APCU Leadership
Meet the mission-driven APCU leadership team, committed to supporting and advancing the work of our association and its member institutions in meaningful ways.
APCU Board of Directors
Dr. Wesley Fugate | Chair
Wesley Fugate has served as president of Wilson College in Pennsylvania since 2020. He previously served as vice president for student affairs at Randolph College in Lynchburg, Va.
Dr. Melissa Taverner | Chair Elect
Melissa Taverner has served as president of Lyon College since 2021. She previously served as Lyon’s Provost and Dean of Faculty and before that as Interim VP for Academic Affairs at Emory & Henry College.
Dr. Bryan Coker | Treasurer
Bryan Coker has served as president of Maryville College since 2020. He previously served as vice president and dean of students, as well as acting president, at Goucher College.
Dr. Anita Gustafson | Director
Anita Gustafson has served as president of Presbyterian College since 2024. She previously served as the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and professor of history at Mercer University.
Dr. Susan Hasseler | Director
Susan Hasseler has served as president of Muskingum University since 2016. She previously served as Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Augustana University in Sioux Falls.
Mr. David Hayes | Director
David Hayes has served as president of Coe College since 2021. He previously served as vice president for advancement and professor of business administration and economics at Coe College.
Rev. Dr. Catherine Knott | Director
Catherine Knott has served as the Ball Family Chaplain at Hanover College since 2016. She previously served as a pastor for congregations in the Chicago area and in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Scott McQuilkin | Director
Scott McQuilkin has served as president of Whitworth University since 2022. He previously served as Whitworth’s interim president and vice president for institutional advancement.
Dr. Milton Moreland | Director
Milton Moreland has served as president of the Centre College since 2020. He previously served as the provost and chief academic officer for Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee.
Dr. Steven O’Day | Director
Steven O’Day has served as president of Austin College in Sherman, Texas since 2017. He previously served as vice president of strategic initiatives for Lebanon Valley College.
Dr. Yolanda Page | Director
Yoland Page has served as president of the Stillman College since July of 2023. She previously served as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Savannah State University.
Ms. Leocadia Zak | Director
Lee Zak has served as president of Agnes Scott College since 2018. She previously served as director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency during President Barack Obama’s administration.
Mr. Jeffrey Arnold | Director (Ex-officio)
Jeff Arnold has served as executive director of the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities since 2015. He previously served as vice president for business strategy at RuffaloCODY (now Ruffalo Noel Levitz).