Staff Directory

ACADEMIC DEAN, COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Cindy Mallard, Academic Dean – 731-352-4002
Kathy Gearin, Administrative Assistant – 731-352-4002
Jean A. Little, Director of Student Tutoring & Disability Services -- 731-352-6926
Lori Stafford, Academic Progress Advisor -- 731-352-4257
 
ADMISSIONS
Tina Hodges, Dean of Enrollment Services– 731-352-4032
Brad Borneman, Enrollment Counselor - 731-352-6288
Bethany Ellis, Renaissance Counselor - 731-352-4067
Christine Esch, Administrative Assistant - 731-352-6295
M. Renee Harris, Enrollment Counselor – 731-352-4035
Jana Higdon, Prospect Coordinator – 731-352-4030
Jennifer Hollingsworth -- 731-352-4031
Kim Houston, Director of Recruitment- 731-352-6421
Amber Lucius, Enrollment Counselor - 731-352-4031
Jessica Martin, Enrollment Counselor - 731-352-4005
Sarah Sanders, Director of Operational Services - 731-352-4033
Ellen Shivers, Enrollment Counselor - 731-352-4249
Olivia Williams, Office Manager – 731-352-6710


ALUMNI AND UNIVERSITY EVENTS
Myra Carlock, Director - 731-352-4090
 
ATHLETICS
Glenn Hayes, Director of Athletics – 731-352-4206
Ty Butler, Associate Athletics Director/Health Services Director– 731-415-2701
Brad Chappell, Associate Athletics Director-- 731-352-6432
Carla Chambers, GA for Athletics Director -- 731-535-2477
Dave McCulley, Sports Information Director – 731-352-4231
Peggy McCulley, Sports Information Coordinator -- 731-352-6434
Derek Hubble, Sports Information Assistant – 731-571-8116
Lindsay Lower, Athletics Operations Coordinator–731-352- 6248
Cindy Price, Insurance Coordinator – 731-514-9838
David Rush, Facility Coordinator – 423-304-3015
Gabe Ensell, Field Maintenance -- 731-336-4389
Malissa Vaughn, Faculty Athletic Representative - 731-352-4228
Athletic Training:
Mark Weaver, Athletic Trainer – 731-352-6923
Julie Miller, Athletic Trainer – 865-207-7847
Jennifer Strum, Athletic Trainer – 530-321-0922
Mallory Akin, Athletic Trainer - 731-445-8085
Suzanne Seat, Athletic Trainer - 731-676-8071
Michael Harris, Athletic Trainer - 731-431-7795
Baseball:
Rusty Thompson, Head Coach – 731-415-8914
Nick Thompson, Assistant Coach/Intramurals – 731-695-2031
Eric Patton, Assistant Coach/Intramurals – 731-693-4597
Justin Stafford, Graduate Assistant – 731-499-2910
Will Cripps, Graduate Assistant – 615-714-9455
Basketball (Men):
Jeff Britt, Head Coach –731-352-4203
Aaron Johnson, Assistant Coach – 731-352-4234
Jonathan Stanley, Graduate Assistant – 731-352-6945
Basketball (Women):
Chris Nelson, Head Coach – 731-352-4204
Martina Mihailovic, Assistant Coach/Director of Gaines Pool – 731-352-6941
Mason Powers, Graduate Assistant – 931-996-8991
Tyler Tate, Graduate Assistant - 731-414-6617
Bass Fishing:
Garry Mason, Head Coach – 731-593-0017
Kenny Louden, Assistant Coach – 731-697-3563
Bowling:
Clay Boyd, Head Coach – 731-363-1825
Denis Bohnert, Asst. Coach -- 731-336-2741
Cheerleading:
Saren Thompson, Head Coach – 731-371-3090
Cross Country:
Brandon Kilburn, Head Coach – 731-412-8825
Bill Robinson, Graduate Assistant – 615-636-6632
Dance Team:
Carone Tharpe, Head Coach – 731-352-6433
Football:
Dino Kaklis, Head Coach – 731-352-4211
Cliff Barna, Assistant Coach – 731-352-6888
Chris Elliott, Assistant Coach – 731-352-6424
Willie Fells, Assistant Coach - 731-352-6425
Paul Frazier, Graduate Assistant – 901-581-9674
John Graham, Graduate Assistant -- 731-446-1207
Alan Hollowell, Assistant Coach - 731-352-4213
Kez McCorvey, Assistant Coach -- 904-327-9970
Luke Roth, Graduate Assistant -- 731-352-6248
James Rowe, Graduate Assistant -- 321-212-8561
Taurean Smith, Graduate Assistant -- 731-352-6248
Willie Tillman, Assistant Coach – 731-352-4212
Marlon Watson, Graduate Assistant-- 731-352-6248
Brock Willis, Assistant Coach– 615-585-2244
Golf (Men & Women):
Monte Cunningham, Head Coach – 731-352-4018
Inline Hockey:
Matt Swinea, Head Coach – 731-352-4231
John Thompson, Graduate Assistant -- 731-333-2402
Judo:
Ray Watkins, Head Coach - 270-559-9394
Stephanie Watkins, Assistant Coach - 731-819-1776
Shooting Team:
Thomas “Bub” Edwards, Head Coach – 731-431-8287
Lance Rider, Assistant Coach –731-234-6093
Soccer (Men):
Melvin Belong, Head Coach – 4731-352-4252
JarJu Malang, Graduate Assistant – 731-352-6931
Soccer (Women):
Misty Aird, Head Coach – 731-352-4229
Josh Hanna, Assistant Coach – 731-694-0940
Stan Jamscek, Graduate Assistant - 270-705-9171
Softball:
Larry Geraldi, Head Coach – 931-264-0030
Leah Hensley, Graduate Assistant – 731-441-3230
Brittany Edmonds, Graduate Assistant - 270-703-6025
Swimming:
David Duncan Sr., Head Coach – 731-415-8783
Tennis:
Rafael Delgado, Head Coach -731-352-4064
Ernesto Escamilla, Graduate Assistant - 956-346-7597
Track:
David Duncan Jr., Head Coach - 731-352-8782
David Duncan Sr., Assistant Coach -- 731-415-8783
Triathlon:
Kristin Sass, Head Coach -- 731-358-2932
Robin Winkler, Assistant Coach -- 731-358-3877
Volleyball:
Starla Cupples, Head Coach – 731-352-6436
Michelle Cunha, Graduate Assistant – 731-358-2472
 
BOOKSTORE
Dawn Ervin, Manager –731-352- 6808
Karen Jeffrey, Administrative Assistant - 731-352-6445
 
BUSINESS OFFICE
Keith Priestley, Assistant to the President for Financial Affairs – 731-352-6313
Keisha Johns -- Administrative Assistant in Financial Affairs -- 731-352-4202
Sandy Ashley, Chief Financial Officer – 731-352-4242
Beth Pryor, Billing Coordinator for College of Professional Studies - 731-352-4089
Crystal Strickland -- Success Billing -- 731-352-4089
Christy Hampton, Student Services Coordinator – 731-352-4216
Jack Holland, Compliance Coordinator/Workstudy Director – 731-352-4217
Jan Jackson, Clerical Assistant – 731-352-6936
Amanda Puckett, Accounts Payable – 731-352-6971
Lisa Summers -- Assistant Accounts Payable -- 731-352-4210 
Tina Sumner, College of Professional Studies Billing - 731-352-6920
Sandra Smith, College of Liberal Arts and College of Graduate Studies Billing - 731-352-4251
 
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Walter Butler, Vice President for the College of Criminal Justice -- 731-393-0199
Ray Farris, Director - 615-320-1067
Andy Byrnes, CCJ Coordinator - 615-320-1067
Brett Gipson, Director of Academics - 615-320-1067
Chris Smith, Registration Coordinator -- 615-320-1067
Clara Weatherford, Student Services - 731-393-0199
David Miles, PT Recruiter -- 423-863-4223
Dexter Mines, Recruiter -- 931-472-8094
Gerald King, Recruiter -- 865-209-8789
Gerald Steffen, Recruiter -- 931-444-0451
John Copeland, Recruiter - 731-345-5010
Joseph Butler, IT/Tech Support - 1-800-313-3450
Kayla Bomar, Financial Aid - 731-358-1560
Mark Cunningham, Academic Advisor - 731-415-6262
Paris Spencer, Director of Recruiting - 731-694-2568
Randall Ricketts, Recruiter -- 731-358-1911
Regina Simpson, Enrollment Counselor - 731-336-9060
Rodney Ford, PT Recruiter -- 423-426-6718
Rick Bankey, Recruiter -- 731-415-5186
Rosa Dabbs, Financial Aid Coordinator - 731-358-1560
Sherrye Hudson, Academic Advisor - 731-415-1554
Stacy Oakes, PT Recruiter -- 615-318-2129
Steve Isbell, Academic Advisor - 731-415-1592
Sylvana Matthews, VA Coordinator - 615-320-1067
Sherri Snider, PT Recruiter - 865-296-9359
Vicky Williams, Billing Coordinator - 731-415-8853

COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Dr. Dorothy Black, Dean – 731-415-3904

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (SUCCESS)
Kelly Sanders-Kelley, Vice President of the College of Professional Studies –731-352- 4263
Lisa Vaughn, Academic Dean – 731-352-4227
Melissa Allen, Student Services Representative – 731-393-0545
Mark Bell, Success Recruiter - 731-358-5324
Sabrina Chambers, Portfolio Counselor – 731-352-4029
Tammy Douglas -- Financial aid Counselor --
Melissa Dunn, Financial Aid Counselor  – 731-393-0526
Gina Evans, Director of Recruitment  - 731-414-2727
Catherine Foster, Director of Student Services -- 358-9260 
Kelly Franze, Administrative Assistant – 731-352-4271
Tonia Gallimore, Student Services - 731-393-0523
Cindy Gurley, Facilitator Coordinator – 731-352-4042
Pam Hornbuckle, Director of Organizational Effectiveness -- 901-355-9806
David Jackson, Bookstore Manager – 731-393-0511
Renee Kozan, Student Advisor – 731-393-0534
Michelle Lamb, Financial Aid Counselor – 731-393-0524
Tiffany McCutcheon, Financial Aid Counselor - 731-393-0533
Amber Moore -- Administrative Assistant -- 731-393-0534
John Norwood, Success Recruiter- 731-415-0180
Natasha Parker -- Enrollment Assistant --
Dan Ridley, Director of Academic Affairs – 731-415-1079
Sarah Rogers, Student Advisor - 731-393-0530
Karen Saldana, Registration Coordinator– 731-393-0527
Lisa Stephens -- Registration Coordinator -- 731-393-0541
Lisa Stafford, Financial Aid Counselor – 731-393-0528
Sonja Viana, Drop/Add Coordinator – 731-393-0540
Cheri Wharton, Financial Aid Counselor – 731-393-0513
Elizabeth Park -- Success Librarian -- 615-202-1344  

DEVELOPMENT
Mike Parker, Vice President for University Development– 731-352-6708
Linda Hearn, Office Manager – 731-352-4003
Keliea McCartney, Director of Development Services –731-352- 4044
Dave Roberts, Assistant Director of Development – 731-352-6708
Melody Willis, Grant Writer – 731-352-6934
 
FINANCIAL AID
Janie Burns, Director of Financial Aid -- 731-393-0521
Laura Bateman, Director, College of Liberal Arts – 731-352-4007
Brenda Bradshaw, Assistant Director, College of Liberal Arts –731-352-4233
Martha Barnett, Financial Aid Counselor, College of Liberal Arts – 731-352-6303
Cindy Duncan, Financial Aid Counselor, College of Liberal Arts – 731-352-4021
Angie Hollowell, Financial Aid Counselor, College of Liberal Arts – 731-352-6418
Melissa Dunn, Financial Aid Counselor, College of Professional Studies -- 731-393-0526
Tammy Douglas, Financial Aid Counselor, College of Professional Studies --
Michelle Lamb, Financial Aid Counselor, College of Professional Studies -- 731-393-0524
Tiffany McCutcheon, Financial Aid Counselor, College of Professional Studies -- 731-393-0533
Lisa Stafford, Financial Aid Counselor, College of Professional Studies -- 731-393-0528
Cheri Wharton, Financial Aid Counselor, College of Professional Studies -- 731-393-0513
Kayla Bomar, Financial Aid Counselor, College of Criminal Justice -- 731-358-1560
Kim Callahan, Financial Aid Counselor, College of Graduate Studies (College of Education & MA in Conflict Resolution) -- 731-352-4024
Melissa Allen, Financial Aid Counselor, College of Professional Studies (MBA) --
Rosa Dabbs, Financial Aid Counselor, College of Professional Studies (MBA) --
Tan Gee Deem, VA Coordinator, College of Liberal Arts -- 731-352-4012 
Sylvana Matthews, VA Coordinator, College of Criminal Justice -- 615-320-1067 

FOOD SERVICES
Cafeteria:
Glenda Cary, Director of Campus Dining – 731-352-4091
Judy Glisson, Assistant Director of Campus Dining – 731-352-4091
Barbara Grissom, Kitchen Manager – 731-352-4092
Daphne Barnes, Staff – 731-352-4092
Margie Brawner, Staff –731-352- 4092
Shelia Clement, Staff – 731-352-4092
Virginia Crocker, Staff – 731-352-4092
Diana Curtis, Staff – 731-352-4092
Deza Gilmer, Staff –731-352- 4092
Cari House, Staff – 731-352-4092
Tammy Knobloch, Staff – 731-352-4092
Tara McGuire, Staff – 731-352-4092
LaDonna Nutting, Staff – 731-352-4092
Christy Pineda, Staff –731-352- 4092
Leigh Ann Pinson, Staff – 731-352-4092
Paula Pruitt, Staff – 731-352-4092
Michael Taylor, Staff – 731-352-4092
Jimmy Trevathan, Staff – 731-352-4092
Grill/Daily Grind:
Ladonna Johnson, Manager – 731-352-4223
Martha Brou, Staff – 731-352-4223

HEALTH SERVICES – 731-358-2562
Ty Butler, Director of Health Services
Natasha Fields, RN, Student Health Coordinator
Amy Thompson, Compliance Coordinator
Cindy Price, Insurance Coordinator -- 731-352-6923
Kristy Dunn, Administrative Assistant/Immunization Coordinator
 
HOUSEKEEPING
Betty Heath, Manager – 731-352-6408
Melissa Allen, Staff - 731-352-6408
Gena Barker, Staff – 731-352-6408
Melinda Bomar, Staff - 731-352-6408
Katie Chandler, Staff –731-352- 6408
Lee Chandler, Staff -- 731-352-6408
Michelle Cobb, Staff -- 731-352-6408
Ladonna Duncan, Staff – 731-352-6408
Misty Glissen, Staff - 731-352-6408
John Hightower, Staff - 731-352-6408
Autumn Isbell, Staff – 731-352-6408
Janice Kyle, Staff -- 731-352-6408
Margie Morgan, Staff - 731-352-6408
Linda Taylor, Staff –731-352-6408
Lisa Townes, Staff – 731-352-6408
Ricky Wafford, Staff – 731-352-6408

HUMAN RESOURCES
Terry Saltsman, Director – 731-352-4272
Melanie Aldridge, Benefits Specialist – 731-352-6958
Carolyn Flood, Assistant to the Director – 731-352-4272
Karen Phelps, Payroll Specialist – 731-352-4063
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
Jimmy Bomar, Network Administrator – 731-352-4034
Alex Crawley, Assistant Network Administrator – 731-352-6944
Mark Kelly -- Assistant Network Administrator -- 731-352-6957
Jamie Coomer, Helpdesk Administrator – 731-352-4040
Margot Creasman, IT Application Specialist – 731-352-6443
Mike Nichols, CAMS/Database Administrator – 731-352-4258
Joseph Neisler, Helpdesk Technician – 731-352-6737
 
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS
Jane Campbell, Coordinator – 731-352-6375
Carolyn Flood, International Tax Specialist - 731-352-4272
 
LIBRARY
Jill Whitfill, Director – 731-352-6913
Rhonda Allen, Public Services Supervisor – 731-352-4083
Kim Jackson, Technical Services Assistant – 731-352-6912
Jennifer Green, Assistant Professor, Catalog/Electronic Resources Librarian – 731-352-6915
Melissa Jackson, Administrative Assistant – 731-352-6916
Elizabeth Park, Distance Education Librarian – 615-202-1344
Elizabeth Whitaker, Public Services & Outreach Librarian - 731-352-6813
 
 
MAINTENANCE
Randy Tanaka, Director – 731-352-4065
John Barger, Staff – 731-352-4065
Joel Burnine, Staff –731-352- 4065
Steve Cude, Staff – 731-352-4065
Freddie Duke, Staff - 731-352-4065
Larry Foster, Staff - 731-352-4065
Steven Gibson, Staff – 731-352-4065
Alan Gooch, Staff – 731-352-4065
Farrell Hubble, Staff – 731-352-4065
Jerry Hutchens, Staff -- 731-352-4065
Jimmy Mayo, Staff -- 731-352-4065
Ken Powell, Staff – 731-352-4065
Daniel Thomas, Staff - 731-352-4065
 
NURSING PROGRAM
Mary Bess Griffith, MSN, RN, CS, FNP, Director of Nursing – 731-352-6768
Kathy Andante, BS, Administrative Assistant – 731-352-6757
Edna Billingsley, MSN, RN, PMHC, GNP, CLNC, Assistant Professor – 731-352-6770
Tammy Carter, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC , Assistant Professor – 731-352-6753
Dayna Edwards, MN, RN, CNS,  Instructor of Nursing – 731-352-6794
Pauline Hisiro,MSN, APRN, FNP-BC,  Assistant Professor - 731-352-6759
Delecia Parker, MSN, RN, Instructor of Nursing -- 731-352-6759
Jenny Webb, MSN, RN,  Instructor of Nursing - 731-352-4039
 
PA PROGRAM
Johnna Tanner, PA-C, Progam Director – 731-352-4247, ext. 203
Joseph Hames, MD, Medical Director – 731-352-4247, ext. 207
Gwen Ferdinand-Jacob, PA-C - 731-352-4247, ext. 211
Pat Cafferty, PA- C, Clinical Director of Education – 731-352-4247, ext 206
Brad Dirks, PA-C, M.Ed., Faculty – 731-352-4247, ext. 213
Kerri McCabe Smith, PA-C, Faculty – 731-352-4247, ext. 205
Sandy Atwill, Recruiter– 615-477-5777
Janet Peeler, Administative Assistant – 731-352-4247, ext. 214
Michelle Lamb, Clinical Coordinator – 731-352-4247, ext. 214
Kim Hammonda, Admissions Director– 731-352-4247, ext 204
J.C. Carey, PA-C, Adjunct Faculty – 731-352-4247
Joe Opie, MD, Adjunct Faculty -- 731-415-8635
Rina Prosser, Faculty -- 731-352-4247
Chris Tanner, Faculty -- 731-352-4247, ext. 214
J. Turner, PhD, Adjunct Faculty – 731-352-4247
P. Brinkman, PA-C, 731-352-4247
 
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING
Jennifer Glass, Director –731-352- 4259
Wayne Bannister, Media and Publications Specialist – 731-352-4239
Madison Irving, Writer/Content Coordinator - 731-352-4209
Edna Gene Forester, Switchboard Operator – 731-352-4000 or 731-352-4260
Martha Highfill, Information Desk Associate - 731-352-6435
 
REGISTRAR
Becky Hames, University Registrar -- 731-352-6960
Shirley Martin, Registrar, College of Liberal Arts – 731-352-4047
John Hinds, Associate Registrar, College of Professional Studies -- 931-551-4150
Linda Howton, Research Clerk - 731-352-4011
Dawn Lovett, Administrative Assistant - 731-352-4008                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
 
RENAISSANCE
Peter Jeffrey, Senior Executive Director – 393-0405, ext. 203
Brian Hill, Director of Renaissance Theatre – 393-0405, ext. 204
Aubrey Ham Doyle, Assistant Director of Renaissance Theatre – 393-0405, ext. 221
Matthew Holt, Creative Associate Director of Renaissance– 393-0405, ext 218
Sean Hines, Renaissance Technical Assistant –393-0405, ext. 217
Karen Jeffrey, Administrative Director – 6445
Deborah Noble, Administrative Assistant – 393-0405, ext. 202
Bethany Ellis, Renaissance Representative for Enrollment Services -- 731-352-4103
Dr. John Hall, Founding Conductor - 731-513-0230
Adam Catt, Associate Technical Director -- 393-0405, ext. 224 
Ben Helson, Director of Renaissance Bluegrass -- 731-393-0405, ext. 224
Scott Hale, Director of Renaissance Revolution -- 731-393-0405, ext. 230 
 
STUDENT ENTERPRISES (SIFE)
David Thompson, Director – 731-225-3606
  
STUDENT LIFE
James T. Stewart – Dean of Student Development, College of Liberal Arts – 731-352-4093
LaMario Bell, Director of Student Activities – 731-352-4068
Peggy Carter, Director of Residence Life – 731-352- 4096
Anne Hames, Campus Chaplain – 731-352-4066
Terry Hardy, Office Manager for the Dean of Student Development - 731-352-4225
Wanda McMackin, Student Development Assistant and Receptionist -- 731-352-5758
Sandy Louden, Director of COE, Orientation, Counseling, and Retention – 731-352-4095
Christopher Ray, Graduate Assistant – 731-352-6904
Autumn Roberson, Graduate Assistant –731-352- 6904
Heather Stone, Student Development Counselor –731-352- 4246
SECURITY
James Harris, Chief of Security - 731-352-4200
Laura Allen, Administrative Assistant - 731-352-4045
Henry Carter, Officer -731-352-4222 / 415-7599
Kenny Gordon, Officer - 731-352-4222 / 415-7599
Michael Lowe, Officer - 731-352-4222 / 415-7599
Dawn Martin, Officer - 731-352-4222 / 415-7599
Dan Beardsley, Officer - 731-352-4222 / 415-7599
TRAVEL STUDIES
Dr. John Hall, Director – 741-513-0230