University Leadership - Northwest Nazarene University About University Leadership At a Glance Mission & History University Leadership Regulations News Events University Leadership Mark DeMichael Dr. Mark DeMichael stepped into office as the 14th president of Northwest Nazarene University in the Summer of 2025. A seasoned leader in Christian higher education, he brings a deep commitment to NNU’s mission and a passion for holistic student development, shaped by decades of experience in academics, student life, athletics and spiritual formation. Meet Our President Senior Leadership Team As the senior leadership team, we are committed to encouraging our students to discover the gifts inside of them that the world is waiting to receive. We strive to help them overcome whatever personal or academic challenges they may face as they explore who they are in Christ and what He has called them to do. We are grateful to God and our students for giving us all the opportunity to serve. Meet the Team Board of Trustees Rev. Jeff Alexander Colorado Ms. Darcy Armstrong Alumni President Rev. Dr. Virgil Askren Colorado Ms. Kristine Benedick Washington Pacific Rev. Dr. Clint Benn Northwest Rev. Dr. Kevin Compton Colorado Dr. Rick Daniels At-Large Rev. Dr. Brent Deakins Intermountain Dr. Mark DeMichael NNU President Ms. Brenda Franks Northwest Ms. Heidi Hagemeier Rocky Mountain Rev. Johnny Hampton Intermountain Ms. Pam Handy At-Large Mr. Frank Henderson Colorado Mr. Joseph Lanham Washington Pacific Rev. Jayme Lenker Washington Pacific Mr. Dennis Linnell At-Large Rev. Hunter Mizar Alaska Rev. Dave Mowry Board Vice Chair Northwest Rev. Becca Notbohm Oregon Pacific Ms. Maria Quick At-Large Rev. Brett Rickey Oregon Pacific Rev. Sherwin Rulloda Washington Pacific Mr. Mark Schmelzenbach Intermountain Ms. Julie Sievers Intermountain Ms. Camrynne Six Oregon Pacific Mr. Dale Shafer Northwest Rev. Robert Skinner Rocky Mountain Ms. Jennifer Slemmer Washington Pacific Rev. Joy Streight Intermountain Board Secretary Rev. RJ Strickland Oregon Pacific Mr. Brad Swartenzentruber Intermountain Rev. Everett Tustin Washington Pacific Ms. Millie Watkins At-Large Mr. Bob Walker Colorado Mr. Dave Westmark Oregon Pacific Rev. Chad Wilks Northwest Rev. Mike Yost Washington Pacific Mr. Mike Zahare Alaska Board Chair