Board of Trustees
Alan Rhodes, Chair, Amarillo, Texas
Quentin Mimms, Vice Chairman, Fairview, Texas
Tia Clary, Treasurer, Idalou, Texas
Tony Peña, Secretary, Lubbock, Texas
Neil Baldridge, Lubbock, Texas
Marcelino Banda, Lubbock, Texas
Dr. Tom Basye, Lubbock, Texas
Sharon “DeeDee” Bundy, Lubbock, Texas
Mike Bustillos, Garland, Texas
Jim Cardwell, El Paso, Texas
Dr. Cary Chisholm, Waco, Texas
Ron Charpentier, Franklin, Tennessee
Steve Crockett, Lubbock, Texas
Linda Gaither, Lubbock, Texas
Albert Gillispie, Lubbock, Texas
Larry Hays, Lakewood, Colorado
Lowell Johnson, Lubbock, Texas
Dr. Patti Patterson Joiner, Lubbock, Texas
Dr. B. Ward Lane, Santa Anna, Texas
Dr. Tim Leslie, Lubbock, Texas
Jordan Madewell, Lubbock, Texas
DeLena McEwen, The Woodlands, Texas
Rhonda Rhodes, Denver, Colorado
Melisa Roberts, Lubbock, Texas
Al Smith, Amarillo, Texas
Dr. Ken Stephenson, Lubbock, Texas
Joel Stewart, Grants, New Mexico
Sharyn Webb, North Richland Hills, Texas
Rob Wilkinson, Shallowater, Texas
Mike Wischkaemper, Lubbock, Texas
Senior Leadership Team
President --
Scott McDowell (2020) B.A. Freed-Hardeman University, M.A.R. Lipscomb University, Ed.D., Azusa Pacific University.
Provost and Chief Academic Officer --
Kent Gallaher (2022) B.S, Libscomb University, M.S., Ph.D. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Chief Financial Officer –-
Tim Miller (2023) B.A., Freed-Hardeman University
Athletic Director –-
Andrew Sorrells (2024), B.B.A. Texas Tech University, M.B.A University of Texas – Dallas
Vice President for Enrollment Management --
Jody Reding (2023), B.S. Northern Arizona University, M.S. Lubbock Christian University, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness --
Yvonne Harwood (2019) B.A., M.A.,Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Vice President for Student Life --
Randal Dement (2007) B.S., M.A.L. Lubbock Christian University
Vice President for University Advancement --
Vice President for University Relations --
Warren McNeill (2004) B.S., M.S., Lubbock Christian University.
Academic Administration
Provost and Chief Academic Officer --
Kent Gallaher, B.S, Libscomb University, M.S., Ph.D. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs –-
Kenneth Hawley, B.A, University of Houston, M.A., Texas Tech University, Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
Dean of the Alfred and Patricia Smith College of Biblical Studies --
Jeff Cary, B.A., Lubbock Christian University, MS. Abilene Christian University, M.Div., Harding University, Ph.D. Baylor University.
Dean of the College of Business --
Tracy Mack, B.B.A. Abilene Christian University, M.B.A., Texas A&M University
Dean of the College of Education --
David Boyer, B.A, Lubbock Christian University, M.Ed., Ed.D., Texas Tech University.
Dean of the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation Honors College --
Stacy Patty, B.A. Lubbock Christian University, M.Div. Harding University, S.T.M. Union Theological Seminary, Ph.D. Baylor University.
Associate Dean of the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation Honors College --
Olga Pahom, B.A., B.B.A., Lubbock Christian University, M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Dean of the J.E. and Eileen Hancock College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences ;--
Stacy Patty, B.A. Lubbock Christian University, M.Div. Harding University, S.T.M. Union Theological Seminary, Ph.D. Baylor University.
Dean of the B. Ward Lane College of Science and Health Professions --
Toby Rogers, B.S. Lubbock Christian University, M.S. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Ph.D. Texas Tech University.
Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning and Scholarship; Director of Quality Enhancement Plan--
Cathy Box, B.S. M.S., Ph.D. Texas Tech University.
Full-Time Faculty
Craig Allen (2022), Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, B.A. Abilene Christian University, M.S. Grand Canyon University
Jana Anderson (2005) Assistant Professor of English, Director of the Writing Center, B.S.Ed. Abilene Christian University, M.A., Abilene Christian University.
Sam Ayers, (2014) Professor of Education, Director of Graduate Education, B.A,. Trinity University, M.Ed., Trinity University, Ed.D. Texas Tech University.
Vanessa Bolyard (2015) Associate Professor of Nursing, Coordinator DNP program B.S.N. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, M.S.N., West Texas A&M University, D.N.P., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Tonia Boyer (2011) Instructor of Education, B.S.I.S. M.Ed., Lubbock Christian University.
Kaylene Brown (2013) Associate Professor of Graduate Psychology and Counseling, BGS, M.Ed., Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Connor Bryant (2023) Assistant Professor of Education, B.S.I.S., M.Ed. Lubbock Christian University, Ph.D. Texas Tech University.
Haley Burton (2020), Assistant Professor of Business, B.B.A. Lubbock Christian University, M.S. West Texas A & M University, Ph.D. National University.
Matt Byars, (2008) Associate Professor of English, B.A. Lubbock Christian University, M.A. Texas Tech University, Ph.D., Georgia State University.
Tim Byars (2000) Associate Professor of Government, B.A. Lubbock Christian University, J.D., Texas Tech University.
Beverly K. Byers (1982) Professor of Nursing, B.S.N., West Texas A&M, M.S., Texas Tech University, M.S.N., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Ed.D., Texas Tech University.
Philip Camp (1996) Professor of Music, B.M.Ed. Abilene Christian University, M.M., Arizona State University, Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Carole Logan Carroll (2000) Associate Professor of English, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Ashley Cherry (2016) Associate Professor of Mathematics, B.A. Lubbock Christian University, M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Connie Clary (2024) Assistant Professor of Marketing, BBA University of Texas at El Paso, MBA University of Indianapolis, DBA Grand Canyon University.
Dawn Cox (2023) Assistant Professor of Education, B.S. Texas Tech University, M.Ed. Lamar University
Jennifer M. Dabbs (2001) Professor of Sociology, B.A. Centenary College of Louisiana, M.A., University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D., University of North Texas.
Russell E. Dabbs (2001) Professor of Economics, Chair Department of Business Administration, B.A. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, M.S., University of North Texas, Ph.D., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Doug Darby (2018) Associate Professor of Business, Chair Department of Integrated Business Technologies, Communication, and Marketing, B.S., M.S. Abilene Christian University, Ph.D. University of North Texas
Terry Delaney (2014) Associate Professor of Nursing, ,B.S. Texas Tech University Health Science Center M.S.N., Lubbock Christian University, D.N.P., American Sentinel University
Laurie L. Doyle (1982) Professor of Music, Helen DeVitt Jones Endowed Chair of Department of Visual and Performing Arts, B.A. Lubbock Christian University, M.M., Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Bart Durham (2007) Professor of Ecology and Conservation Biology, B.S, Oklahoma State University, M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Joshuah Ellis (2022), Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences, B. Applied Arts & Sciences, Midwestern State University, M.S. Angelo State University, Ph.D. Texas Tech University
Kregg Fehr (2000) Professor of History, B.S., M.A., Midwestern State University, Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Brian Fisher (2014) Professor of Mathematics, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.
David Fraze (2018, 2001-2007) Professor of Youth Ministry, James A. “Buddy” Davidson Endowed Chair in Youth and Family Ministry, B.A., Lubbock Christian University, M.Div., Abilene Christian University, D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary
Brandon L. Fredenburg (2000) Professor of Biblical Studies, Chair of Academic Affairs for Department of Biblical Studies and the Graduate School of Bible and Ministry, B.A., David Lipscomb University, M.Div., Beeson Divinity School of Samford University, Ph.D., University of Denver and The Iliff School of Theology
Caren Fullerton (2004) Associate Professor of Agriculture Economics and Business, B.S. Texas Tech University, M.S., Texas A&M University, Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Melanie Grellhesl (2018) Assistant Professor of Communications, B.A. Angelo State University, M.A. Texas Tech University.
Dana Harris (2024) Instructor of Integrated Business Technology, B.S. M.Ed. University of North Texas.
LaNell Harrison (2002) Professor of Nursing, Director of RN/BSN and MSN Programs, A.D.N. South Plains College, B.S.N. Lubbock Christian University. M.S.N. West Texas A&M University, Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University.
Daniel Hatch (2013) Professor of Nursing, Coordinator of FNP Program, B.S.N., M.S.N., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, D.N.P., Texas Christian University.
Kenneth Hawley (2004) Professor of English, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Director of Undergraduate Research, B.A, University of Houston, M.A., Texas Tech University, Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
Jeremy Hegi (2019) Associate Professor of the History of Christianity, B.S, Texas A & M University, M.A. Abilene Christian University, Ph.D. Boston University.
Monica Hill (2017) Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Sciences, B.A., M.S., Texas Tech University, M.B.A., University of Phoenix, PhD., Grand Canyon University.
Ronelle Howell (2018) Associate Professor of Art, B.A, Lubbock Christian University, M.F.A, Texas Tech University, M.Ed., Lubbock Christian University.
Chris Huggins (2015), Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Chair of Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, B.A., Lubbock Christian University, D.PT., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, ScD., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Jerry Jerabek (2021) Assistant Professor of Education, B.S., Lubbock Christian University, M.A., National University, M.Ed.
Rachel Keylon (2021) Instructor of Natural Sciences, B.S., Oklahoma Panhandle State University, M.S., Texas Tech University
Andy Laughlin (2005) Professor of Animal Science and Biology, Chair of Department of Natural Sciences, B.S., M.S., Angelo State University, Ph.D. Texas A&M University.
Gary Lindsey (2019) Professor of History, B.Arch. Texas Tech University, M.A. Abilene Christian University, Ph.D. Texas Tech University
Jesse C. Long, Jr. (1993) Professor of Old Testament and Archeology, B.A, David Lipscomb University, M.A., Alabama Christian, M.Ed., Georgia State University, M.Phil., M.A., Ph.D., Drew University.
JoAnn Long (1993) Professor of Nursing, Director of Research and Development in Nursing, A.D.N., B.S.N., Georgia State University, M.S.N., Troy State University, Ph.D., University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio.
Annette Mahan (1991) Assistant Professor of Education, B.S. Ed. Lubbock Christian University, M.Ed.Ad., Eastern New Mexico University, M.Ed., Texas Tech University.
Janice Marchildon (2024) Associate Professor of Graduate Nursing, B.S.N., M.S.N. Lubbock Christian University, D.N.P. Wilkes University.
Julie Marshall (1998) Professor of Chemistry, Chair of Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, B.S. Lubbock Christian University, M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Michael Martin (2004) Professor of New Testament, B.A., M.A. Lubbock Christian University, M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary, Ph.D., Baylor University.
Abraham Mata (2012) Professor of Spanish and Portuguese, Foreign Languages Program Director, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Cristy Martinez (2022) Instructor of Behavioral Sciences, B.S., M.A. Counseling, Eastern New Mexico University.
Kim McCullough (2010) Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Sciences, B.S., M.S., Texas Tech University.
Amy Miles (2023) Assistant Professor of English, B.A, Howard Payne University, M.A., Hardin-Simmons University.
Delia O’Steen (2024) Instructor of Communication, B.A. Lubbock Christian University, M.A. Texas Tech University.
Keith Owen (1994) Professor of History, B.A. Lubbock Christian College, M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Olga Pahom (2018) Associate Dean of Honors College, Associate Professor of Linguistics and Cultural Studies, Honors College, B.A., B.B.A., Lubbock Christian University, M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Tony Parnell (1993) Associate Professor of Social Work, B.S, Freed-Hardeman University, M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee.
Carlos Perez (2012) Associate Professor of Behavioral Science, Chair of Behavioral Science Department, B.S. Lubbock Christian University, M.M.F.T., Abilene Christian University, Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Ronna Privett (1999) Professor of English, Chair of Department of Humanities, B. A., Lubbock Christian University, M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Shannon Rains (2016) Associate Professor of Children's Ministry, B.S., M.S., D. Min., Abilene Christian University.
Karissa Ramos (2021) Assistant Professor of Education, B.S., M.Ed., Lubbock Christian University.
R.L. Richards (2025) Associate Professor of Education, B.S.Ed., Lubbock Christian College, M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University, Ed.D. Texas Tech University.
Laci Richardson (2017) Assistant Professor of Accounting, B.B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Northcentral University
Nathan Richardson (2021) Instructor in Digital Media, B.A., Lubbock Christian University, M.S., Arizona State University.
Brandon Rix (2023) Assistant Professor of Exercise Sports Sciences, B.S. Lubbock Christian University, D.PT. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Byron Rogers (1986) Professor of Chemistry, B.S. Lubbock Christian University, M.M.C. Texas Tech University, Ph.D., Texas A&M University.
Jessica Rogers (2011) Assistant Professor of Chemistry, B.S, Lubbock Christian University, M.S., Lehigh University.
Keith Rogers (1993) Professor of Mathematics, Chair of Department of Mathematics, B.A. Lubbock Christian University, M.S., University of North Texas, Ed.D., Texas Tech University.
Regan Sarten (2024) Assistant Professor of Graduate Behavioral Sciences, B.S. Lubbock Christian University, M.Ed., Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Joshua Sauerwein (2020) Associate Professor of Business B.A., Tabor College, M.B.A. Emporia State University, D.B.A., Anderson University.
Ray Scifres (2024) Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, M.S. Lamar University, Doctor of Management, Wayland Baptist University.
Gene Sheets (2015) Associate Professor of Education, Coordinator Doctor of Education Program, B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Abilene Christian University, Ed.D., Texas Tech University.
Mark Sneed (1999) Professor of Old Testament, B.A, David Lipscomb University, M.A., Harding Graduate School of Religion, Ph.D., Drew University.
Doug Swartz (2015), Associate Professor of Natural Sciences, B.S. Oklahoma State University, Ph.D., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Lisa Tatum (2023) Assistant Professor of Music, B.S. University of Alabama, MM Trombone Performance, University of Utah, MM Wind Conducting, Louisiana State University, D.M.A. Texas Tech University.
Allie Webb (2020) Instructor of Natural Sciences, B.S. Lubbock Christian University, M.S. Texas Tech University.
Mark Wiebe (2013) Professor of Theology and Church History, B.A., M.Div., Abilene Christian University, Ph.D., Southern Methodist University.
Mark Wilkinson (2014) Associate Professor of Nursing, B.S. Southern Christian University, M.S.N., Lubbock Christian University, D.N.P., Samford University.
Macy Williamson (2021) Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences, B.S. Texas Tech University, M.Ed. Texas Tech University, Ph.D. Texas Tech University
Scott Young (2008) Assistant Professor of Physics, B.S. Texas Tech University, M.S., San Diego State University.
Part-Time Faculty
Matt Bumstead, College of Business CEO in Residence, B.A. Davidson College, M.B.A Texas Tech University.
Kimberly Dayton (2022) Lecturer in Residence Department of Criminal Justice, B. S. Lubbock Christian University, J.D. Texas Tech University School of Law.
Judith Flagle (2015) Lecturer in Residence of Education, B.S., M.S., Colorado State University, Ed.D., Texas Tech University.
Paula Gannaway (1975) Research Librarian School of Nursing, B.A. Lubbock Christian University, Master Library Science, Texas Women’s University, M.Ed. Lubbock Christian University.
Emily Howard (2021) Lecturer in Residence of Microbiology, B.S. Lubbock Christian University, M.S. University of Florida.
Melanie McGilton (2018) Lecturer in Residence of Chemistry, B.S. Oklahoma Christian University, Ph.D. New Mexico Tech.
Shawn Tyler (2012) Lecturer in Residence of Missions, B.S., M.S., Abilene Christian University.
Michaela Yandell (2023) Lecturer in Residence in Natural Sciences, B.A. Lubbock Christian University, M.S. Drexel University.
Librarians
Amanda Weir-Guthrie (2020) Director, B.S. College of the Southwest, M.L.S., University of North Texas
Katherine Anderson, (2018) Electronic Resources Librarian, B.A, Lubbock Christian University, M.S. University of North Texas.
Kate Spence (2021) Access Services Librarian, B.A., Lubbock Christian University, M.S., University of North Texas.