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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
Johny Augustine, MSW, M.Phil, PhD
Teaches social policy history and analysis as well as conducts research to improve social work services for individuals, families, and communities affected by a disaster.
Chris Barnum
Professional interests include racial disparity in police traffic stops, social identity theory, statistics, and others.
Brett Billman
Interested in Strategic Communication, Intercultural Communication, Cybercultures, Social Media, Gender Studies
Tom Anderson
Physical Plant
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.
Joseph Dies
Laboratory Coordinator, Chemistry Department
Stacy Eckley
Stacy provides office support for Physical Plant/Maintenance.
Maritza Espina, PhD
Professor of Management
Jordan Franks
Jordan is a Production Specialist working for SAUtv and the Communications and Marketing Office.
Philip Goldfarb Styrt
Teaches composition and introductory literature courses. His specialty is in Renaissance literature and the connection between literature and other writing.
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.
Bill Foley
Physical Plant
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
Emily Kingery
Dr. Kingery teaches creative writing, women's literature, British literature, and linguistics.
Marian Lee, DMA
Head of Keyboard Area and Associate Professor of Piano, teaching Applied Piano to majors/minors, aural skills and music appreciation.
Chris Martin
Director of the Master of Social Work program.
Robert Mitchell, PhD
Teaches Astronomy and advanced physics.
David O'Connell, DBA
Professor in management.
Jie Peng, PhD
Dr. Peng teaches a wide array of undergraduate and graduate business courses as well as being an accomplished researcher in Business Statistics, Quantitative Research, and Decision Science.
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.
Sarah Rissler, PhD
Sarah is the Director of Student Success in the Student Success Center.
Chris Phillips
Chris is a HVAC Technician in the Physical Plant Department.
Jason Senjem
Teaches management courses at undergraduate, MBA, and DBA levels which include strategy, organizational behavior, HR, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
Tinette Stoner
Tinette is the Assistant Director of Student Success.
Christopher Waugh
Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Engagement
Terry Wilson
Physical Plant
Patrick Archer
Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice and Associate Provost.
Andrew Axup
Dr. Axup's professional interests include inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical education.
Jim Baumann
Baumann teaches courses in human communication, argumentation, and public relations research.
Jennifer Boedeker
Directs the field education program in the School of Social Work by coordinating placement and supervision of students in social service agencies.
Elizabeth Byram
Teaches in the Master of Social Work program.
Cathy Cunningham
Cathy is the Administrative Assistant for the Dean of Students Office.
Zachary Carlisle, PhD
Teaches Introduction to Sociology and Sex & Gender courses.
Mohamad El-Zein, PhD
Dr. El-Zein is a professor in the Engineering Department teaching core engineering classes as well as upper-level mechanical engineering courses.
Monica Forret, PhD
Monica is professor and director of the DBA program.
Marianne Fenn
Teaches general education courses in communication and special courses in social media.
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.
Ritu Gurung
Teaches general chemistry and biochemistry courses.
Brad Gradin
Physical Plant
Jim Hannon
Director, Physical Plant
Liz Lareau
Liz is an instructor for the Communications and Digital Media Department.
Pamela Long, ACSW, LISW, LCSW
Teaches generalist practice, field seminar, social work with substance using disorders, and spirituality and social work.
Regina Matheson, PhD
Teaches for the Sociology Department. She is also the Assoc. Vice President of Academic Grants and Sponsored Programs.
Matt Moore
Matt is Groundskeeper for all St. Ambrose properties.
Michael Opar, PhD
Teaches quality control, reliability, engineering economics, ergonomics, industrial engineering methods, senior design, simulation.
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.
Mohammad Rahdar, PhD
Dr. Rahdar teaches core IE courses including Operations Research, Planning and Controlling of Operations, Systems Engineering, and Engineering Economics. His specialty is in operations research and optimization techniques.
Rebecca Romatoski, PhD
Dr. Romatoski specializes in Thermal Fluids, Nuclear Reactor Design and Analysis, Energy Systems, and Climate Change.
Lindsay Schaefer
English instructor
Kaylon Spengler
Kaylon is Operations Manager for the Physical Plant.
Chris Stafford
Chris is a Groundskeeper in the Physical Plant Department.
Greg Armstrong
Greg is a Clinical Instructor for the Communication and Digital Media Department and manages operations for SAUtv.
Dave Baker
Operations Manager and voice of KALA
Kyle Bennett
Kyle is an Assistant Professor for the School of Social Work
Alec Brown, PhD
Dr. Brown teaches introductory and advanced courses in chemistry, specializing in teaching organic chemistry and using active-learning in both the lecture and laboratory classroom.
Drew Blocker
Manager of Ground Maintenance
Sarah Dennis
English professor | Department Chair
Dan Ebener
Dr. Dan Ebener has been practicing leadership and developing leaders in churches, businesses, and nonprofits since 1975.
Nicholas Enz
Associate professor and director of bands.
Lisa Fortner
Lisa is the Online Program Coordinator for the School of Social Work and has been at St. Ambrose University since 2018.
Kelly Giddens
Chair and Associate Professor in Chemistry
Jennifer Green
Administrative Assistant for the School of Social Work
Tim Eldridge
Physical Plant
Megan Hobbs
Megan is the Director of Athletic Bands and Indoor Marching Arts at SAU.
Henry Karp
Rabbi Karp teaches Introduction to Judaism for the Theology Department.
Kristi Lohmeier, PhD
Dr. Lohmeier is Director of the BSW program and the School of Social Work.
Andrew Lutz, PhD
Dr. Lutz teaches core engineering and mechanical engineering classes, specializing in Applied Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Machine Design, Statics and Strength of Materials, and Engineering Dynamics.
Jeff McCraw
Jeff teaches criminal justice courses.
Sergiy Markutsya, PhD
Teaches engineering economics, control theory, fluid mechanics, engineering design, manufacturing processes, thermodynamics.
Jennifer Palar
Dr. Palar teaches courses in strategy, leadership, organizational behavior, human resources, and employment law.
Nicole Pizzini
Teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in criminal justice.
Andrew Repp
Dr. Repp teaches core social work courses for the Master of Social Work program.
Craig Ochs
Craig is a Groundskeeper in the Physical Plant Department.
Jennifer Schmidt-McCormack
Jennifer is the Coordinator of Success Programs
Susa Stonedahl, PhD
Dr. Stonedahl teaches physics courses and has a professional interest in hyporheic exchange (water flowing through sediments in natural streams).
Nathan Windt, DMA
Associate Professor and director of choral Activities

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