Commencement

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Nashville, Tennessee

Commencement Speaker

Mark CatePresident

Stones River Group

Mark Cate is a co-founder and president of the Stones River Group. Mr. Cate formerly served as Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam’s chief of staff, where he was his top advisor, strategist, and negotiator. Through his work as chief of staff, Cate gained a nuanced understanding of the inner workings of state and local government and the legislative process and developed an

extensive network of relationships in Tennessee and across the country with business, policy, and political leaders. He was the Governor’s primary liaison with the Department of Economic and Community Development, Department of Education, and both higher education systems. He also led several legislative policy initiatives including K-12 education reform, workers’ compensation reform, civil service reform, an alternative approach to Medicaid expansion, and post-secondary education reform including the nationally acclaimed Tennessee Promise program. Prior to serving in state government, Cate successfully managed Governor Haslam’s first gubernatorial campaign in 2010 that led to a record-setting general election victory. He spent 16 years in higher education, serving as a chief planning officer, chief development officer, chief marketing officer, and chief financial officer during his tenure. He also was an elected member of a local Board of Education.

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Commencement Program

Processional

National Anthem Jannelle Means Student Mentor, Western Governors University

Welcome & Opening Remarks Dr. Kimberly K. Estep Chancellor, WGU Tennessee

Commencement Address Mark Cate President, Stones River Group

Graduate Speakers Michelle Rencher, Spring Hill, TN M.B.A. Management and Strategy

Joel Chappell Jr., Livingston, TN B.S. Information Technology

Melvin Douglass, Knoxville, TN M.S. Curriculum and Instruction

Dolores Bowman, Elmwood, TN M.S. Nursing - Education

Conferral of Degrees Dr. Kimberly K. Estep Chancellor, WGU Tennessee

Closing Remarks Scott D. Pulsipher President, Western Governors University

Recessional

Graduate Degrees

Teachers College

Master of Arts

Educational Studies

James Adkins McKenzie, TN

English Language Learning

Krystle Brackett Lebanon, TN

Emily Cone Smyrna, TN

Heather Cooper Smyrna, TN

Melanie Hunt Morristown, TN

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Donald Brady Crossville, TN

Christin Carlisle Chattanooga, TN

Anna Chapman Madison, TN

Alicia Peters Goodlettsville, TN

Rebekah Roberts Brentwood, TN

Tricia Thibodeau Clarksville, TN

Abigail Williams Trenton, TN

Mathematics Education

Donna McKenzie Signal Mountain, TN

Mary Salamone Bristol, TN

Ashley Sisk Soddy Daisy, TN

Brian Stockton Cleveland, TN

Denise Strong Piney Flats, TN

Lacy Tallent Etowah, TN

Sarah Torbett Sweetwater, TN

Bryan Weaver Nolensville, TN

Tyler Williams Cosby, TN

Science Education

Diana Bivens Georgetown, TN

Nathan Dawson Chattanooga, TN

Roger Dowdney Powell, TN

Laura Federico Chattanooga, TN

Jody Knopf Hinesville, GA

Richard Toney Lebanon, TN

Mathematics Education

Master of Arts in Teaching

Elementary Education

Brittney Becker Nashville, TN

Karen Brown Cookeville, TN

Megan Gowin Cleveland, TN

Jennifer Mcdivitt Clarksville, TN

Caryn Stephens Flintville, TN

Brett Tannhauser Knoxville, TN

Sharla Dozier Lascassas, TN

Desiree Seay Knoxville, TN

Christina Weeks Etowah, TN

Seth Winters Memphis, TN

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Social Science Education

Jessica Fowler Jasper, TN

Kathleen Homer Gallatin, TN

Master of Educa t i on

Instructional Design

Emily Bourque Whitwell, TN

Anita Franklin Maryville, TN

Sierra Hamby Wartburg, TN

Daniel Helton Sevierville, TN

Barbara Holt Newport, TN

Laurie Horvath Rockvale, TN

Learning and Technology

Stephanie Kirk Maryville, TN

Angelica Mason Clarksville, TN

Janice Ritchie Soddy Daisy, TN

Rebecca Schule Fairview, TN

Debra Smith Elizabethton, TN

Emily Price Maryville, TN

Jeffery Robinson Pigeon Forge, TN

Gwendolyn Walker Smyrna, TN

Phillip Wood Sevierville, TN

Summer Shelton Knoxville, TN

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Master of Science

Curriculum and Instruction

David Burns Gallatin, TN

Jennifer Capps Murfreesboro, TN

Jean DeLisle Parrottsville, TN

Patrick Dickson Knoxville, TN

Melvin Douglass Knoxville, TN

Emily Ferguson Seymour, TN

N’keesia Hall La Vergne, TN

Amy Hettmansberger Maryville, TN

Nathan Hickman Sevierville, TN

Amber Key Clarkrange, TN

Kevin Lemons Mount Juliet, TN

Leslie Luton Dover, TN

Julie Mahaney Crossville, TN

Shay Oody Loudon, TN

Ryan Reeder Sevierville, TN

Christie Shaffer Vonore, TN

Jennifer Sullivan Lexington, TN

Lynze Templeton Clinton, TN

Destina Tucker Knoxville, TN

Gregory West Old Hickory, TN

Special Education

Savannah Anglin Duck River, TN

Michele Boyd Madisonville, TN

Kara Campbell Jefferson City, TN

Vanessa Harriman Murfreesboro, TN

Danmei Houston Nashville, TN

Brittany Kelley Jasper, TN

Emily Krause Knoxville, TN

Patricia Ludin Ashland City, TN

Mary McDowell Dickson, TN

Carrie Roberts Morristown, TN

Rachael Rudnitzki Oliver Springs, TN

Daisy Sanders Johnson City, TN

Heidi Sullivan Kingsport, TN

Jessica Upchurch Sparta, TN

Post-Baccalaurea t e Teacher Prepara t i on Program

Mathematics Education

Jamie WilliamsCordova, TN

College of Business

Master of Busine s s Admini s t ra t i on

Master of Business Administration

Tyler Aberg Ashland City, TN

Sheneka Balogun Antioch, TN

Donald Blassl White House, TN

Jonathan Brydalski Mount Juliet, TN

Stephen Burk Mount Juliet, TN

Carie Cadieux Maryville, TN

Lynn Capps Greenbrier, TN

Angela Clark Dickson, TN

Johnny Clayton Hohenwald, TN

Rebecca Coffey Knoxville, TN

Shiphrah Cox Columbia, TN

Amanda Davis Goodlettsville, TN

Nancy Denning-MartinNashville, TN

Joseph George Smyrna, TN

Stanley Gunn III Antioch, TN

Arlene Hailey Clarksville, TN

Thamarius Head Franklin, TN

Amy Hoffman Smyrna, TN

Robin Massaro Nashville, TN

April Odom Clarksville, TN

Samantha Powell Thompson’s Station, TN

Tiffany Powell Cordova, TN

Mandy Raper Cookeville, TN

Stephanie Roberts Jackson, TN

Michael Sawyer Knoxville, TN

Mandy Springer Cornersville, TN

William Stubbs Jr. Nashville, TN

Gregory Sunner Dyersburg, TN

Dana VanBuskirk Nashville, TN

John Yakoumis Ashland City, TN

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Science Education

Jessica FosterKnoxville, TN

Information Technology Management

David Archer Hendersonville, TN

Melanie Archer Memphis, TN

Debajyoti Biswas Nashville, TN

Abigail Brizzolara Hendersonville, TN

Michael Campbell Nashville, TN

Timothy Carmichael Kingston Springs, TN

Nathan Carroll Dalton, GA

William Fitzgerald Spring Hill, TN

Joshua Harshman Hixson, TN

Jasmine Louanglath Smyrna, TN

Cheryl Patterson Hermitage, TN

Aqiyla Reed Nashville, TN

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Jennifer Sanders Burns, TN

Christopher Simonis Lebanon, TN

Austin Smith Brentwood, TN

Information Technology Management Cont’d

Tennie Smotherman Manchester, TN

Kevin Stinson Hendersonville, TN

Brenda Swarts Chuckey, TN

James Swindle Hermitage, TN

Jessica Thomas Nashville, TN

Jeanette Tlucek Thompson’s Station, TN

Scott Turner Brentwood, TN

Brian Weatherspoon Madison, TN

Lata Yotter Mount Juliet, TN

Management and Strategy

Jared Aisen Knoxville, TN

Courtney Banks Nashville, TN

Kimber Beeler Mount Juliet, TN

Casey Berger Brentwood, TN

Kenneth Buckley Jr. Lebanon, TN

Ferdnando Calogero III Gray, TN

Jerrad Clay Murfreesboro, TN

Evelynne Edmundson Antioch, TN

Jeremy Faulk Dyersburg, TN

David Flynn Lenoir City, TN

Andrea Hannah Hermitage, TN

Staci Hansen Gallatin, TN

Edith Harris Tellico Plains, TN

Kenneth Herron Memphis, TN

Joshua Hestand Nashville, TN

Shawna Hite Brentwood, TN

Andrew Holt Mount Juliet, TN

Diane Jackson Hixson, TN

Lisa Jackson Soddy Daisy, TN

Daniel Lavender Milton, TN

Robert Mathis Newport, TN

Mary Mayfield Christiana, TN

Mary Miller Nolensville, TN

Cynthia Moore Franklin, TN

Roxane Morris Franklin, TN

Cheryl Norris Hendersonville, TN

Leo Odongo Nashville, TN

Franklin Peters Bright, Ontario

Daniel Quillen Knoxville, TN

Michelle Rencher Spring Hill, TN

Christina Scott Ashland City, TN

Philip Thompson Knoxville, TN

Joe Turner Jr. Cordova, TN

Renee Wallace Clarksville, TN

Alhundro Washington Memphis, TN

Andrew Yon Clarksville, TN

Master of Science

Accounting

Jaime Olsen Granite Falls, WA

David Woodall III Nashville, TN

Andrea Zikoski Millington, TN

College of Health Professions

Master of Busine s s Admini s t ra t i on

Healthcare Management

Robin Baskin Smyrna, TN

Deanna Bogan Murfreesboro, TN

Gail Bright Smyrna, TN

Tracy Brinley Goodlettsville, TN

Jyothirmayee Challa Franklin, TN

Mark Coleman Bon Aqua, TN

Cassandra Davenport Chapel Hill, TN

Timothy Davis Goodlettsville, TN

Bryan Dejanovich Hendersonville, TN

Kenyon Elder Clarksville, TN

Rhonda Elder Hendersonville, TN

James Ellis Antioch, TN

Shannon Gagne Clarksville, TN

Andrew Gibbs Pleasant View, TN

Benjamin Giles III Nashville, TN

Stephen Gooch Bartlett, TN

Beth Goodner Lebanon, TN

Courtney Grant Nashville, TN

Heather Gundersen Franklin, TN

Derek Henderson Rockwood, TN

Will Hendricks Springfield, TN

Kayla Hightower Murfreesboro, TN

Mary Beth Hurbis Spring Hill, TN

Jonathan Jennings Franklin, TN

Jeffrey Johnson Brentwood, TN

Kerri Laughlin Shelbyville, TN

Tuwanna McDaniel Millington, TN

Carrie McDivitt Stanton, TN

Thaddeus Murray Clarksville, TN

Kelly Pitts Cottontown, TN

John Roberts Oak Ridge, TN

Greg Robertson Columbia, TN

Maureen Ryan Old Hickory, TN

Sara Strong Nashville, TN

Leslie Sweeden Oak Ridge, TN

Michael York Nashville, TN

Management and Leadership

Paula Bacon Cleveland, TN

Loren Echols Hendersonville, TN

Tyler Feller Nashville, TN

Frederica Houston Antioch, TN

Mark Huffman Cookeville, TN

Amanda Hyde Cookeville, TN

Stacy Johnson Gallatin, TN

Nagavenkata Krishna Kishore Peri Collierville, TN

Holly Pinder Mount Juliet, TN

Jennifer Reed Memphis, TN

Robert Tracy Murfreesboro, TN

Shonna Wessels Collierville, TN

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Nursing — Leadership and Management

Candace Barber Collierville, TN

Tonia Barrier Hohenwald, TN

Susan Bourgeois Collierville, TN

Shannon Davis Hendersonville, TN

Lisa Earp Murfreesboro, TN

John Floyd Nolensville, TN

Evgeniya Galabova Clarksville, TN

Leslie Gordon Hernando, MS

Christopher Greenwood Jacksboro, TN

Don George Guimera Eads, TN

Jennifer Harper Arlington, TN

Leslie Helwig Riddleton, TN

Angela Hill Ashland City, TN

Terri Himelrick Bartlett, TN

Ashley Jeffrey Antioch, TN

Elsa Marquez Hendersonville, TN

Suzanne McFadden Paris, TN

Kara Meroni Clarksville, TN

Bobbie Murphy Morristown, TN

Angela Ogle Clarksville, TN

Ronald Eugene Osea Nashville, TN

Rebecca Pershing-GolobishWoodlawn, TN

Shannon Rider Jonesborough, TN

Caroline Shanklin Nolensville, TN

Sandra Sheikh Knoxville, TN

Tamra Turberville Walland, TN

Shauna Wiley-Samuel Cookeville, TN

Vonetta Williams-PadenBartlett, TN

Master of Science

Nursing — Education

Dolores Bowman Elmwood, TN

Melissa Carter-Duncan Montgomery, AL

Allison Castleman Greenfield, TN

Alyssa Charles Hendersonville, TN

Amy Charlton Nashville, TN

Cindy Chidsey Knoxville, TN

Lori Claxton Shelbyville, TN

Dannisha Davis Knoxville, TN

Angela Hardy Cookeville, TN

Deborah Hawkins Brentwood, TN

James Hudspeth Franklin, TN

Ronda McCown Knoxville, TN

Ashley McEwen Cleveland, TN

Jamal Mhanna Antioch, TN

Kelly Morris Collierville, TN

Suzanne Morris Murfreesboro, TN

Julie Patterson Memphis, TN

Janet Thornton Manchester, TN

Rachel Tolliver Chattanooga, TN

Lori Turner Mason, TN

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College of Information Technology

Master of Science

Information Security and Assurance

Zane Al-Rufaie Germantown, TN

Diane Camper Milan, TN

Steven Davis Knoxville, TN

Thomas Finley Mount Juliet, TN

Charles Headlee Jr. Knoxville, TN

Max Horn Clarksville, TN

Amy Lahey Somerville, TN

Carl Marshall Tullahoma, TN

Collin Smith Mount Juliet, TN

Robert Tyler Memphis, TN

Information Technology Management

Gregory Haney Mount Juliet, TN

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Undergraduate Degrees

Teachers College

Bachelo r of ArtsEducational Studies

Shelby Astin Bartlett, TN

Kendra Coleman Nashville, TN

Keri Epperson East Ridge, TN

Theresa LaFlamme Springfield, TN

Interdisciplinary Studies

Jonathan Barber Lafayette, TN

Brittany Barrow Knoxville, TN

Jennifer Bohan Franklin, TN

Rachael Bowker Fairview, TN

Sandra Bowman Gainesboro, TN

Heather Burns Johnson City, TN

Eva CarrollMurfreesboro, TN

April Carter Louisville, TN

Aaron Culver Murfreesboro, TN

Tressa Fankhauser Clarksville, TN

Laurel Frazier Nashville, TN

Tonda Gainey Lyles, TN

Kristin Hatcher Dunlap, TN

Christy Hixson Soddy Daisy, TN

Michael Holman Lawrenceburg, TN

Brittany Hopkins Copperhill, TN

Teresa Hutchinson Shady Valley, TN

Amy Milzarek Bartlett, TN

Brooke Pearson Huntingdon, TN

Teri Rankin Chattanooga, TN

Tara Rhea Lyles, TN

Amanda Roberts Dunlap, TN

Kimberley Wallett Paris, TN

Brandy Warren Lyles, TN

Barbara Williams Murphy, NC

Katelyn Yarber Powell, TN

Matthew York Madisonville, TN

Mathematics Education

Taffi Davenport Smyrna, TN

Justin Hanson Lawrenceburg, TN

Jonathon Hillis McMinnville, TN

Charles Shaver Kingsport, TN

Gary Yim Clarksville, TN

Wendy Miller Whitwell, TN

Tera Mooneyham Smithville, TN

Special Education

James Addison III Columbia, TN

Marleta Costner Madisonville, TN

Katye Forrester Hohenwald, TN

Tonya Jennings Paris, TN

Amy Long Knoxville, TN

Business Management

Jessica Barber Lafayette, TN

Lana Beard Centerville, TN

Thomas Bell Oneida, TN

Ryan Bennett Nashville, TN

Christopher Blackwell Dickson, TN

Candie Blevins-Bradford Maryville, TN

Kara Brown Mount Juliet, TN

John Buffaloe III Antioch, TN

Laura Bunch Greenback, TN

Melanie Carter Nashville, TN

College of Business

Bachelo r of ScienceAccounting

Chastity Cramer Cumberland Furnace, TN

Barbara Daniels Manchester, TN

Ronnie Emamali Murfreesboro, TN

Stephanie Fortenberry Dunlap, TN

Stacey Garcia Brentwood, TN

Scott Grubb Speedwell, TN

Colleen Hart Germantown, TN

Teresa Hunter Knoxville, TN

Christopher Jayne La Vergne, TN

Susan Lombard White House, TN

Deborah MacClary Hendersonville, TN

Shelly Matulin Smyrna, TN

Matthew Maxson Kingston Springs, TN

William Mcmillin Knoxville, TN

Garry Mullins Seymour, TN

Gregory Novak Ashland City, TN

Jenni Putman Columbia, TN

Stephen Richardson Knoxville, TN

Ernad Selimagic Nashville, TN

Newland Small Eads, TN

Brandon Venable Antioch, TN

Deborah Whitmire Ooltewah, TN

Leticia Williams Russellville, TN

Darci Youngblood McMinnville, TN

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Science Education

Stefani Stephens Gallatin, TN

Abbey Troxler Knoxville, TN

Business Management Cont’d

Jeannine Clark Nashville, TN

Allyson Crane Clarksville, TN

Pamela Davila Bartlett, TN

Joshua Dehnz Portland, TN

Richard Dunn Sr. Culleoka, TN

Jennifer DunsfordGallatin, TN

Daniel Flannery Murfreesboro, TN

Paul Franck Milton, TN

Gerald Franklin Franklin, TN

Jeffery Frazier Cedar Hill, TN

Chase Funke La Vergne, TN

William Gooch Hermitage, TN

Stacy Graham Burlison, TN

Stanley Gunn III Antioch, TN

L’Nia HallSmyrna, TN

Courtney Harding Martin, TN

Sandra Harrison Chattanooga, TN

Annessa Holbrook Clarksville, TN

Joyce Hopson Dandridge, TN

David Howard Nashville, TN

Edward Hutton Nolensville, TN

Kimberly Iapaolo Smithfield, KY

Tara Johnson Murfreesboro, TN

Joshua Johnston Memphis, TN

Christopher Jones Cookeville, TN

Dawn Krantz Springfield, TN

Denise Land Graysville, TN

Brad Limpach Collierville, TN

James Malone Manchester, TN

Leslie McCampbell Hixson, TN

Lucas McCombs Kingston, TN

Denise Mitten Madison, TN

Brittany Moore Gallatin, TN

Scott Murphy Sevierville, TN

Bradley Nelson Chattanooga, TN

Elizabeth Overbey Clarksville, TN

Joseph ParsonsLafayette, TN

Cynthia Pratt Old Hickory, TN

Robert Reynolds Hornbeak, TN

Dawn Ringenberg Chattanooga, TN

Michael Rodriguez Spring Hill, TN

Ellsworth Scales Germantown, TN

Jackie Slagle Blaine, TN

Melissa Stevens Columbia, TN

Kimberly Stiles Gallatin, TN

Tammy Stinson Arrington, TN

Cynthia Summers Brentwood, TN

Crystal Tyler Chapmansboro, TN

Kimberley Walden Camden, TN

Tanya Wallace Lakeland, TN

Cindy Whitehead Clarksville, TN

Irwin Yamada Jefferson, GA

Healthcare Management

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Donald Johnson Jr. Memphis, TN

Human Resource Management

David Allen Nashville, TN

Ryan Frost Lakeland, TN

Angela Harper Hermitage, TN

Joshua Paulson Cane Ridge, TN

Mandy Raper Cookeville, TN

Michelle Rayfield Knoxville, TN

Donna Sevinsky Gallatin, TN

Susan Wilson Memphis, TN

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Information Technology Management

Jeffrey Andrews Gallatin, TN

Kaleea Booker Clarksville, TN

Timothy Burns Franklin, TN

Caleb Chandler Newbern, TN

Gregory Giles Antioch, TN

David Gregg White House, TN

Sebastian Haupt Franklin, TN

Amber Hayes Copperhill, TN

Bradley Hibbs La Vergne, TN

John Licata Jr. Maryville, TN

Gregg Marsh Arrington, TN

Brian McKay Lebanon, TN

Cynthia Rushing Memphis, TN

Michael Watkins Cordova, TN

La’Carn Williams Knoxville, TN

Marketing Management

Adam Stepp Nashville, TN

Sales and Sales Management

Brian White Ooltewah, TN

Roman Williams Nolensville, TN

Shawn Williams Oakland, TN

College of Health Professions

Bachelo r of ScienceHealth Informatics

Patricia Bates Lebanon, TN

Deborah Goins Hendersonville, TN

Chrystal Mier Antioch, TN

Joshua Newsom Memphis, TN

Becky Robertson Cookeville, TN

Paulette Todd McMinnville, TN

Nursing

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Miranda Adams Chapel Hill, TN

Audra Adolph Antioch, TN

Lisa Angel Ooltewah, TN

Sarah Apedaile Hendersonville, TN

Deanna Azarch Lawrenceburg, TN

Marsha Banks-Owens Cordova, TN

Tonia Barrier Hohenwald, TN

Kristie Batts Columbia, TN

RonShari Bennett Knoxville, TN

Kayla Burgess Cordova, TN

Cary Carver Cordova, TN

Sarah Cash Ooltewah, TN

Stephanie Childress Johnson City, TN

Serena Coffee Greenbrier, TN

Faith Coleman-Bates Cleveland, TN

Sara Cottrell Clarksville, TN

Shanna Creighton McMinnville, TN

Elizabeth Crerar Ooltewah, TN

Sheila Cross Cordova, TN

Daniel Crowell Hendersonville, TN

Jonathan Custer Arlington, TN

Brenda Davis-Bryant Gainesboro, TN

Tammy Dorsey Hixson, TN

Regina Drew Memphis, TN

Melissa Dukes Brentwood, TN

Christine Dunlap Knoxville, TN

April Ellis Germantown, TN

Carrie Emens Memphis, TN

Jamie Farough Lebanon, TN

Wayne Ferguson Castalian Springs, TN

Pamela Frady Soddy Daisy, TN

Aby Garrigus Hornbeak, TN

Melanie Gilbert Mount Juliet, TN

Elizabeth Green Murfreesboro, TN

Jacqueline Hafner Arlington, TN

Laura Halyburton Ooltewah, TN

Alicia Harding Cleveland, TN

Deborah Hawkins Brentwood, TN

Rebecca Hayslett Spring Hill, TN

Bradley Heffelfinger Dickson, TN

Kimberly Herald Nolensville, TN

Anne Heron Smyrna, TN

Ashley Hobbs Morrison, TN

Angela Horner Mosheim, TN

Sharon Jendras Elmwood, TN

Angela Johnson Munford, TN

Cyndi Kapla Charleston, TN

Kimberly King Greeneville, TN

Kelly Knowles Cleveland, TN

Angela Knox Memphis, TN

Stephanie Landes Jellico, TN

Candice Lane Nashville, TN

Tabitha Latham Millington, TN

Kathryn Ledbetter Signal Mountain, TN

Cheryl Lewis Cottontown, TN

Arantxa Lopez AlvarezFranklin, TN

Keirsta Mackey Chattanooga, TN

Susan Marlow Franklin, TN

Lee Massengill Dayton, TN

Chrystal McCord Hermitage, TN

Teresa McDonald Maryville, TN

Teresa McDonald Soddy Daisy, TN

Cynthia Meacham Chapel Hill, TN

Sirena Mendoza Ooltewah, TN

Kristina Merritt Chattanooga, TN

Jennifer Miller Nashville, TN

Kimberly Mindel Ooltewah, TN

Jozie Moore Greenback, TN

Anthony Morrison Germantown, TN

Bethany Mummel Murfreesboro, TN

Annie Munoz Apison, TN

Gina Munoz Spring Hill, TN

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Nursing Cont’d

Megan Myburgh Murfreesboro, TN

Angela Nease Parrottsville, TN

Rosa Newsome Smyrna, TN

Roberta Nickel Spring Hill, TN

Julie Patterson Memphis, TN

Deborah Payne Clarksville, TN

Wendy Pineda Memphis, TN

Denise Plunk Bartlett, TN

Sharon Pomeroy Hermitage, TN

Donna Pote Clarksville, TN

Sandra Prater Cleveland, TN

Carol Prather Chattanooga, TN

Nichcole Rau Lexington, TN

Jamie Riggsbee Castalian Springs, TN

Ruth Rowland Columbia, TN

Hannah Ruhl Nashville, TN

Calli Rumsey New Johnsonville, TN

Kathy Salvucci Nolensville, TN

Debra Shirley Bartlett, TN

Angela Shrum Harrison, TN

Denise Sikes Lebanon, TN

Chadrick Sims Knoxville, TN

Jeannie Sims Knoxville, TN

Jennifer Smothers Rives, TN

Shirley Sparlin Clarksville, TN

Christy Spurlock Murfreesboro, TN

Ashley Stillwell Copperhill, TN

Alicia Stone Memphis, TN

Sandra Stumbo Dandridge, TN

Amy Sutton Arlington, TN

Savannah Swearingen Thompson’s Station, TN

Isaura Torres Apison, TN

Jessica Valdez Hendersonville, TN

Katherine Vermilyea Dickson, TN

Kelly Waldrep Hixson, TN

Amanda Walker Nashville, TN

Dwight Waterhouse Chattanooga, TN

Christel West Chattanooga, TN

Debra Westra Columbia, TN

Alicia Whitley Hixson, TN

Shauna Wiley-Samuel Cookeville, TN

Nicole Williams Nashville, TN

Tina Williams Knoxville, TN

Laura Williams-Marcum Murfreesboro, TN

Tamara Wilson Morristown, TN

Karen Woelfle Drummonds, TN

Rachel Young Arlington, TN

Kathryn Younger Germantown, TN

Information Technology — Network Design and Management

Michael Anderson Germantown, TN

Alonzo Bell Tellico Plains, TN

Information Technology — Network Administration

Gregory Chan Collierville, TN

Anthony Fults Tullahoma, TN

David L’Herault Adams, TN

James Rotach Christiana, TN

Seth Wells Antioch, TN

John Lavender Winchester, TN

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College of Information Technology

Bachelo r of ScienceInformation Technology

Christopher Allison Nashville, TN

David Bittner Murfreesboro, TN

Thomas Brisby Hartsville, TN

Tabitha Calvin Atoka, TN

Joel Chappell Jr. Livingston, TN

Corinne Cook Mount Juliet, TN

David Cunningham Maryville, TN

Roy Eckelbarger III Memphis, TN

Christopher Gambill Powell, TN

Christine Hubbard Greeneville, TN

Christopher Hunt Morristown, TN

Christina Irick Springfield, TN

Artyom Karpich Cleveland, TN

Jonathan Muncy Columbia, TN

Todd Oney Brentwood, TN

Jennifer Saylor Cordova, TN

Michelle Wagoner Sweetwater, TN

Andrew Whalen Clinton, TN

Joseph Wichman Antioch, TN

Information Technology — Security

Jabari Boudreaux Nashville, TN

Philip Brown Dickson, TN

Matthew Carter Knoxville, TN

James Crawford Clarksville, TN

Michael Green Cookeville, TN

Bradford King Cleveland, TN

Joshua Mitchell Knoxville, TN

Stephen Montgomery Collierville, TN

Joshua Parker Millington, TN

Janis Rode Jasper, TN

Lorine Ruotolo Mount Juliet, TN

Michael Scruggs Franklin, TN

Daryl Stevens Brentwood, TN

Jeremy Tate Knoxville, TN

Gyver Vick Corryton, TN

Information Technology — Software

Michael Gustin Nashville, TN

James Jensen II Germantown, TN

Shawn Larson Gallatin, TN

Disclaimer: The lists of degree candidates in these programs are tentative and based upon the anticipated successfulcompletion of work undertaken. These documents should not be taken as official record that degrees have, in fact, been awarded.

Christopher Marshall Johnson City, TN

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Richard Rutan Franklin, TN

WGU Tennessee Advisory Board

Dr. Jerry AskewVice President, External RelationsTennova HealthcareKnoxville

Shannon BrownSenior Vice President/Chief HR & Diversity OfficerFedEx ExpressMemphis

David GoldenSenior Vice President/Chief Legal Officer & Corporate SecretaryEastman Chemical CompanyKingsport

John IngramChairmanIngram Industries, Inc.Nashville

Dr. Jim McIntyreDirector, Center for Educational LeadershipThe University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleKnoxville

Thom MasonDirectorOak Ridge National LaboratoryOak Ridge

Carol Ross-SpangVice President and Chief HR OfficerMethodist Le Bonheur HealthcareMemphis

Ralph SchulzPresident & CEONashville Area Chamber of CommerceNashville

John SteeleSenior Vice President HRHCANashville

Karen WardSenior Vice President and Chief HR OfficerBlueCross BlueShield of TennesseeChattanooga

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WashingtonThe HonorableJay R. Inslee

WyomingThe HonorableMatt Mead

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North DakotaThe HonorableJohn “Jack” Dalrymple

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OregonThe HonorableKate Brown

Board of Trustees

Chairman

The Honorable Jim Geringer, ChairmanDirector, Policy & Public Sector, ESRIGovernor of Wyoming (1995 – 2003)

John W. Bluford IIIPresidentBluford Healthcare Leadership Institute;Former President,Truman Medical Centers

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The Honorable Gary HerbertGovernorState of Utah

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Dr. Robert W. MendenhallPresident Emeritus Western Governors University

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Our MissionThe principal mission of WGU Tennessee is to expand access to

affordable higher education for Tennessee residents through online, competency-based degree programs that address key workforce needs.

Our PromiseWe help our students achieve their dreams for a degree and career success by providing a personal, flexible, and affordable education

based on real-world competencies.