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Brandi Ahlers
Assistant Director of Transfer and Adult Admissions
Andrew Axup
Dr. Axup's professional interests include inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical education.
Dale Blesz, PhD
Teaches undergraduate courses in educational psychology and child and adolescent development, and graduate courses in special education.
Brenda Boleyn
Professor of early childhood and elementary education.
Michael Dahlinghaus, PhD, CSCS, ACSM-EP-C
Teaches classes in exercise science and human performance and fitness. He has professional experience in personal training education and strength conditioning.
Sarah Eikleberry, PhD
Dr. Eikleberry's research and teaching intersect at sport studies and sport history and focus on the structures and ideologies that influence access and experiences in sport and physical activity settings.
Samantha Faulkner
Samantha is an Athletic Trainer in the Athletics Department.
Anne Gannaway
Anne is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
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.
Mike Holmes
Mike Holmes is the Athletic Director for St. Ambrose University.
Elisa Huff, PhD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Huff teaches a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including the MSLP program's capstone courses.
Jeff Karll
Admissions Recruiter, Accelerated Programs for Adults
Jeffrey Knox
Dr. Knox teaches Speech/Hearing Science for both graduate and undergraduate students. His speciality is in the measure of acoustic and aerodynamic parameters of verbal output.
Cory Ann Kroeger
Mrs. Kroeger is the Office Administrator for the MSLP program.
Sandy Lund, PhD
Teaches physiology and other exercise science courses. Research has focused on respiratory physiology, exercise-induced asthma, and supplement use.
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.
Angela Rekers-Power
Dr. Rekers teaches in the Early Childhood Education program. Her specialty is in inclusive practice, education and community partnerships, and outdoor learning and play.
Christopher Schwartz, PhD
Dr. Schwartz teaches several core Exercise Science courses as well as introductory courses. His specialty is in physiological function in the human body and the influence of exercise on health and performance.
Ray Shovlain
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Becky Stremlow
Becky is the director of Transfer Admissions
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.
Zyon Velazquez
Creative Manager/Photographer
Suzanne Wiese
Suzanne is the administrative assistant for Kinesiology.
Alison Amyx
Director, Marketing Strategy & Insights
Gene Bechen, PhD
Teaches courses in child and adolescent development, secondary teaching methods, and middle school education.
Brian Boesen
Associate Vice President
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.
Joseph Dies
Laboratory Coordinator, Chemistry Department
Stephanie Erps
Stephanie is a Lecturer in the Educator Preparation Program.
Monica Forret, PhD
Monica is professor and director of the DBA program.
Kelly Giddens
Chair and Associate Professor in Chemistry
Ritu Gurung
Teaches general chemistry and biochemistry courses.
Jill Holubetz
Senior Admissions Counselor
Lori Jager
Clinical Instructor for the MSLP program.
Duk Kim
Teaches political science and international studies.
Madeline Craig
Madeline teaches introductory courses in the Kinesiology Department related to exercise science and nutrition.
Aubrey Lathrop
Communications and Marketing Specialist
Golden Lund
Coordinator of Events and Performances for Athletic Bands
Jennifer Palar
Dr. Palar teaches courses in strategy, leadership, organizational behavior, human resources, and employment law.
Wendy Pondell
Wendy is the Assistant Vice President of Alumni and Community Engagement & Special Events for the Advancement & Alumni Office
Kady Riches
Creative & Graphic Design Strategist
Rhiannon Seneli, PhD, ATC
Rhiannon is the Kinesiology Graduate Director
Tyler Spencer, PhD
Dr. Spencer teaches core Sport Management courses and specializes in sport facilities and event management.
Rachael Suddarth, PhD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Suddarth conducts research in the area of language-based learning disabilities, particularly impairment in reading and writing.
Ethan Smith
Ethan is an Admissions Counselor
Bridgette Vale
Bridgette instructs first-year students in clinical education focusing on speech and language rehabilitation across the lifespan.
Trish Zinger
Administrative Assistant for the Education Department.
Toby Arquette, PhD
Dr. Arquette is Vice President for Strategic Growth, Marketing, and Digital Transformation at St. Ambrose University and serves on the President's Cabinet.
Darci Becker, PhD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Becker's areas of interest include dysphagia, quality of life, aphasia, and geriatrics.
Kyle Bohnert, PhD
Teaches kinesiology courses related to skeletal muscle anatomy, function, and the molecules that regulate muscle health.
Ann Cobb, MS, CCC-SLP
Instructor in the Master of Speech-Language Pathology program.
Dan Ebener
Dr. Dan Ebener has been practicing leadership and developing leaders in churches, businesses, and nonprofits since 1975.
Maritza Espina, PhD
Professor of Management
Jordan Franks
Jordan is a Production Specialist working for SAUtv and the Communications and Marketing Office.
Elisa Green, CCC-SLP
Green primarily supervises students and clinicians at the on-campus Rite Care Clinic.
Emily Hannon
Senior Admissions Counselor
Chengming Hu, PhD
Teaches classes in sport management, sport promotion and marketing, and planning and managing sport facilities.
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Kristina Kistler
Kris is the Senior Woman Administrator and Director of Compliance for Athletics.
David Krupke, MA, CCC-SLP
Mr. Krupke's areas of interest include early literacy, articulation and phonology, language-learning, voice, and accent reduction.
Shelby (Shepherd) Leabo
Shelby is the Communications and Content Manager in Communications and Marketing.
Hanna Krainik
Hanna is the Multimedia Specialist in Communications and Marketing.
Molly Pancratz
Director of First-Year Admissions
Jasmine Raya
Admissions Counselor
Tracy Schuster-Matlock
Dr. Schuster-Matlock provides leadership, supervision, and strategic direction for the direct reporting areas, including, but not limited to: university assessment of student learning and course evaluations, HLC regional accreditation and compliance measures, and institutional research.
Jason Senjem
Teaches management courses at undergraduate, MBA, and DBA levels which include strategy, organizational behavior, HR, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
Danielle Spengler
Danielle is the Executive Coordinator for Alumni and Engagement.
Brian Thiessen
Director of Sports Information for SAU Athletics
Edwin Ubeda, PhD
Teaches English as Second Language (ESL) endorsement courses. He has worked for six years as an elementary bilingual teacher and adult ESL instructor.
Tanya Volkova, PhD
Teaches math education
Nicholas Voth
Nick Voth teaches many introductory and core courses in the Department of Kinesiology with a specific focus on laboratory courses. He also serves as the Laboratory Coordinator in the department. His primary research and professional interests include applied exercise physiology and sports nutrition as they relate to performance in endurance sports.

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