We Are...   Housing and Residence Life

John F. Yaun
Director, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-6766
Email: yaun@marshall.edu

Welcome to the Housing and Residence Life' website. My name is John Yaun and I serve as the Director of Housing and Residence Life. I have been at Marshall since April 2009. Over the past few months there has been unprecedented change within the residence halls and residential living. We have implemented a new First Year Experience, created two Residential Colleges, added numerous traditions for community development, and recruited some of the best staff in the United States. The best part of working at Marshall is the students and the dedicated staff who want to make a positive lasting difference in the lives of those students. The diversity of interests and backgrounds make Marshall a unique place of learning and growth. We are an evolving organization that is looking to be one of the best residential programs in the country because of our commitment to students and their learning and development.

For those interested, I have an M.A from Louisiana State University in the Arts-and-Humanities, a B.A. from LSU in Political Science as well, and am currently completing a Ph. D. in Higher Education Administration. I have worked previously at Texas State University, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Louisiana State University, and the University of Miami. In my spare time I play tennis, teach Holocaust & Genocide Studies, collect books and wine, and enjoy the four cats I adopted from various animal shelters. My office is located in the Housing and Residence Life main office in Holderby Hall, room 108 should you want to visit.

Pierre "Pete" A. Divers
Assistant Director, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-6779
Email: divers@marshall.edu

Hi! I'm Pete Divers, the Assistant Director for Housing and Residence Life for Facilities. I have been working at Marshall University for over 25 years and been with Housing and Residence Life for over 16 years. My primary area is facilities of Housing and Residence Life. During my time here at Marshall, I have worked with many wonderful students, staff and faculty.

I have an AAS in Food Service Management, Regents of Bachelors of Art, and Master of Science in Adult Technical Education. I am married, father of 2, and the grandfather of 1. My door is always open, so please come and visit me if you need assistance or just to talk.

Le´Kesha Glover
Associate Director, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-6208
Email: glover11@marshall.edu

Greetings! As the Assistant Director of Residence Life it is my pleasure to work with and supervise the student and professional staff who work directly with you; the resident. It is our goal that you are able to thrive and live in an environment that provides experiences and educational opportunities that lead you to grow as an informed student, an active resident, and an independent and contributing member of our society. I came to Marshall in 1998 from Parkersburg, WV (GO BIG REDS) and began working for the Department of Housing and Residence Life in 1999. In my time with the department I earned my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and my Master's Degree in Secondary Education. I have steadily climbed the proverbial ladder of Residence Life with beginnings as a Student Security Assistant. I proudly stayed on campus my entire collegiate and part of my professional career and the memories that has left me with I will cherish my entire life.

Sybil Lockard
Supervisor, Housing Assignment, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-3171
Email: eplin8@marshall.edu

Hello, my name is Sybil Lockard. I'm the Assignments Supervisor in Housing and Residence Life. I have been with the department since June 2002. I was born and raised in this area and I am a graduate of Marshall University. I am married, with 2 stepdaughters, and 1 granddaughter.

Miriah Young
Business Manager, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-2564
Email: spence10@marshall.edu

Welcome to Marshall. My name is Miriah Young and I am the Business Manager here in the Department of Housing and Residence Life.
I am a graduate of Marshall, and am currently attending Graduate School here as well. I guess you could just say that I bleed green through and through! GO HERD! When I am not here at Marshall I keep busy playing with my 5 year old daughter and helping my husband with the children's programs at our church.

Tracey Eggleston
Residence Life Specialist, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-6004
Email: eggleston3@marshall.edu

Welcome to Marshall University! I am responsible for many aspects of Residence Life. I work with the students and staff to ensure they have a safe, clean, and welcoming community to live in. In addition to advising staff, I chair the Signature Events Committee which is responsible for putting on campus wide events for students living in the halls. I am blessed to work with such wonderful individuals. Another wonderful responsibility I have been afforded the opportunity to do is work with commuter students. It is very important that commuter students feel connected to their Marshall family and with the commuter student program we hope to accomplish just that. I have been a member of the Marshall community since 2001 and in that time I have obtained a BA in Accounting and a MA in Leadership Studies- Higher Education and an MS in Human Resource Management. I am from the small town of White Sulphur Springs, WV so the city life has been a change for me. In my spare time I enjoy relaxing, going to campus events, and enjoying the city of Huntington. I hope everyone has a memorable experience at Marshall University and in the residence halls and please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns you may have. GO HERD!!

Stephanie Hurley
Residence Life Specialist, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-3193
Email: hurley16@marshall.edu

Hello everyone! Although I am originally from Ohio, I am now a proud resident of WV and I bleed green! I started my academic and professional career here at Marshall in 2003 as a Student Security Assistant and soon after became a Resident Advisor. After attaining my BA in Counseling in 2007, I was fortunate enough to continue my education at Marshall earning my MA in Psychology. During this time I held the position of Resident Director and fell in love with residence life.   After pursuing a wonderful professional opportunity at Towson University in Maryland, I have returned to my alma mater and now proudly serve as a Residence Life Specialist. I have a passion for working with student leaders and take great pride in the outstanding performance of my staff. Thank you for making me look so good! I can relate well to student issues as I am also a student myself pursuing an EdD in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration.

Howard L. Young
Information System Technician, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-7037
Email: young209@marshall.edu

Hello, my name is Howard Young and I am the Information System Technician for the Department of Housing and Residence Life. My duties include maintaining the computers of the DHRL office, RDs' offices and the residence hall computers. I am also responsible for the Department of Housing and Residence Life' website.
I am a high school graduate of Buffalo High School (Putnam County), and have my IT Associates degree through the Marshall Community and Technical College. I am currently working on my Bachelors at Marshall University. If you need any help with computer issue please feel free to email or ask me when you see me in the halls, I will be more than glad to give you an answer.

Terry Anderson
Program Assistant II, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-6768
Email:anders11@marshall.edu

Hello and welcome to Marshall University, I am Terry Anderson, Program Assistant II. I started at Marshall in 1991 out of high school as a student and graduated 5 years later with 2 degrees. In 1997, I began working at Marshall in the Memorial Student Center, a truly great place to make and meet good friends and work. July 2010 I began working in Housing and Residence Life.

I liked Marshall so much I never left, I think of Marshall University as my second home, I hope when you get here, you will feel the same way too. The Marshall University environment is comfortable and conducive to learning. My wife attained 2 masters degrees from Marshall and is a brilliant person. She along with my nearly 6 year old angelic daughter are terrific, fun and adventurous. There is never a dull moment.

Life is good at Marshall University. Don't hesitate, come on, and see what we are made of, don't be left out because We Are Marshall.

Dana Edmonds
Manager, Physical Plant II, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-6694
Email: edmonds@marshall.edu

Hello my name is Dana Edmonds and I have been Manager of Maintenance for two years. We take care of the maintenance needs of students, and the dining halls.

Barbara Tubbs-Ford
Manager, Physical Plant I, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-5265
Email: tubbsb@marshall.edu

Hello my name is Barbara Tubbs-Ford! My responsibility in Housing and Residence Life is to supervise the staff who maintain the cleanliness of Marshall's residence halls. We also take care of the landscaping around our residence halls and Harless Dining Hall. I started out as a Campus Service Worker, Lead. I am married, the mother of three children and the grandmother of five. If I can be of help to you, please let me know!

Sharon Booth
Program Assistant III/Office Administrator, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-2569
Email: mann@marshall.edu

Hello, my name is Sharon Booth and I am the Assistant to the Director of Housing and Residence Life and Office Administrator. I have been employed at Marshall since 1997. I am responsible for personnel in the department. I am available to staff and students to assist in any way I can and want you to know that you may come by my office at any time. I am married and I am from the Huntington area. Please feel free to stop by my office in Holderby Hall if you have any questions.

Deanna Stewart
Accounting Assistant I, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-2581
Email:stewart43@marshall.edu

Hi! My name is Deanna Stewart and live in Point Pleasant, WV. I received my AAS in Technical Business Mgt and my RBA with emphasis on business administration from Marshall University. I plan to further my education in Fall of 2010. I have been involved in the Marshall Community since 1995. Both my daughters, son in law and daughter in law received their degrees from Marshall University. I am very proud to be employed by Marshall University. I enjoy spending my spare time sharing my ministry of singing and spending time with my 3 children and 3 granddaughters.

Bonnie Ross
Work Control Technician, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-3363
Email: rossb@marshall.edu

Hello everyone, my name is Bonnie Ross. I have been an employee here at Marshall University since 1989 in the Department of Housing and Residence Life. I am the Work Control Technician, but also Administrative Assistant to Pete Divers the Assistant Director over the maintenance and housekeeping areas. My responsibilities include completing work orders/reports/door locks/cafeteria walk thru's/elevators/laundry services and assist in purchasing material or supplies for projects to be completed. I also try to assist in implementing some of our software to the maintenance staff.

Through my years here at Marshall I have seen a lot of changes and how Marshall has grown. I love having the opportunity to work with such a great staff, and we have the same goal of making the students environment of the Residence Halls updated, safe, clean. I am here to serve the students, if I can be of assistance to you, please feel free to stop by. I am a single mother, and have a 22 yr old son, who is trying to get in the Navy.

Kimberly Legg
Administrative Secretary, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-2565
Email: baisi1@marshall.edu

I assist in Residence Life in the Department of Housing and Residence Life at Marshall University. I graduated from MU with a Bachelors in Business Administration and greatly enjoyed the experience of living my first two years on campus. I bleed green! I enjoy working with our Resident Directors and Resident Advisors. I handle judicial reports, assist in hiring and other miscellaneous assignments. I grew up near Elkins, WV and am married with one child. In my spare time, I am an avid reader, enjoy watching my daughter play sports, keeping in touch with friends via Facebook and support Marshall's Thundering Herd football team at the games in the fall. GO HERD! Please feel free to stop by the office if you have any questions.

Ralph Holley
Program Assistant, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-2570
Email: holleyr@marshall.edu

I am in my second year with Housing and Residence Life and I have a Bachelors Degree in Marketing from Marshall. I handle all commute releases and take care of new housing assignment letters. I also provide information to students and parents by telephone and at the office. I am married with two (step) children and four grandchildren. I enjoy playing with the grandchildren, fishing and watching the Indianapolis Colts on television. Be sure to stop by the front desk and say hello and remember that I am at your service.

Valerie Smith
Data Technician, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-6766
Email:smith1721@marshall.edu

Hello, my name is Valerie Smith. I was recently hired by Marshall University as a Data Technician for Department of Housing and Residence Life. I handle all incoming phone calls, emails, and mail for Housing and Residence Life. Whenever you come into our office, I will be the one of the first people that you'll come in contact with to help you with questions or concerns. I've been married for twenty-two years and I have one daughter. Please stop by office in Holderby Hall anytime if you have any questions, I will be glad to help you.

Kristin L. Smith
General Manager, First Year Residence Halls
Telephone: 304-696-3268
Email: smithkr@marshall.edu

Welcome to the Marshall family! It is my pleasure to serve you as the General Manager of the First Year Residence Halls. It is my goal to ensure that my staff strives to provide an environment where all of our students can live, learn and thrive in an engaging, educational and welcoming environment. Your first year of college is one of the most exciting and potentially memorable times of your life. I hope that you will not only get involved in all Marshall has to offer, but you will also open your mind to the countless learning opportunities that exist to help you grow and develop as a person, student and member of our society.

My educational background consists of a B.A from The Ohio State University in Sociology/Criminology and a M.S. from Indiana Wesleyan University in Management. Prior to my arrival at Marshall, I have had the honor of working with students at the University of North Florida, Purdue University and Kent State University. In the near future, I plan to return to school in a Doctoral program.

Don't hesitate to let me know if I can assist you or answer any questions. GO GREEN OR GO HOME! GO HERD!!

Nathaniel Hensley
Assistant General Manager of Operations, First Year Residence Halls
Telephone: 304-696-3738
Email: hensley70@marshall.edu

Welcome! I am the Assistant General Manager of Operations at the First Year Residence Halls. I have been working at Marshall University in the First Year Residence Halls since the grand opening in 2008. Currently I supervise the Desk Assistant staff and I am responsible for accounts payable and housing assignments. I am very delighted to work with such a remarkable staff here at the First Year Residence Halls.

I have my Bachelors Degree in Psychology and I am currently working on my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I enjoy interacting with people and I am always willing to offer a helping hand, so feel free to stop by my office in Freshman South.

Scott A. Schatzer
Assistant General Manager of Residence Life, First Year Residence Halls
Telephone: 304-696-3409
Email:

Hello everyone! Just want to introduce myself. I'm from Birmingham, Alabama. I started my academic and professional career at the University of West Alabama as a Resident Assistant and later on became a Graduate Assistant for the Department of Housing. After UWA, I was fortunate enough to continue my career at the University of Alabama at Birmingham as a Residence Life Coordinator. During my time at UAB I learned so much about myself as a professional and as a person. I have been blessed to have worked with great student leaders and have helped with their development and growth through college. I'm also blessed to have met and worked with many great professional staff members and some of those people serve as a mentor to me to this day.

Throughout my life my grandfather told me to "do what I want to do in life and never dread going to work ". My experiences at UWA and UAB have given me the opportunity take what my grandfather said and to apply it to my life.

On a personal note, I'm blessed to have a great family and wonderful friends in my life.

Kerissa Bennett
Office Coordinator, First Year Residence Halls
Telephone: 304-696-3362
Email: firstyearhousing@marshall.edu

Hello! I am the Office Coordinator for the First Year Residence Halls. This is my first experience working in residence life and housing. My responsibilities are to perform clerical duties as well as assist residents, RAs, and professional staff in any way I possibly can.

I started my career at Marshall as a freshman in 2007 and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations in May 2011. I hope to continue my educational career by beginning work on a Master's Degree soon. If I can ever be of any assistance to you I am more than willing to help!

Russell Blankenship
Facilities Supervisor, First Year Residence Halls
Email: blankensh147@marshall.edu

Hello, I am the Facilities Supervisor for the First Year Residence Halls. I've worked here for two years and my responsibilities include managing the cleaning staff and taking care of the maintenance needs of the buildings.

I have seven years experience in maintenance and five years as a supervisor. I have a universal certification in Refrigeration and my Associates Degree in HVAC. I'm currently attending my third year advanced course in HVAC.

Doug Humphries
Facilities Technician, First Year Residence Halls

Hello, I am the Facilities Technician for the First Year Residence Halls. I've been employed here since July 2009. I aid in taking care of all of the maintenance related needs in the First Year Residence Halls.

I have over ten years experience in commercial construction and more than three years experience in general maintenance. I recently earned my class one HVAC certification.

Besty Jordan
Buskirk Resident Director, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-6695
Email: jordan164@marshall.edu

Hello Marshall University Students! My name is Betsy Jordan and I am the Resident Director in Buskirk Hall. Although new to Marshall University, I worked two years as a resident advisor at Ohio University where I graduated with a B.S. in Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences. While pursuing a MA at this university, one of my goals is to be immersed in the residence hall culture. Having a job in the residence halls, whether you are a resident director or resident advisor, is an honor and great opportunity to make a big impact on the lives of the students on campus. Currently, I am working towards a master's in communication disorders in hopes to become a speech pathologist upon graduating in 2012.

Tiffany Hughes
Haymaker and Wellman Resident Director, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-6128
Email: hughes122@marshall.edu

Welcome to Marshall University! My name is Tiffany Hughes and I am so excited to be the Resident Director of Haymaker and Wellman Halls. I am from Portsmouth, Ohio and came to Marshall in the fall of 2005. I have my B.A. in Latin and Classics and am currently working on my M.A. in Latin. I was a Resident Advisor last year and discovered a love for the Residence Halls and the students that live in them. I look forward to the upcoming year and to meeting all of the residents. If you have any questions feel free to contact me or just stop by! Go Herd!

Alicia Torres
Holderby Resident Director, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-2580
Email:

Hi! My name is Alicia Torres and I am the Resident Director for Holderby Hall. Born and raised in New Jersey I am new to both Marshall University and West Virginia. I graduated with Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Montclair State University, and will continue my studies for an M.A. in Special Education. I worked with the residential department of Montclair since my undergraduate freshman year, and am excited to continue to my experience at Marshall. My passion in various subjects such as development, education, art, and culture has allowed me to explore new outlets of life, such as moving and working as a Resident Director. I am very fond of working with residents and always feel a strong connection with Residence Communities. Any question or concerns please do no hesitate to come visit me!

Trey Baisden
Student Security Coordinator, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-6126
Email: baisden45@marshall.edu

Hello! My name is Trey Baisden, and I am the Student Security Coordinator here at Marshall University. I started at Marshall in the fall of 2006 and have been with the Student Security program since the fall of 2007. I'm currently working towards my B.A. in History and will graduate in May. Beginning next year, I plan to pursue a M.A. in Political Science and attend law school after graduation. A native of Logan County, WV, I'm very excited to be a part of Marshall University and the Housing and Residence Life staff, and I always enjoy interacting with fellow students from all over the world. Go Herd!!

Britt Frye
Twin Towers East Resident Director, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-2572
Email: frye63@marshall.edu

Welcome to Marshall University! My name is Britt Frye and I could not be more excited to work as the Resident Director of Twin Towers East! This is my second year as a graduate student at Marshall and my first year with Housing and Residence Life. I am a 2009 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, WV. Although I am a new face in Marshall's residence halls, I have two years experience in residence life at West Virginia Wesleyan College, where I served as a Resident Advisor and Assistant Coordinator. Currently, I am pursuing my MA in Communication Studies. I am from Wayne County, WV and a proud citizen of our beautiful mountain state. GO HERD!

Ally Armstrong
Twin Towers West Resident Director, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-2574
Email:

Hello Marshall Students! My name is Ally Armstrong and I am the Resident Director for Towers West. I am originally from San Diego, California, but have spent the last few years in Mahwah, New Jersey at Ramapo College completing my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Women's Studies. During my years at Ramapo College I worked for the Office of Residence Life in some capacity since I was a first semester freshman. I am so excited to live in West Virginia and be apart of the department of Housing and Residence Life, as well as a graduate student at Marshall University. My door is always open and GO HERD

Meghann Ferguson
Gibson and Willis Resident Director, Housing and Residence Life
Telephone: 304-696-6124
Email: ferguson121@marshall.edu

Welcome to Marshall! I am very happy to continue a family tradition here at Marshall, my father is an alumni and my mother lived in Huntington and has early memories of attending Marshall games with her family. I am from Charleston, WV and I recently graduated Marshall University with a BA in Broadcast Journalism. I have been a part of Housing and Residence Life for the past three years, as a Student Security Coordinator then Resident Advisor. I am very excited to work as a Resident Director this year and begin my master's program in Journalism. I am passionate about journalism and am interested in pursuing a career as a television news producer. I also gravitate towards anything that uses my creative side, most recently in the art of pottery. My most memorable and life shaping experiences have been centered around Marshall and the environment that it provides. I hope to help provide students with the same opportunities to experience all that Marshall has to offer.

Cynthia Burggraf Torppa, Ph.D.
Telephone: 304-696-6124
Email: torppa@marshall.edu

Hello! I am the Faculty-in-Residence for the Commons, which includes Haymaker, Wellman, Willis, and Gibson Halls. I'm fairly new to Marshall University, having joined the Communication Studies Department in January of 2010 and the Faculty-in-Residence Program in August of 2010. I'm a Buckeye by birth, but my allegiance to the Thundering Herd is strong and growing! I love the courses I teach; Health Communication is my primary focus, but I also teach courses in Interpersonal Communication and Business and Professional Speaking. Being a part of the residence halls is a fun and exciting experience. I've gotten to know Marshall's students and see their strong work ethic and commitment to bettering themselves and their world. I look forward to continued opportunities to meet and talk with students as they progress through their college careers.

Shawn Schulenberg Ph.D. Political Science
Telephone: 304-696-3659
Email: schulenberg@marshall.edu

I am the Faculty-in-Resident living in the First Year Resident Hall, South. I am originally from Minnesota, but finished my graduate education in Southern California, and have lived at times in Argentina, Brazil, and Panama. For fun, I like to travel, watch movies, and stay in shape at the Rec Center. This is my second year at Marshall in the Political Science department, where I teach courses in comparative (non-U.S.) politics, Latin America, and sexuality.

You can find me at my office in First Year South on MW from Noon to 1:30PM, in my office in Smith Hall 739A on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30PM and TR from 12:30 to 2:00PM. My door is always open so please stop by anytime to introduce yourself!

Jana Hovland M.S., R.D., L.D.
Telephone: 304-696-3659
Email: hovland@marshall.edu

Hello! As a Faculty-in-Residence for Holderby Hall, Buskirk Hall and Twin Towers West, I'm looking forward to learning with students both inside and outside of the classroom this year. I graduated from Ohio University with a BS in dietetics, completed a dietetic Internship at Virginia tech, and earned a MS in nutrition from East Carolina University. I joined the Marshall University Community as an Assistant Professor of dietetics in the August of 2010. In addition to teaching, I am pursuing a doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Ohio University. I enjoy running, yoga, hiking and eating local foods! Feel free to stop by to chat about nutrition, college life, careers, etc. or to go for a run or a hike!