Administration
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:18
Administration
Administration
About The President
Our Mission
Our Campus
Our History
Our City
Quick Facts
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President Dr. Timothy Westbrook
Dr. Timothy Westbrook
began his service to York University as president on July 1, 2025. Dr. Westbrook
serves as its 22nd president and has a lengthy record of service in Christian higher
education, missions and ministry.
Westbrook completed his MA in historical theology (2002) and his MDiv with an Old
Testament concentration (2008) from Harding School of Theology. He earned his PhD
in education and intercultural studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in
2015.
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University Leadership
President -
Dr. Timothy Westbrook
Executive Vice President -
Jared Stark '01
Vice President for Finance & Operations -
Todd Sheldon '81
Provost -
Dr. Shannon Leinen '07
Vice President for Enrollment -
Roni Miller '01
Dean of Students -
Katie Miles '01
Chancellor's Office
Dr. Steve Eckman '71
of Hampton, Nebraska, Chancellor
Board of Trustees
The York University Board of Trustees is comprised of business, professional, and
civic leaders who demonstrate their confidence in the University's mission. The University
administration works with the board to shape policy and direction for the university.
The leadership of these men and women is greatly valued.
Chairman:
D
r. Richard W. James
Vice Chairman:
Ms. Marilyn S. Locus
Secretary:
Mrs. Christine M. Eggar
Treasurer:
Bryan Phillips
Dr. Scott M. Abraham '99
(and wife Beth) of
Bucyrus, Kansas; orthopedic surgeon, Apex Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Mr. E. Joe Brazell '82
of Royse City, Texas; senior manager, Solomon Associates
Mr. John T. Edmerson
(and wife Felicia) of Los Angeles, California;
minister, vocalist and former editorial council member for The Christian Chronicle
Mrs. Christine M. Eggar
(and husband Shawn) of Livingston, Montana; superintendent, Frontier School {retired}
Dr. Aaron G. Fletcher '02
(
and wife
Holly '03) of Woodland Park, Colorado; managing director, Bios Partners; president,
Bios Research
Mrs. Karen E. Garner '93
(and husband Jeremy) of Searcy, Arkansas; clinical nurse education at Central Arkansas
Veterans Healthcare System
Dr. Jeffrey W. Hannel '89
(and wife Lorena) of Lubbock, Texas; physician, Providence Healthcare
Mr. Justin Harrold '99
(and wife Donna) of Wichita, Kansas; insurance representative
Mr. Patrick W. Hendricks '72
(and wife Janice) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Community Care of Oklahoma
{retired}
Mrs. Kimberly M. Hoyt '02
(and husband Darrell) of Grand Junction, Colorado; physician assistant, Community
Care of Grand Valley
Mr. Chester M. James
(and wife Sharon) of Kingman, Kansas; lead consultant, BESCORP; engineering manager,
Boeing {retired}
Dr. Richard W. James '97
(and wife Rachel '99) of Wichita, Kansas; partner and attorney, DeVaughn James, LLC
Ms. Marilyn S. Locus
of Laguna Niguel, California; regional human resources director, Cintas Corp
Mr. Bryan C. Phillips '98
(and wife Cheri) of Topeka, Kansas; accountant, Mize CPAS, Inc.
Mrs. Amanda Rathe '02
(and husband Grant) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; CPA, director of accounting, Tractor
Supply Company
Mr. Benjamin M. Smail
'12
(and wife Megan) of Omaha, Nebraska; realtor, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
Mrs. Carolyn R. Stephenson
(and husband Charles) of Lubbock, Texas; CPA,
Robinson, Burdette, Martin & Seright, LLP
Dr. Charles B. Stephenson
(and wife Carolyn) of Lubbock, Texas; professor, Lubbock Christian University
Dr. Kimberly K. Williams '02
(and husband Caleb '02) of Salina, Kansas; physician and program director, Smoky
Hill Family Medicine Residency
Trustees Emeriti
Trustees Emeriti are recognized and honored for their extraordinary service as past
Board of Trustee members.
Dr. Michael C. Armour
(and wife Frances) of Dallas, Texas
Mr. H. Jarrell Gibbs
of Collierville, Tennessee
Mr. Van R. Harrold
(and wife Mary Ann) of Maize, Kansas
Dr. Jackie M. Humphrey
(and husband Joe) of Lubbock, Texas
Mr. Ed G. Nill
(and wife Linda) of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Mr. G. Wayne Studebaker
(and wife Harriet) of Norfolk, Nebraska
Mr. Paul E. Touchton '61
(and wife Cheryl) of Franklin, Tennessee
Mrs. Linda J. Thomas
(and husband Joe) of Clinton, Oklahoma
Mr. Charlie J. Watts '65
(and wife Mary Ann) of Eudora, Kansas
Dr. R. Wayne White '63
(and wife Karen) of Tyler, Texas
Chancellor Emeritus
Dr. R. Wayne Baker
(and wife Darlene) of
Montgomery, Alabama
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Administration
About The President
Our Mission
Our Campus
Our History
Our City
Quick Facts
Rankings & Awards
Contact Us
President Dr. Timothy Westbrook
Dr. Timothy Westbrook
began his service to York University as president on July 1, 2025. Dr. Westbrook
serves as its 22nd president and has a lengthy record of service in Christian higher
education, missions and ministry.
Westbrook completed his MA in historical theology (2002) and his MDiv with an Old
Testament concentration (2008) from Harding School of Theology. He earned his PhD
in education and intercultural studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in
2015.
Read full Profile
University Leadership
President -
Dr. Timothy Westbrook
Executive Vice President -
Jared Stark '01
Vice President for Finance & Operations -
Todd Sheldon '81
Provost -
Dr. Shannon Leinen '07
Vice President for Enrollment -
Roni Miller '01
Dean of Students -
Katie Miles '01
Chancellor's Office
Dr. Steve Eckman '71
of Hampton, Nebraska, Chancellor
Board of Trustees
The York University Board of Trustees is comprised of business, professional, and
civic leaders who demonstrate their confidence in the University's mission. The University
administration works with the board to shape policy and direction for the university.
The leadership of these men and women is greatly valued.
Chairman:
D
r. Richard W. James
Vice Chairman:
Ms. Marilyn S. Locus
Secretary:
Mrs. Christine M. Eggar
Treasurer:
Bryan Phillips
Dr. Scott M. Abraham '99
(and wife Beth) of
Bucyrus, Kansas; orthopedic surgeon, Apex Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Mr. E. Joe Brazell '82
of Royse City, Texas; senior manager, Solomon Associates
Mr. John T. Edmerson
(and wife Felicia) of Los Angeles, California;
minister, vocalist and former editorial council member for The Christian Chronicle
Mrs. Christine M. Eggar
(and husband Shawn) of Livingston, Montana; superintendent, Frontier School {retired}
Dr. Aaron G. Fletcher '02
(
and wife
Holly '03) of Woodland Park, Colorado; managing director, Bios Partners; president,
Bios Research
Mrs. Karen E. Garner '93
(and husband Jeremy) of Searcy, Arkansas; clinical nurse education at Central Arkansas
Veterans Healthcare System
Dr. Jeffrey W. Hannel '89
(and wife Lorena) of Lubbock, Texas; physician, Providence Healthcare
Mr. Justin Harrold '99
(and wife Donna) of Wichita, Kansas; insurance representative
Mr. Patrick W. Hendricks '72
(and wife Janice) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Community Care of Oklahoma
{retired}
Mrs. Kimberly M. Hoyt '02
(and husband Darrell) of Grand Junction, Colorado; physician assistant, Community
Care of Grand Valley
Mr. Chester M. James
(and wife Sharon) of Kingman, Kansas; lead consultant, BESCORP; engineering manager,
Boeing {retired}
Dr. Richard W. James '97
(and wife Rachel '99) of Wichita, Kansas; partner and attorney, DeVaughn James, LLC
Ms. Marilyn S. Locus
of Laguna Niguel, California; regional human resources director, Cintas Corp
Mr. Bryan C. Phillips '98
(and wife Cheri) of Topeka, Kansas; accountant, Mize CPAS, Inc.
Mrs. Amanda Rathe '02
(and husband Grant) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; CPA, director of accounting, Tractor
Supply Company
Mr. Benjamin M. Smail
'12
(and wife Megan) of Omaha, Nebraska; realtor, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
Mrs. Carolyn R. Stephenson
(and husband Charles) of Lubbock, Texas; CPA,
Robinson, Burdette, Martin & Seright, LLP
Dr. Charles B. Stephenson
(and wife Carolyn) of Lubbock, Texas; professor, Lubbock Christian University
Dr. Kimberly K. Williams '02
(and husband Caleb '02) of Salina, Kansas; physician and program director, Smoky
Hill Family Medicine Residency
Trustees Emeriti
Trustees Emeriti are recognized and honored for their extraordinary service as past
Board of Trustee members.
Dr. Michael C. Armour
(and wife Frances) of Dallas, Texas
Mr. H. Jarrell Gibbs
of Collierville, Tennessee
Mr. Van R. Harrold
(and wife Mary Ann) of Maize, Kansas
Dr. Jackie M. Humphrey
(and husband Joe) of Lubbock, Texas
Mr. Ed G. Nill
(and wife Linda) of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Mr. G. Wayne Studebaker
(and wife Harriet) of Norfolk, Nebraska
Mr. Paul E. Touchton '61
(and wife Cheryl) of Franklin, Tennessee
Mrs. Linda J. Thomas
(and husband Joe) of Clinton, Oklahoma
Mr. Charlie J. Watts '65
(and wife Mary Ann) of Eudora, Kansas
Dr. R. Wayne White '63
(and wife Karen) of Tyler, Texas
Chancellor Emeritus
Dr. R. Wayne Baker
(and wife Darlene) of
Montgomery, Alabama
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