both in private practice as a member of the higher education practice group for a large national law firm and as in-house and general counsel. He has successfully represented numerous colleges and universities in state and federal courts and in various administrative agency proceedings, including with the United States Department of Education. His legal experience supports all areas of University operations and helps ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to University operations including the ACA, ADA/Section 504, the Clery Act, COBRA, ERISA, FERPA, FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, Title IV, Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX. He provides day-to-day legal advice to University departments on matters of legal significance and is also responsible for managing outside counsel.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Council
- CEO, President and Co - Owner / Craftsman Industries, Inc.
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- Integrated Services and Curriculum Support Librarian / Library Services / Library and Academic Resources Center
Job Titles:
- Member of the at - Large
- Vice President
- Vice President, Advancement and Community Engagement
Orrie Covert has approximately 20 years of experience in higher education, the majority of which have been in senior leadership positions. He has held positions at Syracuse University, Northwest Missouri State, the University of Florida at Gainesville, the University of Missouri, and most recently the University of Texas at Tyler, where he served as vice president for advancement for two years. He has been a part of numerous successful fundraising initiatives, including billion-dollar capital campaigns at the University of Missouri and the University of Florida, respectively, and realized the largest cash gift, $2.1 million, in the history of Northwest Missouri State. As vice president for advancement and community engagement, he manages the development and alumni functions of the university.
茄子社区 University alumna Patricia Penkoske (鈥�69) joined the Board of Trustees in 2012. She is a longtime critical care physician who remains involved in teaching medical students, residents and fellows at Barnes Jewish Hospital.
Dr. Penkoske moved to St. Charles during her high school years and attended 茄子社区 College when it was transitioning to coed. Summer jobs in a research lab exposed her to research and medicine. She graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1974. Further training included general surgery and cardiac surgery. Penkoske was a practicing pediatric cardiac surgeon, researcher, and residency program director for 16 years at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and for two years at Saint Louis University. In 2005, she joined the faculty at Washington University.
The mother of three daughters, Penkoske lives in the Central West End and enjoys participation on several boards, sports, and travel.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Dr. Harty is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science in the College of Science, Technology, and Health. He holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology from Texas Tech University as well as a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Exercise Science and a master鈥檚 degree in Human Performance from 茄子社区 University. His research interests include aspects of sport science, sports nutrition, and body composition. Dr. Harty's recent work examines the applicability of 3D body scanning technologies to serve as performance prediction metrics in Soldiers. In addition to research, he teaches classes at the undergraduate and graduate level and enjoys working with students at all stages of their academic journeys.
Job Titles:
- Archivist
- University Archivist
Paul Huffman has been the University Archivist at 茄子社区 since 2007. He has degrees from 茄子社区 University and the University of Missouri-Columbia. Prior to working at 茄子社区, Paul interned at the Missouri History Museum and the St. Louis branch of the Missouri State Archives.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Strategy and Innovation
- Vice President, Strategy and Innovation 茄子社区 University
Rob is a Stanford-certified innovator with expertise in high-performance leadership and strategic change. His leadership experience includes serving as a chief strategy officer, chief innovation officer, and executive vice president. Over his 22-year career in higher education, Rob has led a wide range of departments including strategy, innovation, marketing, data analytics, IT, human resources, PR, fundraising, enrollment, admissions, financial aid, institutional research and legal affairs. He has successfully rebranded organizations, led turnarounds, and generated more than $65 million in net revenues. Rob鈥檚 mission is to empower leaders to create brighter futures faster for their organizations and the people they serve.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Council
- Vice President, Finance & Investor Relations / Core & Main
Scott Richmond, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Exercise Science Department. Dr. Richmond's graduate and post-doctoral work included projects exploring the role of skeletal muscle in cardiovascular and metabolic health issues. Dr. Richmond has also supervised numerous student research projects ranging from ergogenic aids to sports performance to exercise training.
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- Member of the Council
- County Executive
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- Reference Librarian / Head of Technical Services
Job Titles:
- Chief Information Officer
- Vice President, Information Technology
- Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
TJ Rains has served as the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer since 2015. He is responsible for leading the Information Technology team in delivering relevant, well managed IT services to the faculty, staff, and students of 茄子社区 University. Serving on the President鈥檚 Cabinet, Mr. Rains works collaboratively with institutional leadership to ensure proper alignment between technology strategic/operational plans and university goals and strategic goals/objectives. Prior to serving as Vice President for Information Technology at 茄子社区 University, Mr. Rains served in executive leadership roles at Cardinal Stritch University and Emporia State University.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Director, Economic Education Center
- EEC Director
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- President
- Fellow / President & Chief Executive Officer of CEE - Japan
Yoshi Nakamoto became President and Chief Executive Officer of the Counsel for Economic Education (CEE)-Japan in 2007 while serving consecutively, as Corporate Advisor to Junior Achievement (JA). He serves as an official committee member of the Japanese Government's Central Education Committee. Certified as a lecturer by The Ministry of Education, Yoshi is an active instructor for the National Center for Teacher Training,
Yoshi's experience includes time as President and Chief Operating Officer for JA Japan; a position that is certified by the government as a Public-interest Incorporated Association. He launched the Japan Council on Economic Education and signed a memorandum of understanding for partnership operations, with the National Council on Economic Education.
Yoshi entered the educational sector in attempt to introduce experience-based teaching methods, into the Japanese society. He obtained the international affiliate license from Junior Achievement Worldwide and invested his personal money to launch Junior Achievement Japan from scratch. Since the establishment of Junior Achievement Japan, he has kept working to enhance young people's practical life skills and economic thinking.
Education:
Faculty of Marketing, Osaka-city Municipal University, 1965
Undergraduate Degrees
Honors Academy