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
Sam A. Mars, III, Secretary

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
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 PattonTazewell, 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
Judy Hounshell*Rose Hill, VA
*Alumni Representative 

Administration

President's CabinetAcademic Administrators 
Jason McConnell, DBA
President of the University
Chessica Cave, EdD
Dean, College of Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
 
Stacy Anderson, PhD, DVM, MS
Executive Dean, Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine
Tammy Dean, DNP
Dean, Caylor School of Nursing
 
Kimberly Carney, DVM, MPH
Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, Orange Park
Kelsey Metz, PhD
Dean, School of Business
 
Jody Goins, EdD
Executive Vice President for Administration
Paula Miksa, DMS
Dean, School of Medical Sciences
 
David Laws
Vice President of Facilities Planning, Management, & Safety Services
Ryan Overton, PhD, PE
Dean, School of Engineering
 
Matthew Lyon, JD, MPA
Vice President and Dean, Duncan School of Law
Adam Rollins, PhD
Executive Dean, College of Mathematics, Sciences, and Health Professions
 
Debra Moyers, DBA
Executive Vice President, Finance
  
Jay Stubblefield, PhD
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
  
Frank Woodward, DPA
Vice President for University Advancement
  
Qi Wang, DDS
Dean, College of Dental Medicine
  
Teanna Moore, DO
Dean and Chief Academic Officer, DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine