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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 Programs: Aquatics & Fitness 304-696-4653 slayton8@marshall.edu
Zach Kula Assistant Director of Programs: Competitive Sports, Camps & Outdoor Pursuits 304-696-4652 kula@marshall.edu
Lindsey Peterson Assistant Director of Facility Operations 304-696-4107 petersonl@marshall.edu
Vincent Murphy Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety 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
Richard Fricke Building Maintenance Manager 304-696-5738 frickeii@marshall.edu
Michele Muth

Director of Campus Recreation

Telephone: 304-696-6758

Email: pallante1@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

Associate Director of Programs

Telephone: 304-696-6759

Email: tscherne@marshall.edu

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.

Michael Weaver

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.

Kaitlin Horton

Assistant Director of Programs: Aquatics & Fitness

Telephone: 304-696-4653

Email: slayton8@marshall.edu

Serving as the Assistant Director of Programs: Aquatics and Fitness at Marshall University. Mrs. Horton is responsible for programming and operations at both the Marshall Recreation Center and the Henderson Pool at Marshall University. She is also responsible for all fitness programing. She has been in aquatics and fitness for over 10 years; working as a lifeguard, swim lesson instructor, and supervisor. She began her journey at Marshall University in 2012 as a part-time staff until she became the Graduate Assistant of Facility Operations in 2018. Kaitlin completed both her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences and then completed her Masters in Exercise Science at Marshall University.

Zach Kula

Assistant Director of Programs: Competitive Sports, Camps & Outdoor Pursuits

Telephone: 304-696-4652

Email: kula@marshall.edu

Serving as the Coordinator of Competitive Sports & Camps, Zach is responsible for the facilitation of Intramural Sports and Camps for the Rec Center. Additionally, he is responsible for the recruitment, training, and development of the student officials that work with the Intramural program and the counselors for camps. 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!

Lindsey Peterson

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 facility reservations. In her spare time, she likes to work out and spend time with her husband, daughter, and dogs.

Vincent Murphy

Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety

Telephone: 304-696-3653

Email: murphy317@marshall.edu

Serving as the Coordinator 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.

Michael Lawson

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.

Karianne Fischer

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.

Richard Fricke

Building Maintenance Manager

Telephone: 304-696-5738

Email: frickeii@marshall.edu

Richard serves as the Facility Service Technician at the Rec. In this role he oversees preventive Maintenance for all exercise equipment and assists with facility upkeep projects. His previous professional experience includes positions as the Operations/Maintenance Superintendent at DSI Underground as well as Maintenance Supervisor at Minova USA. In his spare time he likes to drive golf balls and his vintage Corvette.

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402 Thundering Herd Dr.
Huntington, WV, 25755

Telephone: 304-696-4732

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