Meet Your Representative

Chris Ray

Chris Ray, associate director of graduate recruitment, works with students interested in graduate programs in Rogers and Siloam Springs. He has been a member of the Graduate and Professional Studies recruitment team for over five years.

Chris has a bachelor's degree from Central Bible College, a Master of Science in Leadership and Ethics from JBU, and is currently pursuing a doctorate at Dallas Baptist University. He currently serves as an ambassador for the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce.

Chris and his wife, Lori, are the parents of two sons.

Please contact Chris (cray@jbu.edu) with any questions concerning graduate programs in Siloam Springs and Rogers.

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Kent Shaffer

Kent Shaffer serves as the graduate and professional studies representative at the Rogers Center. He joined the team in June 2008 after eight years in non-profit administration, working for Cookson Hills Christian Ministries as HR manager and recruiter.

Kent received his Master of Science in Leadership and Ethics from JBU in May 2007, and and earned his bachelor's degree in Human Services through the adult degree completion program at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX.

Kent and his wife, Becky, have been married 20 years. They have three daughters and have been fostering children for 17 years.

Please contact Kent (kshaffer@jbu.edu) with any questions concerning programs at the Rogers Center.

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Ashley Ellis

Ashley Ellis is the graduate and professional studies representative at the Fort Smith Center. Ashley has been at JBU since May 2007, and has six years of experience in higher education. She is a 2004 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in speech communication.

Outside of working with JBU, Ashley is involved in the Fort Smith community. She is a member of the Junior League, Young Emerging Leaders, and is a Chamber of Commerce Ambassador.

Ashley and her husband, Larry, are the proud parents of twins, Parker and Emma.

Please contact Ashley (aellis@jbu.edu) with any questions concerning programs at the Fort Smith Center.