Skip to Main Content

Presidential Search Committee Roster

Presidential Search
Search Timeline
Feedback

Name Role
Mr. Matt Arnold Board of Trustees and Chair of Committee
Hon. Matt Fridy  Board of Trustees
Mr. Brian Hamilton Board of Trustees
Hon. Rodger Smitherman Board of Trustees
Ms. Cynthia Todd Board of Trustees
Mr. David Pickett UM Foundation Board Chair
Ms. Kit Waters UM National Alumni Association Board Member
Mr. Cortez Bennett UMNAA Junior Board Member
Mr. Michael Grainger Alumni-at-large
Dr. Alex Beringer Faculty Senate President and Professor of English
Mr. Marcus Lane Faculty Senate Member and Professor of Theatre
Ms. Kacie Slaughter Staff Senate President and Director of Recruitment
Mr. Caleb Jernigan SGA President
Dr. DeAnna Smith, ex officio VP For Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of the Board of Trustees, and Assistant Professor of Accounting
Dr. Kristen Gilbert, ex officio Associate Provost/SACSCOC Liaison, Board of Trustees Liaison, and Professor of Psychology