Administration

Staff members are reflected as of July 1, 2022, since the Saint Xavier Catalog is updated each July. Current staff members can be found in the Campus Directory.

President's Office

1. Laurie M. Joyner (2017)
   President of the University
   Ph.D. in Sociology
   Tulane University (1995)

2. Maggie Eaheart (1992)
   Chief of Staff
   M.A. in Religious Studies
   Miami University (1992)

Academic Affairs

1. Charlene Bermele (2003)
   Director, Online Nursing Programs
   School of Nursing and Health Sciences
   DNP
   Loyola University, Chicago (2016)

2. Greg Coutts (1987)
   Associate Dean
   College of Arts and Sciences
   Ph.D. in Music Theory
   Northwestern University (1991)

3. Nathaly Gal (2017)
   LMS Administrator/Instructional Designer
   Center for Instructional Design and Academic Technology
   MBA in Project Management
   Saint Xavier University (2019)

4. Gwendolyn George (2020)
   Dean
   School of Nursing and Health Sciences
   Ph.D. in Nursing
   University of Tennessee (2008)

5. Indranil Ghosh (2008)
   Director
   Graham School of Management
   Ph.D. in Economics
   Southern Methodist University (1983)

6. Brad Leshinske (2018)
   Coordinator, Exercise Science and Sports and Fitness Administration Programs
   School of Nursing and Health Sciences
   Ph.D. in Health Sciences
   Rocky Mountain University Health Professions (2021)

7. Yue Ma (2012)
   Director, Center for Instructional Design and Academic Technology
   M.S. in Instructional System Technology
   Indiana University - Bloomington (2012)

8. John M. McDonald (1992)
   Interim Director, Robert and Mary Rita Murphy Stump Library
   M.A., Library and Information Science
   Dominican University (1990)

9. Saib Othman (2022)
   Provost
   Ph.D. in Mathematics
   University of Iowa (1996)

10. Gina Rossetti (2002)
    Interim Dean
    College of Arts and Sciences
    Ph.D. in English
    University of Tennessee (2001)

11. Sarah Schellinger (2015)
    Director, Graduate Programs
    Communication Sciences and Disorders
    Ph.D. in Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences
    University of Minnesota (2015)

12. Maureen Schmitt (1999)
    Coordinator, CSD Undergraduate Programs
    Communication Sciences and Disorders
    M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
    Saint Xavier University (1996)

13. Richard Venneri (1991)
    Associate Provost (2005)
    Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies
    University of Washington (1976)

14. Caroline K. Wilson (2011)
    Director, FNP Program
    School of Nursing and Health Sciences
    DNP
    DePaul University (2018)

Athletics

1. Ken Alston (2022)
   Associate Athletics Director
   M.A. in Sports and Fitness Administration
   Grambling State University (2017)

2. Travis Brewster (2021)
   Head Women's Basketball Coach
   B.A. in Speech and Drama
   Charleston Southern (1994)

3. Matt Cunningham (2022)
   Athletics Director
   Juris Doctor
   Wayne State (2016)

4. Kate DeGaetano (1999)
   Head Athletic Trainer
   M.A. in Education
   Saint Xavier University (2010)

5. Mike Feminis (1999)
   Head Football Coach
   M.S. in Physical Education
   University of Illinois at Chicago (1993)

6. Robert Ford (2021)
   Head Men's Basketball Coach
   M.A. in Higher Education Administration
   Salem University (2019)

7. Chris Gbur (2009)
   Interim Sports Information Director
   B.A. in Recreation, Sport and Tourism Management
   University of Illinois (2008)

8. Robert Heersema (1987)
   Head Women's Volleyball Coach
   B.S. in Physical Education
   University of Illinois at Chicago (1986)

9. Michael Kay (2016)
   Head Men's and Women's Bowling Coach
   M.A. in Education
   National Louis University (2005)

10. Alyssa Krause (2020)
    Head Women's Soccer Coach
    M.S. in Applied Exercise Science
    Concordia University, Chicago (2018)

11. Alan Lynn (2022)
    Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach
    B.A. in Business Administration
    Saint Xavier University (1980)

12. Bill McKeon (2016)
    Assistant Football Coach
    B.S. in Elementary Education
    Saint Xavier University (2011)

13. Erin Mollohan-Corrao (2016)
    Head Softball Coach
    M.A. in Education
    Saint Xavier University (2015)

14. Jeffery Orluck (2022)
    Spirit Coordinator/Head Dance Coach

15. Dan Piet (2006)
    Athletic Trainer
    M.A. in Athletic Training
    Illinois State University (2002)

16. Shane Prance (2022)
    Facility Director, Shannon Center
    B.A., General Studies
    Purdue University - North Central (2013)

17. Addison Rouse (2020)
    Head Baseball Coach
    M.S. in Sports Administration
    Henderson State (2012)

18. Tom Ryan (2018)
    Head Men's Volleyball Coach
    MBA in Finance
    Quincy University (2018)

19. Enrique Torres (2020)
    Head Men's and Women's Cross Country, Track and Field Coach
    B.A. in Organizational Management
    Calumet College of St. Joseph (2003)

20. Ed Vucinic (2004)
    Head Men's Soccer Coach
    B.A. in Business Administration
    Lewis University (1983)

21. Mark Yanule (1999)
    Assistant Football Coach
    B.A. in Communications
    University of St. Francis (1994)

Business and Finance Operations

1. Cynthia J. Coleman (1998)
   Associate Director, Human Resources
   BBA in Marketing
   Saint Xavier University (2009)

2. Dawn Cosgrove (2021)
   Facilities Services Administrator
   MBA in Business Administration
   Auburn University at Montgomery (1993)

3. Julie Cupp (2019)
   Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
   B.S. in Accounting
   University of Illinois, Chicago (1993)

4. Sandra Diaz (2009)
   Manager, Conferences and Facilities Scheduling

5. Brian Goebel (2010)
   Executive Director, IT Network and Infrastructure Services
   MBA in Management
   Saint Xavier University (2015)

6. Tyra A. Harrington (2021)
   Payroll Administrator
   BBA in Management
   Saint Xavier University (2020)

7. Gerry Horan (2018)
   Director, Human Resources
   Master of Human Resource Management
   Keller Graduate School of Management (2005)

8. Yvonne Huels (1997)
   Manager, Print Services
   B.A. in Psychology
   Saint Xavier University (2001)

9. Daniel P. Klotzbach (2017)
   Vice President for Finance and Administration
   Chief Financial Officer
   MBA
   Saint Bonaventure University (1988)

10. Molly E. Maley Gaik (1999)
    Chief Information Officer
    MBA, Information Systems Concentration
    Keller Graduate School of Management (1994)

11. Karrie Mallo (2010)
    Manager, Purchasing
    B.A. in Liberal Studies
    Saint Xavier University (2021)

12. Leah Moore (2005)
    Assistant Director
    Facilities Management
    B.A. in Liberal Studies
    Saint Xavier University (2012)

13. Linda Moreno (1996)
    Director, Auxiliary Services
    MBA in Service Management
    Saint Xavier University (2005)

14. Rola Othman (2005)
    Director, Client Services
    Information Technology
    Ed.D. in Higher Education and Organizational Change
    Benedictine University (2016)

15. Lesley Podlasek (2014)
    Human Resources Generalist
    B.A. in Communications
    Saint Xavier University (2002)

16. Rita Shine (1998)
    Manager, Mail Box

17. Peter Skach (2009)
    Director, Facilities
    B.A. in Communication Design
    University of Illinois at Chicago (1986)

18. Diane Stallmann (2014)
    Controller, Accounting
    MBA in Corporate Finance
    DePaul University (1991)

19. Jill Wisch (2009)
    Assistant Controller, Accounting
    M.S. in Accounting
    Governors State University (2003)

Enrollment Management, Student Development and Student Success

1. Tatiana Alaraj (2021)
   Academic and Career Resource Advisor
   Center for SUCCESS
   B.A., Strategic Communication
   Saint Xavier University (2021)

2. Gloria Avalos (2021)
   Academic and Career Resource Advisor
   Center for SUCCESS
   M.A., International Education Management
   Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (2015)

3. Diana Barraza-Ontiveros (2022)
   Academic and Career Resource Advisor
   Center for SUCCESS
   M.A in Spanish
   New Mexico State University (2019)

4. Deborah Beal (2022)
   Director, Center for SUCCESS
   M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
   Purdue University Global (2019)

5. Sara Bellus (2020)
   Math Specialist
   Learning Center
   B.S., Teaching of Math
   University of Illinois Chicago (2008)

6. Joshua Bogaski-Baugh (2017)
   Executive Director of Student Success
   M.S. Ed. in Higher Education
   Southern Illinois University (2014)

7. Debra Buckiewicz (2008)
   Director, Recruitment CRM
   B.A. in French
   Elmhurst College (1996)

8. Elena Carrillo (2008)
   Director, Academic Planning
   Records and Registration
   MBA in Management
   Saint Xavier University (2015)

9. Laura Carrillo (2004)
   Associate Director, Financial Aid
   B.S. in Elementary Education
   Saint Xavier University (2004)

10. Alison Chandler (2020)
    Assistant Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success
    M.A. in Educational Psychology and Counselor Education
    Tennessee Tech University (2004)

11. Brian Condon (2006)
    Assistant Director, Graduate Admission
    M.A. in Education
    Saint Xavier University (2010)

12. Ellen Cyrier (2021)
    Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission
    and Recruitment Communications
    Master of Education in Educational Leadership
    Northern Arizona University (2019)

13. Antonio Diaz Oliva (2021)
    Multilingual Writing Specialist, Learning Center
    M.S. in Spanish Literature and Latino Studies
    Georgetown University (2017)

14. ChrisTina Edwards (2021)
    Student Support Specialist, Student Success Program
    M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
    DePaul University (2018)

15. Belicia Espinal (2022)
    Coordinator,
    Center for Accessibility Resources
    B.A. Liberal Studies/Social Sciences
    Saint Xavier University (2019)

16. Kelly Fox Reidy (2013)
    Director, Center for International Education
    B.A. in English
    Western Michigan University (1999)

17. Julie Gardner (2019)
    Freshman Admission Counselor
    BBA in Management and Marketing
    Saint Xavier University (2018)

18. Johnna Gerona (2021)
    Academic and Career Resource Advisor
    Center for SUCCESS
    M.S.Ed. in Higher Education
    Northern Illinois University (2021)

19. Gricelda Gonzalez (2008)
    Veteran Compliance Advisor
    B.A. in Liberal Studies
    Saint Xavier University (2015)

20. Jacqueline Griffin (2004)
    Associate Director, Financial Aid
    MBA in Financial Planning
    Saint Xavier University (2006)

21. Brian Hotzfield (2002)
    Associate Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success
    MBA in Project Management
    Saint Xavier University (2010)

22. Ashley N. Jackson (2021)
    Director, Campus Life
    M.A. in Leadership
    Lindenwood University (2015)

23. Kathleen Jacobs (2020)
    Assistant Director, Financial Aid
    B.F.A.
    University of Illinois (2001)

24. Clarissa Jimenez (2018)
    Assistant Director of Freshman Admission
    B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology
    Lake Forest College (2018)

25. Ashlee Johnson (2022)
    Freshman Admission Counselor
    B.A. in Psychology
    Saint Xavier University (2021)

26. Manal Kanaan (2014)
    Director, High Impact Practices
    Ed.D. in Leadership, Learning, and Stewardship
    University of St. Francis (2018)

27. Peter Kreten (2008)
    Director, Student Media
    M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction
    Saint Xavier University (2012)

28. Gisselle Lopez (2018)
    Assistant Director of Transfer Admission
    B.A. in English
    Saint Xavier University (2018)

29. Eileen Luce (2000)
    Director, Transfer Student Services Center
    MBA in Service Management
    Saint Xavier University (2009)

30. Imelda Macías (2015)
    Title V Director
    MBA in Marketing and Internet and Social Media Marketing
    Saint Xavier University (2013)

31. Colleen Maloney (2022)
    Assistant Director, Transfer Student Services Center
    MLS, Master of Library Science
    Indiana University (1995)

32. Margaret Rose McDonnell (2008)
    Director,
    Center for Accessibility Resources
    M.A. in Education
    Saint Xavier University (1997)

33. Tyler Meyers (2019)
    Freshman Admission Counselor
    MBA in Management
    Sain Xavier University (2022)

34. Joanna Nemeh (2004)
    Director, Learning Center
    Ph.D., Committee on Jewish Studies
    University of Chicago (2016)

35. Shavonn Nowlin (2019)
    Associate Director, Residence Life
    M.A., Higher Education Leadership
    North Central College (2014)

36. Keith O'Neill (2021)
    Associate Dean of Students
    Title IX Coordinator
    Ph.D., Higher Education Administration
    Bowling Green State University (2014)

37. Nancy Ortiz-Romero (2020)
    Director of Student Support
    Center for SUCCESS
    MSW, Mental Health
    Loyola University (2005)

38. Margaret Rehfeld (1991)
    Executive Director, Records and Registration
    MBA in Management
    Saint Xavier University (2015)

39. Alejandra Sandoval Martinez (2020)
    Student Support Specialist, Student Success Program
    M.A. in Teaching
    Dominican University (2017)

40. Susan Swisher (1994)
    Executive Director, Financial Aid
    B.A. in Psychology
    University of Iowa (1979)

41. Katie Szymczak (2010)
    Student Support Specialist, Student Success Program
    M.A. in Special Education
    Saint Xavier University (2011)

42. Katy Thompson (1999)
    Dean of Students
    Director, Residence Life
    M.A. in General Education
    Saint Xavier University (2003)

43. Rafael Valencia (2020)
    Bilingual Financial Literacy Coach
    BBA in Hospitality Management and Marketing
    Saint Xavier University (2020)

44. Keiana Winters (2021)
    Director, Counseling Center
    Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision
    Capella University (2021)

Institutional Research

1. Jorge Arévalo (2008)
   Senior Institutional Research Analyst
   MBA in Marketing
   Southern Illinois University (2007)

2. Kathleen Carlson (1997)
   Executive Director, Institutional Research
   Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology
   Loyola University of Chicago (1978)

3. Carmel Horan (2001)
   Associate Director, Institutional Research
   BBA in Finance
   Loyola University of Chicago (1992)

University Advancement

1. Dustin Duncan (2019)
   Director of Grants and Presidential Communications
   M.A. in International Relations
   Liverpool Hope University (2015)

2. Jeanmarie Gainer (2005)
   Director, Alumni Relations
   B.A. Social Science/Sociology
   Saint Xavier University (1985)

3. Erin Mueller (2016)
   Associate Vice President
   University Advancement
   M.A. in History
   Marquette University (2002)

4. Remonia Murrell (2020)
   Advancement Services Specialist
   B.S. in Business Administration
   DeVry University (2004)

University Ministry

1. Jenny DeVivo (2019)
   Executive Director, Mission and Heritage
   Ph.D. in New Testament and Early Christianity (Theology)
   Loyola University, Chicago (2014)

2. Kateri Golbiw (2022)
   Director, Campus Ministry
   B.A. in General Education
   Aquinas College (2017)

University Relations

1. Brian Bartelment (2015)
   Web Marketing Manager
   B.A. in English
   Saint Xavier University (2014)

2. Maggie Fahey (2022)
   Media Coordinator
   B.A. in Communications
   Saint Xavier University (2016)

3. Katie Finn (2021)
   Digital Marketing Specialist
   BBA in Marketing and Management
   Saint Xavier University (2021)

4. Michael Grimm (2008)
   Associate Director, Production Services
   B.A. in Communications and Studio Art
   Saint Xavier University (2008)

5. Chris Hulbert (2014)
   Graphics and Web Designer
   for Special Projects
   Bachelor of Fine Arts
   Illinois State University (2007)

6. Abel Juarez (2020)
   Multimedia Specialist
   B.A. in Studio Arts
   Saint Xavier University (2018)

7. Izla Olson (2020)
   Digital Content Editor/Writer
   BBA in Marketing
   Saint Xavier University (2019)

8. Deb Rapacz (2009)
   Associate Vice President,
   Strategic Marketing and Communications
   M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications
   Northwestern University (1992)

9. Nicole Reitz (2022)
   Content Specialist
   Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
   Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (2022)

10. Laura Richardella (2014)
    Marketing Communications Manager
    B.A. in Communications
    Saint Xavier University (2013)

11. Alejandra Torres (2002)
    Senior Graphic/Web Designer
    B.A. in Journalism
    Saint Xavier University (2000)

12. Breeanna Villalpando (2019)
    Manager, Marketing and Communications Projects
    M.A. in Professional Writing
    Chatham University (2016)

13. Maggie Warrington (2021)
    Project Manager
    B.A. in Journalism Studies
    London Metropolitan University (2008)