高级职员
The 高级职员 at Central Methodist University, 由总统指示, meets regularly to determine administrative-level actions at CMU. 它制定和提出政策, 财政方向, and short- and long-range planning for the University, subject to approval by the President and review and action by the CMU 校董会.
罗杰·德雷克总统
Dr. 罗杰·D. Drake is the 26th President of Central Methodist University. 在2013年加入CMU之前，博士. Drake was the Vice President of Administration and Finance at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, 肯塔基州. 整整九年. Dr. Drake also held the position of Vice President for Business Affairs at Lees College in Jackson, 肯塔基州.
Dr. Drake, after arriving at CMU, has served in several leadership roles. They include chair of the Heart of America Athletic Conference’s Council of Presidents, chair of the Independent Colleges and Universities of 密苏里州 (ICUM), secretary for the 密苏里州 Colleges Fund, Program Chair and 2nd Vice President of the National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Methodist Church (NASCUMC), and a member of the teaching faculty for the Council of Independent College’s (CIC) New Presidents Program. Dr. Drake served the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges in multiple roles, and the Association of Independent 肯塔基州 Colleges and Universities 业务办公室rs.
Dr. Drake attended Lees Junior College in Jackson, 肯塔基州, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Eastern 肯塔基州 University, and holds a Master of Business Administration/Executive MBA degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, 田纳西州. 他获得教育学博士学位.D.)学位也来自范德比尔特大学.
Dr. 小比尔·希恩.
Dr. 小比尔·希恩. re-joined the Central Methodist family in February 2020 as Vice President for Advancement and 校友 Relations. He worked in Central’s student life and advancement office in the late 1980s and 1990s.
Dr. Sheehan has had great success in higher education advancement and has worked in development for many years.
In 1997, Sheehan earned his doctorate in philosophy at the University of 密苏里州, where he also received his master’s. He earned his bachelor’s in 1984 at Central. His wife, Wendy is also a two time graduate of Central.
His hobbies include golf, going to sporting events, and visiting with family.
布拉德利·迪克森 
A Central Methodist University alumnus and employee since January of 2015, Mr. Dixon currently serves as the Vice President for 学生生活 in the Inman Student and Community Center. His previous titles include Associate Dean (2015-2018) and Dean of Students (2018-2022).
Dixon was a member of the baseball team and active in Student Government Association while attending Central Methodist. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Recreational Administration & 2007年企业管理.
He and his wife, Natalie, also a CMU graduate, are parents of two children, Hayden and Henley.
乍得盖恩斯
A Central Methodist University employee since 1995, Mr. Gaines currently serves as Vice President for Technology and Planning in Cupples Hall/Smiley 图书馆.
He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems degree from Columbia College in Columbia, Mo., and Master of Science in Computer Information Systems degree from 密苏里州 State University in Springfield, 密苏里州.
His hobbies include family, hunting, classic cars, and Star Wars.
Dr. 丽塔Gulstad
A Central Methodist University employee since 1991, Dr. Gulstad currently serves as Provost, with offices in Brannock Hall.
She received her Master of Arts in 图书馆 Science degree, Master of Arts in Romance Languages degree, and Doctor of Philosophy in Romance Languages degree from the University of 密苏里州 in Columbia, 密苏里州.
Her hobbies include genealogy and reading.
Dr. 梅丽莎·梅斯
Dr. 梅丽莎·梅斯 serves Central Methodist University as the Vice President for Enrollment Management. She oversees 招生, 金融援助, and Marketing & 通信.
Dr. Mace holds a Doctor of Education, Higher Education Leadership from Maryville University in St. 路易, 密苏里州, a Master of Science in Student Affairs in Higher Education from 密苏里州 State University and Bachelor of Science in 通信 from Drury University, 都在斯普林菲尔德, 密苏里州.
Her hobbies include photography, playing pickleball and disc golf, and hiking. She loves spending time with her family dogs.
Julee谢尔曼
A Central Methodist University employee since 1985, Mrs. Sherman currently serves as Vice President for Finance and Administration. Her office is located in Brannock Hall.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Management and Administration degree from Northwest 密苏里州 State University in Maryville, 密苏里州, and Master of Business Administration degree from University of 密苏里州 in Kansas City, 密苏里州.
Her hobbies include attending basketball and Kansas City Royals games, and spoiling her five wonderful grandchildren.
