University Administration
The Steering Team, comprising executive leadership and academic deans, works with the Board of Regents to shape policy and strategic direction for the University.
Executive Leadership
James A. Gash (JD '93)
President and Chief Executive Officer
Sara Young Jackson ('74)
Chancellor
Rick R. Marrs
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Lauren W. Cosentino ('97, MBA '12)
Vice President for Campus Operations
and Human Resources
Daniel J. DeWalt
Vice President and Chief of Staff
Rick Gibson (MBA '09, PKE 121)
Vice President for Public Affairs
and Church Relations and
Chief Marketing Officer
Marc P. Goodman
General Counsel
Gary A. Hanson (JD '80)
Executive Vice President
S. Keith Hinkle (JD '97)
Senior Vice President
for Advancement and
Chief Development Officer
Connie Horton ('82)
Vice President for Student Affairs
Lee Kats
Vice Provost for Research
and Strategic Initiatives
L. Timothy Perrin
Senior Vice President for
Strategic Implementation
Phil E. Phillips ('88, JD '92)
Senior Vice President
for Administration and
Chief Operating Officer
Jeff Pippin (MBA '83)
Senior Vice President for Investments
and Chief Investment Officer
Greg G. Ramirez ('03)
Chief Financial Officer
Nicolle Taylor ('98, JD '02)
Vice President and
Chief Business Officer
Academic Deans
Michael E. Feltner
Dean
Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences
Paul L. Caron
Duane and Kelly Roberts Dean
Caruso School of Law
Deryck J. van Rensburg
Dean
Graziadio Business School
Helen E. Williams
Dean
Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Pete N. Peterson (MPP '07)
Dean
School of Public Policy
Mark S. Roosa
Dean of Libraries
