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President Jared Stark

Jared A. Stark began his service as interim president of ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ in July 2024. Stark will continue in his role as interim president until Dr. Tim Westbrook assumes the office on July 1, 2025.

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University Senior Leadership

Interim President, Vice President for Advancement 
Jared Stark
M.Ed. - Texas Tech University, 2005
B.A. - ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, 2001
​Serving YU from 2001-2003 and since 2005.

 Provost

Shannon Leinen
Ph.D. - Regent University, 2017
M.Ed. - Concordia University-Nebraska, 2018
M.B.A. - Harding University, 2011
M.A. - Gonzaga University, 2009
B.A. - ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, 2007
Serving YU from 2007-2015 and since 2020. 

 Vice President for Finance & Operations 
Todd Sheldon
M.B.A. - Harding University, 2001
B.B.A. - Harding University, 1983
A.A. - ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, 1981
Certified Public Accountant (inactive), 1985
Serving YU since 2003.
Vice President for Enrollment
Roni Miller
M.A. - ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, 2018
B.A. - ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, 2001
Serving YU from 2002-2005 and since 2014. 

Athletic Director
Garrett Schwarz
B.A. - ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, 2007
Serving YU since 2021. 

 Dean of Students
Katie Miles
B.B.A. - ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, 2001
Serving YU since 2024. 

 

"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." ​Philippians 4:8
 

Board of Trustees

The ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Board of Trustees is comprised of business, professional, and civic leaders who demonstrate their confidence in the University's mission. The University administration works with the board to shape policy and direction for the University. The leadership of these men and women is greatly valued.

Chairman: Dr. R Wayne White

Vice Chairman: Mr. Richard W. James

Secretary: Mrs. Christine M. Eggar

Treasurer: Mr. E. Joe Brazell

 

  • Dr. Scott M. Abraham (and wife Beth) of Bucyrus, Kansas; Orthopedic Surgeon, Apex Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Dr. Michael C. Armour (and wife Frances) of Dallas, Texas; President, Strategic Leadership Development International
  • Mr. E. Joe Brazell of Royse City, Texas; Senior Manager Solutions Delivery, Solomon Associates
  • Mrs. Christine M. Eggar (and husband Shawn) of Livingston, Montana; Superintendent, Frontier School {retired}
  • Dr. Aaron G. Fletcher (and wife Holly) of Woodland Park, Colorado; Managing Director, Bios Partners; President, Bios Research
  • ​Dr. Jeffrey W. Hannel (and wife Lorena) of Lubbock, Texas; Physician, Providence Healthcare
  • Mr. Justin Harrold (and wife Donna) of Wichita, Kansas; Insurance Representative
  • Mr. Patrick W. Hendricks (and wife Janice) of Tulsa, Oklahoma;  Community Care of Oklahoma {retired}
  • Mrs. Kimberly M. Hoyt (and husband Darrell) of Grand Junction, Colorado;  Physician Assistant, Community Care of Grand Valley
  • Mrs. Conay L. Huizar (and husband Trent) of Scottsdale, Arizona;  Realtor Investment Strategist
  • Mr. Chester M. James (and wife Sharon) of Kingman, Kansas; Consultant, BESCORP {retired}
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  • Mr. Richard W. James (and wife Rachel) of Wichita, Kansas; Partner and Attorney, DeVaughn James, LLC
  • Ms. Marilyn S. Locus of Laguna Niguel, California; Regional Human Resources Director, Cintas Corp
  • Mr. Bryan C. Phillips (and wife Cheri) of Topeka, Kansas; Accountant​, Mize CPAS, Inc.
  • Mr. Benjamin M. Smail (and wife Megan) of Omaha, Nebraska; Realtor, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate​
  • Mrs. Carolyn R. Stephenson (and husband Charles) of Lubbock, Texas; CPA, Robinson, Burdette, Martin & Seright, LLP​
  • Dr. Charles B. Stephenson (and wife Carolyn) of Lubbock, Texas; Professor, Lubbock Christian University
  • Mrs. Linda J. Thomas (and husband Joe) of Clinton, Oklahoma; Assistant Superintendent, Clinton Public Schools {retired}
  • Mr. Charlie J. Watts (and wife Mary Ann) of Eudora, Kansas; Superintendent, Eudora Public Schools {retired} 
  • Dr. R. Wayne White (and wife Karen) of Tyler, Texas; Minister {retired}
  • Dr. Kimberly K. Williams (and husband Caleb) of Salina, Kansas; Physician and Program Director, Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency​â¶Ä‹

Trustees Emeriti

​Trustees Emeriti are recognized and honored for their extraordinary service as past Board of Trustee members. 
  • Mr. Steven W. Belden (and wife Michele) of Murchison, Texas
  • Mr. H. Jarrell Gibbs of Collierville, Tennessee
  • Mr. Van R. Harrold (and wife Mary Ann) of Maize, Kansas​​â¶Ä‹â€‹
  • Dr. Jackie M. Humphrey (and husband Joe) of Lubbock, Texas
  • ​Mr. Edward E. McLoud of Overland Park, Kansas
  • Mr. Ed G. Nill (and wife Linda) of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
  • Mr. G. Wayne Studebaker (and wife Harriet) of Norfolk, Nebraska​
  • Mr. Paul E. Touchton (and wife Cheryl) of Franklin, Tennessee

Chancellor Emeritus

  • Dr. R. Wayne Baker (and wife Darlene) of Montgomery, Alabama
  • Dr. Steve Eckman of Hampton, Nebraska, Chancellor