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Administration

Dr. Tim Westbrook

President Dr. Timothy Westbrook

Dr. Timothy Westbrook began his service to ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ as president on July 1, 2025. Dr. Westbrook will serve as its 22nd president. Westbrook has a lengthy record of service in Christian higher education, missions and ministry.

Westbrook completed his MA in historical theology (2002) and his MDiv with an Old Testament concentration (2008) from Harding School of Theology. He earned his PhD in education and intercultural studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 2015.

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University Leadership

President
Dr. Timothy Westbrook
Ph.D.  - Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2015
M.Div - Harding School of Theology, 2008
M.A. - Harding School of Theology, 2002
​Serving YU since 2025.

 Executive Vice President
Jared Stark
M.Ed. - Texas Tech University, 2005
B.A. - ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, 2001
​Serving YU from 2001-2003 and since 2005.		 Vice President for Finance & Operations 
Todd Sheldon
M.B.A. - Harding University, 2001
B.B.A. - Harding University, 1983
A.A. - ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, 1981
Certified Public Accountant (inactive), 1985
Serving YU since 2003.
Provost

Shannon Leinen
Ph.D. - Regent University, 2017
M.Ed. - Concordia University-Nebraska, 2018
M.B.A. - Harding University, 2011
M.A. - Gonzaga University, 2009
B.A. - ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, 2007
Serving YU from 2007-2015 and since 2020. 

Vice President for Enrollment
Roni Miller
M.A. - ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, 2018
B.A. - ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, 2001
Serving YU from 2002-2005 and since 2014. 

Athletic Director
Brian Walth
M.S.S. Sports Management - United States Sports University
B.A. - ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, 2003
Serving YU since 2004.
Dean of Students
Katie Miles
B.B.A. - ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, 2001
Serving YU since 2024. 

 

  

 

"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." ​Philippians 4:8
 

Board of Trustees

The ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Board of Trustees is comprised of business, professional, and civic leaders who demonstrate their confidence in the University's mission. The University administration works with the board to shape policy and direction for the University. The leadership of these men and women is greatly valued.

Chairman: Dr. R Wayne White

Vice Chairman: Mr. Richard W. James

Secretary: Mrs. Christine M. Eggar

Treasurer: Mr. E. Joe Brazell

 

  • Dr. Scott M. Abraham (and wife Beth) of Bucyrus, Kansas; orthopedic surgeon, Apex Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Dr. Michael C. Armour (and wife Frances) of Dallas, Texas; president, Strategic Leadership Development International
  • Mr. E. Joe Brazell of Royse City, Texas; senior manager, Solomon Associates
  • Mr. John T. Edmerson (and wife Felicia) of Los Angeles, California; minister, vocalist and former editorial council member for The Christian Chronicle
  • Mrs. Christine M. Eggar (and husband Shawn) of Livingston, Montana; superintendent, Frontier School {retired}
  • Dr. Aaron G. Fletcher (and wife Holly) of Woodland Park, Colorado; managing director, Bios Partners; president, Bios Research
  • Mrs. Karen E. Garner (and husband Jeremy) of Searcy, Arkansas; clinical nurse education at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
  • ​Dr. Jeffrey W. Hannel (and wife Lorena) of Lubbock, Texas; physician, Providence Healthcare
  • Mr. Justin Harrold (and wife Donna) of Wichita, Kansas; insurance representative
  • Mr. Patrick W. Hendricks (and wife Janice) of Tulsa, Oklahoma;  Community Care of Oklahoma {retired}
  • Mrs. Kimberly M. Hoyt (and husband Darrell) of Grand Junction, Colorado;  physician assistant, Community Care of Grand Valley
  • Mrs. Conay L. Huizar (and husband Trent) of Scottsdale, Arizona;  realtor investment strategist
  • Mr. Chester M. James (and wife Sharon) of Kingman, Kansas; lead consultant, BESCORP; engineering manager, Boeing {retired}
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  • Mr. Richard W. James (and wife Rachel) of Wichita, Kansas; partner and ttorney, DeVaughn James, LLC
  • Ms. Marilyn S. Locus of Laguna Niguel, California; regional human resources director, Cintas Corp
  • Mr. Bryan C. Phillips (and wife Cheri) of Topeka, Kansas; accountant​, Mize CPAS, Inc.
  • Mr. Benjamin M. Smail (and wife Megan) of Omaha, Nebraska; realtor, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate​
  • Mrs. Carolyn R. Stephenson (and husband Charles) of Lubbock, Texas; CPA, Robinson, Burdette, Martin & Seright, LLP​
  • Dr. Charles B. Stephenson (and wife Carolyn) of Lubbock, Texas; professor, Lubbock Christian University
  • Mrs. Linda J. Thomas (and husband Joe) of Clinton, Oklahoma; assistant superintendent, Clinton Public Schools {retired}
  • Mr. Charlie J. Watts (and wife Mary Ann) of Eudora, Kansas; superintendent, Eudora Public Schools {retired} 
  • Dr. R. Wayne White (and wife Karen) of Tyler, Texas; Minister {retired}
  • Dr. Kimberly K. Williams (and husband Caleb) of Salina, Kansas; physician and program director, Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency​â¶Ä‹

Trustees Emeriti

​Trustees Emeriti are recognized and honored for their extraordinary service as past Board of Trustee members. 
  • Mr. Steven W. Belden (and wife Michele) of Murchison, Texas
  • Mr. H. Jarrell Gibbs of Collierville, Tennessee
  • Mr. Van R. Harrold (and wife Mary Ann) of Maize, Kansas​​â¶Ä‹â€‹
  • Dr. Jackie M. Humphrey (and husband Joe) of Lubbock, Texas
  • ​Mr. Edward E. McLoud of Overland Park, Kansas
  • Mr. Ed G. Nill (and wife Linda) of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
  • Mr. G. Wayne Studebaker (and wife Harriet) of Norfolk, Nebraska​
  • Mr. Paul E. Touchton (and wife Cheryl) of Franklin, Tennessee

Chancellor Emeritus

  • Dr. R. Wayne Baker (and wife Darlene) of Montgomery, Alabama
  • Dr. Steve Eckman of Hampton, Nebraska, Chancellor