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The Vision for Jewell's Future

Jewell's leaders support our mission, uphold our values and help us think the world forward.

Leadership and Mission

William Jewell College is governed by a Board of Trustees, with day-to-day oversight by the president and members of the cabinet. Our leadership groups work closely together, planning for the future of the College and securing Jewell's vision.

Our Mission

We educate our community to ask reflective questions, apply critical thought and act with purpose.

 

Our Values

We flourish by valuing:

Authentic Engagement
Courageous Citizenship
Creative Expression
Inclusive Communities
Innovative Thought
Spiritual Exploration

Meet our Leadership Team

  • Cabinet

    Dr. Drew Van Horn
    Interim President
    816-415-5096 | vanhornd@william.jewell.edu
    Bachelor of Arts from Elon University; Master of Education from Campbell University; Ph.D. from University of South Carolina

    Eric Blair
    Vice President of Marketing, Enrollment and Student Life
    816-415-5217 | blaire@william.jewell.edu
    Bachelor of Arts degree from William Jewell College and Master's of Public Administration from Park University

    Dr. Keli Braitman
    Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dean of Faculty; Professor of Psychological Science
    816-415-5045 | braitmank@william.jewell.edu
    Bachelor of Science from Frostburg State University; Master of Arts and Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University​

    Ryan Erlacher
    Vice President for Athletics
    816-415-5497 | erlacherr@william.jewell.edu
    B.A. from Flagler College; M.S. from Florida State University

    Julie McGovern
    Chief Financial Officer
    816-415-7802 | mcgovernj@william.jewell.edu
    Bachelor of Science from University of Kansas; C.P.A.

    Dr. Kelli Schutte
    Vice President for Graduate and Innovative Programs
    816-415-7665 | schuttek@william.jewell.edu
    B.A. from Calvin College; M.B.A. from Western Michigan University; Ph.D. from Michigan State University

     

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  • Board of Trustees

    Shane Davolt ’93
    Charles Funk ’76
    William Gautreaux ’85
    Tyler Griffin ’01
    Sarah Hon ’88
    Diane Hopkins ’81
    Aimée Larrabee
    David Powell ’80
    Antwaun Smith
    Bradley Sprong ’86
    David Warm
    Todd White ’85

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  • Advisory Trustees

    William Hall
    William Snyder ’62
    Maurice Watson

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  • Trustees Emeriti

    Julius Anderson, Jr. ’71
    Robert Bernstein
    Edward Douglas
    William Dreyer ’60
    Robert Gengelbach ’69
    John Gill ’79
    Eileen Houston-Stewart ’79
    Burnell Landers ’60
    Ollie Malone, Jr. ’75
    Karen Mathes ’80
    James McCrossen
    James Pierce ’66
    Edward Place ’82
    Fred Pryor ’56
    Linda Roos ’68
    Dianne Shumaker ’66
    Joy Steincross
    John White ’67
    Thomas Willard ’76
    Richard Wright, Jr. ’78
    Craig Zahnd ’89

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