Graduate School Faculty
Dr. Lance Arbuckle
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Education
Assistant Principal, Rogers High School
Ed.D., University of Kansas
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
B.S.E., University of Arkansas
Dr. Monty Atchley
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Professor of Psychology, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
Ed.D., Argosy University
M.S., Northeastern State University
B.S., East Central Oklahoma State University
Ms. Traci Barrios
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Nestle Purina Petcare, Team Leader Latin America, Walmart
M.S.L.E., John Brown University
B.A., John Brown University
Dr. Stephen Beers
Vice President of Student Development, JBU
Assistant Professor of Leadership
Ph.D., Ball State University
M.S., Wright State University
B.A., Taylor University
Mr. Jesse Boggess
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
M.B.A., John Brown University
B.S., John Brown University
Dr. Dean Boyer
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
D.Min., Faith Evangelical Seminary
M.S., Butler University
B.S., Liberty University
Ms. Debra Braboy
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Child and Family Counselor, Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center
M.S., Northeastern State University
B.A., California State University
Dr. Andre Broquard
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Dean of Student Life and Director of Residence Life, JBU
Ed.D., University of Arkansas
M.A., Regent University
B.A., Taylor University
Dr. Maxie Burch
Assistant Director, Honors Scholars Program
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
Ph.D., Baylor University
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological
B.A., The Citadel
Mrs. Rebecca Burkes
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Vice President and In House Counsel, The Burkes Company
J.D., Baylor University
B.A., University of Texas
Dr. Bill Burnett
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Director, Cornerstone Counselng
Ph.D., University of North Texas
M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
B.S.E., University of Arkansas
Dr. John Carmack
Graduate Counseling Program Director, JBU
Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
Ph.D., Texas Women's University
M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
B.A., University of Arkansas
Mr. Maxie Carpenter
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Senior Partner, Diversified Retail Solutions, LLC
B.S., Warren National University
Dr. Rick Casey
Professor of Management and Business, University of the Ozarks
Executive Director of International Studies and Director of Walton International Scholarship Program, University of the Ozarks
D.B.A, Nova Southeastern University
M.B.A., University of Central Arkansas
B.S., College of the Ozarks
Ms. Faith Chapman
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
M.Ed., University of West Florida
M.S.L.E., John Brown University
B.S., Indiana University
Dr. Chris Confer
Director, Career Development, John Brown University
Ed.D., University of Arkansas
M.Div., Anderson University
B.A., Anderson University
Dr. Nicholas Cornett
Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
Ph.D., University of North Texas
M.S., John Brown University
B.S., John Brown University
Mr. Tim Culp
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Director, Finance & Systems, Walmart Foundation
M.B.A., John Brown University
B.S., John Brown University
Ms. Faye Dancer
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Human Resources Director, Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corp.
M.B.A., John Brown University
M.S.L.E., John Brown University
B.S., John Brown University
Mrs. Grace Davis
Director, Professional Development School
Associate Professor of Education
M.A., Oral Roberts University
B.A., University of the Redlands
Dr. Tim Dinger
Director, John Brown University Counseling Center
Ed.D., Texas Tech University
M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary
B.A., Texas Tech University
Mr. Kormah Dorko
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Residential Program Director, Decision Point
M.S., John Brown University
B.RE., Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary
Dr. J. Richard Ellis
Dean of The Graduate School
Professor of Adult Education
Ph.D., University of Michigan
M.Div., Biola University
B.R.Ed., William Tyndale College
Dr. Edward Ericson III
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty , JBU
Professor of History
Ph.D., Indiana University
M.A., Indiana University
B.A., Calvin College
Mr. Jay Foley
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
M.A., John Brown University
B.S., John Brown 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.
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
Mr. Jerry Geisler
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Director, Information Systems Security Operations, Walmart Stores, Inc.
M.B.A., John Brown University
M.S.L.E., John Brown University
B.A., John Brown University
Mr. Mike Gibbs
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Adjunct Instructor, Business Degree Completion
M.B.A., Regis University
B.S., Virginia Tech
Dr. Rick Grace
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Senior Pastor, First Christian Church
D.Min., University of Dubuque
M.Div., University of Dubuque
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
Mr. Michael Graen
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
M.B.A., University of Cincinnati
B.B.A., University of Cincinnati
Mr. Stew Grant
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Marriage Champion and Church Coordinator, Center for Relationship Enhancement, JBU
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary
B.B.A., Sam Houston State University
Dr. Delia Haak
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Executive Director, Illinois River Watershed Partnership
Ed.D., University of Arkansas
M.B.A., University of Arkansas
B.S., John Brown University
Mr. Shannon Hampton
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Senior Director of Human Resources for Walmart Asia
M.B.A., John Brown University
B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas
Mr. Tim Harris
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Director, Health & Wellness Logistics, Wal-Mart Logistics
M.S., John Brown University
B.S., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Ms. Tessa Hastings
Licensed Professional Counselor
National Registered Play Therapist Supervisor
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addictions Counselor
M.S., John Brown University
B.S., Evangel College
Mr. Ian Hewitt
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
National Account Manager, Doskocil Manufacturing
M.B.A., John Brown University
B.S., John Brown 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. Charles Hyde
CEO, The Soderquist Center
Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership
M.B.A., John Brown University
B.S., University of Arkansas
Ms. Mary Jeppsen
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Mental Health Professional, Ozark Guidance Center
Ph.D., Regent University
M.S., John Brown University
B.A., Vassar College
Dr. Ken Jones
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Owner, Jones FM, LLC
D.B.A., Anderson University
M.B.A., Webster University
B.S., John Brown University
Dr. Michael Jones
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, Renewed Vision Counseling Services
Ed.S., Harding University
M.S., Ashland Theological Seminary
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University
Ms. Jane Keen
Gifted and Talented Facilitator, Rogers Public Schools
M.A.T., B.A., University of Arkansas
Mr. Nick Keeter
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Outpatient Therapist, Vista Health Services
M.S., John Brown University
B.A., University of Arkansas
Dr. Michael Kennelley
Associate Professor of Business
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
M.B.A., Pittsburgh State University
B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas
Ms. Christa Kyomya
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Training & Development Officer, Uganda Christian University
M.B.A., John Brown University
B.S., John Brown University
Ms. Stephine Lacey
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Attorney at Law
J.D., South Texas College of Law
B.S.E., John Brown University
B.S., John Brown University
Dr. C. Carey Lampton
Associate Professor of Counselor Education
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
M.A., Texas Tech University
B.A., University of Arkansas
Dr. Jason Lanker
Assistant Professor of Youth Ministries
Ph.D., Talbot School of Theology
M.A., Talbot School of Theology
B.A., The Master's College
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
Dr. Carole Maines
Professor Emeritus, Counselor Education, John Brown University
PhD., University of Arkansas
M.S., University of Redlands
B.S., John Brown University
Dr. Ryan Martin
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Director of Outpatient Services, Vista Health
Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A., Southwestern Theological Seminary
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University
Mr. Scott McCollum
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Director of Planning, Walmart Stores, Inc.
M.S., University of Arkansas
B.S., University of Arkansas
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
Dr. April Moreton
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Director of Development, JBU
Ph.D., University of North Texas
M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary
B.A., Texas Christian University
Ms. Julie Murray
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Principal, Ethics Practice, Solutions House
M.S.L.E., John Brown University
B.A., University of Arkansas
Dr. Aaron New
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Chair of Behavioral Sciences, Central Baptist College
Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University
Mr. Pat O'Brien
Assistant Professor of Business
M.B.A., Webster University
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Dr. Nick Ogle
Assistant Professor of Family Studies
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
M.S., Denver Seminary
B.S., John Brown University
Dr. Gary Oliver
Executive Director, The Center of Relationship Enrichment
Professor of Psychology and Practical Theology
Ph.D., University of Nebraska
M.A., University of Nebraska
Th.M., Fuller Theological Seminary
M.Div., Talbot Theological Seminary
B.A., Biola University
Mr. Rocky Parsons
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
M.B.A., John Brown University
B.S., University of Arkansas
Mr. Justin Phillips
Executive Director, JBU CARE Clinics
Instructor of Counselor Education
M.S., John Brown University
B.S., Williams Baptist College
Dr. Thurma Polinskey
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
LPC, MFT, Psychological Examiner and Arkansas Approved Supervisor, Professional Counseling Services
Ed.D., University of Arkansas
M.S., Northeastern State University
B.S., University of the Ozarks
Dr. Tim Redmer
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Professor of Accounting and Finance, Regent University
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.B.A., Southern Illinois University
B.A., Drury University
Mr. John Rhodes
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Senior Account Manager, Seasonal Snackfoods, Mastersfoods USA
M.B.A., John Brown University
B.A., Drury University
Dr. Charles Romig
Professor of Counselor Education
Ph.D., Purdue University
M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
B.A., University of Illinois
Mr. Steve Seward
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Private Practice Therapist and Supervisor, Arkansas Christian Counseling and Consulting
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
B.S., Oklahoma State University
Mr. Jim Shankle
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Managing Director, 71 Ventures, LLC
M.B.A., Harvard Business School
B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas
Mr. Mark Silet
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Director of Internet Marketing and Business Development, TTC Marketing Solutions
M.S., Indiana Wesleyan University
B.S., University of Phoenix
Mr. John Skelly
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
LPC, Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center
M.S., John Brown University
B.A., Bethel College
Ms. Angel Smith
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Director, Cherokee National Office of Child Support Enforcement
J.D., University of Arkansas
M.B.A., John Brown University
B.S., John Brown University
Ms. Diana Summers
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Coordinator, User Support Services/Help Desk
M.S., John Brown University
B.S., John Brown University
Dr. Susan Thornton
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
International Capability Development Leader, Procter & Gamble
D.S.L., Regent University
M.S.L.E., John Brown University
B.A., Louisiana State University
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. Margo Turner
Department Head, Undergraduate Education
Professor of Education
Ed.D., University of Texas
M.S.E., Texas Wesleyan University
B.A., Ouachita Baptist University
Mr. Thomas Verdery
Executive In Residence, The Soderquist Center
Professor of Business
M.B.A., University of Dallas
B.B.A., Texas Tech University
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
Dr. Randall Waldron
Professor, Economics and International Business
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
B.A., Northwestern University
Dr. Joe Walenciak
Associate Dean, College of Business
Chair, Undergraduate Business
Professor of Business
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
M.B.A., University of Arkansas
B.S., John Brown University
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
Dr. Barry Wingfield
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Teaching Pastor, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship
Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe
M.S., Texas A&M University
B.A., Harding University
Dr. Wayne Winkle
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Director of Adult Outpatient Services, Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center
Ed.D., East Texas State University
M.S., University of Central Arkansas
B.A., Ouachita Baptist University
Dr. Don Wleklinkski
Educator/Nursing Supervisor, Siloam Springs Regional Hospital
Clinical Faculty, University of Arkansas
M.N.Sc, UAMS
M.S., John Brown University
B.S., Indiana University
Mr. Joe Young
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Counselor, Private Practice
M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., University of Arkansas
Mr. Brent Young
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Business
Graduate Business Representative, JBU
M.S., John Brown University
B.A., Northwestern College
