Our Team
Tom Hall
Tom serves as the director of development for Bob Jones University. He earned his bachelor’s degree in recreation and park management at San Francisco State University. From there he worked in the field of recreation management and even worked as a cruise director for a year, traveling much of the world.
Tom was introduced to the Lord a number of years ago, and since that time he has dedicated his serious working life to the field of Christian-based nonprofit organizations. He has spent time working with others in need of help—from rescue missions, homeless shelters, drug and alcohol rehab programs, and prison ministries, to global relief and development efforts.
He approaches fundraising solely on biblical principals and guidelines. He understands that it is the Lord Who touches and moves in the hearts of donors who can help meet the financial requirements to complete the various projects at BJU. He also understands that the Lord works through committed servants to help tell others of those needs.
Tom and his wife, Marcy, attend Faith Baptist Church in Taylors, S.C. One of his favorite verses is John 15:5.
Erika Wetterlund
Erika serves as a development specialist in the Advancement office at BJU. She received a BS and an MEd in music education from Bob Jones University in 1997 and 1999, respectively.
Erika has been working for the Advancement office for four years. Prior work experience includes residence hall staff, private piano teacher, elementary school band instruction, hospitality director and ministry team wardrobe coordinator at BJU. She is active at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Greer, S.C., where she serves as pianist. Erika enjoys spending time with her husband as well as family and friends. She and her husband enjoy staying active through walking and spending time outdoors. She accepted Christ as her Savior as a young child and delights in seeing the Lord at work in the lives of believers. A special Scripture passage to her is II Peter 1:3-4.
Roy Barton
Dr. Roy Barton served as chief financial officer of Bob Jones University from 1974 until his retirement in 2004. He is working part-time to assist the Advancement office.
He received a BS degree in accounting in 1953 from Bob Jones University. He was awarded an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Northland Baptist Bible College in Dunbar, Wis., in 1999.
Dr. Barton served four years in the U.S. Navy immediately following graduation, serving in the Fourth Naval District and also aboard the heavy cruiser USS Des Moines as damage control officer. He left the Navy in 1957 as a lieutenant senior grade.
Dr. Barton was employed by the Aroostook Trust Company in Caribou, Maine, and served on the Caribou City Council from 1957 until 1974. He was vice president and treasurer of the corporation and also a member of the board of directors and the executive committee. He was mayor of the city for two years and deputy mayor for two years. He served as president of the Caribou Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the Caribou Development Board of Directors and a member of the Caribou Rotary Club.
Dr. Barton currently serves on the board and is a member of the executive committee of Gospel Fellowship Association in Greenville, S.C., and is also on the boards of Bob Jones University and Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery, Inc.
Dr. Barton is a member of Hampton Park Baptist Church in Greenville, S.C. He married the former Joyce McDaniel in 1953. They have two daughters. Dr. Barton's favorite passage of Scripture is Romans 8:28-29.
Terry Whaley
Terry serves as a development specialist in the Advancement office at BJU. He received a BS in social studies education from Bob Jones University in 1981 and an MEd in school administration from Pensacola Christian College in 1987.
Terry is new to the advancement team. His prior work experience includes administrative work in Christian schools and churches in Florida over the past two decades. He enjoys basketball, running, triathlons and spending time with his family in the mountains of Tennessee. Terry married the former Michelle Scott in 1996. They have two elementary-aged daughters at Bob Jones Elementary School and a two-year-old son at home.
Terry and his family attend Cornerstone Baptist Church in Greer, S.C. He is president of Chris Whaley Ministries, which offers comfort to those who have lost loved ones. He enjoys discipling new believers and young men in their walk with the Lord. One of his favorite verses is II Peter 3:18.
Lori Turner
Lori serves as administrative assistant/development specialist in the Advancement office. She graduated with BS and MEd degrees from Bob Jones University.
Lori has been employed by BJU since 2002 and enjoys serving the Lord in the many different facets of the Advancement office. Her past work experience includes teaching and substitute teaching in Christian schools as well as homeschooling for a period of time. She also has worked in receptionist, assistant office manager and customer service positions as well as run a home-based business for several years.
Lori grew up in northern Virginia and accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of six. She is a member of Faith Baptist Church in Greenville, S.C., and is actively involved in several ministries there. She is married to Scott, also a BJU graduate, and has two children who are students at BJU. One of Lori’s favorite verses is Romans 6:11.
