Senior leadership team

Bringing a wealth of expertise in various fields, NAU’s senior leadership team works to advance the highest ideals of what a public research university should be, pursuing excellence and impact in research and education. The leadership team is forward looking in pursuing these goals for undergraduate and graduate programs, and works alongside President José Luis Cruz Rivera to lead NAU to a better and more sustainable world—focusing on a values-driven approach to higher education.

Meet the team

Steven Burrell

Vice President of Technology and Chief Information Officer

Information Technology Services

Ann Marie Chischilly

Vice President of Native American Initiatives

The Office of Native American Initiatives

Laurie Dickson

Vice President for University Strategy and Senior Associate to the President

Christy Farley

Senior Vice President for Engagement and Public Affairs

External Affairs and Partnerships

Bjorn Flugstad

Senior Vice President for University Operations and Chief Financial Officer

University Budget Office

Josh Mackey

Vice President & Chief Human Resource Officer

Human Resources

Mike Marlow

Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics

NAU Athletics

Julie Mueller

Chief Economic Advisor to the President

Franke College of Business

Anika Olsen

Vice President of Enrollment Management

Enrollment Management

Kimberly Ott

Associate Vice President of Communications

The NAU Review

Michelle Parker

Vice President of Legal Affairs & General Counsel

Karen Pugliesi

Interim Executive Vice President and University Provost

Office of the Provost

Brian Register

Chief of Staff

Margot Saltonstall

Vice President of Student Affairs

Division of Student Affairs

Harlan Teller

Chief Marketing Officer

University Marketing

Jason Wilder

Vice President of Research

Research

---