WHEATON COLLEGE - Key Persons


Al Scales

Job Titles:
  • Maintenance Specialist

Amy Becker Karl

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

Ariel Norquist

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Counselor
A Christian Liberal Arts curriculum is the perfect complement to a global perspective. This is a prominent feature of a Wheaton College education, and this has been my own experience as a learner and follower of Christ. For over a decade I have served students crossing cultural or national borders in pursuit of educational advancement. If you desire to study at Wheaton College as an International student, I'm here to help you. Read more about me, or make an online appointment with me.

Ashley Condra

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Admissions Counselor

Ashley Kiley

Job Titles:
  • Camp Programs Director

Beverly Liefeld Hancock - President

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers Team
  • President

Bishop Emery Lindsay

Job Titles:
  • Bishop
  • Member of the Board
  • Pastor / Los Angeles, CA

Bryan Eklund

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Charlie Goeke

Job Titles:
  • School Year Programs Director

Chris Duininck

Job Titles:
  • Construction Executive

Cindra Stackhouse Taetzsch

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
  • Member of the Officers Team

Dan Jozwiak

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

David Criscione

Job Titles:
  • Finance / Falmouth, ME

Debbie Landeros

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Counselor
Hello and welcome! I'm Debbie Landeros, a 2016 Wheaton College graduate. My years at Wheaton have been some of the most formative years of my life. So, I'm excited you're considering Wheaton, and I look forward to being part of your college journey. Read more about me, or make an online appointment with me.

Dee Netzel

Job Titles:
  • Publishing / Editor

Dr. A. Duane Litfin

Job Titles:
  • President Emeritus / Wheaton, IL

Dr. Andrea D. Scott

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers Team
  • Vice Chair

Dr. Darrell L. Bock

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Professor

Dr. David K. Gieser

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Representative

Dr. David M. Howard

Job Titles:
  • Mission President

Dr. James Plueddemann

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Dr. Jeanette L. Hsieh

Job Titles:
  • Provost Emerita

Dr. Jeanne B. Blumhagen

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  • Physician - Retired / Carol Stream, IL

Dr. Joseph M. Stowell

Job Titles:
  • University President / Grand Rapids, MI

Dr. Philip G. Ryken - President

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • President

Dr. Timothy F. George

Job Titles:
  • Divinity School Dean / Birmingham, AL

Dr. V. Gilbert Beers

Job Titles:
  • Editor

Ellen Egerton

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Counselor

Eric Fowler

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers Team
  • President - Elect

Esther Han

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Counselor
Welcome! As a 2019 Wheaton College graduate, I'm excited you're considering Wheaton! During my four years here studying Psychology, Business/Economics, and Art, I experienced God's faithfulness in using my experiences both within the classroom and beyond to shape me into someone more like Jesus while preparing me for life after college. Read more about me, or make an online appointment with me.

George Polcaster

Job Titles:
  • Facilities Manager

Hannah Nokes

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Counselor
Our admissions counselors are equipped to lead you through the admissions process. Welcome! As a 2019 Wheaton College graduate, I'm so excited you're looking into Wheaton! During my time here studying Christian Formation and Ministry and Spanish, I was challenged by professors and peers to think critically about my faith, grow as a Christ-follower, and serve well in all areas of my life--both in the working world and in the relationships and little everyday moments outside of it. Read more about me, or make an online appointment with me.

Hannah Ting

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Counselor
Hello and welcome! As a 2020 Wheaton College graduate, it's my joy and honor to be a part of your college exploration process. Wheaton is a sacred place to me-it's where I've walked an abundant journey of intellectual, spiritual, and relational enrichment alongside a loving community. If you're seeking an academic home that enables you to think deeply, live worshipfully, and nurture your vocational calling, I invite you to consider seriously what Wheaton has to offer. Read more about me, or make an online appointment with me.

Harve Chrouser

Job Titles:
  • Coach

Jackie Ribbe

Job Titles:
  • Business Operations Assistant

JoAnna Smith

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Counselor
Welcome! I am JoAnna Smith, a 2019 Wheaton alumna. I thoroughly enjoyed and was blessed by Wheaton's Christian liberal arts education while majoring in Elementary Education with an English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement. Read more about me, or make an online appointment with me.

John Barger

Job Titles:
  • Data and Operations Manager
I earned my B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and completed an M.A. in Biblical Exegesis at Wheaton College and M.Div. equivalency. I was born and raised in Wheaton, IL, and my family was recognized as a "heritage family" during the city's sesquicentennial celebration. My maternal grandfather, Mayor Ralph Barger, participated in the ground-breaking ceremony for the Billy Graham Center in 1979 along with Dr. Billy Graham and President Hudson Armerding.

John Welsh

Job Titles:
  • Business Operations Director

Kim Matsumoto

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Admissions Counselor for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

Korey Gregornik

Job Titles:
  • Staff

Lisa Brosious Beamer - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Lisa Granger

Job Titles:
  • Community Volunteer / Lansing, MI

Manette Galvan Turner

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Mary Kopp

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Counselor

Mike Odberg

Job Titles:
  • High School Adventure Program Manager

Mr. C. William Pollard

Job Titles:
  • Executive
  • Member of the Board

Mr. Clayton Brown

Job Titles:
  • Corporation Executive - Retired / Wheaton, IL

Mr. Dale C. Wong

Job Titles:
  • Executive
  • Member of the Board

Mr. Donald L. Meyer

Job Titles:
  • Executive

Mr. Gary W. Griffin

Job Titles:
  • Corporate Executive

Mr. Gregory L. Jao

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Author and Christian Leader / Elmhurst, IL

Mr. Gunther H. "Bud" Knoedler

Job Titles:
  • Executive

Mr. Harold "Mac" Airhart

Job Titles:
  • Real Estate Builder / Developer

Mr. James Goetz

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers Team

Mr. Jeffrey Meyer

Job Titles:
  • Executive
  • Member of the Board

Mr. John H. Augustine

Job Titles:
  • Executive
  • Member of the Board

Mr. K. Anthony Keilhacker

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Mr. Philip G. Hubbard

Job Titles:
  • Executive
  • Member of the Board

Mr. Steve Preston

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Corporation Executive / McLean, VA

Mrs. Barbara W. Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Mrs. Kathy Vaselkiv

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers Team

Mrs. Mary J. Schaller

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Representative

Muhia Karianjahi

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor of Outdoor and Adventure Leadership Program Coordinator

Nate Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Wheaton Passage Program Director

Rachael Botting

Job Titles:
  • Adjunct Faculty and Program Assistant

Rachel Nichwitz

Job Titles:
  • Group Program Manager

Rebekah Greer

Job Titles:
  • Camper Registration Assistant

Renae Schauer Smith

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers Team

Rob Ribbe

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
  • Executive Director of HoneyRock Assistant Professor, a. Duane Litfin School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership

Sara Waltz

Job Titles:
  • Health Center Coordinator

Scott Eppler

Job Titles:
  • Site Manager

Terrance Campbell

Job Titles:
  • Director of Graduate Admissions

Terri Jozwiak

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Wheaton Passage

Job Titles:
  • Wheaton Passage Program Director

Yuli To

Job Titles:
  • International Graduate Admissions Counselor