Administration

Maranatha’s Board of Trustees has established a system of institutional governance. Some administrative functions are operational; others are strategic. Current members of the administrative structure are listed below.

Executive Council

The Executive Council is comprised of the president, vice presidents, and other appointees. This council governs policy, personnel, finances, and interdepartmental issues needing executive resolution.

2011-12 Executive Council

Dr. Marty Marriott, BA, BS, MA, MDiv, DD
Dr. John Brock, BS, MS, EdD
Dr. Matthew Davis, BS, JD
Dr. Jim Harrison, BA, MMin, DD
Dr. Werner Lumm, BS, MS, EdS, EdD
Dr. Larry Oats, BA, MA, MDiv, ThM, PhD
Mark Stevens, BS
Dr. Darryl Sturgill, BS, MS, EdD

Strategy Council

The Strategy Council is comprised of the President, vice presidents, directors of Information Technology and Institutional Research & Effectiveness, and selected members at large. The Strategy Council manages strategic projects flowing out of the Strategic Plan; reviews and updates the Systems Portfolio and Strategic Plan; monitors all accreditation efforts; and oversees integrating the quality program into the institution.

2011-12 Strategy Council

Dr. Marty Marriott, BA, BS, MA, MDiv, DD
Dr. John Brock, BS, MS, EdD
Dr. Jeff Crum, BS, BS, MA, PhD
Dr. Matthew Davis, BS, JD, Chair
Dr. Jim Harrison, BA, MMin, DD
William Licht, BS, MS, MA
Mark Stevens, BS
Dr. Darryl Sturgill, BS, MS, EdD

Leadership Council

The Leadership Council is comprised of all academic department chairs, selected staff department leaders and the president and vice presidents. The council enables leadership training and interdepartmental communication and facilitates collaboration. Meetings are scheduled on the school calendar. Opportunity is given for each member to succinctly share timely information related to the College or its stakeholders. Leadership Council members may serve periodically on Executive Council. The Leadership Council meets twice a month to share information and provide venues for collaboration.

2011-12 Leadership Council

Dr. Marty Marriott, BA, BS, MA, MDiv, DD
Dr. John Brock, BS, MS, EdD
Dr. Jeff Crum, BS, BS, MA, PhD
Kelly Crum, BS, MSN
John Davis, AA, BA
Dr. Matthew Davis, BS, JD
Dr. Lane Hansel, BS, MC, MS, EdD
Dr. Jim Harrison, BA, MMin, DD
Dr. David Hershberger, BA, MDiv, DLit
Randy Hibbs, BA, MA
Dr. David Ledgerwood, BS, MA, MA, DMus
Naomi Ledgerwood, BS, MA
William Licht, BS, MS, MA
Noah Lomax, BRE, MA
Dr. Werner Lumm, BS, MS, EdS, EdD
Dr. Curt Malmanger, BS, BS, MS, PhD
Jeffrey Miller, BS, MA
Dr. Larry Oats, BA, MA, MDiv, ThM, PhD
Lois Oetken, AA, BA
Dr. Corey Pfaffe, AS, BS, CPA, MBA, PhD
Doug Richards, BS
Layna Steuerwald, BA
Mark Stevens, BS
Dr. Darryl Sturgill, BS, MS, EdD
Rob Thompson, BS
Brian Trainer, BA, MA, MDiv
Renee Westphall, BA