Board of Trustees
The WMU Board of Trustees is the governing body of the University. It comprises eight members appointed to eight-year terms by the Michigan governor.
President's Cabinet
The President's Cabinet is comprised of senior-level leaders who work in collaboration with the president to set the strategic direction of the University and develop enterprise initiatives.
Senior Leadership Council
The Senior Leadership Council comprises University leaders who work closely with the cabinet, the president and colleagues across the campus on issues and decisions relevant to their responsibilities and expertise.
Provost's Council
Led by academic administrators, college deans and student success leaders, the Provost's Council oversees the educational mission of Western, including pedagogy, curriculum and accreditation.
President's Cabinet
Learn more about WMU's new leadership structure and the members of the President's Cabinet.
Russ Kavalhuna
President
Dr. Chris Cheatham
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jessie Clemence
Director of the President's Staff
Jeffrey Breneman
Senior Vice President for External Relations
Keith Hahn
Senior Vice President for Institutional Integrity and General Counsel
Carlos Rodriguez
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President for Business and Finance (as of Oct. 1)
Dr. Remzi Seker
Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation
Senior Leadership Council
Learn more about WMU's new leadership structure and each of the Senior Leadership Council members.
Dr. Diane Anderson
Vice President for Student Affairs
Paula M. Davis
Associate Vice President for Strategic Communications
Dr. Danyelle Gregory
Vice President for Institutional Culture and Campus Experience
Andrew Holmes
Chief Information Officer
Dr. Barry Olson
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs (as of Jan. 1)
Tony Proudfoot
Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Communications
Elaine Russell
Interim Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Stacy Thinnes
Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Special Assistant to the President
Jan Van Der Kley
Vice President for Business and Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Yelovina
Interim Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of the WMU Foundation
