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The Vision for Jewell's Future

Jewell's leaders support our mission, uphold our values and help us think the world forward.

Leadership and Mission

William Jewell College is governed by a Board of Trustees, with day-to-day oversight by the president and members of the cabinet. Our leadership groups work closely together, planning for the future of the College and securing Jewell's vision.

Our Mission

We educate our community to ask reflective questions, apply critical thought and act with purpose.

 

Our Values

We flourish by valuing:

Authentic Engagement
Courageous Citizenship
Creative Expression
Inclusive Communities
Innovative Thought
Spiritual Exploration

Meet our Leadership members

  • Cabinet

    Dr. Kelli Schutte
    Acting President
    816-415-5902 | schuttek@william.jewell.edu
    Bachelor of Arts from Calvin College; Master of Business Administration from Western Michigan University; Ph.D. from Michigan State University (hired 2004)

    Eric Blair
    Vice President of Marketing, Enrollment and Student Life
    816-415-5217 | blaire@william.jewell.edu
    Bachelor of Arts degree from William Jewell College and Master's of Public Administration from Park University (hired 2019)

    Dr. Keli Braitman
    Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dean of Faculty; Professor of Psychological Science
    816-415-7881 | braitmank@william.jewell.edu
    Bachelor of Science from Frostburg State University; Master of Arts and Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University​ (hired 2012)

    Chris McCabe
    Associate Vice President of Athletics Strategy and External Relations; Head Men's Basketball Coach
    816-415-5947 | mccabec@william.jewell.edu
    Bachelor of Science from Kansas State University; Master of Science in Secondary School Administration/Principalship (hired 2019)

    Julie McGovern
    Chief Financial Officer
    816-415-7802 | mcgovernj@william.jewell.edu
    Bachelor of Science from University of Kansas; C.P.A. (hired 2024)

    Clark Morris
    Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Executive and Artistic Director of the Harriman-Jewell Series
    816-415-5997 | morrisc@william.jewell.edu
    Bachelor of Arts degree from William Jewell College, Master of Business Administration degree from Mid-America Nazarene University, graduate of the Executive Program for Non-Profit Leaders in the Arts at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (hired 1990)

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  • Board of Trustees

    Gary V. Ainsworth, ’82
    Susan Chambers, ’90
    Shane Davolt, ’93
    Charles N. Funk, ’76
    William C. Gautreaux, ’85
    M. Tyler Griffin, ’01
    Sarah J. Hon, ’88
    Diane E. Hopkins, ’81
    Aimée G. Larrabee
    David F. Oliver
    David Powell, ’80
    Antwaun Smith
    Bradley N. Sprong, ’86
    Qiana F. Thomason
    David Warm
    Todd E. White, ’85

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  • Advisory Trustees

    William A. Hall, Kansas City
    Jonathan M. Kemper, Kansas City
    William D. Snyder, ’62, Manhattan, Kansas
    Maurice A. Watson, Kansas City

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  • Trustees Emeriti

    Julius J. Anderson, Jr., ’71, Naples, Florida
    Robert A. Bernstein, Kansas City
    Edward D. Douglas, Chillicothe
    William E. Dreyer, ’60, San Antonio, Texas
    Robert Gengelbach, ’69, Plano, Texas
    John R. Gill, ’79, Kansas City
    Eileen L. Houston-Stewart, ’79, St. Joseph
    Burnell Landers, ’60, Kearney
    Ollie Malone, Jr., ’75, Coppell, Texas
    Karen M. Mathes, '80, Liberty, Missouri
    James W. McCrossen, Overland Park, Kansas
    James K. Pierce, ’66, Lake Jackson, Texas
    W. Edward Place, ’82, Kansas City
    Fred H. Pryor, ’56, Paradise Valley, Arizona
    Linda J. Roos, ’68, St. Louis
    Dianne C. Shumaker, ’66, Overland Park, Kansas
    Joy L. Steincross, Kansas City
    John F. White, ’67, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
    Thomas R. Willard, ’76, Mission Hills, Kansas
    Richard Wright, Jr., ’78, Mission Hills, Kansas
    Craig Zahnd, ’89, Overland Park, Kansas

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