University Cabinet

The university cabinet meets at the call of the president and advises the president concerning the development of policy, the governance of the university, strategic planning, and the fiscal operation of the university.

President
James Rankin, PhD  
 
Academic Affairs
Demitris Kouris, PhD, Vice President and Provost

Athletics
Joel Lueken, Director

Facilities and Risk Management
Jerilyn Roberts, Director

Faculty Senate
Thomas Montoya, PhD

Finance and Administration
Heather K. Forney, Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration

Graduate Education
Maribeth Price, PhD, Dean

Human Resources
Kelli R. Shuman, Vice President and Title IX Coordinator

Research Affairs
Jan A. Puszynski, PhD, Vice President

University Relations
Ann Brentlinger,  Director of Marketing and Communications

SD Mines Alumni Association
Larry Simonson (EE69), Director

SD Mines Foundation
Joel Kincart, President

Student Development
Patricia G. Mahon, PhD,
Vice President and Dean of Students

Civil Service Employees
Christal Krein               

(NFE) Exempt Employees
Taylor Davis

Student Association
Jake Oberpriller, President