Committees and Subcommittees

Restart Committee and Subcommittees

Commissioned by Dr. Bob Jackson, President
Co-Chair: Ms. Jackie Dudley, Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services
Co-Chair: Dr. Don Robertson, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Co-Chair: Dr. Tim Todd, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Senior Administrative Representative: Mr. Jordan Smith, Director of Government and Institutional Relations

Additional guidance provided by:

Dr. Bob Hughes, Murray State Health Services Chief Medical Officer
Calloway County Health Department
Ms. Joyce Gordon, Director of Human Resources
Mr. Rob Miller, General Counsel

Subcommittee Membership

Academic Affairs and Faculty Support Subcommittee

Dr. Tim Todd, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs - Chair
Mr. David Balthrop, Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Dr. Brian Bourke, Associate Professor in the College of Education and Human Services
Dr. Tony Brannon, Dean of the Hutson School of Agriculture
Dr. Dina Byers, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professionals
Mrs. Wendy Cain, Director of Student Financial Services
Dr. Kathy Callahan, Professor and Chair in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Dr. David Eaton, Interim Dean of the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business
Dr. Renee Fister, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning
Dr. Claire Fuller, Dean of the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Ms. Shelia Haley, Executive Assistant of Academic Affairs
Ms. Ashley Ireland, Dean of Libraries
Dr. Heath Keller, Associate Professor in the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business
Mr. Dan Lavit, Executive Director of the Center for Adult and Regional Education
Ms. Molly Logsdon, Student Government Association Representative
Mr. David Looney, Executive Director of Auxiliary Services
Mr. Mickey Miller, Instructor in the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business/Residential College Head
Mrs. Susan Miller, Assistant Director of Facilities Management
Dr. Bob Pervine, Associate Provost
Dr. David Roach, Professor in the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Ms. Tracy Roberts, Registrar
Mr. Brian Verkamp, Chief Information Officer of Information Systems
Dr. David Whaley, Dean of the College of Education and Human Services
Mrs. Peggy Whaley, Director of Student Engagement and Success
Dr. Robin Zhang, Professor and Chair in the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Administrative Operations and Staff Support Subcommittee

Ms. Jackie Dudley, Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services – Chair
Mr. Kenneth Ashlock, Director of Student Disability Services
Mrs. Cami Duffy, Executive Director of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA)/Title IX Coordinator
Mr. Duane Dycus, Senior Security Analyst
Mr. Jamie Herring, Police Chief
Ms. Joyce Gordon, Director of Human Resources
Mr. Orville Herndon, Publications System Manager
Dr. Bob Hughes, MSU Chief Medical Officer
Mrs. Courtney Hixon, Associate Director of Human Resources
Mr. Bill Lawrence, Assistant Director of the Breathitt Veterinary Center
Mrs. Heather Roy, Director of the MSU Madisonville Regional Campus
Mr. Jordan Smith, Director of Government and Institutional Relations
Mr. Brantly Travis, Director of Business and Student Information System
Mrs. Beth Ward, Director of Procurement Services
Mr. Jason Youngblood, Director of Facilities Management

Athletics Subcommittee

Mr. Kevin Saal, Director of Athletics – Chair
Mr. Scott Barnhart, Associate Athletic Director
Dr. Richard Blalock Jr., Team Physician
Dr. Richard Blalock Sr., Team Physician
Mr. Michael Bliss, Marketing Intern
Mrs. Susan Darnell, Assistant Athletic Director of Ticket Operations
Mr. Eric Frederick, Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine
Ms. Natalie Garfield, Budget Coordinator
Mr. Parker Griffith, Media Relations Assistant
Mr. Fulton Hart, Head Athletic Trainer
Ms. Charde Hudspeth, Academic Advisor and Student Services Coordinator
Mr. AJ Januchowski, Assistant Athletic Trainer
Mr. Greg Jocelyn, Assistant Athletic Trainer
Mr. Matt Kelly, Senior Associate Athletic Director
Mr. Scott Kopacz, Director of Multimedia and Production
Mr. Brandon Leblanc, Football Operations Coordinator
Mr. Jamie Miller, Building and Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Taylor Mudd, Development Officer for Racer Athletics
Mr. Chris Neal, Network Administrator
Mr. Justin Parks, General Manager
Dr. Shea Porr, Associate Professor in the Hutson School of Agriculture
Mr. Connor Richey, Coordinator of Sales and Fulfillment
Mr. Brock Rydecki, Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities and Game Management
Mrs. Lori Shephard, Administrative Assistant
Ms. Meagan Short, Assistant Athletic Director of Academics
Ms. Meaghan Wetzel, SSC Custodial and Grounds Contractor
Mr. Dave Winder, Associate Athletic Director of Media Relations
Mrs. Amy Wyatt, Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing

Development, Alumni and Branding, Marketing and Communication Subcommittee

Mrs. Tina Bernot, Executive Director of Development - Co-Chair
Mrs. Carrie McGinnis, Director of Alumni Relations - Co-Chair
Mr. Shawn Touney, Executive Director of Branding, Marketing and Communication - Co-Chair
Mrs. Charley Allen-Dunn, Web and Digital Ad Manager for Branding, Marketing and Communication
Ms. Raquel Armstrong, Administrative Assistant for the Office of Development
Mrs. Carol Brunn, Special Projects Coordinator for the Office of Development
Mrs. Laura Castleberry, Assistant Director for IS Services Management
Mrs. Jennifer Cline, Associate Director for Branding, Marketing and Communication
Mrs. Nicole Hand-Bryant, Assistant Dean in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Mr. Taylor Mudd, Development Officer for Racer Athletics
Mrs. Rachel Stewart, Database Administrator for University Information Systems
Mrs. Natalie Thurmond, Assistant Director of the Center for Adult and Regional Education
Dr. Lucia Unrau-Terry, Professor and Chair in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Mrs. Joyce Whitney, University Advancement Executive Assistant
Mrs. Misty Williams, Manager of Research and Records for the Office of Development

Enrollment Management Subcommittee

Dr. Don Robertson, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management – Chair
Mr. Jonathan Barrett, Senior Systems Analyst
Ms. Sara Ann Bazzell, Summer Orientation Counselor/Student Ambassador
Ms. Christian Cruce, Associate Director of Student Financial Services
Dr. Renee Fister, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning
Ms. Dereka Jones, Minority Graduate Fellow
Mr. Matt Jones, Coordinator of Graduate Recruitment and Retention
Mr. Tyson Manering, Director of International Recruitment
Dr. Kemaly Parr, Assistant Professor in the College of Education and Human Services
Dr. Dan Lavit, Executive Director of the Center for Adult and Regional Education
Ms. Tracy Roberts, Registrar
Mrs. Maria Rosa, Director of Undergraduate Admissions/Transfer Center
Mr. Shawn Smee, Director of Recruitment
Ms. Jennifer Smith, Coordinator of Student Engagement and Success
Ms. Roslyn White, Senior Associate Director of Recruitment

Facilities Management Subcommittee

Mr. Jason Youngblood, Director of Facilities Management – Chair
Ms. Re’Nita Avery, Director of Student Life/Curris Center
Mrs. Jennifer Frazier, Director of the MSU Paducah Regional Campus
Mr. Rick Grogan, Associate Director of Grounds and Custodial Services
Dr. Bob Hughes, Murray State Chief Medical Officer
Mrs. Angela Lampe, Associate Director of Facilities Design and Construction
Mr. Chris Lavery, Department Chair in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Dr. Maeve McCarthy, Interim Assistant Dean of the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Mr. Dave McKenna, Director of Systems Administration
Mr. Scott McKnight, SSC Director of Operations
Mr. Jamie Miller, Superintendent of Building and Equipment Maintenance
Dr. Susan Miller, Assistant Director for Environmental Safety and Health
Dr. Debbie Reed, Director of the MSU Breathitt Veterinary Center
Mrs. Jennifer Thorn, Procurement Contract Specialist
Mrs. Michelle Verkamp, Interim Business Manager of Facilities Management
Mr. Garrett Wheatley, Associate Director of Technology Support Services

Housing, Dining and Auxiliary Operations Subcommittee

Mr. David Looney, Executive for Auxiliary Services – Chair
Ms. Emily Asher, Data and Communications Manager
Ms. Re’Nita Avery, Director of Student Life/Curris Center
Mrs. Julie Boyd, Instructor in the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Dr. Traci Byrd, Assistant Professor in the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Mr. Rick Grogan, Associate Director of Grounds and Custodial Services
Mr. Jim Halcombe, General Manager of Racer Dining
Mrs. Karol Hardison, Director of the University Bookstore
Ms. Dawn Jones, Senior Systems Analyst
Mr. Scott McKnight, SSC Director of Operations
Dr. Chris Trzepacz, Assistant Professor in the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology/Residential College Head
Dr. David Wilbanks, Professor in the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Dr. David Wilson, Director of Housing

Student Affairs/Campus Life Subcommittee

Dr. Don Robertson, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management – Chair
Mr. Kenneth Ashlock, Director of Student Disability Service
Ms. Re’Nita Avery, Director of Student Life/ the Curris Center
Ms. Martha Briones-Coronado, Multicultural Initiatives Student Representative
Mrs. Jen Caldwell, Coordinator of Student Conduct and Special Projects
Dr. Slone Cansler, Director of the MSU Hopkinsville Regional Campus
Dr. S. G. Carthell, Executive Director of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leadership and Inclusive Excellence
Ms. Melissa Cooper, Director of Student Support Services and TRiO Programs
Mr. Clark Feckter, Residence Director for Regents College
Mr. Kenny Fister, Senior Instructor in the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology/Chair of the Residential College Heads
Mr. Jeffrey Gentry, Deputy Police Chief/Emergency Management Coordinator
Dr. Bob Hughes, Murray State Chief Medical Officer
Mrs. Angela Lampe, Associate Director of Facility Design
Ms. Molly Logsdon, Executive Vice President, Student Government Association/President, Campus Activity Board
Dr. Priscilla Maghrabi, Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing and Health Professionals
Mr. Brent Menchinger, Department Chair in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Mr. Warren Norman, SGA Student Representative
Dr. Shea Porr, Associate Professor in the Hutson School of Agriculture
Mr. Matt Purdy, Director of Career Services
Mr. Travis Rawe, Director of Wellness Center and Campus Recreation
Dr. Angie Trzepacz, Director of the University Counseling Services
Mrs. Peggy Whaley, Director of Student Engagement and Success
Dr. Guangming Zou, Assistant Vice President for International Studies