Lee University carries out its work through the leadership of the President’s Cabinet, which comprises the president, the provost, and five Vice Presidents. Each of six units at Lee is referred to as a “sector” and is led by one of these Vice Presidents. Sectors at Lee are as follows:

  • Academic Affairs
  • Business and Finance
  • Enrollment and Marketing
  • Operations
  • Student Life & Success
  • University Relations

Lee’s largest sector, Academic Affairs, includes the six colleges and schools that serve all the university’s academic programs. Along with the Provost and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, these colleges and schools are led by a group of deans and associate deans. The university’s six academic units are as follows:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business
  • Helen DeVos College of Education
  • School of Music
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Theology & Ministry

Look below to see the roster of outstanding leaders responsible for making every part of the university effective, efficient, and excellent.

PRESIDENT AND CHANCELLOR

Paul Conn, PhD
President and Chancellor
(423) 473-3800
Contact via email
Office: Dixon Center

PROVOST

Deborah Murray, EdD 
Provost
(423) 614-8118
Contact via email
Office: Dixon Center

VICE PRESIDENTS

Chris Conine, CPA
Vice President for Business and Finance
Phone: 423-614-8102
Contact via email
Office: Dixon Center

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Jean Eledge, EdD 
Vice President of Academic Affairs
(423) 473-3795
Contact via email
Office: Dixon Center

Suzanne Holt, EdD
Vice President for Student Life & Success
(423) 473-3762
Contact via email
Office: Student Life Building

Jayson VanHook, PhD
Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing
(423) 614-8695
Contact via email
Office: Higginbotham Administration Building

Josh-York

Josh York, BA
Vice President for Operations
(423) 614-8351
Contact via email
Office: Vest Building

DEANS

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

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Randy Wood, PhD
Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
(423) 614-8115
Contact via email
Office: Humanities Center

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Shane Griffith, DBA 
Dean of School of Business
(423) 614-8694
Contact via email

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Holly Perleoni, DBA
Associate Dean of the School of Business
(423) 614-8694
Contact via email
Office: School of Business

HELEN DEVOS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Bill Estes, PhD 
Dean of Helen DeVos College of Education
(423) 614-8192
Contact via email
Office: Helen DeVos College of Education

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

William Green, DMA
Dean of School of Music
(423) 614-8247
Contact via email
Office: School of Music Curtsinger Building

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Randy Sheeks, DMA
Associate Dean of School of Music
(423) 614-88384
Contact via email
Office: School of Music Curtsinger Building

SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY & MINISTRY

Terry Cross, PhD
Dean of School of Theology & Ministry
(423) 303-5080
Contact via email
Office: School of Theology & Ministry

SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY & MINISTRY

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Bob Bayles, PhD
Associate Dean of School of Theology & Ministry
(423) 303-5130
Contact via email
Office: School of Theology & Ministry

SCHOOL OF NURSING

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Amy Jo Perry, DNP
Dean of School of Nursing
(423) 473-3804
Contact via email
Office: School of Nursing Building