Julie Gumm

Mrs. Julie Gumm returned to JBU, her alma mater, in 2013 and now serves as the Chief Marketing & Communication Officer and is on the President's Cabinet. Julie manages the team responsible for JBU's brand management, strategic marketing, social media, website and public relations, as well as supporting the enrollment offices for undergraduate, graduate and online undergraduate programs. Mrs. Gumm works closely with JBU's president on strategic communication initiatives and also oversees the University Events Office. Mrs. Gumm is a member of JBU's Diversity Committee and the Crisis Response Team.

Mrs. Gumm received her master's in design thinking and innovation from JBU as well as her bachelor's in journalism. She has taught various communications courses while at JBU.

Prior to coming to JBU, Mrs. Gumm spent nearly 20 years in corporate, church, higher education and international NGO marketing and communication roles in Texas and Arizona. She serves as a Commissioner for the CCCU Strategic Communications & Public Affairs Commission.

Mrs. Gumm and her husband Mark, also a JBU graduate, have four adult children and a Goldendoodle named Buddy. They love to travel and have visited 15 countries with many more on their bucket list. Mrs. Gumm authored a book on adoption in 2015 and has appeared on The Dave Ramsey Show.