Encompass Leadership

Nearly 300 employees from across campus are working behind the scenes to bring Encompass to life. Meet the project leaders guiding this transformational effort and helping drive progress every step of the way.

Executive Sponsors

Senior leaders who serve as the primary champions for the initiative. They provide strategic oversight, advocate for the project at the executive level, and ensure alignment with institutional goals. They help remove obstacles and secure resources as needed. 
Steven Holley

Steven Holley

  • Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer
Noel Wilkin

Noel Wilkin

  • Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Committee Co-Chairs

Individuals who jointly lead a key governance or advisory committee. They facilitate meetings, guide decision-making, and ensure committee contributions are aligned with project objectives and timelines. 
Tony Ammeter

Tony Ammeter

  • Director of Outreach & Continuing Studies, Associate Provost, Dean of General Studies and Associate Professor of Management & Management Information Systems
Andrea Jekabsons

Andrea Jekabsons

  • Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer
Alex Langhart

Alex Langhart

  • Director of University Health Services
Joy Shideler

Joy Shideler

  • Controller

Sr. Executive Director

A senior leader with operational responsibility for major aspects of the initiative. This role bridges strategy and execution, ensuring that plans are carried out effectively and that teams remain aligned with overall priorities.
David D Allen

David D Allen

  • Interim Sr. Executive Director for Project Encompass, Professor of Biomolecular Sciences, and Research Professor in the Research Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences

Change Management, Communications & Training

This team leads the human side of change. They develop and deliver messaging, training, and support to prepare stakeholders for new systems, processes, and ways of working. Their work ensures awareness, understanding, and adoption across the campus community.
Emily Ferris

Emily Ferris

  • Associate Director of Outreach and Change Management Lead for Project Encompass
Lisa Stone

Lisa Stone

  • Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communications
Madison Trayser

Madison Trayser

  • Communications Specialist III
Andrea Jekabsons

Andrea Jekabsons

  • Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer
Tyra Isaacs

Tyra Isaacs

  • Training Specialist Lead

Steering Committee

A leadership group that provides high-level guidance, makes critical decisions, and helps resolve major issues. They ensure that the initiative stays on track, aligns with institutional priorities, and reflects the needs of key stakeholders.
Desha Ferguson

Desha Ferguson

  • Director of Payroll and Operations
Al Ling

Al Ling

  • Director of Business Applications and ERP Support
Jody Lowe

Jody Lowe

  • Director of Admissions
Chris Reichley

Chris Reichley

  • Director of Application Development & Integration
Jennifer Simmons

Jennifer Simmons

  • Assistant Provost
Leaders who are responsible for overseeing the Banner portion of the initiative. They coordinate efforts across functional and technical teams, manage scope and timelines, and ensure successful delivery of Banner-related outcomes.
Tony Ammeter

Tony Ammeter

  • Director of Outreach & Continuing Studies, Associate Provost, Dean of General Studies and Associate Professor of Management & Management Information Systems
Chelsea Bennett

Chelsea Bennett

  • Director Luckyday Programs
Chris Reichley

Chris Reichley

  • Director of Application Development & Integration
Jennifer Simmons

Jennifer Simmons

  • Assistant Provost
Operational leads who manage the day-to-day planning and execution of Banner-related workstreams. They oversee timelines, tasks, risk mitigation, and collaboration among team members.
Ben Carlton

Ben Carlton

  • IT Project Manager
Meredith Fleming

Meredith Fleming

  • IT Project Manager
Subject matter experts who are responsible for designing and implementing Banner functionality. Functional leads focus on how the system supports business processes, while technical leads handle system configuration, data, and integration. 
Will Anderson

Will Anderson

  • Ellucian Experience/Web Developer
Beau Bourgeois

Beau Bourgeois

  • Manager Basis Administration
Robin Bourgeois

Robin Bourgeois

  • Assistant To the Dean, Graduate School
Laura Diven-Brown

Laura Diven-Brown

  • Director of Financial Aid
Katie Busby

Katie Busby

  • Director of Institutional Research, Effectiveness and Planning, Accreditation Liaison, and Instructional Assistant Professor of Higher Education
Jordan Easley

Jordan Easley

  • Software Developer II
Kyle Ellis

Kyle Ellis

  • Director of the Center for Student Success and First Year Experience and Instructional Assistant Professor of Higher Education
Richard Forgette

Richard Forgette

  • Associate Provost and Professor of Political Science
Brian Hopkins

Brian Hopkins

  • Deputy Chief Information Officer for Academic Technology
Mike Littrell

Mike Littrell

  • Deputy Chief Information Officer/Chief Information Security Officer/Director of Technical Services
Jody Lowe

Jody Lowe

  • Director of Admissions
Brent Marsh

Brent Marsh

  • Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students
Kaleb Robbins

Kaleb Robbins

  • Software Developer III
Errol Sayre

Errol Sayre

  • Associate Director for Application Development and Integration
Kurt Smith

Kurt Smith

  • Business Manager
Ed Stuart

Ed Stuart

  • Associate Director of Institutional Research
Caelan Talmadge

Caelan Talmadge

  • Software Developer III
Brenteria Travis

Brenteria Travis

  • Data Warehouse Manager
Beth Whittington

Beth Whittington

  • Assistant to the Dean Academic Support
Chris Zhao

Chris Zhao

  • Ellucian Ethos/Integration Developer

Workday Project Directors

Leaders who are responsible for the Workday side of the initiative. They oversee cross-functional collaboration, ensure delivery against objectives, and manage alignment between Workday and institutional priorities. 
Andrea Jekabsons

Andrea Jekabsons

  • Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer
Desha Ferguson

Desha Ferguson

  • Director of Payroll and Operations
Al Ling

Al Ling

  • Director of Business Applications and ERP Support
Joy Shideler

Joy Shideler

  • Controller

Workday Project Manager

The individual who manages the day-to-day progress of the Workday implementation. This role coordinates workstreams, manages timelines, and ensures that deliverables stay on track. 
Caitlyn Wakefield

Caitlyn Wakefield

  • Encompass ERP Project Manager

Workday Functional & Technical Leads

Experts who are guiding the design and implementation of Workday processes and systems. Functional leads focus on aligning Workday with institutional needs, while technical leads manage system configuration, data conversion, and integrations.
Kay Card

Kay Card

  • Software Developer III
Kim Criddle

Kim Criddle

  • Manager of Recruitment
Tracy Darby

Tracy Darby

  • Software Developer III
Brittany Doty

Brittany Doty

  • Adjunct Instructor in Center for Student Success and First Year Experience
Bryce Drew

Bryce Drew

  • Director of Compensation and Recruiting
Desha Ferguson

Desha Ferguson

  • Director of Payroll and Operations
Mingxian Fu

Mingxian Fu

  • Software Developer III
Sherelyn Gooch

Sherelyn Gooch

  • Manager of Human Resources (Benefits)
Hunter Haney

Hunter Haney

  • Associate Director of Human Resources
Hal Harrington

Hal Harrington

  • Compensation Manager
Lauren Hatton

Lauren Hatton

  • Senior Leave Specialist
Jessica Hughes

Jessica Hughes

  • Employee Engagement and Communications Manager
Candice McMinn

Candice McMinn

  • Workday Business Process Administrator
Michael Moseley

Michael Moseley

  • Workday Security Lead
Chris Provence

Chris Provence

  • Associate Director Business Applications/ERP Support
Craig Richmond

Craig Richmond

  • Manager Human Resources
Margaret Walden

Margaret Walden

  • Associate Director of Business Applications and ERP Support
David Winters

David Winters

  • Workday Reporting Lead/Developer