Lee University carries out its work through the leadership of the President’s Cabinet, which comprises the president, seven vice presidents, and one assistant vice president. Each of seven units at Lee is referred to as a “sector” and is led by one of these vice presidents. Sectors at Lee are as follows:

  • Academic Affairs
  • Business and Finance
  • Enrollment and Marketing
  • Information Technology
  • Operations
  • Student Life
  • University Relations

Lee’s largest sector, Academic Affairs, includes the seven colleges and schools that serve all the university’s academic programs. Along with the Vice President and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, these colleges and schools are led by a group of deans and associate deans. The university’s seven academic units are as follows:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • Helen DeVos College of Education
  • School of Business
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Music
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Theology & Ministry

Look below to see the roster of outstanding leaders responsible for making every part of the university effective, efficient, and excellent.

PRESIDENT

Phil Cook

Phil Cook, PhD
President
(423) 614-8600
Contact via email
Office: Vest Building

CHANCELLOR

Paul Conn

Paul Conn, PhD
Chancellor
(423) 473-3800
Contact via email
Office: Dixon Center

VICE PRESIDENTS

Chris Conine, CPA
Vice President for Business and Finance
Phone: (423) 614-8102
Contact via email
Office: Dixon Center

Eledge-Jean

Jean Eledge, EdD 
Vice President for Academic Affairs
(423) 614-8119
Contact via email
Office: Dixon Center

Vanessa Hammond

Vanessa Hammond, MA
Vice President for University Relations
(423) 614-8310
Contact via email
Office: Monument Building

Suzanne Holt, EdD
Vice President for Student Life
(423) 473-3826
Contact via email
Office: Student Life Building

JEFF SALYER 2

Jeff Salyer, PhD
Vice President for Enrollment & Marketing
(423) 614-8695
Contact via email
Office: Communication Arts Building

NATE TUCKER 3

Nate Tucker, MBA
Vice President for Information Technology
(423) 473-1190
Contact via email
Office: Higginbotham Administration Building

J YORK

Josh York, BA
Vice President for Operations
(423) 614-8351
Contact via email
Office: Vest Building

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

John Maupin

John Maupin, MBA
Athletic Director
(423) 614-8440
Contact via email
Athletics | Location: MAB

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT

Shane Griffith, DBA 
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
(423) 614-8166
Contact via email
Office: Vest Building

DEANS

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Dr Randy Wood

Randy Wood, PhD
Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
(423) 614-8115
Contact via email
Office: Dixon Center

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Holly Perleoni (1)

Holly Perleoni, DBA
Dean of the School of Business
(423) 614-8160
Contact via email
Office: School of Business

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

B Carroll

Blayne Carroll, PhD
Dean of the School of Engineering
(423) 473-3805
Contact via email
Office: Science & Math Complex

HELEN DEVOS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Bill Estes, PhD 
Dean of Helen DeVos College of Education
(423) 614-8192
Contact via email
Office: Helen DeVos College of Education

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Randy Sheeks

Randy Sheeks, DMA
Dean of School of Music
(423) 614-8427
Contact via email
Office: Curtsinger School of Music

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

J Wykoff

John Wykoff, PhD
Associate Dean of School of Music
(423) 614-8665
Contact via email
Office: Curtsinger School of Music

SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY & MINISTRY

Terry Cross, PhD
Dean of School of Theology & Ministry
(423) 303-5080
Contact via email
Office: School of Theology & Ministry

SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY & MINISTRY

bob-bayles

Bob Bayles, PhD
Associate Dean of School of Theology & Ministry
(423) 303-5130
Contact via email
Office: School of Theology & Ministry

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Perry-amy

Amy Jo Perry, DNP
Dean of School of Nursing
(423) 473-3804
Contact via email
Office: School of Nursing