Personnel

Board of Directors
Administration
Directors and Coordinators
Faculty
Administrator and Faculty Emeriti
How to Contact

Board of Directors

Chair	Dr. Barbara Petty
Vice-Chairman	Dr. Chris Edwardson
Treasurer	Mr. Ron Hastie
Secretary	Rev. Joel Wendland
University President	Dr. Joseph Castleberry

Northwest

NAME	RESIDENCE	REPRESENTING	YEAR OF ACCESSION
Dr. Joseph Castleberry	Kirkland, WA	President	2007
Mr. Kevin Gallo	Kenmore, WA	Board Appointee	2024
Rev. Matt Harder	Renton, WA	District Designate	2024
Mr. Ron Hastie	Olympia, WA	Board Appointee	2014
Dr. Terra Mangum	Renton, WA	Alumni Association President	2023
Dr. Don Ross	Snoqualmie, WA	District Designate	2014
Mr. Dan Schimelpfenig	Kirkland, WA	Board Appointee	2012
Dr. Reggie Witherspoon	Seattle, WA	Board Appointee	2021

Alaska

Mr. Jeremy Davis	Fairbanks, AK	Board Appointee	2024
Dr. Byron Perkins	Anchorage, AK	Board Appointee	2001
Ms. Janet Weiss	Anchorage, AK	Board Appointee	2019

Central Pacific

Dr. Raul Sanchez	Sobrante, CA	District Designate	2022

Hawaii

Rev. Klayton Ko	Honolulu, HI	District Designate	2018
Rev. Dion Maeda	Holomua, HI	Board Appointee

Montana

Rev. Dave Phillips	Billings, MT	Board Appointee	2012

Northwest Hispanic

Rev. Hilario Garza	Kennewick, WA	District Designate	2014

Oregon

Dr. Chris Edwardson	Dallas, OR	Board Appointee	2002
Rev. Lee McCloud	Keizer, OR	District Designate	2024
Mr. Sean Silverii	Keizer, OR	Board Appointee	2024
Rev. William Wilson	Keizer, OR	District Designate	2003

Southern Idaho

Dr. Barbara Petty	Moscow, ID	Board Appointee	2007
Rev. Joel Wendland	Payette, ID	District Designate	2021

Wyoming

Rev. Nicole Heidt	Rock Springs, WY	District Designate	2025

Administration

Joseph Castleberry (2007) B.A., Evangel University 1983 M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary (1988) Ed.D. Teachers College, Columbia University (1999)		President
Sarah Drivdahl (2022) B.A., Western Washington University, 1994 M.A., Kent State University, 1997 Ph.D., Kent State University, 2000		Provost
Rick Engstrom (2022) B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University 2005 M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary, 2010 Ed.D., Seattle University, 2020		Vice President, Student Development
Ryan Porter (2022) B.S., Pomona College, 1999 M.B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2005		Chief Financial Officer
Vickie Rekow (2020) B.A., Northwest University, 1992		Vice President, Enrollment Services

Administrative Directors & Coordinators

Academic Success and Advising, Director	Chrystal Helmcke
Admissions: Director for Undergraduate/Graduate Operations	Heather Lewis
Admissions: Senior Director Undergraduate/Graduate Admissions	Jorine Johnson
Admissions: Director for Online Admissions	Lise Mowery
Athletics, Director	Gary McIntosh
Campus Facilities, Director	Brian Chance
Campus Ministries, Lead Campus Pastor	Shaddye Melu
Campus Ministries, Executive Campus Pastor	Jamie Shores
Career and Student Support Services, Assistant Director	Sarah Hommas
Center for English Language Education, Assistant Director	Kristin Webster
Center for Online and Extended Education (COEE), Director	Jessica Herbison
COEE Course Operations Coordinator	Alice Chen
COEE Associate Director of Educational Programs	Amy Madeo
Controller	Bernie Rundquist
Conference and Event Services	Conferences
Dean of Student & Residence Life	Larissa Lilly
Development, Director of Operations	Julie Ramos Lagos
Human Resources, Director	Amanda Bowman
Information Technology, Director	David Bazan
International Student Services, Director	Li Lowry
Library, Director	Abigail Dour
Marketing, Senior Director	Steve Bostrom
Multicultural Life, Mosaic Advisor	Mosaic Advisor
Northwest Partnership Program, Director	Jason Deuman
NU Foundation, Executive Director	Justin Kawabori
Office of the CFO	Executive Assistant
Office of the President	Office of the President
Office of the Provost, Associate Provost	Ben Thomas
Registrar	Sandy Hendrickson
Safety / Security, Director	Roy Steigerwait
Student Development, Vice President	Rick Engstrom
Student Financial Services, Director	Cynthia Kennedy

How to Contact

Email Contact:	Personnel at Northwest can be contacted by email or phone, as listed in the Employee Directory [ https://eagle.northwestu.edu/directory/ ]. The University Receptionist can provide general answers and directory assistance, and can be reached at 425.822.8266 or info@northwestu.edu. (We cannot accept collect phone calls.)
	Northwest email addresses generally follow the convention of firstname.lastname@northwestu.edu (employees) or firstname.lastnameYY@northwestu.edu (students, including their 2-digit entrance year YY).

Phone Contact:	Personnel at Northwest can be contacted by phone through the University Receptionist at 425.822.8266. No collect phone calls can be accepted. A complete Directory can be found at: http://eagle.northwestu.edu/directory/.

Faculty

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Jon Bentall (2022)	Assistant Professor, Ministry B.A., Northwest University, 2008 M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary, 2014 Ph.D., Durham University, 2018
Erin-Joy Bjorge (2017)	Buntain School of Nursing, Dean Associate Professor, Nursing B.S.N., Seattle Pacific University, 1987 M.S.N., Seattle Pacific University, 1991 D.N.P., American Sentinel University, 2018
Clint Bryan (2015)	College of Arts and Science, Dean Associate Professor, English B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1988 M.H., Tiffan University, 2011 Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University; 2016
Robert Campbell (2015)	College of Social and Behavioral Science, Dean Associate Professor, Psychology B.A., Northwest University, 2010 M.A., Northwest University, 2013 Psy.D., Northwest University, 2015
Rowlanda Cawthon (2015)	College of Professional Studies, School of Business, Dean Associate Professor, Business B.A., University of Puget Sound, 1999 M.A., Brandman University, 2006 Ed. D., Brandman University, 2014
Hannah Co (2015)	Associate Librarian, Library B.M., Nyack College, 2002 M.L.I.S., University of Washington, 2013
Angela Craig (2022)	Assistant Professor, Business B.A., Northwest University, 2007 M.A., Gonzaga University, 2014 Ph.D., Northwest University, 2023
Jenni Cyrek (2024)	Assistant Professor, Human Centered Design B.S., Clemson University, 1998 M.B.A, University of Washington, 2012
Kimberly D’Angelo (2017)	Special Instructor, Psychology B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 2002 M.A., Northwest University, 2009
Abigail Dour (2018)	Associate Librarian, Library Director B.A., Northwest University, 2010 M.L.I.S., University of Washington, 2018
Janet Dubois (2012)	Associate Professor, Nursing B.S.N., Valparaiso University, 1986 M.N., University of Washington, 2003
Charlotte Easterling (2019)	Assistant Professor, Biology B.S., University of Tampa, 2012 Ph.D., University of South Florida, 2017
Cheri Goit (2005)	Associate Professor, Nursing B.S., Pacific Lutheran University, 1981 M.N., University of Washington, 2003
Sandy Hendrickson (1996)	Registrar B.A., Northwest College, 2001 M.B.A., Northwest University, 2014
Alexander Johnson (2019)	Associate Professor, Biology B.A., Northwest University, 2007 M.S., California State University, 2014
Nikki Johnson (2016)	Associate Professor, Psychology B.A., Azusa Pacific University, 2010 M.A., Azusa Pacific University, 2013 Psy.D., Azusa Pacific University, 2016
Suzan Kobashigawa (1995)	School of Education, Assistant Dean Professor, Education, TESOL B.A., Northwest College, 1987 TESL Certificate, Seattle University, 1990 M.A., School for International Training, 1995 Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2006
Kim Lampson (2010)	Professor, Psychology B.S., University of New Hampshire, 1974 M.E., University of Georgia, 1977 Ph.D., University of Washington, 1984
Heather Lucas (2023)	Associate Professor, Education B.A., University Washington, 2002 M.S., Boston University, 2003 M.I.T., Seattle University, 2006 Ph.D., Liberty University, 2023
Joseph McQueen (2016)	Professor, English B.A., Northwest University, 2008 M.A., Ohio State University, 2012 Ph.D., Ohio State University, 2020
Matt Nelson (1997)	Professor, Psychology B.A., Vanguard University, 1982 M.A., Pepperdine University, 1985 Ph.D., University of Southern California, 1995
Todd Nelson (2014)	Associate Professor, Business B.A., Whitman College, 1984 J.D., University of Notre Dame, 1988 M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary, 2013
Leland Nielsen (2019)	Associate Professor, Exercise Science B.S., Central Washington University, 2004 M.S., Central Washington University, 2006 Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2010
Lenae Nofziger (2008)	Professor, English B.A. Goshen College, 1994 M.F.A., Eastern Washington University, 1998
J.P. O’Connor (2022)	Associate Professor, Ministry COEE Program Faculty Lead B.A., Northwest University, 2010 M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary, 2015 Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary, 2020
William Oliverio (2020)	Associate Professor, Theology B.A. North Central University, 1999 M.A. Bethel Theological Seminary, 2003 Ph.D. Marquette University, 2009
Kathryn Orr (2021)	Assistant Professor, Sound Design B.F.A., Northwest University, 2018 M.F.A., North Carolina School of the Arts, 2021
Rachel Partsch (2021)	Assistant Professor, Research Psychology B.A., Northwest University, 2011 M.A., Northwest University, 2014 Ed.S., Regent University, 2018 Ph.D., Regent University, 2021
Cherri Seese (2016)	Associate Professor, Psychology B.S., Florida State University, 1987 M.S., Florida State University, 1991 Ph.D., Florida State University, 1997
Steve Smith (2009)	Special Instructor, Creatio Center for Technology, Media and Design, Business
Richard Snyder (2023)	Assistant Professor, Communications B.A., Northwest University, 2009 M.A., Washington State University, 2017 Ph.D., Washington State University, 2022
Eric Steinkamp (1998)	Professor, Life Sciences B.S., University of Illinois, 1982 M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1986 M.Div., Assemblies of God Theo. Seminary, 1998 Ph.D., Colorado State University, 1991
Ben Thomas (2002)	Associate Provost B.A., Northwest University, 1999 M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary, 2005 M.B.A., Northwest University, 2007 Ph.D., Azusa Pacific University, 2016
David Troupe (2021)	Assistant Professor, Business B.S., University of Washington, 1974 M.Ed., Western Washington University, 1996 Ph.D., Walden University, 2010
Lisa Truemper Scott (2023)	Associate Professor, Education B.A., Northwest University, 2004 M.Ed., Seattle Pacific University, 2009 Ed.D., Seattle Pacific University, 2019
Clarisse van der Feltz (2020)	Assistant Professor, Biology B.S. Leiden College, 2008 M.S. Leiden College, 2009 Ph.D. Brandeis University, 2015
Jeremiah Webster (2012)	Professor, English B.A., Whitworth University, 2001 M.I.T., Whitworth University, 2002 M.F.A., Eastern Washington University, 2006 Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 2009
Jack Wisemore (1994, 2001)	Professor, Theology, Philosophy B.A., University of Washington, 1987 M.Div., Mennonite Brethren Biblical Sem., 1991 Ph.D., University of St. Andrews, 2001
Joshua Ziefle (2011)	College of Ministry, Dean Professor, History B.A., Houghton College, 2002 M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary, 2005 Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary, 2011

In addition to these full-time faculty, adjunct faculty are used to augment the curriculum based on their recognized academic and professional achievements in specific disciplines. Consult individual course syllabi for the instructor’s background and professional expertise.

Applied Music Faculty

Seth Ahnert	Percussion, Jazz Piano
Bernadette Bascom	Voice
Tatiana Benbalit	Piano
Anne Bergsma	Voice
Jameson Bratcher	Brass
Mizue Fells	Piano
Celine Ferland	Flute
Cherlyn Johnson	Violin, Viola
David Johnson	Woodwinds
Bernie Kwiram	Voice
Trent Maddox	Guitar, Percussion
Jeong-Ah Ryu	Piano
Maria Tavani	Woodwinds
Michael Tavani	Strings
Doug Wight	Guitar

Administrator & Faculty Emeriti

Kari Brodin (1989)
	Professor Emerita	2021
	B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1982
	M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary, 1992
	D. Min., Drew University, 1981
Kristi Lynn Brodin (1970)
	Professor Emerita	2016
	B.S., Seattle Pacific University, 1970
	M.Ed., Seattle Pacific University, 1977
	M.S., Seattle Pacific University, 2000
Blaine Charette (1995)
	Distinguished Professor
	Professor Emeritus	2024
	B.A., Central Bible College, 1980
	M.A., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 1982
	Ph.D., University of Sheffield, 1992
Mizue Yamada Fells (1985)
	Professor Emerita	2024
	B.A., Musashino Music Conservatory, 1977
	B.A., Northwest College, 1979
	M.M., Messiah College, 2018
Lucinda Garrett (2001)
	Professor Emerita	2014
	B.S., Texas Tech University, 1970
	M.S. Kansas State University, 1984
	M.S., University of Washington, 1988
Gary Gillespie (1985)
	Professor Emeritus	2016
	Certificate, Capernwray Bible School, 1976
	B.A., Western Washington University, 1979
	M.A., Western Washington University, 1982
Teresa Gillespie (2000)
	Professor Emerita	2020
	B.A., California State University, 1972
	J.D., University of Washington, 1985
J. Philip Gustafson (1966)
	Professor Emeritus	1999
	B.S., Oregon State University, 1956
	M.S., Oregon State University, 1960
	D.Litt., Northwest College, 1999
Moses Harris (1994)
	Professor Emeritus	2015
	B.A., Central Washington University, 1966
	M.A., University of Washington, 1969
	M.R.E., United Theological Seminary, 1985
	Ph.D., University of Washington, 1976
James Heugel (1996)
	Administrator and Professor Emeritus	2023
	B.A. Northwest College, 1979
	M.A. Fuller Theological Seminary, 1984
	Ph.D. University of Washington, 2003
Darrell Hobson (1973)
	Professor Emeritus	2016
	B.A., Northwest College, 1970
	Th.B., Northwest College, 1970
	M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary, 1981
	D.Min., Gordon Conwell Theo. Seminary, 1993
David Hymes (2014)
	Professor Emeritus	2024
	B.A., Bethany Bible College
	M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
	Th. Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
	Ph.D., University of Wales
Forrest Inslee (1999, 2004)
	Professor Emeritus	2024
	B.A., Northwestern University, 1984
	M.A., Northwestern University, 1988
	Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1992
	M.C.S., Regent College, 1998
Jim Jessup (1995)
	Professor Emeritus	2021
	B.A., Southwestern Assemblies of God University, 1985
	M.A., Dallas Baptist University, 1987
	D.Min., Assembly of God Theological Seminary, 2013
LeRoy D. Johnson (1967)
	Meritorious Professor
	Professor Emeritus	2012
	B.S., St. Cloud State University, 1961
	M.S., St. Cloud State University, 1967
	D.A., University of North Dakota, 1989
John Jordan (2012)
	Administrator Emeritus	2022
	B.S., Central Washington University, 1981
Waldemar Kowlaski (1986)
	Professor Emeritus	2025
	B.A., Northwest College, 1978
	M.C.S., Regent College, 1988
	Ph.D., University of Gloucestershire, 2006
Paul E. Kress (1999)
	Professor Emeritus	2021
	B.A., Azusa Pacific University, 1969
	M.R.E., Golden Gate Baptist Theo. Seminary, 1972
	Ed.D., University of San Francisco, 1987
Kevin Leach (1996)
	Meritorious Professor
	Professor Emeritus	2023
	B.A., Eastern Nazarene College, 1975
	M.Ed., Georgia State University, 1977
	M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1982
	Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1985
Sheron Mohan (1997)
	Professor Emerita	2013
	B.A., University of Washington, 1966
	M.S., Western Washington University, 1975
Gary Newbill (1999)
	Professor Emeritus	2012
	A.A., Olympic College, 1962
	B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1964
	M.Ed., Seattle Pacific University, 1970
	J.D., University of Washington, 1973
	Ed.D., Seattle Pacific University, 1999
William E. Owen (1999)
	Professor Emeritus	2020
	B.S., North Central University, 1979
	M.M., Duquesne University 1995
Carol Prettyman (2000)
	Professor Emerita	2014
	B.A., Southern California College, 1995
	M.S., Northern State University, 1995
Ken Prettyman (2000)
	Professor Emeritus	2014
	B.A., California State University, 1989
	M.A., Fresno State University, 1992
Jacqualyn Randolph (1983)
	Professor Emerita	2008
	A.A., Northwest College, 1962
	B.A., Northwest College, 1982
	M.A., Assemblies of God Theo. Seminary, 1985
Dan Schimelpfenig (1991)
	Administrator Emeritus	2012
	B.S., Oregon State University, 1967
	M.S., The Johns Hopkins University, 1974
	C.M.M., University of Santa Clara, 1982
	C.E.M., Stanford University, 1985
Thomas Sill (1999)
	Professor Emeritus	2020
	A.S., Reedley Community College, 1978
	A.A., Highline Community College, 1983
	B.A., Central Washington University, 1984
	M.B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1990
Robert Stallman (2001)
	Professor Emeritus	2022
	B.A., Northwest College, 1970
	M.Div., Regent College, 1985
	Ph.D., Westminster Theological Seminary, 1999
William R. Swaffield (1969)
	Professor Emeritus	1999
	A. Mus., University of Saskatchewan, 1955
	B.A., University of Saskatchewan, 1956
	B.Ed., University of Alberta, 1959
	M.M., University of Montana, 1967
	D.Litt., Northwest College, 1999
	Ph.D., University of Washington, 1972
Millicent Thomas (2004)
	Professor Emerita	2024
	B.S., Nirmala College, India, 1975
	M.S., Nirmala College, India, 1977
	Ph.D., Ramanujam Institute for University of Madras, 1998
Julia Young (1992)
	Professor Emerita	2012
	B.A., Valdosta State College, 1968
	M.A., Auburn University, 1970

Correspondence Register

Mail contact may be addressed to Northwest University
P.O. Box 579, Kirkland, WA 98083-0579
Telephone contact: 425.822.8266 Fax: 425.827.0148
Street address: 5520 - 108th Ave. NE – Kirkland, WA 98033

Questions or matters of business should be directed to the following offices

Academic Information		Provost
Admissions Matters		Enrollment Management
Alumni Information		University Advancement
Deferred Payments		Student Financial Services
Employment		Administrative Services
Faculty, Curriculum, and Academic Policies		Provost
Financial Aid		Student Financial Services
Programs and degrees offered (including campus tours)		Enrollment Management
Prospective Student Information and Applications		Enrollment Management
Scholarships		Student Financial Services
Student Housing
	Non-commuting single students	Campus Housing
	On-campus family students	Campus Housing
	Off-campus family students	Campus Housing
Transfer of Credit		Registrar
Veterans Matters		Veterans School Certifying Official

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