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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
Nicholas Bitting
International Admissions Counselor
Carol Arney
Admissions & Welcome Center Coordinator
Kati Freiburger
Director of Student Account Services
Robert "Bud" Grant, PhD
Fr. Bud teaches Environmental Theology, philosophy (esp. Kant and Aristotle), Historical Theology, especially IV Century, west, with an emphasis of Saint Ambrose of Milan.
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
Kirk Kelley, PhD
Teaches courses in human anatomy and physiology as well as a course on the biology and culture of the French Alps. He also directs the department’s program in cadaver dissection.
Keri Manning
Teaches U.S. History, Women's History, Modern History and East Asian History.
Amy C. Novak, EdD
Amy is the 14th President of St. Ambrose University.
Jennifer Palar
Dr. Palar teaches courses in strategy, leadership, organizational behavior, human resources, and employment law.
Michele Petersen
Teaches introductory courses in theology and philosophy. Her specialty is in the theology, philosophy, spirituality, and pedagogy of Edith Stein and the religious philosophy of Paul Ricoeur.
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
Jana Seutter
Senior Assistant for the President's Office
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
Matthew JM Coomber
Prof. Coomber's teaching focuses on the intersections that develop between Bible and culture, shaping societal aspects ranging from politics to artistic expression.
Ethan Gannaway
Teaches Ancient History with a focus on Classical Studies and Latin.
Jessica Greenwald, PhD
Dr. Greenwald teaches DBA courses in the field of Organizational Behavior as well as Statistical Techniques II and III. Her research interests are in work motivation.
Clare Holladay
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Duk Kim
Teaches political science and international studies.
Sandy McKinley
Teaches Modern European and Latin American history with a focus on revolutionary movements.
David O'Connell, DBA
Professor in management.
Lori Pelletier
Coordinator in Student Accounts
Lisa Powell, PhD
Prof. Powell's teaching and research in theology and ethics consider the contributions of non-dominant communities on the development of Christian thought and action.
Abigail Rock
Director of Graduate, Adult, and Online Enrollment Marketing & Communications
Larry Skillin
Teaches Revolutionary, Colonial, Civil War and U.S. History.
Bailey Winfree
Enrollment Communications and Marketing Specialist
Jim Bang
Jim's research interests include immigration, institutional economics, economics of conflict, and development economics.
Amanda Bohnert
Bohnert has a broad background in several areas including biology, genetics, animal behavior, anatomy, ecology, and environmental science. She teaches introductory Biology courses as well as electives such as forensics.
Monica Forret, PhD
Monica is professor and director of the DBA program.
Randall Goblirsch
Senior Director of Enrollment Communications and Marketing
Matthew Halfhill, PhD
Dr. Halfhill is continuing his interest in the expression of transgene marker technologies, and is currently involved in the development of transgenic systems for educational purposes.
Tom Hosmanek
Teaches intro and advanced sales courses. His specialties are personal selling and sales management.
Henry Karp
Rabbi Karp teaches Introduction to Judaism for the Theology Department.
Gracyn Malcolm
Director of Campus Experience
Anthony Morales
Tony is an adjunct instructor in the Sales and Marketing Department and also teaches classes for SAU Professional Development.
Amber Osterhaus
Assistant Director of Enrollment Technology
Brenda Peters, PhD
Dr. Peters teaches several classes in Anatomy and Physiology, a non-majors course focusing on humans and disease, and a major course focusing on animal and plant structure and function.
Kim Raap
Kim is the executive assistant to the President.
Jason Senjem
Teaches management courses at undergraduate, MBA, and DBA levels which include strategy, organizational behavior, HR, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
Dennis Tarasi, PhD
Dr. Tarasi teaches introductory biology courses for majors and non-majors, environmental science, and upper level biology courses. His specialty is community ecology and invasive species biology

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