LMU Governance

Board of Trustees

Lincoln Memorial University is a private, non-profit institution controlled by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. Board members are elected on the basis of commitment to the programs and purposes of Lincoln Memorial University. Board members receive no remuneration but work on behalf of the University. The Board establishes the broad guidelines of philosophy and institutional purpose and names the President to carry out their guidelines.

Autry O.V. (Pete) DeBusk, Chairman
Brian C. DeBusk, First Vice-Chairman
Gary J. Burchett, Second Vice-Chairman
James A. Jordan, Third Vice-Chairman
Sam A. Mars, III, Secretary

Roger A. BallTazewell, TN
Arthur (Art) D. Brill*Martinsville, IN
Gary J. BurchettHarrogate, TN
Jerome (Jerry) E. BurnetteKnoxville, TN
Autry O.V. (Pete) DeBuskKnoxville, TN
Brian C. DeBuskKnoxville, TN
Nicole L. DeBuskKnoxville, TN
Frederick S. FieldsSan Francisco, CA
Robert W. Finley, Sr.Lockport, IL
Richard A. GillespieKnoxville, TN
Charles W. HollandKnoxville, TN
James A. JordanLauderdale by the Sea, FL
Terry L. LeeHarrogate, TN
Sam A. Mars, IIIHarrogate, TN
Timothy B. MatthewsKnoxville, TN
Alan C. NeelyNew Tazewell, TN
Dorothy G. NeelyTazewell, TN
(Joseph) Mark PadgettSarasota, FL
Noah Patton**Tazewell, TN
Todd E. PillionAbingdon, VA
Kenneth O. RankinDublin, OH
Carroll E. RoseTazewell, TN
James Jay ShoffnerMiddlesboro, KY
Joseph F. SmiddyChurch Hill, TN
E. Steven (Steve) WardKnoxville, TN
Michele Wilson-JonesStearns, KY
Jerry W. ZillionGermantown, MD
*Trustee Emeritus 
**Alumni Representative
 

 

Officers of the University:

Jason McConnell, PhDPresident, Lincoln Memorial University
President's Cabinet
Stacy Anderson, Ph.D., DVM, MSExecutive Dean, Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM)
Kimberly Carney, DVM, MPHDean, College of Veterinary Medicine, Orange Park
Jody Goins, Ed.D.Executive Vice President for Administration
Christopher J. Loyke, D.O., FACOFPDean and Chief Academic Officer, Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM)
Matthew Lyon, J.D., MPAVice President and Dean, Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law)
Debra Moyers, DBA. Executive Vice President for Finance
Jay Stubblefield, Ph.D.Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Frank Woodward, DPAVice President, University Advancement
David Laws Vice President of Facilities Planning, Management, & Safety Services
Qi Wang, DDSDean, College of Dental Medicine
Academic Administrators
Chessica Cave, Ed.DInterim Dean, Carter and Moyers School of Education
Tammy Dean, DNPDean, Caylor School of Nursing
Kelsey Metz, PhDDean, School of Business
Paula Miksa, DMSDean, School of Medical Sciences
Ryan Overton, PhD, PEDean, School of Engineering
Adam Rollins, PhDDean, College of Mathematics, Sciences, and Health Professions
Martin Sellers, PhDDean, Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences