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The Heart of the Herd

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Dedication that’s valued.

At the heart of the Herd, there’s you: a faculty or staff member committed to the Mastodon community. You lead with determination, teach with expertise, and guide with compassion, all while supporting students—and each other.

2022–23

Dedicated People

More than a university, more than a place to work—Purdue Fort Wayne is a community. As part of the Herd, faculty and staff put their hearts into supporting our students and each other to fulfill our vision: to empower every person, every day, to improve our world.

Brad Oliver

Chair of the Department of Counseling and Graduate Education

John Buteyn

Director of the Gold Top Music Group

Suining Ding

Professor of Interior Design

Jane Hirschbiel

Administrative Assistant for the Department of Accounting

Ryan McCombs

Director of the Disability Access Center

Brian Spaulding

Assistant Director of Technology Support and Esports

Chao Chen

Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Jerry McCagg

Building Services Supervisor

Cicelle Beemon

Program Assistant for the Women’s Center

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James McHann

Clinical Professor of Management for the Doermer School of Business

Richard Sutter

Professor of Anthropology

Diana Jackson

Director of the PFW Foundation

Lisa Brodasky

Executive Assistant and Business Operations Manager for the Doermer School of Business

Tom Wilson

Technical and Facilities Manager for Special Events

Heather Tierney

Associate Professor of Economics

Kirk Tolliver

Associate Director for Payroll and Compensation

Mike Slaubaugh

Professor of Accounting

Terri Swim

Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs

Rhonda Meriwether

Director of the Multicultural Center

Bruce Arnold

Manager of Life Science Support Service

Joel Givens

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education

William Sauerland

Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies

Marcia Dixson

Associate Vice Chancellor for Teaching and Learning

Ranesha Smith

Director of Student Success and Advising for ETCS

Daniel Lin

Helmke Library Information Services Technician

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Julia Smith

Associate Professor of Early Childhood Development

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