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Jim Bang
Jim's research interests include immigration, institutional economics, economics of conflict, and development economics.
Kyle Bohnert, PhD
Teaches kinesiology courses related to skeletal muscle anatomy, function, and the molecules that regulate muscle health.
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.
Tim Gillespie
Dr. Gillespie primarily teaches analysis and statistics-related courses, including mathematical programming and elementary number theory.
Chengming Hu, PhD
Teaches classes in sport management, sport promotion and marketing, and planning and managing sport facilities.
Emily Kingery
Dr. Kingery teaches creative writing, women's literature, British literature, and linguistics.
Sandy Lund, PhD
Teaches physiology and other exercise science courses. Research has focused on respiratory physiology, exercise-induced asthma, and supplement use.
Amy C. Novak, EdD
Amy is the 14th President of St. Ambrose University.
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
Lisa Thimm
Thimm is a Lecturer for the Mathematics Department.
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.
Trish Zinger
Administrative Assistant for the Education Department.
Gene Bechen, PhD
Teaches courses in child and adolescent development, secondary teaching methods, and middle school education.
Brenda Boleyn
Professor of early childhood and elementary education.
Sarah Dennis
English professor | Department Chair
Stephanie Erps
Stephanie is a Lecturer in the Educator Preparation Program.
Philip Goldfarb Styrt
Teaches composition and introductory literature courses. His specialty is in Renaissance literature and the connection between literature and other writing.
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
Kristina Kistler
Kris is the Senior Woman Administrator and Director of Compliance for Athletics.
Golden Lund
Coordinator of Events and Performances for Athletic Bands
Sara Pearson
Data analyst for Assessment
Lindsay Schaefer
English instructor
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.
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.
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.
Dale Blesz, PhD
Teaches undergraduate courses in educational psychology and child and adolescent development, and graduate courses in special education.
Il Woo Cho
Professor in the Math Department
Junyi Dong
Junyi is an assistant professor in the Math Department teaching core and upper-level mathematics courses.
Samantha Faulkner
Samantha is an Athletic Trainer in the Athletics Department.
Mike Holmes
Mike Holmes is the Athletic Director for St. Ambrose University.
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Madeline Craig
Madeline teaches introductory courses in the Kinesiology Department related to exercise science and nutrition.
Lori Maher
Academic Support Specialist
Kim Raap
Kim is the executive assistant to the President.
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.
Jana Seutter
Senior Assistant for the President's Office
Brian Thiessen
Director of Sports Information for SAU Athletics
Brittany Tullis, PhD
Teaches courses on Latin/x American literature, culture, comics, and gender studies in Spanish and Latinx Studies; Justice, Diversity, and Gender Studies; and International Studies.
Suzanne Wiese
Suzanne is the administrative assistant for Kinesiology.

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