Our Faculty

New Faculty 2008-2009: Pictured with Barbara McMillin & Nan Thomas from the Center for Faculty Development

Name: George DeMaagd

Rank: Professor of Pharmacy and Associate Dean of Academic Administration

Educational Background:
Pharm. D. University of Michigan, 1987
B.S. Western Michigan University, 1981

Experience:
Professor, Ferris State University, 1997-2008
Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, 1998-2008
Speakers's Bureau member, Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 2003-present
Co-editor, Medical Textbooks, Elsevier, Inc., 2004-present
Editorial Review Board, "The Consultant Pharmacist," 2007-present
Adjunct Faculty, Western Michigan University, 1997-2004

Name: Webster Drake

Rank: Associate Professor of Communication Arts and Director of Debate

Educational Background:
Ph.D. Louisiana State University, 2004
M.A. University of North Texas, 1995
B.A. Mississippi College, 1992

Experience:
Assistant Professor, Director of Forensics, Mississippi College, 1998-2008
Graduate Teaching Assistant, 1996-98
Technical Director, Louisiana State University, Spring 1996
Adjunct Instructor, University of North Texas, 1996

Name: Ildefonso (Fonsie) Guilaran

Rank: Assistant Professor of Physics

Educational Background:
Ph.D. Florida State University, 2004
M.S. Florida State University, 2001
B.S. Western Kentucky University, 1998

Experience:
Assistant Professor, Earlham College, 2004-2008
Petroleum Research Fund Summer Research Fellow, Summer 2005

Name: Kim Madewell Jones

Rank: Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and Director, Student and Professional Relations

Educational Background:
Pharm. D. University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy, 2004
B.S. Middle Tennessee State University, 2000

Experience:
Clinical Pharmacist, St. Thomas Hospital, 2005-2007
Clinical Pharmacist, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, 2004-05
Pharmacy Intern, VA Medical Center, 2001-04

Name: David Kuhl

Rank: Professor of Pharmacy and Chair, Pharmacy Practice

Educational Background:
Pharm. D. University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1987
B.S. Kearney State College, 1983

Experience:
Adjunct Professor, University of Tennessee, Memphis, 1992-2008
Adjunct Assistant Professor, The University of Mississippi, 1999-2001
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Regional Medical Center at Memphis, 2001-2008
Director of Clinical and Support Services, Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp., 1998-2001
Clinical Pharmacist, Intensive Care Units and Pulmonary ICU Service, Baptist Memorial Hospital, 1992-98
Clinical Pharmacist, Surgical/Medical Intensive Care Unit and Anesthesiology ICU Service, The Toledo Hospital, 1990-92
Assistant Professor, The University of Toledo, 1990-92

Name: Emily Lean

Rank: Instructor of Business

Educational Background:
Ph.D. Candidate University of Arkansas
B.S.B.A. Union University, 2002

Experience:
Teaching Assistant, University of Arkansas, 2004-2008

Name: Kimberly Lindsey

Rank: Assistant Professor of Pharmacy

Educational Background:
Pharm.D. University of Tennessee, 1996
B.S. University of Tennessee, 1992

Experience:
Critical Care/Nutrition Support Resident, The Regional Medical Center at Memphis, 2007-08
General Practice Pharmacy Resident, St. Thomas Hospital, 2006-07
Staff/Clinical Pharmacist, Memorial Hospital, 2004-06

Name: Allysha Martin

Rank: Visiting Instructor of Language

Educational Background:
M.A. Middlebury College, 2008
B.A. Union University, 2007

Experience:
Bilingual Assistant, Middlebury College, 2008
Private English tutor, 2006

Name: Andrew Martin

Rank: Assistant Professor of Pharmacy

Educational Background:
Pharm. D. Ferris State University, 1998
B.S. Ferris State University, 1996
B.S. Bob Jones University, 1993

Experience:
Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 2003-2008
Manager, Inpatient Pharmacy, Bronson Methodist Hospital, 2002-03
Drug Information Pharmacist, Bronson Methodist Hospital, 1999-2002
Assistant Professor, Ferris State University, 1999-2002
Instructional Staff, Western Michigan University, 1998-2003

Name: Chris Mathews

Rank: Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Music

Educational Background:
D.M.A. University of Kentucky, 2004
M.M. Southwest Missouri State University, 1999
B.M. Union University, 1995

Experience:
Assistant Professor, Clemson University, 2004-2008
Minister of Music, Cross Roads Baptist Church, Easley, South Carolina, 2005-2008
Minister of Music, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Nicholasville, Kentucky, 2000-04
Assistant Conductor, University of Kentucky, 2000-04

Name: John Netland

Rank: Professor and Chair, Department of English

Educational Background:
Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, 1989
M.A. California State Polytechnic University, 1984
B.A. Biola University, 1981

Experience:
Professor of English, Calvin College, 1989-2008

Name: Shawn Okpebholo

Rank: Assistant Professor of Music

Educational Background:
D.M.A. University of Cincinnati College, Conservatory of Music, 2007
M.M. University of Cincinnati College, Conservatory of Music, 2005
B.A. Asbury College, 2003

Experience:
Lecturer, Northern Kentucky University, 2007-2008
Faculty, Northern Kentucky University Preparatory School, 2007-2008
Graduate Assistant, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, 2004-07
Adjunct faculty, Northern Kentucky University, 2006-07
Adjunct Faculty, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, 2006-07

Name: Joel Owen

Rank: Associate Professor of Pharmacy, LLC, President and Principal Scientist

Educational Background:
Ph.D. Auburn University, 1996
B.S. Auburn University, 1989

Experience:
Affiliated Assistant Professor, Auburn University, 2003-2008
Director PK/PD, Cognigen Corporation, 2004-2008
Assistant Director, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1997-2001
Senior Pharmacokineticist, MDS Harris, Inc., 1995-97
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Auburn University, 1990-95
Retail Pharmacist, Medical Center Pharmacy, 1989-90

Name: Tamara Popplewell

Rank: Instructor of Biology

Educational Background:
M.A. Union University, 2004
B.S. Union University, 1998

Experience:
Teacher, Milan High School, 1999-2008

Name: Cynthia Powers

Rank: Assistant Professor of Nursing

Educational Background:
M.S.N. St. Joseph's College, 2008
B.S. University of St. Frances, 1988

Experience:
Adjunct Instructor, Union University, 2008
Clinical Development Specialist, Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare Systems, 2004-2008
Unit Based Educator, Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare Systems, 2002-2004
Director, Renal Services, Methodist Hospitals of Memphis, 1983-2002
Nurse Manager Dialysis, LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center, 1978-1983

Name: Sue-Kyung Sohn

Rank: Visiting Professor of Nursing

Educational Background:
Ph.D. Kyung Pook National University, 1996
M.S.N. Kyung Pook National University, 1985
B.S.N. Kyung Pook National University, 1983

Experience:
Professor, Kosin University, 1989-present
Lecturer, Gospel Junior Nursing College, 1985-89
Registered Nurse, Kyung Pook National University Hospital, 1983-84

Name: Mark Stephens

Rank: Associate Professor of Pharmacy and Director of Experiential Education

Educational Background:
Pharm. D. University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy, 1986
B.S. University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy, 1985

Experience:
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, The Regional Medical Center at Memphis, 2007-2008
Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services, Ampharm Personal Pharmacy Care, 2005-07
Director of Pharmacy & Disease Management, Memphis Managed Care Corporation, 2003-05
Director of Pharmacy, Memphis Managed Care Corporation, 2000-03
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Ambulatory Care, The Regional Medical Center at Memphis, 1991-2000
Associate Professor, The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy, 1987-2002
Clinical Pharmacist for Burn Intensive Care, The Regional Medical Center at Memphis, 1987-1991
Staff Pharmacist, Baptist Memorial Hospital, 1985-1986

Name: Denise Thornton

Rank: Assistant Professor of Nursing

Educational Background:
D.N.Sc. University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2006
M.S.N. University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 1986
B.S.N. Mississippi University for Women, 1980

Experience:
Manager, Clinical Programs and Contracts, Methodist Healthcare, 2004-2008
Coordinator of Continuing Education, Patient Education, Methodist Healthcare, 1988-2004
Staff Nurse, Nurse Manager and Diabetes Educator, Methodist Healthcare, 1980-1988

Name: Lauren Tucker

Rank: Assistant Professor of Pharmacy

Educational Background:
Pharm. D. University of Tennessee Health Center, 2007

Experience:
Pharmacy resident, Regional Medical Center at Memphis, 2007-2008

Name: Blake Watkins

Rank: Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and Chair, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Educational Background:
Ph.D. University of Georgia, 2000
B.S. Union University, 1994

Experience:
Teacher, Regents School of Oxford, 2006-2008
Research Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi, 2004-06
Research Scientist, University of Mississippi, 2002-04

Name: Kevin Westbrook

Rank: Associate Professor of Business

Educational Background:
Ph.D. University of Memphis, 1997
M.B.A. University of Memphis, 1990
B.S. University of Memphis, 1986

Experience:
Adjunct Instructor, Union University, 1999-2008
Adjunct Instructor, University of Memphis, 1997-1998
Vice President, Director of Marketing, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., 2003-2008
Vice President, National Business Development, Marsch McLennan Companies, 1998-2003
Assistant Director of Business Development, Sedgwick Group North America, 1996-98
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant, Unversity of Memphis, 1993-95
Director of Home Health Operations, Baptist Memorial Health Care Development Corporation, 1988-1993

Name: David Wing

Rank: Visiting Professor of Chemistry

Educational Background:
Ph.D. Northwestern University, 1977
B.S. Wheaton College, 1970

Experience:
Professor, Crichton College, 2005-2008
Professor, Grand Canyon University, 1980-2005

Name: Taylor Worley

Rank: Instructor of Christian Studies

Educational Background:
Ph.D. Candidate University of St. Andrews
M.Div. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004
B.A. Union University, 2001

Experience:
Part-time Instructor, Union University, 2007-2008
Seminar Leader, Durham University, 2006-07
Teacher, Highlands Latin School, 2004-05
Student intern, Carl F.H. Henry Center for Christian Leadership, Union University, 2000-01

NEW PART-TIME FACULTY
FALL, 2008

Name: Mike Primeaux

Rank: Assistant Professor of Nursing

Educational Background:
M.S.N. Vanderbilt University, 2006
B.S.N. Union University, 1996

Experience:
Nurse Practitioner, Methodist LeBonheur, 2007-present
Nurse Practitioner, Jackson Pulmonary, 1998-2007
Registered Nurse, West Tennessee Healthcare, 1996-1998