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President’s Staff and Advisory Teams

President's Staff

The Office of the President is located in Coates 107 with office hours Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. The mailing address is Coates CPO 1A.

Colleen B. Chaney

Colleen B. Chaney

Chief of Staff and Chief Communication Officer
Email: colleen.chaney@eku.edu
Phone: 859-622-2467

Carrie Ernst

Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer
Email: carrie.ernst@eku.edu
Phone: 859-622-7973

Dr. Ryan Wilson

Dr. Ryan M. Wilson

Executive Director
Email: ryan.wilson@eku.edu
Phone: 859-622-8939

 

Shelia Adams

Sheila D. Adams

Manager
Email: shelia.adams@eku.edu
Phone: 859-622-2101

President's Cabinet

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.

David T. McFaddin

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

Colleen B. Chaney

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

Sara L. Zeigler

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

Tanlee Wasson

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

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

Brad Hall

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

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

Kyle Moats

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

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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

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

Ryan Wilson

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