About

University Leadership

Joel Pearsall

Joel Pearsall brings significant professional experience and personal commitment to Northwest Nazarene University as the 13th president. He came to NNU in 1999 after being in private legal practice and church administration. He is a lifelong member of the Church of the Nazarene and has a family legacy of serving Nazarene higher education. He is supportive of our students as they pursue truth and seek to discover their God-given potential.

Meet Our President

Presidential Search

Senior Leadership Team

As the senior leadership team, we are committed to encouraging our students to discover the gifts inside of them that the world is waiting to receive. We strive to help them overcome whatever personal or academic challenges they may face as they explore who they are in Christ and what He has called them to do. We are grateful to God and our students for giving us all the opportunity to serve.

Meet the Team

Board of Trustees

Rev. Jeff Alexander
Board Vice Chair
Colorado

Ms. Darcy Armstrong
Alumni President

Rev. Dr. Virgil Askren
Colorado

Ms. Kristine Benedick
Washington Pacific

Mr. Gary Borghello
Washington Pacific

Rev. Dr. Kevin Compton
Colorado

Dr. Rick Daniels
At-Large

Ms. Heidi Hagemeier
Rocky Mountain

Rev. Johnny Hampton
Intermountain

Ms. Pam Handy
At-Large

Rev. Dr. John Hanna
Oregon Pacific

Rev. Paul Hartley
Alaska

Mr. Frank Henderson
Colorado

Dr. Paula Kellerer
Intermountain

Mr. Joseph Lanham
Washington Pacific

Ms. Laura Lehman
Oregon Pacific

Rev. Jayme Lenker
Washington Pacific

Mr. Dennis Linnell
At-Large

Rev. Dave Mowry
Northwest

Ms. Melissa Mowry
Northwest

Rev. Becca Notbohm
Oregon Pacific

Rev. Michael O’Neill
Northwest

Mr. Joel Pearsall
NNU President

Ms. Maria Quick
At-Large

Rev. Brett Rickey
Oregon Pacific

Rev. Dr. David Rodes
Washington Pacific

Mr. Mark Schmelzenbach
Intermountain

Mr. Dale Shafer
Northwest

Rev. J. Scott Shaw
Intermountain

Rev. Robert Skinner
Rocky Mountain

Rev. Joy Streight
Intermountain
Board Secretary

Mr. Brad Swartenzentruber
Intermountain

Rev. Everett Tustin
Washington Pacific

Ms. Millie Watkins
At-Large

Mr. Bob Walker
Colorado

Mr. Dave Westmark
Oregon Pacific

Rev. Chad Wilks
Northwest

Rev. Mike Yost
Washington Pacific

Mr. Mike Zahare
Alaska
Board Chair