About
University Leadership
University Leadership
Mark DeMichael
Dr. Mark DeMichael stepped into office as the 14th president of Northwest Nazarene University in the Summer of 2025. A seasoned leader in Christian higher education, he brings a deep commitment to NNU’s mission and a passion for holistic student development, shaped by decades of experience in academics, student life, athletics and spiritual formation.
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.
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