--- title: Kennesaw State University updated_at: '2026-03-05T08:03:13Z' canonical_url: https://intercollegiate.co/schools/kennesaw-state-university-1001 tags: - DI - Conference USA --- # Kennesaw State University ## Overview - **Location:** Kennesaw, Georgia - **Division:** DI - **Conference:** Conference USA ## Athletic Programs - Baseball (M) - Basketball (M) - Basketball (W) - Cross Country (M) - Cross Country (W) - Football - Golf (M) - Golf (W) - Indoor Track & Field (M) - Indoor Track & Field (W) - Lacrosse (W) - Outdoor Track & Field (M) - Outdoor Track & Field (W) - Soccer (W) - Softball (W) - Tennis (M) - Tennis (W) - Volleyball (W) ## Departments ### Senior Leadership - [Rob Aycock](https://intercollegiate.co/Rob-Aycock-2101520902) - Senior Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives and Revenue Generation - [Brad Ledford](https://intercollegiate.co/Brad-Ledford-2101543483) - Deputy Athletic Director - [Milton Overton](https://intercollegiate.co/Milton-Overton-2101543485) - Director of Athletics ### Business & Finance - [Rob Aycock](https://intercollegiate.co/Rob-Aycock-2101520902) - Senior Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives and Revenue Generation - [Cara Gaskins](https://intercollegiate.co/Cara-Gaskins-2101613316) - Associate Director, Athletic Accounting ### Student Services - [Randy Kennedy](https://intercollegiate.co/Randy-Kennedy-2101542880) - Associate Athletics Director for SASS - [Chris Howlett](https://intercollegiate.co/Chris-Howlett-2101591010) - Director, Football Academics - [Megan Stoltzfus](https://intercollegiate.co/Megan-Stoltzfus-2101606216) - Director of Student-Athlete Development ### Event Management/Game Day Operations - [Christie Hughes](https://intercollegiate.co/Christie-Hughes-2101548216) - Assistant Athletic Director, Athletics Events and Operations Manager - [Darrion Bell](https://intercollegiate.co/Darrion-Bell-2101600877) - Director of Events and Championships ### Communications - [Mark Wasik](https://intercollegiate.co/Mark-Wasik-2101569903) - Director of Basketball Communications (MBB, VB) - [Nolan Alexander](https://intercollegiate.co/Nolan-Alexander-2101591120) - "Voice of the Owls" / Assistant Athletics Director of Communications & Broadcasting (Admin) - [Andrew Clausen](https://intercollegiate.co/Andrew-Clausen-2101591271) - Director of Football Communications (FB, WGOLF) - [Grant Foree](https://intercollegiate.co/Grant-Foree-2101638703) - Assistant Director of Athletics Communications (Secondary FB, Baseball) - [Joseph Hovey](https://intercollegiate.co/Joseph-Hovey-2101638704) - Assistant Director of Athletics Communications (WBB, MTEN, WTEN, The Owls Fund) ### Marketing - [Jacob Dye](https://intercollegiate.co/Jacob-Dye-2101575190) - Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Fan Experience - [Ryan Moore](https://intercollegiate.co/Ryan-Moore-2101629361) - Director, Marketing & Fan Experience - [Payton Saiz](https://intercollegiate.co/Payton-Saiz-2101635468) - Director of Creative Graphic Design ### Compliance - [Matt Iwanski](https://intercollegiate.co/Matt-Iwanski-2101577639) - Associate Athletic Director of Compliance and Risk - [Chris Molina](https://intercollegiate.co/Chris-Molina-2101610885) - Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance - [Dillon Wolf](https://intercollegiate.co/Dillon-Wolf-2101623051) - Assistant Director of Compliance ### Development - [Greg Gilbert](https://intercollegiate.co/Greg-Gilbert-2101580513) - Senior Director of Development for Athletics - [Stephanie Clemmons](https://intercollegiate.co/Stephanie-Clemmons-2101611211) - Associate Director of Development for Athletics - [Monica Gutierrez](https://intercollegiate.co/Monica-Gutierrez-2101620862) - Director of Owls Fund and Varsity Club - [Sydney Barrett](https://intercollegiate.co/Sydney-Barrett-2101627808) - Account Executive - [Justin Motley](https://intercollegiate.co/Justin-Motley-2101635467) - General Manager - [Blaine Hoffman](https://intercollegiate.co/Blaine-Hoffman-2101637234) - Assistant Director of Revenue Enhancement ### Sports Medicine - [Seth Thomsen](https://intercollegiate.co/Seth-Thomsen-2101580866) - Assistant Sports Performance Coach (MBB and VB) - [Mike Young](https://intercollegiate.co/Mike-Young-2101593062) - Associate Athletics Director for Health and Human Performance (MBB, M. Golf and W. Golf) - [Troy Johnson](https://intercollegiate.co/Troy-Johnson-2101595387) - Assistant Director, Football Sports Performance - [Keith Mize](https://intercollegiate.co/Keith-Mize-2101598495) - Head Football Athletic Trainer - [Hillary Dreyfus](https://intercollegiate.co/Hillary-Dreyfus-2101599352) - Assistant Director of Sports Medicine (VB, Tennis) - [Kyle Zimmerman](https://intercollegiate.co/Kyle-Zimmerman-2101619875) - Director of Sports Medicine (WBB and Cheer) - [Sonya Woods](https://intercollegiate.co/Sonya-Woods-2101620313) - Director of Olympic Sports Performance (WSOC, SB and LAX) - [Zach Waranch](https://intercollegiate.co/Zach-Waranch-2101629250) - Director of Football Sports Performance - [Lindsay Hunt](https://intercollegiate.co/Lindsay-Hunt-2101637235) - Athletic Trainer (Lacrosse) ### Ticketing - [Neil Teitelbaum](https://intercollegiate.co/Neil-Teitelbaum-2101591111) - Director of Ticket Operations ## University Leadership # [President](https://www.kennesaw.edu/president/index.php) ## [Kathy S. Schwaig](https://www.kennesaw.edu/president/schwaig.php) - President - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-schwaig) Updated at: 2025-07-02 14:19 # [Administration](https://www.kennesaw.edu/president/cabinet.php) ## [Eric Arneson](https://www.kennesaw.edu/student-affairs/contact-us.php) - Vice President for Student Affairs - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-arneson-0351b4206) ## [Lance Burchett](https://www.kennesaw.edu/giving/staff.php) - Vice President for Advancement and CEO of the KSU Foundation - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-burchett-46a89a60) ## [Lisa Duke](https://www.kennesaw.edu/president/cabinet.php) - Chief of Staff to the President - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-duke-3563546) ## [Harrison Long](https://facultyweb.kennesaw.edu/hlong3/index.php) - Vice President of Strategic Communications and Marketing - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrison-long-160a9315) ## [Lesley Netter-Snowden](https://www.kennesaw.edu/administration-division/contact.php) - Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer ## [Milton Overton](https://ksuowls.com/staff-directory/milton-overton/1590) - Director of Athletics - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/miltonoverton) ## [Ivan Pulinkala](https://facultyweb.kennesaw.edu/ipulinka/index.php) - Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs ## [Karin Scarpinato](https://www.kennesaw.edu/research/about/karins-corner/index.php) - Executive Vice President for Research - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-scarpinato-38415b3a) ## [Aaron Streimish](https://www.kennesaw.edu/uits/about/chief-information-officer.php) - Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer ## [Casey Tanner](https://www.kennesaw.edu/external-affairs/government-relations.php) - Vice President of External Affairs - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-aultman-tanner-94520028) ## [Jay Thomas](https://www.kennesaw.edu/internal-audit/about.php) - Chief Audit Officer ## [Sonia Toson](https://facultyweb.kennesaw.edu/stoson/index.php) - Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, and Institutional Development ## [Nwakaego Nkumeh Walker](https://www.kennesaw.edu/legal-affairs/about/index.php) - Vice President and Chief Legal Affairs Officer - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nwakaego-nkumeh-walker-4187b447) Updated at: 2025-07-02 14:19 # [Board](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) ## [Teddy Parrish](https://parrishcapital.com/theodore-teddy-l-parrish-cfa/) - Chair of the Board - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddy-parrish-6407647b) ## [Steven Cadranel](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Immediate Past Chair - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-cadranel-12b7158) ## [Britt Fleck](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Vice Chair, Chair-Elect - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-fleck-36507019) ## [Andre Schnabl](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Treasurer - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreschnablcpa) ## [Trent Turk](https://geosurvey.com/team/trenton-d-turk-ls/) - Secretary - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentturk) ## [Doug Jones](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Chair, Audit, Governance & Ethics Committee - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-jones-471435b2) ## [Beth Lowry](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Co-Chair, Campaign Committee ## [Debbie Pike](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Vice Chair, Campaign Committee - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-pike-20a8387) ## [Andre Schnabl](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Chair, Finance & Compensation Committee - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreschnablcpa) ## [Shaila Bettadapur](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Vice Chair, Finance & Compensation Committee ## [Frank Howard](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Chair, Investment Committee ## [Don Davidson](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Vice Chair, Investment Committee ## [Rick Bennett](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Chair, Nominating Committee ## [Judith Moen](https://bobbydodd.org/our-team/judith-moen/) - Vice Chair, Nominating Committee ## [Steve Dils](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Chair, Real Estate Committee - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-dils-b915113) ## [Borja de Olano](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Vice Chair, Real Estate Committee ## [Doug Shore](https://www.kennesaw.edu/coles/docs/doug-shore-bio.pdf) - At Large Member - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougshore) ## [Kathy S. Schwaig](https://www.kennesaw.edu/president/schwaig.php) - President of Kennesaw State University - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-schwaig) ## [Lance Burchett](https://www.kennesaw.edu/giving/staff.php) - Vice President for University Advancement and CEO of the KSU Foundation - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-burchett-46a89a60) ## [Angie Alexander](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Senior Regional Program Manager, Amazon - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiemalexander) ## [Luis Arriaga](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Senior VP Operations Strategy, UPS - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/larriaga) ## [Rick Bennett](https://www.btcpa.net/people/richard-a-bennett) - Founding Partner, Bennett Thrasher ## [Shaila Bettadapur](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - VP, Treasury and Investor Relations, Mohawk Industries ## [Sarah Boone](https://advisors.ubs.com/meridianpartners/meet-the-team.htm) - Vice President, UBS Financial Services, Inc - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-boone-cfp%C2%AE-1b98a216) ## [Ron Braund](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - President, Family Business Transition ## [Allen Brooks](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - President /Owner, ServIT ## [Lance Burchett](https://www.kennesaw.edu/giving/staff.php) - Vice President for University Advancement and CEO of the KSU Foundation, Inc., Kennesaw State University - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-burchett-46a89a60) ## [Steven Cadranel](https://arrisrp.com/who-we-are) - Partner and President, Arris Realty Partners LLC - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-cadranel-12b7158) ## [Betsy Camp](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Retired ## [Carmen Chubb](https://www.columbiares.com/team/carmen-chubb/) - President, Columbia Residential - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-chubb-mba-40a48212) ## [Mel Clemmons](https://www.melclemmons.com/) - Founder, SAMM Consulting - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-clemmons-345b0458) ## [Michael J. Coles](https://www.kennesaw.edu/coles/about/michael-j-coles.php) - Entrepreneur ## Richard Cox - Senior Vice President, Reservation Sales & Customer Care, Delta Air Lines - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardcoxjr) ## [Don Davidson](https://www.kennesaw.edu/cacm/about/advisory-board.php) - Retired ## [Borja de Olano](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Owner, Holy Family Counseling Center ## [Steve Dils](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Retired - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-dils-b915113) ## [Jim Dunn](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Retired - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-dunn-77a0b94b) ## [Mickey Dunn](https://ksuowls.com/honors/hall-of-fame/mickey-dunn-/92) - CEO, ML Industries, Inc. - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickey-dunn-95174117) ## [Shelley Elder](https://craneelderlaw.com/) - Attorney, Crane Elder Law Firm, LLC - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-elder-70907820) ## [Jennifer Ellis](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - VP and Corporate Secretary, Genuine Parts Company ## Connie Engel - CEO, Strada Communities - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-engel-68830716) ## [Britt Fleck](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Regional Director, Georgia Power - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-fleck-36507019) ## [Heather Fortner](https://signaturefd.com/heather-robertson-fortner-2/) - Chair/CEO, SignatureFD - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherfortner) ## [Rick Hamilton, III](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - EVP & CFO, Mirasco, Inc. - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-hamilton-977424a) ## [Joe Handy](https://mission.cmaquarium.org/about/executive-leadership/) - CEO, Clearwater Marine Aquarium - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-handy-972b6a7) ## [Stacy Haubenschild](https://www.henssler.com/project/stacy-haubenschild/) - Principal/COO, Henssler Financial - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-haubenschild-0572a33a) ## Billy Hayes - CEO, Northside Hospital Cherokee - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-hayes-47ba436a) ## [Frank Howard](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Retired ## [Barry Hyman](https://www.kennesaw.edu/honors/about/advisory-council.php) - Partner, Veracor ## [Don Johnson](https://archivesspace.kennesaw.edu/agents/people/462) - Retired ## Doug Jones - Retired - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-jones-471435b2) ## [Randy Koporc](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - EVP Regional President, Fifth Third Bank - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/randykoporc) ## [Larry Kraska](https://www.aquadermatology.com/about/) - CEO, AQUA Dermatology - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kraskalawrence) ## [Catherine Land Waters](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Retired ## [Rob Leven](https://www.kennesaw.edu/coles/academics/management-entrepreneurship-hospitality/hospitality-management/advisory-board.php) - Procaccianti Companies - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-leven-047943a) ## [Ben Looper](https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2024/rooted-in-black-and-gold.php) - Principal, Southeast Restoration Group - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-looper-37707b25a) ## [Beth Lowry](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - CEO, Holder Construction ## [Caric Martin](https://www.kennesaw.edu/alumni/about-us/alumni-board.php) - President, Georgia's Own Credit Union - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/caric-martin-45ba999) ## [David McKoy](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Retired - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mckoy-usmc-gaedu-ret-740a5913) ## [David Millican](https://www.kennesaw.edu/cacm/about/advisory-board.php) - VP Officer Restaurant Development, Chick-fil-A Inc - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-millican-3343211) ## [Judith Moen](https://bobbydodd.org/our-team/judith-moen/) - Retired ## [Sid Mookerji](https://www.kennesaw.edu/coles/docs/sid-mookerji.pdf) - Managing Partner, Silicon Road Ventures - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mookerji) ## [Alana Mueller](https://www.btcpa.net/people/alana-mueller) - Partner, Bennett Thrasher LLP - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanamueller) ## [Teddy Parrish](https://parrishcapital.com/theodore-teddy-l-parrish-cfa/) - President and Chief Investment Officer, Parrish Capital - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddy-parrish-6407647b) ## [Chris Pike](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Retired ## [Debbie Pike](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Owner, Meritage Restaurant Group - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-pike-20a8387) ## [Ivan Pulinkala](https://facultyweb.kennesaw.edu/ipulinka/index.php) - Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Kennesaw State University ## [Norman Radow](https://www.kennesaw.edu/radow/about/about-norman-j-radow.php) - CEO, RADCO - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/norman-radow-91403120) ## Lee Rhyant - President/CEO, LER Solution - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeerhyant) ## Candice Saunders - President and CEO, Wellstar Health Systems - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-l-saunders-fache-8a5b5a60) ## [Andre Schnabl](https://www.tenoresop.com/about/) - Managing Partner, Tenor ESOP Partners - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreschnablcpa) ## [Kathy S. Schwaig](https://www.kennesaw.edu/president/schwaig.php) - President, Kennesaw State University - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-schwaig) ## [Doug Shore](https://www.kennesaw.edu/coles/docs/doug-shore-bio.pdf) - Retired - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougshore) ## Richard Siegel - Partner, Med Advisory Partners, LLC - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-siegel-32ba7821/en) ## [Robyn Smith](https://www.kennesaw.edu/coles/news/stories/2019-12-20-bgs-fall-2019-robyn-smith.php) - EVP, Human Resources, Jackson Healthcare - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-smith-b265a923) ## [Larry Stevens](https://facultyweb.kennesaw.edu/lsteve21/index.php) - Retired - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlarrystevens) ## [Tracy Styf](https://www.towncentercid.com/who-we-are) - Executive Director, Town Center Community - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracystyf) ## [Darrell Sutton](https://www.sutton-law-group.com/attorneys/darrell-l-sutton/) - Attorney, Sutton Law Group - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrell-sutton) ## [Trent Turk](https://geosurvey.com/team/trenton-d-turk-ls/) - Retired - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentturk) ## [Valery Voyles](https://www.kennesaw.edu/coles/docs/valery-voyles-bio.pdf) - Chairman/CEO, Ed Voyles Automotive Group - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-voyles-1185a23a) ## [David Walens](https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2020/ksu-donor-entrepreneurship.php) - CEO, Exploring, Inc - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-walens-3bb35a9) ## [Tim Wilkerson](https://www.kennesaw.edu/foundation/trustees.php) - Sr. Vice President, The Home Depot - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-wilkerson-2b96421) ## [Mark Wilson](https://vxi.com/insights/meet-mark-wilson-vxi-s-newly-appointed-chief-impact-officer) - Chief Impact Officer, VXI Global Solutions - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-wilson-7ba4135) Updated at: 2025-07-02 14:19 ## State of the University # Rankings - National Universities: #392-434 - Top Public Schools: #210-225 - Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs: #62 - Nursing: #149 - Top Performers on Social Mobility: #269 [Source](https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/kennesaw-state-university-1577/overall-rankings) # Mission And History - Mission: *(No data available)* - [History](https://www.kennesaw.edu/marb/archives/docs/archives-quick-ref-guide.pdf) - [Fast Facts](https://www.kennesaw.edu/data-strategy/institutional-research/publications/fast-facts/index.php) # Accreditations - University: Kennesaw State University - Accrediting Organization: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges - Accreditation Granted Date: 1968-01-01 - Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: 2019-01-01 - Next Reaffirmation Due: 2029-01-01 # Strategic Goals - Create a Learning Environment Where Students Thrive - Conduct Innovative Research That Advances Society - Enhance and Inspire Our Community - Expand Institutional Influence and Prominence - Advance a Sustainable, Adaptable, and Operationally Efficient Institution - [Full Plan](https://www.kennesaw.edu/president/strategic-plan/index.php) # Resources And Documents - [Strategic Plan Goals](https://www.kennesaw.edu/president/strategic-plan/index.php) - [Campus Plan](https://www.kennesaw.edu/planning-construction/docs/master-plans/2020-master-plan.pdf) - [Campus Map](https://maps.kennesaw.edu/) - [Virtual Tour](https://experience.kennesaw.edu/virtualtour) - [Annual Security And Safety](https://www.kennesaw.edu/public-safety-police/docs/final-2024-asfr.pdf) - [Peer Institution](https://www.kennesaw.edu/data-strategy/institutional-research/comparator-peer-institutions.php) Updated at: 2025-07-02 14:47