Office of the President
John A. Nunes, PhD
University Leadership
John A. Nunes, PhD
President
On May 17, 2025, the Board of Regents of California Lutheran University unanimously
appointed Dr. John A. Nunes as the university’s ninth president, effective June 1,
2025.
President's Cabinet
The President's Cabinet consists of Vice Presidents from each division, the Associate Vice President for Mission & Identity, and General Counsel.
Leanne Neilson, PsyD
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Regina Biddings-Muro, EdD
Vice President for University Advancement
Brian Fahnestock
Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance
Melinda Roper, EdD
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Marvin E. Richards, Jr., JD
Vice President and General Counsel
Colleen Windham-Hughes, PhD, MDiv
Associate Vice President for Mission & Identity
Laureen Hill, MD, MBA
Executive Partner, Strategic Planning & Business Development
Academic Leadership
Gerhard Apfelthaler, PhD
Dean of the School of Management
Lisa Buono, EdD
Dean of the School for Professional and Continuing Studies
Michael Hillis, PhD
Dean of the Graduate School of Education
Rick Holigrocki, PhD
Dean of the Graduate School of Psychology
Sharon Docter, PhD
Chair of the Faculty Assembly
Governing Bodies
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents is the governing body of the university that directs positive change to further our mission and strategic plan.
Convocation
The 85-person Convocation, which elects the university's Board of Regents, represents the corporation of California Lutheran University.
University Organizational Chart
Cal Lutheran consists of six divisions of personnel, each overseen by a vice president. Together, there are more than 50 administrative and academic units across all divisions of the university.
