Trustees and Faculty

University Corporation 2023-24 Carroll University

The corporate name of the University is Carroll University, Inc. 

Officers

Trustees

Deborah A. Block ‘74, Senior Pastor, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Latoya R. Conners Gray ‘99, Global Director of Customer Financial Services-Credit Fraud, WW Grainger, Hawthorn Woods, Illinois

Sandra L. Cunningham, ‘78, Technology and Strategy Executive, Versiti, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Kristi J. Czarnecki ‘89, Owner, Czarnecki Properties, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Blane Dexheimer ‘86, Retired, Northwestern Mutual, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Laura J. Dexter ‘76, Pediatric Anesthesiologist and Partner (retired), Metropolitan Anesthesia Network, Jefferson, Wisconsin

Laura Fisher-Bonvallet ‘74, Designer/Owner, Beauxchênes Fibre Arts, Oneida, Wisconsin

Cindy Gnadinger, President, Carroll University, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Jane F. Hamilton ‘74, Businesswoman, Oostburg, Wisconsin

Susan E. Hayes ‘81, Senior Director, Global Technology-Strategic Enterprise Capabilities, Nike, Inc., Portand, Oregon

John J. Hengel ‘80, Vice President-Finance, Treasurer and Asst. Secretary (retired), Jason Industries, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Lynda M. Johnson ‘80, Treasurer, Harley-Davidson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ann E. Laatsch ‘88, Justice System Coordinator, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life, Shorewood, Wisconsin

David H. Laatsch ‘95, Vice President, Operations Excellence, Advocate Aurora Health, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

John A. Lind ‘81, Retired Diagnostic Radiologist, Appleton, Wisconsin

Mary Wendt Moase ‘80, Scottsdale, Arizona

Douglas J. Mueller ‘80, CEO & President, Breakthrough, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Jack Riesch, Owner and Executive Vice President, R&R Insurance, Waukesha, Wisconsin

James M. Schneider ‘74, Executive Chairman of the Board, Horizon Bank, Austin, Texas

Fred G. Stier, CEO, Stier Construction, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Bob Sullivan ‘80, President/CEO, BitFire Networks & Studios, Phoenix, Arizona

Bart O. Williams ‘91 Director, Core Technologies and Services/Professor, Dept. of Cell Biology, Van Andel Institute, Kentwood, Michigan

Kathy Wolfgram ‘76, Chemical Industry Executive (retired), Columbus, Ohio

Kim Wynn ‘82, Partner, Quarles & Brady, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Alumni Representative

Ann E. Laatsch ‘88, Justice System Coordinator, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life, Shorewood, Wisconsin

Honorary Life Trustees

Charles W. Anderson ‘59, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Joan Hardy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Lee Melville ‘50, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Richard H. Miller, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Carroll University Graduate Faculty 2023-24

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Cindy Gnadinger, 2017
President
B.S., Western Kentucky University
M.Ed., University of Louisville
Ed.D., University of Louisville

Mark Blegen, 2019
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.A., St. Olaf College
M.S., St. Cloud State University
Ph.D., Kent State

Monika Baldridge, 2004
Associate Dean of the College of Health Sciences
Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., Marquette University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Barbra J. Beck, 2010
Chair of the Department of Public Health
Associate Professor of Public Health
B.A., College of St. Benedict
M.S., Colorado State University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Daniel Becker, 2006
Associate Professor and Director of Graphic Design
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
M.A. DePaul University

Jason E. Bennett, 2017
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S. University of Wisconsin-Platteville
MSPT, Clarke University
Ph.D. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Karene Boos, 2018
Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Marquette University
Juris Doctor, University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School
D.P.T., College of St. Scholastica

James Brandes, MD, 2018
Chair and Program Direcotr of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Clinical Professor, Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin

Lisa Brandt, 2022
Assistant Professor of Nursing

Steve Brewer, 2010
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.A., Drake University, Public Relations/Advertising
M.S., University of St. Thomas - Business Communication
DBA, Anderson University

Lorine E. Brock 2017
Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Physiology
B.A. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
PhD., University of South Carolina

Jessica M. Brown, 2017
Associate Professor of Exercise Science
B.S. University of Northern Colorado
M.S. University of Northern Colorado
PhD. University of Northern Colorado

Rita Deering, 2019
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Marquette University 
DPT, Marquette University
Ph.D., Marquette University

Sara Deprey, 2000
Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy
Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., and M.S., Rosalind Franklin University
D.P.T., MGH Institute of Health Professionals
Ph.D., William Carey University

April Doebert-Fischer, 2016
Director of Assessment
Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., Concordia University
M.O.T., Concordia University
O.T.D., Mount Mary College

Rose Ann Donovan, 2002
Associate Professor of Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A.E., Silver Lake College

Brian P. Edlbeck, 2004
Clinical Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Vickie Ericson, 2015
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S. Northern Illinois University
D.P.T Arcadia University

Sarah E. Esveldt, 2011
Interim Associate Dean of the School of Business
Undergraduate Program Director
Associate Professor in Business, Accounting and Economics
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.B.A., Keller Graduate School
D.B.A., Concordia University Chicago

Elaine Gonya, 2018
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.A., Otterbein College
M.S., The University of Kansas - Lawrence

Jamie Hansen, 2010
Clinicial Professor of Nursing
B.S., Cardinal Stritch University
M.S., University of Phoenix
Ph.D., Marquette University

Kimberly K. Hofkamp, 2005
Director of Undergraduate Education
Associate Clinical Professor of Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A.E., Silver Lake College

Chenglie Hu, 2001
Professor of Computer Science
B.S., M.S., East China Normal University
Ph.D., Wichita State University

Jay Jacobson, 2021
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., Lakeland College
B.S., Western Illinois University
MBA, Loyola University Graduate Schoolof Business

Catherine E. Jorgens, 2006
Risk Manager
Assistant Professor in Business
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
J.D., University of Wisconsin School of Law

Lois Karnuth, 2020
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Marquette University

Teresa Kaul, 2018
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
​Chair, Nursing Department
B.S.N., Marquette University
M.S.N. Adult Nurse Practioner, Marquette University
Post Graduate Certification - Family Nurse Practioner, Concordia University
Ph.D., Marquette University

Muztoba Khan, 2020
Assistant Professor of Business
B.Sc., American-International University Bangladesh
M. Eng., Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
MBA, University of Dhaka
Ph.D., West Virginia University

Kimberly Klug, 2020
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B. S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
DSC., University of Oklahoma-Oklahoma City

Ashley Knuth, 2015
Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Director of Physical Therapy
B.S., Carroll University
D.P.T., Carroll University

Karie Ruekert Kobiske, 2018
Director of Master of Nursing Program
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Carroll University
M.S.N., Marquette University
Ph.D., Marquette University

Michael G. Konemann, 1984
Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Carroll College
M.S., Marquette University

Brad Kose, 2021
Director of Graduate Programs in Education
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., M.A., M.Ed., Ohio State
​Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Victoria Kowalewski, 2020
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.A., Washington & Jefferson College
DPT., University of North Texas
Ph.D., University of North Texas

Kathrine Kramer, 2000
Dean of the School of Education and Human Services
Associate Professor of Education
B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Kerry Kretchmar, 2011
Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., New York University
M.S., Pace University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madision

Jamie Krzykowski, 2008
Chair of the Department of Athletic Training
Athletic Training Program Director
Clinical Associate Professor of Athletic Training
B.S., Northwest Nazarene University
M.S.S., United States Sports Academy
Ph.D., Clayton College of Natural Health

Gregory A. Kuhlemeyer, 2000
Professor of Business
B.S., Western Illinois University
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee- Knoxville

Jennifer Labonte, 2020
Clincial Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Eau Claire
B.S.O.T., Mount Mary College
M.S., Concordia University
O.T.D., Eastern Kentucky University

Michael G. Levas, 1985
Associate Professor of Business
B.S., M.B.A., Northern Illinois University

Wendie Leveille, 2017
Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Program Director
Clinical Assistant Professor
B.S.O.T., Concordia University - Wisconsin
O.T.D., Concordia University - Wisconsin

Katie A. McCarthy, 2019
Assistant Professor of Healthcare Analytics
B.S., Milwaukee School of Engineering
M.S., Milwaukee School of Engineering and Medical College of Wisconsin
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Amy E. McQuade, 2010
Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Curriculum Coordinator of Physical Therapy
B.S., Michigan State University
M.P.T., University of Wisconsin - Madison
Ph.D., Medical College of Wisconsin

John Michl
Program Director of the Analytics and Business Intelligence Consortium
Assistant Professor of Business Analytics
BSBA, Creighton University, Omaha
MS, St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia
MBA, Creighton University, Omaha
MIT Sloan Executive Education, CISR Summer Session in Digital Disruption
Harvard Business School Executive Education, Rethink Strategy: Strategic Leadership of Technology & Innovation

Kelly Miller, 2020
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S.P.A.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tamara Miller
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison
M.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison
PT, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Michael G. Mortensen, 2011
Assistant Professor in Graphic Design
B.Arch. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
M.Arch University of Houston

Kerri Murphy, 2018
Didactic Coordinator and Clinical Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
M.S.P.A.S., Midwestern University

Gary L. Olsen, 1975
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., Northern Michigan University
M.B.A., University of Illinois
Ph.D., Marquette University

Thomas Pahnke, 2006
Dean of the College of Health Sciences
Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
B.S.P.T., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S., Purdue University
Ed.D., University of New England

Lindsey Palmen, 2016
Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Director of Clinical Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
D.P.T., Carroll University

Colleen E. Pennell, 2015
Chair of the Department of Education
Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Edgewood college
M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
Ph.D., Cardinal Stritch University

April Phillips, 2018
Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Academic Fieldwork Education Coordinator of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Mount Mary College
B.A., Mount Mary College
M.S., Mount Mary College

Julio Rivera, 2019
William B. Yersin Professor of Applied Business Analytics
B.A., Marquette UNiversity
M.A., The Ohio State university
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Post-Doctorate, UNiversity of Florida

Lacey Runyon, 2018
Clinical Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
Clinical Education Coordinator
B.S., Clarke College
M.A., Hastings College
D.A.T., Indiana University

Robert E. Schellinger, MD, 2011
Medical Director of the Physician’s Assistant Studies Program
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin

Marie S. Schwerm, 2011
Assistant Professor in Computer Science
B.A., Mount Mary College
M.S., Marquette University

Daniel Shackelford, 2017
Program Director of Exercise Physiology
Associate Professor of Exercise Science 
B.S., University of Northern Colorado
M.S., University of Northern Colorado
PhD, University of Norther Colorado

Alexandra Sielaff, 2020
MBA Program Director
Associate Professor of Business
B.A., UNiversity of Kansas
M.S., Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
M.I.M., Thunderbird School of Global Management
M.A., University of Kansas
Ph.D., Universityof Wisconsin-Madison
Certified Professional Coach (CPC), World Coach Institute

Aracelis Miranda Spindt, 2018
Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Assistant
Professor, Physician Assistant Studies
A.A./Certificate of PA Studies, Malcolm X College
B.S., University of Illinois-Chicago
M.S., A.T. Still University

Rachel L. Stickles, 2008
Clinical Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Carroll College
M.A., California State University-Long Beach
Ed.D., University of Southern California

Susan M. Stillman, 2020
Clincial Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Physiology
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Parkside
M.S.P.A (ASCP), Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Timothy Suchomel, 2016
Associate Professor of Exercise Science
Program Director of Sport Physiology & Performance Coaching
Director of Carroll University Sport Performance Institute
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
M.S., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Ph.D., East Tennessee State University

Carol D. Tallarico, 2014
Professor of Business, Accounting, and Economics
B.A., M.A., DePaul University
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago

Julie A. VonDerVellen
Assistant Professor of Graphic Communication
B.S., Edgewood College
M.A., M.F.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison

Kimberly White, 2009
Professor of Education
B.S.B.A., M.Ed., The Ohio State University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

Mary Ann Wisniewski, 2001
Professor of Business
B.A., Alverno College
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison