Liberty University Executive Leadership
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Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Dondi E. Costin, Ph.D. | President
Rev. Jonathan Falwell | Chancellor
Jerry Prevo | President Emeritus
![Dr. Scott Hicks](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/Scott-Hicks-20230712_0834JR.jpg)
Dr. Scott Hicks
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Scott Hicks, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
The Provost and Chief Academic Officer is the administrative advocate for Liberty University’s undergraduate and graduate programs. The Provost and Chief Academic Officer is responsible for developing organizational structures, administering the academic budget, and appointing personnel to manage and execute the functions of all educational programs. The development and implementation of processes that assess the purposes, effectiveness, and quality of all current and proposed academic programs fall under his leadership. Additionally, the Provost and Chief Academic Officer manages the establishment of all creative and interdisciplinary academic programs offered through the university’s residential and online venues, as well as oversees the appointment and evaluation of faculty members and academic administration necessary for the maintenance of those programs. The Information Technology, Major Construction, and Facilities & Transportation divisions also report to the Provost and Chief Academic Officer.![Dr. Mark Hine](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/Mark-Hine-20230712_0889JR.jpg)
Dr. Mark Hine
Executive Vice President of Student Affairs
![Dr. Ron Kennedy](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/Ron-Kennedy-20230706_2233JR.jpg)
Dr. Ron Kennedy
Executive Vice President of Enrollment Management & Marketing
![Ian McCaw](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/Ian-McCaw-20230711_0010JR.jpg)
Ian McCaw
Vice President and Director of Athletics
![Brian Mentzer](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/Brian-Mentzer-20230712_0876JR.jpg)
Brian Mentzer
Executive Vice President of Development
![Dr. Robert Ritz](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/2020/01/Robert-Ritz.jpg)
Dr. Robert Ritz
Chief Financial Officer
![Dr. Dave Brat](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/Dave-Brat-20190820_53394KT.jpg)
Dr. Dave Brat
Senior Vice President of Business Relations
![Kristin Conrad](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/Kristin-Conrad-20230711_0820JR.jpg)
Kristin Conrad
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications
![David M. Corry](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/David-Corry-20230711_0816JR.jpg)
David M. Corry
General Counsel
![Dan Deter](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/Dan-Deter-20230712_0850JR.jpg)
Dan Deter
Senior Vice President of Construction and Facilities Management
![Greg Dowell](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/2022/03/Greg-Dowell.jpg)
Greg Dowell
Senior Vice President of LU ONE
![Steve Foster](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/2022/05/Steve-Foster.jpg)
Steve Foster
Executive Vice President of Human Resources
![Cindy Gaebe](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/2020/01/CindyGaebe.jpg)
Cindy Gaebe
Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Investment Officer
![John Gauger](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/John-Gauger-20230714_0946JR.jpg)
John Gauger
Chief Information Officer and Executive VP of Analytics
![Ashley Reich](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/2022/10/20221020_8198JR-2.jpg)
Ashley Reich
Senior Vice President of University Compliance
![Louis Cambeletta](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/Louis-Cambeletta-20230711_0031JR.jpg)
Louis Cambeletta
Vice President of Auxiliary Services
![Glenn Clary](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/Glenn-Clary-20230713_0923JR.jpg)
Glenn Clary
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
![Matt Cooper](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/Matt-Cooper-20230713_0903JR.jpg)
Matt Cooper
Vice President of Student Financial Services
![Kirk Handy](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/2022/03/Kirk-Handy.jpg)
Kirk Handy
Vice President & Athletic Director, Club Sports
![Ryan Helfenbein](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/2022/09/Ryan-Helfenbein.jpg)
Ryan Helfenbein
Vice President of Communications and Public Engagement
![Dr. Chris Misiano](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/Chris-Misiano-20230712_0871JR.jpg)
Dr. Chris Misiano
Vice President of Campus Recreation and Logistics
![Craig Pettitt](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/Craig-Pettitt-20230712_0859JR.jpg)
Craig Pettitt
Vice President of Real Estate Management
![Brett Riley](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/Brett-Riley-20220707_0121RK.jpg)
Brett Riley
Vice President Development & Alumni Engagement
![Joshua Rutledge](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/Joshua-Rutledge-20230711_0804JR.jpg)
Joshua Rutledge
Vice President of Spiritual Development
![Scott Spear](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/2022/03/Scott-Spear.jpg)
Scott Spear
Vice President of Finance and Administration
![Marcus Tinsley](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/Marcus-Tinsley-20230711_0028JR.jpg)
Marcus Tinsley
Vice President of Security & Public Safety
![Adam Wittcop](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/2022/03/Adam-Wittcop.jpg)
Adam Wittcop
Vice President of Software Development and Engineering
![Josh Zealand](https://www.liberty.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/144/2022/03/Josh-Zealand.jpg)