Administration
ADMINISTRATION--2025-2026
(Note: Date indicates year of initial employment.)
McMillin, Barbara (2012), President
A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College and Professor of English
B.A., Union University
M.A., D.A., University of Mississippi
Additional Study, Harvard University
McCoy, Tammie (2023), Provost and Vice President
A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College
B.A., University of Mississippi
B.S.N., University of Mississippi Medical Center
M.S.N., University of Mississippi Medical Center
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Barefield, Kevin (2007), Chief Information Officer
A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College
Butler, Brett (2024), Dean of Students
B.A., University of Mississippi
M.A., Regent University
Cloyde, Robert W. (2021), Vice President for External Relations
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University
M.Div., D. Min., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fowler, Curt (2009), Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College
B.A., University of Mississippi
Hall, Polly (2022), Chief Financial Officer
A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College
B. S., Accounting, University of Mississippi
Peters, Joyce (1999), Chief Operating Officer
B.A., Blue Mountain Christian University
Board of Trustees
BLUE MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Terms Expire 2025
Mr. BJ Canup, Tremont, MS
Ms. Linda Gholston, Baldwyn, MS
Mr. Walter Grace, New Albany, MS
Mrs. Norma Ruth Robbins Lee, Madison, MS
The Reverend James Lewis, Southaven, MS
Mr. Mike Staten, New Albany, MS
Terms Expire 2026
Mr. Bob Glover, Ripley, MS
Mr. Harold Wayne Hankins, Ripley, MS
Mr. Greg Pirkle, Tupelo, MS
Mrs. Melissa Scott, New Albany, MS
Mr. Tommy Tapp, Amory, MS
Dr. Carl White, Clinton, MS
Terms Expire 2027
Mrs. Vanita Billingsley, Tupelo, MS
Dr. Leora Duce-Byrd, Ripley, MS
Mrs. Joy Hurt Hill, New Albany, MS
Dr. Thad Moore, Sturgis, MS
Mrs. Elizabeth Skinner, New Albany, MS
Dr. Tommy Vinson, Collierville, TN
Graduate Faculty
GRADUATE FACULTY--2025-2026
(Note: Date indicates year of initial employment)
McMillin, Barbara (2012), President
A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College and Professor of English
B.A., Union University
M.A., D.A., University of Mississippi
Additional Study, Harvard University
McCoy, Tammie (2025), Provost and Vice President
A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College
B.A., University of Mississippi
B.S.N., University of Mississippi Medical Center
M.S.N., University of Mississippi Medical Center
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Coleman, Ashley (2025), Dean of Graduate Studies, Dean of the School of Education, Assistant Professor of Education
A.A. Itawamba Community College
B.S.Ed., University of Mississippi
M.Ed., Belhaven University
Ed.D., Freed-Hardeman University
Mattox, Johnny L. (2005), Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Chair of the Department of Mathematics & Natural Sciences, Professor of Biology
A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College
B.A.E., M. C. S., Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Mooneyhan, Andrew (2019), Dean of School of Kinesiology, Associate Professor of Kinesiology
B.S.Ed, M.S., Arkansas State University
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Palmer, Casey (2023) Instructor of Accounting
B.Acct., University of Mississippi
M.B.A., University of North Alabama
Price, LeeAnne (2010), Assistant Professor of Business and Coordinator of the Online Business Program
B.S., University of Mississippi
M.B.A., Millsaps College
Ph.D., Capella University
Skelton, Angie R. (2013), Assistant Professor of Business Administration
A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College
B.S., University of Mississippi
M.B.A., Regis University
D.B.A., Walden University
Snyder, John (2024) Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Blue Mountain College
Ph.D., University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Young, Libby (2025) Instructor of Education, Director of Clinical Experiences in Education
B.S.Ed., Mississippi State University
M.S.Ed., Ed.S., University of Mississippi
ADJUNCT
Eckert, Scott (2016) Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., Rowan University
M.B.A., Philadelphia University
D.B.A., Argosy University
Honea, Kendal (2013), Adjunct Faculty
B.S. Ed, M.S. Ed, Arkansas State University
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Leatherman, Lisa (2023), Adjunct Faculty
B.A., M.Ed., Ed. S., University of Mississippi
Ed. D.,William Carey University
Maestas, Alonzo (2021), Adjunct Faculty
B.A., M.C.J., New Mexico State University
M.Legal Studies, Drexel University
M.A., Ball State University
J.D., University of New Mexico
Mahar, Kyler (2024) Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S.Ed., Blue Mountain Christian University
M.S., Arkansas State
Ph.D., Liberty University
Staff--Abridged Listing 2025-2026
(Year by name indicates year of initial employment)
Bailey, Andrew (2022) Th.M., Registrar, Associate Vice President of Financial Aid
Bowman, Pam (2006) Executive Assistant to the President
Bragg, Kayce (2013) B.A., Director of Alumni Relations
Brownlee, Jan (2023) M.Ed., Course Materials Coordinator
Byrd, Nancy (2011) A.A.S., Senior Help Desk Analyst, Assistant to the Director of Information Technology Services
Carpenter, Haley (2019) B.S., Communications Officer: Content Specialist
Cook, Debra (2004) A.A., Data Manager, Office of Admissions
Cooper, Alyssa (2022) M.S.Ed., Director of Enrollment Services
Fleming, Robert (2023) M.S., Director of Student Success & Career Services
Foster, Nate (2022) B.A., Records' Coordinator, Office of the Registrar
Gossett, Jim (2004) B.S., Information Technology Hardware/Software Analyst
Greer, David (2016) A.A.S., Information Technology Services Analyst
Griffin, Chelsey (2013) B.S., Gift Processing and Scholarship Manager
Grisham, Sheri (2024)
Harrington, Jean (1993) B.S., Administrative Assistant, Office of Graduate and Continuing Education
Hickey, Beverly (2011) Director of Financial Aid
Hunsucker, Jonathan (2024) B.S., International Student Support Specialist, Enrollment Services
Mayer, Andrea (2024) M.Ed. Curriculum Librarian
Moser, Tracy (1987) B.S., M.A., Director of Baptist Student Union
Newby, Rita (2008) B.S., Office Assistant, Business Office
Pharr, Pam (1984) B.S., Coordinator of Student Accounts, Purchasing Agent
Robertson, Butch (2019) Physical Plant Supervisor
Rucker, Eddie (1991) B.S., M.S., Director of Institutional Research and Computer Programming
Sherrer, Angie (2024) B.S. Financial Aid Assistant
Thurmond, Amy L. (2004) B.A., Communication Officer: Production Specialist
Thurmond, Elizabeth (2016) B.S., M.A., Associate Director in the Office of Admissions; Transfer, Online, and Graduate Student Recruiter