Administrative Staff

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

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

Allers, Katy; Director of TRiO & 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.A., A.T. Still University (2012)

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

Francis, Amanda; Director, 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, 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, Marketing
B.S., 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, International Programs
M.S., M.S.I.S., Minot State University (2023)

Liccini, Hilory, Executive Director, North Dakota Center for People 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 & Security
B.S., Park University (2013)

Martin, Heather; Director, 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, Enrollment Services
B.S., Towson University (2021)

Sem, Kelli; Access Services Coordinator
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)