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University Leadership

Joshua Crockett

President

Joshua Crockett, DMin

We Are BJU

December 28, 2024

Watch the State of the University Address

Executive Cabinet

Gary Weier

Gary Weier, PhD

Provost, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

John Matthews

John Matthews, MBA

Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations

Bruce McAllister

Bruce McAllister, DMin

Vice President for Ministry

Officers of the Administration

  • David A. Fisher, PhD — Vice Provost for Academic Administration & Chief Administrative Officer
  • Beverly Cormican, EdD — Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives & Dean of the School for Continuing, Online and Professional Education
  • Renae Wentworth, EdD — Dean of the College of Arts and Science
  • Pattye Casarow, DMA — Interim Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication
  • Brian Carruthers, EdD — Dean of the School of Education and Human Services
  • Richard Stratton, PhD — Dean of the School of Business
  • Jessica Minor, PhD — Dean of the School of Health Professions
  • Kevin Oberlin, PhD — Dean of the School of Theology and Global Leadership
  • Neal Cushman, PhD — Dean of BJU Seminary
  • Daniel Smith, EdD — Registrar
  • Carol Keirstead, MS — Chief Communications Officer
  • John Monczewski, BS — Chief Financial Officer
  • Matthew Weathers, PhD — Interim Chief Enrollment Officer
  • Kevin Taylor, MS — Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Brian Burch, MBA — Chief Information Officer
  • Susan Wise, BS — Chief Accounting Officer
  • Phillip Gerard, MA — Senior Director of Planning, Research and Assessment
  • Doug Garland, EdD — Director of Assessment and Curriculum Development
  • Jonathan Daulton, MDiv — Acting Chief Student Development Officer
  • Deneen Lawson, BAPCT — Women’s Director of Student Life

Board of Trustees

Dr. Dawn Akam
Menomonee Falls, Wis.

Mrs. Deanna Brammer
Taylors, S.C.
(Effective December 2024)

Mr. Mike Buiter
Greenville, S.C.

Dr. Josh Crockett (ex officio)
Greenville, S.C.

Dr. Sam Dawson (Chair)*
Allen Park, Mich.

Mr. Tim Gallagher
Charlotte, N.C.

Dr. Mike Harding (Secretary/Treasurer)*
Washington Township, Mich.

Dr. Joe Helm*
Chair, Learning & Living Committee
Menomonee Falls, Wis.

Dr. David Huffstutler
Rockford, Ill.

Mr. Paul Matthews (Vice Chair)*
Chair, Finance, Audit & Personnel Committee
Athens, Ala.

Mrs. Carolyn Rohrer
El Cajon, Calif.

Dr. Marc Stevens
Jonesville, N.C.

Mr. Gary Thompson
Buffalo, Mo.

Dr. Matthew Walker
Cary, N.C.

Mr. Michael West
Greenville, S.C.

Dr. Bruce Woodworth*
Chair, Plant & Information Technology Committee
Knoxville, Tenn.

*member of the Executive Committee