Participants in the Leadership Tech program include a balanced representation of staff and faculty from across the university, inclusive of the Russellville and Ozark campuses.  Many participants are in formal leadership roles at Tech, while others are informal leaders of colleagues, students, and others.  Leadership Tech supports the development of networks and relationships essential for effective leadership during and well beyond the program.

The 2021-2023 fifth cohort:

• Doug Barron, Assistant Professor of Biology
• Rebecca Callaway, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
• Jeff Cass Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
• Lisa Clark,,Military and Online Partnerships
• Drew Dickey, Assistant Director of Facilities Management
• Laury Fiorello, Vice President for Administration/Finance
• Bryan Fisher, Associate Vice President for Advancement
• Sarah Gordon,CLL Department Head
• Delton Gordon, Associate Dean of Residence Life
• Amber Harrington, Associate Professor of Physics
• Sheila Jacobs, Chief Academic Officer ATU-Ozark
• Laura Jobe, Associate Professor of Nursing
• Chelsea Lairamore, Associate Dean of Student Union and Recreation
• Meredith Lawson, Associate Director of Recruitment
• Jeanine Myers ,Department Head Math & Associate Professor of Math
• Keegan Nichols, Vice President of Student Affairs
• Ekong Peters, Associate Professor Emergency Management
• Bryan Rank, Assistant Professor of Agriculture
• Jennifer Enderlin,Instructor of Professional Studies
• Lyndsay Simpson, Assistant Registrar
• David Smith,Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
• Jamie Stacy,Associate Professor Emergency Management
• Rob Stevens,Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences
• Sherry Tinerella,Associate Librarian
• Craig Witcher,Counselor Health and Wellness Center
• Deidra Dillard,Coordinator for First Generation Student Experience
• Jacob Grosskopf, Assistant Professor of Geology

 

Program facilitators for the fifth cohort: 

• Shellie Hanna,Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
• Pam Cooper,Director of Prospect Research
• Luke Heffley,Education Counselor
• Jessica Spicer,Associate Director of Admissions
• Jason Warnick,Professor of Psychology and Director of Distinguished Scholarship Programs
• Erica Wondolowski, Associate Professor and Director of Rehabilitation Science

 

The 2019-2021 fourth cohort: 

• Brandye Bisek,  director of health services, Division of Student Affairs
• Dr. Jeff Bright, music department head, College of Arts and Humanities
• Meighan Burke, director of student transition, Division of Student Affairs
• Dr. Judy Cezeaux, dean, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Sara Chronister, immigration specialist, Division of Student Affairs
• Pam Cooper, director of prospect research, Division of Advancement
• Dr. Shelly Daily, professor of nursing, College of Natural and Health Sciences
• Dr. Michael Davis, assistant professor of geology, College of Natural and Health Sciences
• Dr. Jorista Garrie, assistant professor of wildlife science, College of Natural and Health Sciences
• Brandie Gibbs, associate director for undergraduate recruitment, Division of Enrollment Management
• Ashley Golleher, director of governmental relations, Office of the President
• Stacie Harden, fiscal support specialist, Ozark Campus
• Luke Heffley, coordinator of library special projects, Division of Academic Affairs
• Dr. Newton Hilliard, associate professor of chemistry, College of Natural and Health Sciences
• Missy Hubbard, financial analyst, Division of Administration and Finance
• Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, College of Education
• Chris Moss, information security officer, Division of Academic Affairs
• Laura Palmer, coordinator of marketing and assignments, Division of Student Affairs
• Dr. Rockie Pederson, health and physical education department head, College of Education
• Laura Rudolph, director of public and external relations, Ozark Campus
• Charity Smith, financial aid analyst, Division of Enrollment Management
• Thomas Strahan, coordinator of fraternity and sorority life, Division of Student Affairs
• Dr. Jordan Thibodeaux, assistant professor of psychology, College of Arts and Humanities
• Brandi Tripp, senior associate registrar, Division of Academic Affairs
• Dr. Jason Warnick, assistant vice president of student success, Division of Academic Affairs
• Felisha Weaver, director of publications and creative services, Division of Enrollment Management
• Karissa Webb, administrative specialist, Division of Student Affairs
• Dr. Guolin Yi, assistant professor of history, College of Arts and Humanities
• Dr. Matthew Young, assistant professor of electrical engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Program facilitators for the fourth cohort: 

• Shelley Culwell, administrative specialist III, Arkansas Tech Career Center
• Brent Etzel, director of library, Division of Academic Affairs
• Shellie Hanna, associate professor & department head of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education
• Justin Killingsworth, associate professor & interim department head of Agriculture, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Gina Kraft, assistant professor & program director of master of science in strength & conditioning
• David Spicer, public safety officer, ATU-Ozark Student Services

 

 

The 2018-2020 third cohort:

• Sara Bailey, administrative assistant III, Division of Academic Affairs
• Dr. Blake Bedsole, vice president for enrollment management, Division of Enrollment Management
• Jessica Brock, director of admissions, Division of Enrollment Management
• Sarah Burnett, STEM math specialist, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Tracy Cole, Associate professor of legal study & Interim Department Head of Accounting Finance and Economics, College of Business
• Dr. Rene Couture, associate professor of college student personnel, College of Education
• Shelley Culwell, administrative specialist III, Arkansas Tech Career Center
• Kristy Davis, associate dean for student wellness, Division of Student Services
• Katy Dodd, workforce education in English, ATU-Ozark Campus
• Tammy Dougan, public safety commander, Division of Student Services
• Dr. Peter Dykema, professor of history, College of Arts and Humanities
• Brent Etzel, director of library, Division of Academic Affairs
• Laura Flake, director of teacher education student services, College of Education
• Lindelle Fraser, institutional assistant, Division of Student Services
• Matt Fraser, assistant director of budget, Division of Administration and Finance
• Bob Freeman, director of human resources, Division of Administration and Finance
• Tammy Guarino, administrative analyst, Division of Athletics
• Dr. Shellie Hanna, Associate Professor & Department Head of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education
• John Harris, instructor in criminal justice and law enforcement, Arkansas Tech Career Center
• Dr. Justin Killingsworth, Associate Professor & Interim Department Head of Agriculture, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Jennifer Lackie, administrative specialist II, College of eTech
• Dr. Tenille Lasker-Scott, assistant professor of professional studies, College of eTech
• Dr. Justin Moss, assistant professor of psychology, College of Arts and Humanities
• Dr. Debra Murphy, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, College of Education
• Dr. Hamed Shojaei, associate professor of physics, College of Natural and Health Sciences
• Tera Simpson, front end web developer, Division of Enrollment Management
• Jessica Spicer, coordinator of advising, testing and records, ATU-Ozark Campus
• Dr. Melinda Wilkins, professor of health informatics, College of Natural and Health Sciences
• Dr. Erica Wondolowski, assistant professor of rehabilitation science, College of Arts and Humanities

 Program facilitators for the third cohort: 

• Dr. Jeff Aulgur, Chair, Departmentof Professional Studies Online Learning Center
• Kim Renteria, Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Department of Behavioral Sciences
• Dr. Jeff Robertson,Dean, College of Natural & Health Sciences, Interim Dean, Graduate College, Professor of Astrophysics
• Dr. Sandy Smith, Head, Department of Emergency Management and Associate Professor of Emergency Management
• David Spicer, Public Safety Officer, ATU-Ozark Student Services

 

The 2017-2019 second cohort:

• Abby Davis, Tennis Coach/Health and Physical Education Instructor, Department of Athletics
• Amanda Johnson, Employer Relations Coordinator, Norman Career Services
• Angela Black, Technical Services Librarian, Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center
• Angela Crow, Director of Student Accounts, Office of Student Accounts
• Dr. Catherine Nichols, Associate Professor, Center for Leadership and Learning
• Clay Wyllia, Coordinator of Alumni Engagement, Office of Alumni Relations
• David Spicer, Public Safety Officer, ATU-Ozark Student Services
• Dr. Efosa Idemudia, Assistant Professor, College of Business
• Greg Crouch, Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs (pre-award), Office of Sponsored Programs and University Initiatives
• Heather Taylor, Associate Director, Office of Financial Aid
• Dr. Jeff Robertson, Dean, College of Natural & Health Sciences, Interim Dean of the Graduate College
• Jennifer Fleming, Coordinator, Office of Affirmative Action and Title IX
• Dr. Johnette Moody, Associate Professor, Department of Computer and Information Science
• Kevin Solomon, Interim Associate Dean for Residence Life, Division of Student Services
• Kim DuVall Renteria, Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Department of Behavioral Sciences
• Dr. Linda Bean, Dean, College of Education
• Linda Hensen-Jackson, Visiting Instructor/CSP Undergraduate Academic Success Instructor
• Lou Ann Reeves, Business Manager, Office of Budget
• Dr. Mohamed Abdelrahman, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Office of Academic Affairs
• Dr. Patrick Hagge, Assistant Professor of Geography, Department of History and Political Science
• Dr. Pete Kelly, Visiting Instructor, Department of Health and Physical Education
• Peter Clifton, Maintenance Assistant, ATU-Ozark Facilities Management
• Sam Strasner, Director of University Relations, University Marketing and Communication
• Sandra Cheffer, Director, Office of Budget
• Dr. Sandy Smith, Head, Department of Emergency Management
• Dr. Sean Huss, Professor of Sociology, Department of Behavioral Sciences
• Dr. Thomas Nupp, Professor of Wildlife Science, Department of Biological Sciences
• Dr. Tim Carter, Associate Dean, College of Education

Program facilitators for the second cohort:

• Aubrey Holt, Interim Associate Dean for Campus Life, Director of Campus Life
• Carrie Phillips, Director of Communication and Media Services
• Jana Crouch, Strategic Planning Support
• Dr. Jeremy Schwehm, Assistant Professor, Department of Professional Studies
• Melanie Diffey, Career Counselor, Norman Career Services

 

The 2016-2018 inaugural cohort:

• Dr. Jeff Aulgur, Department Head, Department of Professional Studies
• Pat Chronister, Assistant to the Vice President, Office of Academic Affairs
• Jana Crouch, Director of Academic Services, Office of Academic Affairs
• Melanie Diffey, Career Counselor, Norman Career Services
• Dr. Fatima Ferguson, Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
• Dr. Beth Giroir, Associate Dean, Office of Student Success
• Dr. Caroline Hackerott, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Management
• Aubrey Holt, Director of Campus Life, Office of Campus Life
• Dr. Gina Kraft, Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Physical Education
• Lesley Krohn, Workforce Education Instructor for Registered Nursing, Ozark Campus
• Joshua McMillian, Chief, Department of Public Safety
• Mike Murders, Chief Academic Officer, Ozark Campus
• Susie Nicholson, NCAA Compliance Officer
• Dr. Hanna Norton, Dean, College of eTech
• Carrie Phillips, Director of New Media, Office of University Relations
• Lydia Rogers, Administrative Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction
• Niki Schwartz, Associate Director of Student Aid, Office of Financial Aid
• Dr. Jeremy Schwehm, Assistant Professor, Department of Professional Studies
• Dr. James Stobaugh, Assistant Professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences
• Alison Taylor, Coordinator of Young Alumni/Student Philanthropy, Office of Alumni Relations
• Ken Wester, Director, Office of Information Systems
• Dr. Rebecca Wiewel, Assistant Professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences
• Dr. Alaric Williams, Associate Professor, Department of College Student Personnel
• Brandon Wright, Director of Career Services, Norman Career Services

Program facilitators for the inaugural cohort:

• Dr. Chris Giroir, Interim Associate Dean, Graduate College
• Dr. Lucas Maxwell, Assistant Professor, Agricultural Education
• Amy Pennington, Interim VP of Student Services and Dean of Students, Office of Student Services
• Bruce Sikes, Chancellor, Ozark Campus
• Brooke Southard, Interim Director of Human Resources