Find contact information, including email and telephone, for Marshall University Recreation Center administration and staff.
| Name | Position | Telephone Number | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michele Muth | Director of Campus Recreation | 304-696-6758 | pallante1@marshall.edu |
| Cindi Tscherne | Associate Director of Programs | 304-696-6759 | tscherne@marshall.edu |
| Michael Weaver | Associate Director of Facilities & Operations | 304-696-2943 | weaverm@marshall.edu |
| Kaitlin Horton | Assistant Director of Fitness & Safety | 304-696-4653 | slayton8@marshall.edu |
| Zach Kula | Assistant Director of Programs: Competitive Sports, Facility Rentals & Outdoor Pursuits | 304-696-4652 | kula@marshall.edu |
| Lindsey Peterson | Assistant Director of Facility Operations | 304-696-4107 | petersonl@marshall.edu |
| Vincent Murphy | Senior Assistant Director of Aquatics & Staff Operations | 304-696-3653 | murphy317@marshall.edu |
| Michael Lawson | Coordinator of Member & Guest Services | 304-696-2529 | lawson129@marshall.edu |
| Karianne Fischer | Coordinator of Marketing and Outreach | 304-696-3633 | fischer38@marshall.edu |
| Greg Colegrove | Building Maintenance Manager | 304-696-5738 | colgrove7@marshall.edu |
Michele Muth is the Director of Campus Recreation and has worked in Campus Rec at Marshall University for most of her career. She started serving as Assistant Director of Marketing and Membership in 2010, then was promoted to Associate Director in 2017 and Director in 2019. Michele holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Economics and a Master of Business Administration, both from Marshall University. Her responsibilities include financial management, oversight of both the operations and programming aspects of campus recreation and leading the entire Rec team to achieve excellence. When she isn’t working, she can be found at the Rec taking a group fitness class, cheering on her kids Maren and Henrik at soccer games, cooking and spending time with her husband Mark.
Cindi Tscherne is the Associate Director of Programs at the Marshall Recreation Center. In her current role, she oversees fitness, well-being, adventure recreation, aquatics and competitive sport programs. She has been at Marshall since December 2016, but she has worked in the field of recreation since 1980 and specifically in Campus Recreation for the past 10 years. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Cindi graduated from Bowling Green State University with a B.S. in Recreation and from Baldwin Wallace University with a M.A. in Education. When she is not working she can be found at home with her husband Joel and their “Herd” of 2 dogs and 4 cats. She loves working in her yard, cooking or spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Associate Director of Facilities and Operations
Telephone: 304-696-2943
Email: weaverm@marshall.edu
Mike started as the Associate Director of Facilities and Operations in October of 2018. He has been working in Campus Rec since 2010 at Cleveland State University. Mike holds a Bachelor’s degree from Ashland University and a Master’s degree from Cleveland State University, both with a concentration in Sports Management. Some of his responsibilities include oversight of the facilities and operation staff, facility space reservations, and financial management. In his spare time he likes to workout, compete in obstacle races, watch movies, and enjoy time with his pets and wife.
Assistant Director of Fitness & Safety
Telephone: 304-696-4653
Email: slayton8@marshall.edu
Kaitlin Horton began her journey at Marshall University in 2012 as a part-time staff member, later becoming the Graduate Assistant of Facility Operations in 2018. She earned both her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences and her Master’s degree in Exercise Science from Marshall University.
Now serving as the Assistant Director of Fitness, Kaitlin oversees fitness programming, Physical Education Lifetime (PEL) classes, and internship programs at the Marshall Recreation Center. With over a decade of experience in fitness programming, aquatics management, and facility operations, she’s passionate about creating engaging programs and keeping things running smoothly.
When she’s not at work, you can find Kaitlin hitting the gym, spending quality time with her husband and son, diving into a good book, or caring for her ever-growing collection of houseplants.
Assistant Director of Programs: Competitive Sports, Facility Rentals & Outdoor Pursuits
Telephone: 304-696-4652
Email: kula@marshall.edu
Serving as the Assistant Director of Programs for Competitive Sports, Facility Rentals, and Outdoor Pursuits. He is responsible for overseeing Intramural Sports, managing rental bookings and reservations, and supervising the climbing wall.Additionally, he is responsible for the recruitment, training, and development of the student officials that work with the Intramural program and the outdoor rec attendants. Zach holds a B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of North Georgia and a M.Ed. in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of West Florida. In his spare time, Zach officiates High School and Women’s Collegiate Basketball as well as high school tackle football. He also loves to go on adventures with his wife and dog!
Assistant Director of Facility Operations
Telephone: 304-696-4107
Email: petersonl@marshall.edu
Lindsey serves as the Associate Director of Facilities and Operations. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion and a Masters in Health Promotion, both from the University of Kentucky. Some of her responsibilities include oversight and development of the facilities and operation staff, as well as youth programs. In her spare time, she likes to work out and spend time with her husband, daughter, and dogs.
Senior Assistant Director of Aquatics & Staff Operations
Telephone: 304-696-3653
Email: murphy317@marshall.edu
Serving as the Assistant Director of Aquatics and Safety at Marshall University, Vincent is responsible for the programming and operations of the Marshall Recreation Center pool and Fitch Natatorium pool in the Cam Henderson Center. Additionally, he is responsible for programming all the safety classes for the site. He has been in aquatics for over nine years, working as a lifeguard, swim lesson instructor, and aquatics supervisor. Vincent started at the Marshall Rec in 2017 as a part-time staff until he became the Graduate Assistant of Aquatics and Safety. He completed his undergraduate degree in Health Science at Marshall University and is pursuing his master’s degree as well. In his free time, he likes to enjoy time with his dog, cat, and watch lots of Netflix.
Coordinator of Member & Guest Services
Telephone: 304-696-2529
Email: lawson129@marshall.edu
Serving as the Coordinator of Member & Guest Services, Michael oversees memberships as well as the recruitment and development of the Welcome Desk and Pro Shop staff. Michael began working as a student employee with Marshall Rec in 2017, earning his undergraduate degree in Sports Management in 2020. In his free time, Michael enjoys exploring the great outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
Coordinator of Marketing and Outreach
Telephone: 304-696-3633
Email: fischer38@marshall.edu
Karianne serves as the Coordinator of Marketing and Outreach. She started working as a student employee at the Rec in 2014. Karianne holds a BFA in Graphic Design from Marshall University. Before joining the Rec full-time, she worked as a graphic designer for an oral surgery practice. Karianne is responsible for creating marketing materials, managing social media, and the graphic design staff. She also plans special events and manages all Rec Center sponsorships. Outside of work, she enjoys creating things for her small business, hanging out with her dog Jolee, and traveling to different countries with her husband, Milan.