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Faculty or Staff Member

The Heart of the Herd

Professor Roberts assists students while they work on projects.

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Dedication that’s valued.

At the heart of the Herd, there’s you: a faculty or staff member committed to the Mastodon community. You lead with determination, teach with expertise, and guide with compassion, all while supporting students—and each other.

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2022–23

Dedicated People

More than a university, more than a place to work—Purdue Fort Wayne is a community. As part of the Herd, faculty and staff put their hearts into supporting our students and each other to fulfill our vision: to empower every person, every day, to improve our world.

Brad Oliver speaks in a classroom

Chair of the Department of Counseling and Graduate Education

John Buteyn is sitting in a recording studio

Director of the Gold Top Music Group

Suining Ding teaches a class

Professor of Interior Design

Portrait of Jane Herschbiel

Jane Hirschbiel

Administrative Assistant for the Department of Accounting

Portrait of Ryan McCombs, director of the Disability Access Center at Purdue Fort Wayne

Director of the Disability Access Center

Brian Spaulding is in the Esports Lab at Purdue Fort Wayne

Brian Spaulding

Assistant Director of Technology Support and Esports

Professor Chao Chen teaching in a classroom

Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Portrait of Jerry McCagg

Building Services Supervisor

Portrait of Cicelle Beemon

Program Assistant for the Women’s Center

Portrait of Jim McHann outside the Doermer School of Business Building

Clinical Professor of Management for the Doermer School of Business

Professor Richard Sutter

Professor of Anthropology

Portrait of Diana Jackson

Director of the PFW Foundation

A portrait of Lisa Brodasky.

Executive Assistant and Business Operations Manager for the Doermer School of Business

Tom Wilson is relaxing beside a sound board

Technical and Facilities Manager for Special Events

Portrait of Heather Tierney in her office

Heather Tierney

Associate Professor of Economics

Kirk Tolliver is standing in a lobby

Associate Director for Payroll and Compensation

Mike Slaubaugh is sitting in front of his computer

Professor of Accounting

Terri Swim is teaching in a classroom

Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs

Rhonda Meriwether is standing in front of the Multicultural Center office

Rhonda Meriwether

Director of the Multicultural Center

Bruce Arnold in his office

Manager of Life Science Support Service

Joel Givens at his desk

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education

William Sauerland leads the choir at a Pink Droyd concert in the Embassy Theatre.

William Sauerland

Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies

Marcia Dixson is siting in her office.

Associate Vice Chancellor for Teaching and Learning

Ranesha Smith is standing in front of ETCS signage

Director of Student Success and Advising for ETCS

Portrait of Daniel Lin laughing

Helmke Library Information Services Technician

Julie Smith is standing next to a garden bed

Associate Professor of Early Childhood Development

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