About
University Leadership
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.
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. Randy Craker
Washington Pacific
Dr. Rick Daniels
At-Large
Ms. Heidi Hagemeier
Rocky Mountain
Ms. Pam Handy
At-Large
Rev. Dr. John Hanna
Oregon Pacific
Rev. Paul Hartley
Alaska
Ms. Judy Jennings
At-Large
Dr. Paula Kellerer
Intermountain
Rev. Jayme Lenker
Washington Pacific
Rev. Brian Knight
Intermountain
Rev. Dave Mowry
Northwest
Mr. Joseph Lanham
Washington Pacific
Ms. Laura Lehman
Oregon Pacific
Mr. Dennis Linnell
At-Large
Rev. Jim Lynch
Colorado
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. Dale Shafer
Northwest
Rev. J. Scott Shaw
Intermountain
Ms. Julie Sievers
Intermountain
Rev. Robert Skinner
Rocky Mountain
Rev. Joy Streight
Intermountain
Board Secretary
Mr. Brad Swartenzentruber
Intermountain
Mr. Dan Voss
Colorado
Mr. Bob Walker
Colorado
Mr. Dave Westmark
Oregon Pacific
Rev. Chad Wilks
Northwest
Rev. Mike Yost
Washington Pacific
Mr. Mike Zahare
Alaska
Board Chair