Board of Trustees
Terry Creech, Chair, Midland, Texas
George Lamberth, Vice Chair, Colleyville, Texas
Tony Peña, Secretary, Lubbock, Texas
Tia Clary, Treasurer, Idalou, Texas
Neil Baldridge, Lubbock, Texas
Marcelino Banda, Lubbock, Texas
Tom Basye, Lubbock, Texas
DeeDee Bundy, Lubbock, Texas
Mike Bustillos, Garland, Texas
Jim Cardwell, El Paso, Texas
Steve Crockett, Lubbock, Texas
Linda Gaither, Lubbock, Texas
Albert Gillispie, Lubbock, Texas
Larry Hays, Lakewood, Colorado
Lowell Johnson, Lubbock, Texas
Patti Patterson Joiner, Lubbock, Texas
B. Ward Lane, Santa Anna, Texas
Tim Leslie, Lubbock, Texas
Quentin Mimms, Fairview, Texas
Steve McCleery, Lubbock, Texas
DeLena McEwen, The Woodlands, Texas
Alan Rhodes, Amarillo, Texas
Rhonda Rhodes, Denver, Colorado
Melisa Roberts, Lubbock, Texas
Al Smith, Amarillo, Texas
Kenneth Stephenson, Lubbock, Texas
David Stewart, Grants, New Mexico
Denise Turner, Abernathy, Texas
Sharyn Webb, North Richland Hills, Texas
Rob Wilkinson, Shallowater, Texas
Mike Wischkaemper, Lubbock, Texas
Administration
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
Vice President for Technology --
Karl Mahan, (2007), B.S. Lubbock Christian University, M.S. Eastern New Mexico University, Ed.D. Texas Tech University.
Vice President for University Advancement --
Raymond Richardson (2014) B.B.A. Sul Ross State University, M.S.L. Lubbock Christian University.
Vice President for University Relations --
Warren McNeill (2004) B.S., M.S., Lubbock Christian University.
Vice President for Student Life --
Randal Dement (2007) B.S., M.A.L. Lubbock Christian University
Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness --
Yvonne Harwood (2019) B.A., M.A., Texas Tech University
Assistant Vice President for Financial Assistance --
Becky Wilson (2017) B.A. Lubbock Christian University
Assistant Vice President for Human Resources --
Brenda Lowe (1999)
Controller --
Brandon Goen (2016) B.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 Honors College Hancock College of Liberal Arts --
Stacy Patty, B.A. Lubbock Christian University, M.Div. Harding University, S.T.M. Union Theological Seminary, Ph.D. Baylor University.
Dean of the School of Education --
David Boyer, B.A, Lubbock Christian University, M.Ed., Ed.D., Texas Tech University.
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 B. Ward Lane College of Professional Studies --
Toby Rogers, B.S. Lubbock Christian University, M.S. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Ph.D. Texas Tech University.
Dean of the School of Business --
Tracy Mack, B.B.A. Abilene Christian University, M.B.A., Texas A&M 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, B.A,. Trinity University, M.Ed., Trinity University, Ed.D. Texas Tech University.
Vanessa Bolyard (2015) Assistant Professor of Nursing, 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
Connor Bryant (2023) Assistant Professor of Education, B.S.I.S., M.Ed. Lubbock Christian University
Haley Burton (2020), Instructor of Business, B.B.A. Lubbock Christian University, M.S. West Texas A & M 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.
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, 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, 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, Chair of Department of Communication and Fine 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.Arts & Sciences, Midwestern State University, M.S. Angelo State 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) Associate 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 Theology, B.A., David Lipscomb University, M.Div., Beeson Divinity School of Samford University, Ph.D., University of Denver and The Iliff School of Theology
Shauna Frisbie (2001) Professor of Counseling, B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Texas Tech University.
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 Grelhesl (2018) Instructor of Communications, B.A. Angelo State University, M.A. Texas Tech University
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) Associate 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, B.A, University of Houston, M.A., Texas Tech University, Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
Jeremy Hegi (2019) Assistant Professor of the History of Christianity, B.S, Texas A & M University, M.A. Abilene Christian University, Ph.D. Boston University
Ronelle Howell (2018) Assistant 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
Jill Johnson (2001) Professor of Social Work, Chair of Department of Social Work and Criminal Justice, B.S.W, Lubbock Christian University, M.S.S.W., University of Texas at Arlington, Ph.D. University of Texas at Arlington.
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.
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) Associate Professor of Spanish, B.A., M.Sc.c., Ph.D., Texas Tech 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.
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
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 Universit
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.
Joshua Sauerwein (2020) Associate Professor of Business B.A., Tabor College, M.B.A. Emporia State University, D.B.A., Anderson University
Gene Sheets (2015) Associate Professor of Education, B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Abilene Christian University, Ed.D., Texas Tech University.
Ann Sims (2001) Assistant Professor of Mathematics, B.S.Ed. Abilene Christian University, M.A., 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.
Mark Wiebe (2013)Associate 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.
Monica Williams (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
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, School of Business CEO in Residence, B.A. Davidson College, M.B.A Texas Tech University.
Judith Flagle (2015) Lecturer in Residence of Education, B.S., M.S., Colorado State University, Ed.D., Texas Tech University.
Emily Howard (2021) Lecturer in Residence of Microbiology, B.S. Lubbock Christian University, M.S. University of Florida.
Michelle Kraft (1994) Lecturer in Residence of Art, B.S., B.A. Lubbock Christian University, M.A., West Texas A&M University, Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Melanie McGilton (2018) Lecturer in Residence of Chemistry, B.S. Oklahoma Christian University, Ph.D. New Mexico Tech.
Lisa Tatum (2022), Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, B.S. University of Alabama, M.M. University of Utah, M.M. Louisiana State University, D.M.A. Texas Tech University.
Shawn Tyler (2012) Lecturer in Residence of Missions, B.S., M.S., Abilene Christian 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.
Coaches
Scott Larson (2019) Athletic Director, B.S., University of Tulsa, M.B.A. Arizona State University
Gary Belt (2011) Men's and Women's Golf, B.S., M.B.A. Amberton University
Nathan Blackwood (2003) Baseball, B.S. Ed. Lubbock Christian University, M.Ed. Harding University
Leigh Cordes (2018) Women's Cross Country and Track, B.S., Texas Tech University
Nick Cordes (2014) Men's Cross Country and Track, B.S., Ashland University
Alex Denning (2011) Women's Soccer, B.A., Ouachita Baptist University, M.S. Lubbock Christian University
Todd Duncan (2011) Men’s Basketball, B.S., Texas Tech University
Steve Gomez (2003) Women’s Basketball, B.A., Lubbock Christian University
Daren Hays (2010) Softball, B.S.E., Lubbock Christian University
Keith Giboney (2021) Volleyball, B.S. Education, Lubbock Christian University, M.S. Health Education, Texas A&M Commerce
Jason Speegle (2021) Men’s and Women’s Tennis, B.A. Physics Southwestern College, M.S. Leadership Southwestern College