President’s Staff and Advisory Teams

The members of the President’s Cabinet include vice presidents and top-level university officials; the executive leadership of the institution. Formerly known as the President’s Council, it was renamed the President’s Cabinet in 2020.

Dr. David T. McFaddin
President (Chief Executive Officer)
Contact the President’s Office

Colleen Chaney
Chief of Staff and Chief Communications Officer
colleen.chaney@eku.edu

Dr. Sara L. Zeigler
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs (Chief Academic Officer)
sara.zeigler@eku.edu

Dr. Tanlee Wasson
Senior Vice President for Student Success, Engagement and Opportunity (Chief Opportunity Officer)
tanlee.wasson@eku.edu

John Dixon
Chief ​Human Resources Officer
john.dixon@eku.edu

Carrie Ernst
Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer
carrie.ernst@eku.edu

Dana Fohl
University Counsel (Chief Legal Affairs Officer)
dana.fohl@eku.edu

Brad Hall
Executive-in-Residence – Presidential Fellow for Strategic Initiatives
gary.hall2@eku.edu

Dr. Bryan Makinen
Chief Campus Operations Officer
bryan.makinen@eku.edu

Dr. Bethany Miller
Chief Data & Reporting Officer
bethany.miller@eku.edu

Kyle Moats
Vice President and Director of Athletics
kyle.moats@eku.edu

Brian Mullins
Interim Vice President for Finance/Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
brian.mullins2@eku.edu

Mary Beth Neiser
Vice President of University Development and Alumni Engagement
marybeth.neiser@eku.edu

Amy Scarborough
Chief Government, Community and Corporate Relations Officer
amy.scarborough@eku.edu

Dr. Ryan Wilson
Executive Director, Office of the President
ryan.wilson@eku.edu