Administrative Staff

Note: Figure in parenthesis represents first year of service at MSU.

Abrahamson, Sara; Director of Human Resources
B.S., Minot State University (2022)

Allers, Katy; Director of TRiO and Student Support Services
B.S., M.Ed., Minot State University (2016)

Anderson, Nathan; Director Institutional Assessment 
B.A., M.S., Minot State University
Ph.D., North Dakota State University (2022)

Armstrong, Amy; Director of Sponsored Programs
B.S., Minnesota State University Mankato
B.S., Martin Luther College
M.Ed., Minot State University. (2001)

Bertsch, Lynda; Director of Career Services
B.A., B.S., Minot State University (1983)

Brekke, Paul; Director of Wellness Center
B.A., Concordia College (2007)

Brekhus, Courtenay; Director of Alumni Engagement
B.S., Minot State University
M.S., T.I. Still University (2012)

Dooley, Lisa; Title IX Coordinator
B.A., M.A. University of Nevada
Ed.D., University of Mary (2012)

Francis, Amanda; Director of Design and Print Services
B.A., Minot State University (2016)

Geller, Laurie; Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.A., Minot State University
M.S., University of North Dakota
Ed.D., Montana State University. (2002)

Haman, Deb; Director, Student Health 
R.N., Minot State University
B.S.N., Capella
CRT, California College of Health Science (2020)

Haman, Lisa; Director of Computer Support Services
B.A., M.S., Minot State University (1995)

Harmon, Kevin; Vice President for Student Affairs & Intercollegiate Athletics
B.S., Minot State University
M.S., University of North Dakota (2008)

Hedberg, Rick; Vice President of Advancement
B.S.Ed., Minot State University
M.E., University of North Dakota (2001)

Heitkamp, Andy; Director, Military Resource Center
B.S., Mayville State University (1995)

Krueger, Cole; Director of Marketing
B.A., M.S., Minot State University (2021)

Lambrecht, Krista; Vice President for Administration & Finance
B.S., M.A., North Dakota State University
C.P.A., North Dakota (2023)

Latif, Maleeha; Director of International Programs
M.S., MSIS, Minot State University (2023)

Liccini, Hilory; Executive Director, North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities
B. S., Nazareth University
M.S., the University of West Florida (2010)

Linnell, Michael; Director of University Communications
B.A., University of North Dakota (2010)

Livingston, Aundrey; Director of Safety and Security
B.S., Park University (2013)

Martin, Heather; Director of Academic Support Center
B.S., M.S., University of North Dakota (2010)

Mennem, Annette; Director, Native American Center
A. A., Turtle Mountain Community College
B.S.E., M.S., Minot State University (2011)

Mikula, Brigitte; MAFB Program Coordinator and Student Services Officer
B.S.E., University of Moncton (2009)

Nechiporenko, Jolene; Director, Gordon B. Olson Library
B.A., Minot State University
M.A., San Jose State University (2004)

Olson, Cari; Director, Institutional Research
B.S., M.S., Minot State University (2001)

Olson, Darren; Director, Network Services
B.S., Minot State University (2006)

Perzinski, Leon; Student Center Director
B.A., Minot State University (1990)

Ringham, Rebecca; Registrar
B.A., M.S., Minot State University (2005)

Sayler, Michelle; Director of Enrollment Services
B.S., Towson University (2021)

Sem, Kelli; Coordinator Access Services
B.A., M.S., Minot State University (2019)

Shirley, Steven; President
B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of North Dakota (2014)

Smestad, Jessica; Director of Honors Program
B.A., University of North Dakota
M.A., University of Connecticut (2010)

Stander, Karina; Director of Residence Life
B.S., University of North Dakota
M.A., Sioux Falls Seminary (2013)

Sturm, James; Director, Looyenga Leadership Center
B.S., SUNY Fredonia
M.E., SUNY Buffalo (2020)

Watson, Jonelle; Assistant Vice President for Business Services/Controller
B.S., M.S., Minot State University
C.P.A., North Dakota (1992)

Weber, Laurie; Director of Student Financial Aid
B.S., M.S., Minot State University (1997)