President's Office

Roger L. Taylor
President
B.A., Knox College; J.D., Northwestern University School of Law

Denise Bailey
Executive Secretary to the President

John D. Podesta, Special Counselor to President
B.A., Knox College; J.D., Georgetown University

Academic Affairs

Lawrence B. Breitborde
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
B.A., Clark University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Rochester.

Stephen Bailey
Associate Dean of the College
B.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago

Nancy Fennig
Senior Secretary, Office of the Dean of the College

Jackie Uhlmann
Executive Secretary to the Dean of the College

- Library

Jeffrey Douglas
Director of the Library
B.A., University of Louisville, M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky, Lexington

Sharon Clayton
Associate Librarian
B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan College; M.A., University of Maryland; M.A., University of London

Jason Connell
Public Services Assistant
B.A., Knox College

Tanna Cullen
Office Coordinator
B.A., Knox College; M.I.M., American Graduate School of International Management

C. Scott Dorris
Assistant Librarian for Instructional Services
B.A., Pennsylvania State University

Elizabeth Dorris
Senior Archives Assistant
B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Pennsylvania State University

Anne Giffey
Assistant Librarian for Public Services
B.S., Edgewood College; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Patricia Glasnovich
Acquisitions Technician
A.A., Carl Sandburg College

Jerry Goodin
Audiovisual Coordinator
A.A.S., Spoon River College

Michelle Janikowski
Public Services Assistant
B.S., University of Wisconsin

Trisha McFall
Public Service Assistant
B.A., Knox College

Irene Ponce
Reader Services Technician
B.A., Knox College

Carley Robison
Curator of College Archives
B.A., University of Kansas

Laurie Sauer
Information Technologies Librarian
B.A., Monmouth College, M.L.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Kay Vander Meulen
Special Collections Supervisor
B.Ed., National College of Education

- Computer Center and Telecommunications

Steven A. Jones
Director of the Computer Center and Telecommunications
B.A., Knox College; M.S., Washington University; M.B.A., Webster University

Ross Davis
Computer Technician

Debra DeCrane
Assistant Director for Administrative Systems
B.A., Knox College

Joe Diveney
Network Manager, Computer Center/Telecommunications

Ronald Frakes
Programmer, Administrative Systems
B.A., Knox College

Nancy Hall
User Specialist for Administrative Computing

Steven Hall
Associate Director of the Computer Center
B.S., Bradley University

Kevin Kogut
Systems Programmer/Analyst
B.A., Illinois State University

Nancy Legate
Secretary, Computer Center

Debra Marty
Telecommunications Specialist

Sheryl Nyman
Computer Technician/Asst. Systems Manager

Sean Riedel
Assistant Director for Systems Administration
B.A., St. Ambrose University; M.S., Western Illinois University

Victoria Romano
Instructional Technology Specialist
B.A., Alleghany College; M.Ed., University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana

Ryan Scalf
Lab Attendant, Computer Center

James Sheahan
Senior Analyst
B.A., St. Ambrose University; M.B.A., Northern Illinois University

- Registrar

Sheryl Kristensen
College Registrar
B.S., University of Idaho; M.A., Bradley University.

Karen Benedict
Office Manager, Office of the Registrar

Donna Browne
Secretary, Office of the Registrar

- Athletics

Chad Eisele
Director of Athletics
B.A., Knox College; M.S., Wayne State University

Andrew Gibbons
Head Football Coach
B.S., Culver-Stockton College; M.S., Western Illinois University

Jess Groth
Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.A., Central College; M.A., Western Michigan University

C. Timothy Heimann
Men's Basketball Coach
B.A., Knox College; M.A., Bradley University

Patrick Irwin
Head Cross-Country Coach; Co-Head Track Coach
B.A., Cornell College

Jamie Isaacson
Head Baseball Coach and Assistant Football Coach
B.A., Knox College

Nicole McLellan
Head Coach, Women's Soccer; Director of E. & L. Andrew Fitness Center; Coordinator, Intramural Program
B.A., Juniata College

Wendy Rogers
Head Coach, Women's Basketball; Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer and Director of Intramurals
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.A., Towson University

Kim Schrader
Assistant to the Director of Athletics; Recruiting Coordinator; Head Volleyball Coach

Jami Strinz
Head Softball Coach; Assistant Volleyball Coach; Director of Club Sports
B.A., Bradley University

Scott Sunderland
Head Athletic Trainer
B.S., M.S., Illinois State University

Dan Zierfuss
Co-Head Track Coach; Assistant Football Coach
B.A., Beloit College

- Special Programs

Leah Bouchard
McNair Program Assistant
B.A., Knox College

Rod Davis
Co-Director, Lincoln Studies Center
B.S., University of Kansas; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa

D. Hal Devore
Adjunct Student Teacher Supervisor
B.S., M.S., Western Illinois University

Nancy Homer-Ray
Assistant Director, McNair Program
B.A., Knox College

Jerome Miner
Director, Language Learning Center
B.A., Coe College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa

Lori Hillier Montgomery
Director of Clinical Services, Educational Studies
B.A., Knox College

Sarah Moschenross
Director, McNair Program
B.A., Iowa State University; M.A., University of Iowa

Owen Muelder
Director, Galesburg Colony Underground Railroad Freedom Center
B.A., Knox College; M.A.T., Miami U. of Ohio

Edward Lee Niehus
Professor Emeritus of English and College Examiner
B.A., M.A., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Michael Schneider
Co-Director, Center for Global Studies
B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago

Robert Seibert
Co-Director, Center for Global Studies
B.A., Knox College; M.A., Ph.D., Tulane University

Jon Wagner
Director, Green Oaks Program
B.A., Wichita State University; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University

Douglas Wilson
Co-Director, Lincoln Studies Center
B.A., Doane College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

- Instructional Support

Amber Clark
Accompanist, Music

Michael DeGrand
Lab Coordinator, Chemistry
B.A., Knox College

Clarence B. Kuster
Science Technician
B.A., South Dakota State University

Susan Kuster
Laboratory Manager, Biology, and Radiation Safety Officer
B.A., Monmouth College

Alice-Patience Valentino Lema
Lab Coordinator, Biology
B.A., Knox College

Janella Lentz
Laboratory Manager, Chemistry
B.A., Augustana College

Miava Reem
Technical Assistant, Biology
B.A., Knox College

Margo Shively
Designer/Supervisor, Theatre Costume Shop
B.F.A., Art Institute of Chicago

- Faculty Support

William Young
Coordinator of Faculty Mentor Program
B.A., University of Rhode Island; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Peggy Danielson
Faculty Secretary, Davis Hall

Karen Hawkinson
Coordinator, Center for Global Studies
B.A., Knox College

Sandra Jones
Faculty Secretary, Old Main

Carole O'Brien
Faculty Secretary, Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center

Sunshine Regiacorte
Faculty Secretary, Center for Fine Arts

Student Development

Xavier E. Romano
Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students
B.S., University of Oregon; M.A., Santa Clara University; Ed.D. candidate, University of San Francisco

LaCrystal Green
Director of Multicultural Student Advisement
B.A., M.A., Eastern Kentucky University

Melissa Kratz
Secretary, Center for Career & Pre-Professional Development
A.A.S., Carl Sandburg College; A.A., Ambassador College; B.A., Knox College

Daniel Larson
Associate Dean of Students and Director of Counseling Services
B.A., Concordia College; M.A., University of South Dakota; Ed.D., Northern Arizona University

Heather Poppy
Director, Center for Career & Pre-Professional Development
B.S., University of Illinois; M.Ed., University of Vermont

Kathleen Ridlon
Director, Center for Community Service
B.A., City College of New York; M.A., Smith College

Terrie Saline
Internship Coordinator, Center for Career & Pre-Professional Development
A.A., Carl Sandburg College; B.S., SUNY Empire State College

Vicki Sibley
Office Coordinator, Office of Student Development

Jennifer Snider
Student Life Coordinator, Campus Life
B.A., Lynchburg College; M.S., Southern Illinois University

Craig Southern
Associate Dean of Students for Residential Learning
B.A., Illinois Wesleyan; M.S., Illinois State University

Debra Southern
Associate Dean of Students
B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University; M.A., University of Iowa

James Stewart
Assistant Director of Campus Life
B.A., Lyon College; M.A., University of Arkansas

Vicki Swedlund
Secretary, Counseling Center

Cathy Walters
Director of International Student Advisement
B.A., Agnes Scott College; M.A., National University; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School

Lisa Welch
Secretary

Cindy Wickliffe
Secretary, Office of Residential Learning and Campus Life

- Learning Support

John Haslem
Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
B.A., M.A., Purdue University; Ph.D., University of Denver

Stephanie Kennedy
Academic Coordinator, Educational Development Program
B.A., Monmouth College; M.A., Ball State University

Risa Lopez
Director, TRIO Program
B.A., M.S., Illinois State University

Paul Marasa
Writing Coordinator, TRIO Program
B.A., St. Joseph's University; M.A., Indiana University

Evelyn Nelson
Program Coordinator, TRIO Program

Mary Jane Shroyer
Math/Science Coordinator, TRIO Program
B.S., Truman State University; M.S., Oregon State University

Sharon Trotter-Martin
Writing Coordinator, Center for Teaching and Learning
B.A., University of Missouri; M.A., Western Illinois University

Jane Varakin
Academic Coordinator
B.S., James Madison University; M.A., Kent State University

Admission and Financial Aid

- Admission

Paul Steenis
Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission
B.A., Knox College

Jill Bisbee
Director of Admission
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College

Anna Clark
Data Entry/Word Processor
B.S., Marycrest International University

Donna Curry
Director of Admission Services
B.A., Knox College

Donna Curry
Director of Admission Services
B.A., Knox College

Michael Dixon, Jr.
Admission Counselor
M.Ed., Grand Valley State University

Diane Dooley
Secretary/Receptionist

Casey Gatz
Admission Counselor
B.A., Knox College

Susannah Gawor
Assistant Director of Admission
B.A., Knox College

Patricia Harden
Data Entry/Word Processor
A.A., Carl Sandburg College; Cisco Certified

Jessica DeAnn Hardy
Admission Counselor
B.A., University of the South

Beth Jonsberg
Visit Coordinator
B.A., Keele University

Jennifer Keegan
Assistant Director, Admission
B.A., Allegheny College; M.Ed., Loyola University

Loren Lindgren
Admission Counselor
B.A., Knox College

Meg Ryan
Admission Counselor
B.A., Wartburg College

Janet Tolle
Receptionist
B.A., Western Illinois University

Amy Welty
Receptionist
A.A., Carl Sandburg College

Sherrill Zaric
Project Coordinator

- Financial Aid

Teresa Jackson
Director of Financial Aid
B.A., Knox College

Donna Cox
Counselor
B.S., Western Illinois University

Mary Schell
Associate Director of Financial Aid
B.A., Northeastern Illinois University; M.S., Marian College

Dolores Sundell
Office Coordinator

Advancement

Beverly Holmes
Vice President and Director of Special Gifts
B.S., Cornell University

Janet Albert
Assistant Director of Advancement Services

David Amor
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
B.A., University of British Columbia; M.A., Stanford University; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Melissa Arney
Director of Advancement Services
B.A., University of Miami

Jeri Candor
Secretary

Megan Clayton
Coordinator of Fifty Year Club Activities

Maureen Dickinson
Associate Director, Major and Planned Giving
B.S., University of Illinois; J.D., IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law

Rose Garrison
Constituent Records and Gift Processing Assistant
B.S., Western Illinois University

Brian Gawor
Assistant Director of the Knox Fund
B.A., Knox College; M.S., Western Illinois University

Robert King
Director, Major and Planned Giving
B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University; J.D., I.I.T.-Chicago Kent College of Law

Julie Layer
Associate Director of the Knox Fund
B.A., Grinnell College; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Sandra Mehl
Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
B.A., Knox College; M.A., Western Illinois University

Patricia Moger
Senior Secretary

Megan Scott
Director, Advancement Communications and Editor, Knox Magazine
B.A., Knox College

Patricia Tursky
Secretary

Jamie Wollrab
Constituent Records and Gift Processing

- Alumni Relations

Carol Brown
Director of Alumni and Constituent Programs
B.A., Knox College; M.A., Western Illinois University

Jennifer Gallas
Associate Director, Alumni and Constituent Programs
B.A., Augustana College; M.A., University of Illinois

Amy Roth
Secretary

Public Relations

Karrie Heartlein
Director of Public Relations
B.A., M.A., Bradley University

Peter Bailley
Associate Director of Media Relations
B.A., Knox College

Colleen Culbertson
Secretary

Rebecca Hale
Director of Publications
B.S., Illinois State University

Ami Jontz
Publications Designer
B.S., Illinois State University

Theresa Kuhlman
Copywriting Coordinator
B.A., Missouri Southern State University

Cheri Siebken
New Media Coordinator
B.J., University of Missouri

Brian Thiessen
Sports Writer and Sports Information Director
B.A., St. Ambrose University; M.S., Western Illinois University

Business, Finance and Administrative Services

Thomas B. Axtell
Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services, and Treasurer
B.A., Oberlin College; M.B.A., M.E.S., Yale University

Ann Nixon
Executive Secretary to the Vice President for Finance
B.S., University of Illinois

Anne Z. Taylor
Pro Bono Counsel
B.A., Knox College; J.D., Northwestern University

- Business and Finance

Angela Clary
Accountant, Business Office
B.A., Monmouth College

Melody Diehl
Accounts Payable, Loans Coordinator, Business Office

Bobby Jo Maurer
Controller, C.P.A.
B.S., Western Illinois University

Lisa Steinbach
Payroll Coordinator

Barb Stevenson
Accounting Assistant

Vicki Trant
Information Coordinator

Penny Young
Billing and Collection Coordinator

- Administrative Services

Ray Benson
Director of Support Services and Purchasing Agent
B.A., Western Illinois University

Becky Canfield
Human Resources Assistant

Craig Conolly
Bookstore Manager
B.S., M.S., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Virgi Cox
Bookstore Assistant

Roxanne Ronk
Benefits Coordinator

Marcy Simkins
Wellness Coordinator
B.S., Augustana College

Sherry Steller
Coordinator, Purchasing

Neill Unger
Supervisor Postal Services

Gina Zindt
Director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action Officer
B.A., University of Illinois

- Facilities Services

Scott Maust
Director of Facilities Services

Bradley Gregory
Director of Building Services

Dan Marty
Director of Maintenance

John Steller
Director of Grounds

Dennis Bailey
General Maintenance Worker

Michael Bailey
Custodian

Larry Beller
Custodian

Cathleen Brush
Custodian

Terry Clewell
Painter

Derrick Coleman
Custodian

Clyde Droke
Grounds Worker

Karen Ford-Kelly
Custodian

Christine Fowler
Custodian

Thomas Griffith
Carpenter Foreman

Timothy Guerrero
Custodian

Robert Hall
Custodian

Rose Jones
Custodian

Sherman Kelley
Heating Plant Foreman

Bonita Lee
Service Request Coordinator

Terry Like
Grounds Foreman

Kimberly Lipsky
Custodial Foreman

Steven Lumbeck
Electrician

Greg Lybarger
General Maintenance Worker

William McGaan
Plant Operator

Gary Pence
Custodian

Patrick Pendergast
General Maintenance Worker

Curtis Phillips
Custodian

Andrew Pitman
Grounds Specialist
B.A., Western Illinois University

Linda Rice
Custodian

Arnold J. Salsman
Custodial Foreman

Marie Scalf
Custodian

Dan Schisler
Custodian

David B. Smith
General Maintenance Worker

Joann Soper
Custodian

Mark Totten
Plumber

Gregory Washabaugh
Custodian

Douglas Wessels
Custodian

Linda Wood
Housekeeper, Ingersoll House

Carole Woods
Custodian

- Dining Services

Steve Farris
Director of Dining Services
A.A., Carl Sandburg College

Irma Alvarez
Snack Bar Worker

Edwin Anderson
Storeroom Clerk

Denise Betts
Dining Service Worker

Trudy Bizarri
Supervisor

Donna Bryant
Secretary

Laurie Bush
Snack Bar Worker

Bridget Crouch
Cook

Kelly Danielson
Snack Bar Worker

Cinda Downin
Dining Services Worker

Kathy Dunemann
Dining Services Worker

Jo Ann Gibbons
Supervisor

Janice Gluba
Supervisor

Brian Hale
Lead Cook

Bobbi Helander
Manager, Convenience Store

Charlotte Johnson
Supervisor

D. Mark Johnson
Cook

Margaret Kain
Assistant Director of Dining and Campus Card Services

Donald Lawton
Cook

Celia Lozano
Dining Services Worker

Michelle Lumberry
Dining Services Worker

Linda McCormack
Lead Snack Bar Worker

Marla McGinn
Dining Services Worker

Danette McKillip
Catering Manager

Angela Morss-Miles
Office & Card Service Coordinator

Debra Oelberg
Snack Bar Worker

Rosaria Rodriguez
Dining Services Worker

Tina Rutherford
Dining Services Worker

Denise Sportsman
Food Services Worker

Jill Thompson
Dining Services Worker

Henry Wooten
Dining Services Worker

- Campus Safety

John Schlaf
Director, Campus Safety
B.A., Western Illinois University

Andrew Chernin
Safety Officer
B.A., Knox College

Mack Glass
Assistant Director, Campus Safety
B.A., Western Illinois University

Harold Hull
Safety Officer

Nathan Kemp
Safety Officer

Mark Locke
Safety Officer

Raul Martinez
Safety Officer
A.S., Carl Sandburg College

Kevin McCoy
Safety Officer

Edward Ordaz
Safety Officer

David Rayborn
Safety Officer

Tim Sandrock
Safety Officer

Stanley Simonson
Safety Officer

Brent Zhorne
Safety Officer
B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.B.A., Western Illinois University