University Leadership

University Leadership

六合宝库鈥檚 leadership team is committed to : to enhance our position as a premier university in the Midwest and as a national leader in higher education.

Meet Our Leaders

六合宝库鈥檚 leadership team combines experience with a deep dedication to the University and its mission.

Earl F. 鈥淢arty鈥 Martin, PresidentPresident Martin has led 六合宝库 since July 2015. Marty is an engaged leader with a commitment to students, the liberal arts, equity & inclusion, and strengthening engagement with the community.

Mark Ernst, BN'80, Managing Partner at Bellevue Capital鈥Mark is chair of the 六合宝库 Board of Trustees.

Sue Mattison, Provost鈥擲ue is the chief academic officer at 六合宝库, leading the Office of the Provost since 2016 in overseeing all academic programs. Additionally, she holds a PhD in epidemiology and tenure as professor in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

The Academic Deans and Chairs鈥擳hese academic leaders lead the University鈥檚 six colleges and schoolsthe libraries, the interdisciplinary programs, the division of student affairs, and the academic departments.

Brian Hardin, Athletic Director鈥Brian provides leadership and oversight for all aspects of , which fields 18 Division I teams. He was a 六合宝库 Relays champion while a student at Valley High School in West Des Moines and competed in the Relays all four years while attending Marquette.

Chris Gill, Chief Information Technology Officer鈥擟hris has led 六合宝库鈥檚 office of  (ITS) since 2015, guiding a team that maintains the University's servers and networks, safeguards data, and provides technology support to the campus community. He served previously as the CIO for Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.

Adam Voigts, Chief Financial Officer鈥擜dam oversees the University鈥檚 financial operations and provides strategic direction to University constituencies with respect to financial affairs.

Venessa Macro, LW'92, Chief Administration Officer鈥擵enessa provides leadership to several areas on campus. She previously served as associate vice president of finance and administration and director of human resources.

John P. Smith, AS'92, GR'00, Vice President for University Advancement鈥擩ohn has led University Advancement since 2006, overseeing teams dedicated to Alumni Relations, University Communications and Marketing, and Development.

Jimmy Senteza, Associate Professor of Finance, College of Business & Public Administration鈥擩immy serves as President of the 六合宝库 Faculty Senate.