The Joyce University Leadership Team is dedicated to guiding the university toward excellence and creating a dynamic learning environment. Comprised of experienced leaders from diverse backgrounds, each member plays a key role in shaping the university’s strategic direction, growth, and commitment to student success. Together, this team ensures that Joyce University continues to deliver innovative education, uphold its core values, and meet the evolving needs of students, faculty, and the broader community.
Rex Anderson
Independent Trustee & Chairman of the Board, Chair of the Audit & Finance Committee
Bruce Johnsen
Independent Trustee, Chair of the Governance Committee
Virgil Opfer
Owner Trustee & Board Secretary
William Jones
Owner Trustee
Fabienne Jones
Owner Trustee
Richard Cowling
Independent Trustee
Rashmi Joshi
Independent Trustee
Holly O’Dell
Independent Trustee
Joshua Knotts
President & CEO
Shelley Johnson
Provost & Chief Academic Officer
Shea Smith
Chief Financial Officer
Ann Johnson
Vice President of People & Culture
Heather Bailey
Vice President of Operations
Phillip Kagol
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Becky Carr
Vice President of Financial Aid
Ivette Matias
VP of Clinical Operations & Business Development
Tami Rogers
Dean of Nursing
Jennifer Ayotte
Dean of General Education & Health Sciences
Kristina Duler
Senior Director of Marketing
Tricia Kingsley
Director of Legal Affairs and Associate Counsel
Katie Hamilton
Chief of Staff
