Faculty
Dr. Stephen Abbott
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Siloam Springs, AR
Ph.D., M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., Hardin-Simmons University
Ms. Christie Alexander
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Math Specialist
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
B.A., Harding University
Ms. Julia Angel
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Business & Technology Instructor, North Arkansas College
M.Ed., B.S., University of Arkansas
Mr. Robert (Bob) Bailey
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Revenue Agent, Internal Revenue Service
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary
M.S., San Diego State
B.A., San Diego State
C.P.A.
Dr. Rhonda Bell
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Professor, American Public University System
D.B.A., Argosy University
M.A., Webster University
B.B.A., Harding University
Mr. Ben Benton
Coordinator of Instructional Technology, John Brown University
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
M.B.A., John Brown University
M.S.L.E., John Brown University
B.S., John Brown University
Mr. Bob Bethke
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Community Life Pastor, Community Christian Fellowship
M.Div., Brite Divinity School
B.A., Arizona Bible College
Mr. John (Brennan) Blair
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Business Analyst for Planning & Integration, Sam's Club Home Office
M.B.A., John Brown University
B.S., University of Arkansas
Mr. S Evan Breedlove
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Independent Insurance Agent
M.B.A., University of Arkansas
B.S.B.A., University of Tulsa
A.S., Westark Community College
Mrs. Harriet J. Bricker
Director, Education Degree Completion Program
Assistant Professor of Education
M. Ed., Southwest Missouri State University
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University
Dr. David Brisben
Chair, Division of Biblical Studies
Professor of Christian Ministries
Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
M.Div., Erskine Seminary
M.Miss., Reformed Theological Seminary
M.C.E., Reformed Theological Seminary
B.A., Erskine College
Mr. Jack D. Brown
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
M.B.A., University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)
B.A., Concordia College
Mr. Clinton Brown
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Director of Human Resources
M.A., Webster University
B.S., Park College
Ms. Stacie Burley
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Curriculum Designer, Soderquist Center Leadership & Ethics (John Brown University)
M.B.A., John Brown University
Mr. Tommie Campbell
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), United States Army
M.A., Webster University
B.S.Ed., University of Central Arkansas
Dr. David A. Cater
Professor Emeritus, Psychology, John Brown University
Ph.D., M.A., Fuller Seminary
M.A., California State University
B.A., Pasadena College
Ms. Leah Cheek
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
First Grade Teacher, Centerton Gamble Elementary School
M.Ed., University of North Texas
B.S., University of Texas
Ms. Lindsay Chism
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
M.S.L.E., B.S., John Brown University
Dr. Janine Chitty
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Assistant Professor, English, University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
M.A., Webster University
B.A., University of Central Arkansas
Ms. Roberta Clark
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Administrator, Arkansas Cancer Research Center
M.B.A., University of Arkansas
B.S., Park University
Mr. William Clary
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Business Analyst, Acxiom
M.B.A., University of Central Arkansas
B.S., Arkansas Tech University
Mr. Robert Coe
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Detachment Chief (Retired), United States Air Force
M.A., Webster University
B.S., Valdosta State University
Mr. Darrin Coon
Chief Human Resource Officer, John Brown University
M.S., B.S., Illinois State University
Mr. John Cooney
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Vice President (Retired), Xerox Business Services
M.B.A., University of Detroit
B.S., University of Detroit
Dr. Lori Corry
Chaplain, Degree Completion, John Brown University
Ph.D., Biola University
M.A., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
B.A., Michigan State University
Dr. Timothy Deahl
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Pastor, Runyan Baptist Church
Director of Continuing Theological Education, Arkansas Baptist State Convention
Ph.D., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., Texas Baptist University
Mrs. Michele Delawder
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Director of Programming, Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House
M.B.A., John Brown University
B.S., University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
Dr. Dale DeWoody
Adjunct Instructor
Ph.D., University of North Texas
M.A., Northeastern State University
B.A., Northeastern State University
Mrs. Susan DeWoody
Dean, Degree Completion & Non-Traditional Programs
Assistant Professor, Adult Education
M.S., Northeastern State University
B.S., Arkansas Tech University
A.A., Westark College
Ms. Un So Park Diener
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Graduate Writing Consultant, University of Kansas Writing Center
M.A., University of Kansas
B.A., B.S., John Brown University
Mr. Robert Donoho
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Retired Teacher
Retired Military
M.A., University of Arkansas at Monticello, AR
M.S., Purdue University
M.S.B.A., Boston University
B.S., United States Military Academy
Dr. James J. Ehrhard
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Instructor, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., Cumberland College
Ms. Rebecca Elliott
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
M.B.A., University of Kansas
B.S., Kansas State University
Mr. Dan Esau
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Pastor, Center Point Church, Harrison, AR
M.S.L.E., John Brown University
B.S., John Brown University
Mr. Kevin Fielder
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Strategic Account Manager III, AT&T
M.B.A., Southern Nazarene University
B.S., Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Mr. Jason B. Fowler
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion and Graduate Business
Controller, Fowler Family Enterprises
M.B.A., John Brown University
B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas
C.P.A.
Mrs. Lana Fowler
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Business Instructor, North Arkansas College
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
B.S., University of Arkansas
Mr. Steven Fowler
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Controller, Pel-Freez, Inc
M.Tax., University of Tulsa
B.S., East Central University
Dr. Mel Fratzke
Professor Emeritus, Administration, John Brown University
P.E.D., Indiana University
M.A., Indiana University
B.S., Aurora University
Dr. Richard Froman
Chair, Division of Humanities & Social Sciences, JBU
Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., University of Wyoming
M.A., California State University, Sacramento
B.A., California State University, Sacramento
Dr. Gloria Gale
Associate Dean, College of Education
Graduate Education Program Director
Professor of Education
Ph.D., Walden University
M.L.S., Central Michigan University
M.M.E., Western Michigan University
B.S., Western Michigan University
Mrs. Rhonda Gentry
Adjunct Instructor, Education Degree Completion
Assistant Principal, Rogers Public Schools
Ed.S., Harding University
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
B.S.Ed., University of Arkansas
Mr. Mike Gibbs
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
M.B.A., Regis University
B.S., Virginia Tech
Mr. John Goswick
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Director of Instructional Technology, Pulaski County Special School District, Little Rock, AR.
M.S., University of Central Arkansas
B.S., John Brown University
Mrs. Barbara Goswick
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Vice President for Finance and Administration, University of Arkansas Systems
B.S., Mobile College
C.P.A., Arkansas
Dr. Kathy Harrell
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Vice President, Carl Albert State College
Ed.D., University of Arkansas
M.S.E., University of Arkansas
B.S.E., Southern Arkansas University
Dr. William Harris
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Pastor, Central Baptist Church, Hot Springs, AR
Ph.D., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ms. Sarah Harris
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Accounting/Marketing, Hanna Oil & Gas
M.B.A., Webster University
B.S., Arkansas State University
Mr. Matthew Hegi
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Director of Internal Audit, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
M.B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Mrs. Kathy Hogan
Instructor of Distance Learning
Instructional Designer Distance Learning
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
B.S.E., University of Arkansas
Mrs. Amy Holland
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Teacher, Bentonville Public Schools
M.A., University of Phoenix
B.S., University of Arkansas
Ms. Amanda Holsted
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Director, Grand Prairie Center, Phillips County Community College of the University of Arkansas, Stuttgart, AR
M.A., University of Arkansas
B.S., University of Central Arkansas
Mr. Jacob Howell
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Associate Attorney, Bagby Law Firm
J.D., University of Tulsa College of Law
B.S., University of Arkansas
Dr. Ricky Huggins
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Ph.D., Drew University
M.B.A., Southern Oklahoma State University
B.S., Southern Oklahoma State University
Mr. Jeff Huntington
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Adjunct Instructor Business Degree Completion
Audit Manager, Arkansas Best Corporation
M.B.A., Webster University
B.B.A., University of Arkansas
Mr. James Hurst
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Administrative Pastor, Goddard United Methodist Church
M.A., Webster University
B.S., University of the Ozarks
Mr. Timothy Hutchinson
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Attorney at Law
J.D., University of Arkansas
B.B.A., Harding University
Mrs. Brian Hyde
Adjunct Instructor, Education Degree Completion
M.S., University of Central Arkansas
B.S., University of Arkansas
Mr. Brian Johnson
Adjunct Instructor, Education Degree Completion
Library Media Specialist, Rogers Heritage High School
M.S., University of Central Arkansas
B.A., Wheaton College
Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Director of Finance, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
M.B.A., University of Central Arkansas
B.B.A., University of Central Arkansas
Ms. Kim Jones
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Business/Technology Instructor, Community Education Instructor, North Arkansas College
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
B.S.B.A., College of the Ozarks
Ms. Silvy Kehrli
Adjumct professor, Business Degree Completion
Business Development Manager/Marketing Analyst, Acosta Sales & Marketing
M.B.A., B.S., John Brown University
Mrs. Cheryl Keymer
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Business Instructor, North Arkansas College
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
B.S., Arkansas Tech University
Dr. Jennifer Lawson
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Ed.D., Mississippi State University
M.S., Mississippi State University
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University
Mr. Jeff LeBert
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business and Degree Completion
Associate Registrar for Graduate and Degree Completion Programs, JBU
M.S., John Brown University
B.A., Nazarene Bible College
Mr. John Lenschow
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion, Graduate Business
Th.M., Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
M.Div., Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
B.A., Oral Roberts University
Mrs. DeNisha McCollum
Program Director, Graduate Business
Assistant Professor of Business
M.Ed., North Central University
M.S.L.E., John Brown University
B.A., University of Arkansas
Mr. Sean-David McGoran
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
M.A.R., M. Div., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
Graduate of Berklee College of Music
Mrs. Linda Meier
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Retired Principal
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
B.S.Ed., State College of Arkansas
Mr. Tony Myers
Department Head, Business Degree Completion Programs
Assistant Professor of Business
M.B.A., Friends University
B.S., Friends University
B.S., Southwestern College
A.A., Barton Country Community College
Dr. Theresa Neal
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Administrator for Architectual Control, Bella Vista
Ph.D., Capella University
M.S.L.E., John Brown University
B.S., John Brown University
Dr. Rick Neal
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Project Manager, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Ph.D., Capella University
M.S.L.E., John Brown University
B.S., McMurray University
Ms. Barbara Nixon
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Assistant Professor & Interim Dept. Chair, Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL
M.A., B.A., Auburn University
Mrs. Sharon Norberg
Adjunct Instructor, Education Degree Completion
Retired Public School Teacher
B.M.E., John Brown University
Mr. Pat O'Brien
Assistant Professor of Business
M.B.A., Webster University
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Mr. Michael Orf
Director, Faculty Recruitment & Development, Degree Completion
Assistant Professor of Distance Education
Ed.S., Arkansas State University
M.A., Arkansas State University
B.S., Arkansas State University
Dr. Jean Parker
Education Degree Completion
Ed.D., University of Arkansas
M.S. , Master of Science
B.A., University of Maryland
Mr. Michael Payne
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
General Manager, Delta Group Electronics, Inc.
M.A., University of North Dakota
B.A., Stephen F. Austin University
Dr. Patrick Pendleton
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Director of Community Relations and Patient Satisfaction, St. Edward Mercy Medical Center
Ed.D., University of Arkansas
M.B.A., University of Arkansas
B.S., University of Arkansas
Dr. Martha Pendleton
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Executive Director, Reynolds Cancer Support House
Ed.D., M.B.S., University of Arkansas
Dr. Ron E. Pierce
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Children/Preschool Pastor, First Baptist Church, Cabot, AR
D.Ed.Min., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A.C.E., Dallas Theological Seminary
B.S., Liberty University
Mr. Mat Pitsch
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Intermodel Project Manager, Western Arkansas Planning and Development District Inc.
M.S., University of Missouri
B.S., University of Missouri
Mr. William Plunkett, III
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Sales Manager, AT&T Majors Team, Arkansas
M.S., University of Arkansas
B.S., University of Arkansas
Mr. Douglas Quillen
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Human Resources Director, Twin Rivers Foods
M.A., Webster University
B.A., University of Central Arkansas
Ms. Phyllis Reding
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Teacher, Bentonville Public Schools
M.Ed., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
B.S.Ed., John Brown University
Mr. Bobby Richesin
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Accountant, Potts & Company
M.B.A., Webster Univeristy
B.S., Arkansas State University
Rev. Ellis Robinson
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Staff Chaplain, St. Edward Mercy Medical Center
M.Div., Central Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., Western Bible College
Ms. Mary Ross
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Dean, Project Director, Chief Financial Officer, Northwest Arkansas Community College
M.B.A., Webster University
B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas
Dr. Richard L. Ruble
Professor Emeritus of Bible and Psychology, John Brown University
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
M.S., University of North Texas
M.Div., Faith Theological Seminary
B.A., Bryan College
Dr. James Runyon
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Interim and Pulpit Supply
D.Min., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.Div., M.CM., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.S., Oklahoma State University
Mr. Matt Saferite
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Principal, Fayetteville Public Schools
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
B.S.Ed., John Brown University
Mr. Charles B. Saulsbery II
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Director of Chaplaincy Services, Peachtree Hospice
B.R.E., Central Baptist College
Mr. Jeremy Schreckhise
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Assistant Vice President, Information Technology, Arkansas Oklahoma Gas
M.B.A., John Brown University
B.S., Arkansas Tech University
Mr. Matthew Searing
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
General Counsel, D.J. Roofing Supply Inc.
J.D., Washburn University School of Law
B.F.A., Pittsburg State University
Mrs. Linda Sheehy
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Early Childhood Education Supervisor
B.A., Southwest Baptist University
Mrs. Regina Shumate
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Teacher, Springdale Public Schools
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
B.S., University of Central Arkansas
Mr. Gerald Shurgar III
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Market Human Resource Manager (Retired)
M.A., Webster University
B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Mrs. Gina Stafford
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
SEC Reporting Analyst, Baldor Electric Company
M.B.A., Webster University
B.S., Arkansas State University
B.S., Iowa State University
Dr. Jake Stewart
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Assistant Professor of Information Technology, Harding University, College of Business Administration
Ph.D., Capella University
M.B.A., University of Houston
B.S., Harding University
Mr. Chris Stewart
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Attorney at Law, Chris Stewart, PLLC
J.D., Regent University School of Law
B.S., Liberty University
Dr. Jim Stockton
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
Vice President for Institutional Advancement, North Arkansas College
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
B.S.S.E., John Brown University
Mr. Eric Stuart
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
President, Dimora Group
M.B.A., University of Central Arkansas
B.S.B.A., University of Central Arkansas
Mr. Terry Thompson
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Colonel (Retired), United States Air Force
M.B.A., Oklahoma City University
B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas
Dr. Robert Timmons
Associate Professor of Graduate Business
D.B.A., Anderson University
M.B.A., John Brown University
B.S.B.A., Pittsburg State University
Dr. Sandra Van Thiel
Professor of Education
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
B.A., Moody Bible Institute
Dr. Cindy Viala
Adjunct Instructor, Education Degree Completion and Graduate Education
Assistant Principal, Bellview Elementary School
Ed.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.Ed., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
B.S.E., Ouachita Baptist University
Mr. Chris Vincent
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
Chief Operating Officer and Financial Analyst, Trent Capital Management
M.B.A., Auburn University
B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas
Dr. Jim Walters
Emeritus Professor, John Brown University
D.Min., Western Conservative Baptist Seminary
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary
B.S., Philadelphia College of the Bible
Mr. James T. Watson
Adjunct Instructor, Degree Completion
United States Air Force (Retired)
Area Representative, Air Force Retiree Council
M.A., Webster University
B.S., Park College
Dr. Amanda Webster
Adjunct Instructor, Education Degree Completion
Assistant Principal, Bentonville Public Schools
M.S., Pittsburg State University
B.S.E., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
