Walla Walla University leadership team

Education

• BA Southern Adventist University, 1980; Theology
• MDiv Andrews University, 1983
• PhD University of Sheffield, 1995

Previous Experience

• Seminary dean, Andrews University Theological Seminary, 2000–2006
• Associate dean and professor of New Testament, Andrews University Theological Seminary, 1998–2000
• Assistant and associate professor of religion, Pacific Union College, 1985–1998
• Pastor, Iowa and Georgia, 1977–1978, 1982–1985

Family

John and his wife, Pam, have two children: Marshall and Macy.

Other

John McVay's Inauguration Address 

Education

• BSW Walla Walla College
• MSW Walla Walla University
• PhD Andrews University

Previous Experience 

• Dean of the School of Social Work and Sociology 
• Professor of social work 

Academic Qualifications

• PhD - Business Administration
• MBA - Accounting & Finance Specialization
• MAPTH - Leadership & Administration Specialization
• BS - Applied Accounting

Professional Qualifications

• FCCA - Certified Chartered Accountant
• CIA - Certified Internal Auditor
• CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner
• Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crimes

Experience

• Over the last 15 years, served in various corporate positions including Junior Accountant, Accountant, Internal Auditor, Accounts Manager, Chief Accountant, and Vice President of Financial Administration.
• Over the last 9 years, held academic roles as e-Tutor, Second Examiner, Course Coordinator, Lecturer, and Assistant Professor at various institutions of higher learning including the University of the West Indies Open Campus, University of the Southern Caribbean, the School of Higher Learning for Heriot-Watt University, and the Associate of Business Executives (UK).

Teaching Areas

• Intermediate Accounting, Auditing, Managerial Cost Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Government & Not-for-Profit Accounting, Risk & Insurance, Business Analytics 

Awards

• First Recipient of the University of the Southern Caribbean Special President's Award - Outstanding Contribution Toward the Development of Financial Administration, 2016-2021
• Outstanding Service Award - Financial Affairs, University of the Southern Caribbean, 2013

Memberships

• Fellow Chartered Certified Accountants (United Kingdom)
• Institute of Internal Auditors (USA)
• Association of Fraud Examiners (USA)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants (Trinidad and Tobago)

Research Interests

• Budgetary Control
• Working Capital Management
• Business Sustainability
• Performance Management

Hobbies

• Cricket, traveling, spending time with family

Education

• BA Pacific Union College, 1979; Theology
• MDiv Andrews University, 1983
• PhD Capella University, 2007; Organization and Management, Leadership Specialization

Previous Experience

• Director of Outdoor Education and Leadership, Southern Adventist University, 2011–2017
• Professor, School of Education and Psychology, Southern Adventist University, 2011–2017
• Professor of church leadership, School of Religion, Southern Adventist University, 2000–2001
• Ministerial director, British Columbia Conference, 1997–2000
• Pastor, Penn Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1994–1997
• Church planter, Rocklin Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1990–1994
• Minister of evangelism and church growth, Carmichael Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1986–1990
• Pastor, Anniston/Gadsden/Pell City District, 1984–1986
• Minister of church growth and church planting, Birmingham Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1983–1984
• Seminary student and 12-month intern with Mark Finley in Chicago, 1980–1983
• Pastoral intern and Bible worker, Jackson Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1979–1980

Family

Doug and his wife, Lorraine, have three children: John (married to Lisa and living in the Netherlands), Stephen (a physical therapist in Chattanooga, Tenn.), and Elisabeth (a master’s student in British Columbia).

Education

• BA Walla Walla University, 1992; Mass Communication with emphasis in Journalism
  • Minors in Business and English

Previous Experience

• Director of Client Planning and Strategy Services, Coffey Communications, 1998–2008
• Client services representative, Coffey Communications, 1994–1998
• Copy editor, Coffey Communications, 1992–1994

Family

Jodi and her husband, Jeff, have three children: Katie, Jenna, and Nikolas.

Education

• ATCL Trinity College of Music, 1969
• LTCL Trinity College of Music, 1970
• LRSM Royal Schools of Music, 1970
• BTh West Indies College, 1970
• MA Andrews University, 1973
• MDiv Andrews University, 1975
• ThD Andrews University, 1981
• MTh Fuller Theological Seminary, 1995

Previous Experience

• Vice president for spiritual life and mission and professor of biblical studies and missiology, Walla Walla University
• Professor of biblical studies and missiology, Walla Walla University
• Professor of music and religious studies, Northern Caribbean University
• Professor of theology, Antillean University

Family

Pedrito and his wife, Violet, have two children: Pedrito II and Natasha.

Education

• PhD Oregon State University 

Previous Experience

• Professor of biology, department chairman 

Family 

Scott and his wife, Nancy, have a son: Ryan.

Education

• PhD Indiana University, 2007; Mathematics
• MS Indiana University 2001; Computer Science
• MA Indiana University, 2001; Mathematics
• BS Walla Walla College, 1997; Mathematics
• BA Walla Walla College, 1997; Computer Science, German

Research/Interests
Set theory, logic and foundations

Education

• MSW Walla Walla University, 2007
• BSW Walla Walla University, 2006; Social Work with a minor in Religion

Previous Experience

• Director for recruitment, Walla Walla University, 2010–2012
• Director for guest relations, Walla Walla University, 2008–2010
• School counselor, Walla Walla Valley Academy, 2007–2008

Education 

• BS Walla Walla University, 1999; Business Administration 
• MBA City University, 2004
• Administrative certificate, NPUC in conjunction with Walla Walla University, 2008
• Planned Giving & Trust Services certification

Previous Experience

• Trust officer, Upper Columbia Conference, 2012–2014
• Principal, Upper Columbia Academy, 2008–2012
• Vice president of student administration/accountant, Upper Columbia Academy, 2004–2008
• Treasurer/accountant, Upper Columbia Academy, 1999–2004

Family

Troy and his wife, Renée, have three daughters: Amélie, Elianne, and Lilia.