Governance
Take time to learn more about Midwestern's programs, campuses, and people, including our President, Dr. Kathleen H. Goeppinger, and our esteemed Board of Trustees.
In concert with the Board of Trustees, the University’s leaders work to develop academic programs, educational experiences, and clinical services that are at the forefront of healthcare education and patient care. The One Health Initiative further strengthens the University’s commitment to creating the healthcare team of tomorrow.
Board of Trustees
- The Honorable Jean L. Baxter, J.D.
Vice Chair of the Board - Janet R. Bolton
Chair of the Board - Michael M. Bond, D.O. FAAFP
- Steven R. Chanen, J.D.
- Gregory J. Gaus
- Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer - Warren B. Grayson, J.D.
- Kenneth R. Herlin, M.A., M.B.A., CPA
Secretary/Treasurer - Michael P. Kamradt, M.B.A.
- John Ladowicz, M.B.A.
- Kevin D. Leahy, FACHE
- Sr. Anne C. Leonard, C.N.D.
Life Trustee - Madeline R. Lewis, D.O.
- Chara Reid-Reed, Pharm.D.
- Marilyn Kent Tapajna, M.A.T., CCC-SLP/L
- Rear Admiral Ronald D. Tucker, USN, Retired
- Nicholas C. Zagotta, J.D.
Executive Leadership Team
- Joshua C. Baker, O.D., M.S.
Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer - Victoria Franks, M.Adm.
Vice President of Multicultural Affairs and Community Outreach - Amy Gibson, M.S., PHR, SHRM-SCP
Vice President, Human Resources and Organizational Development - Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer - Mary W.L. Lee, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP
Vice President, Special Assistant to the President - Angela L. Marty, M.A.
Senior Vice President, Administration and Communications - Barbara L. McCloud, Esq., J.D., M.B.A.
Vice President and General Counsel - Gregory O’Coyne, M.S.D.A., CPA
Vice President, Finance - Kaila Osmotherly Dougherty, O.D., FAAO
Vice President, Clinic Operations - Matthew Sweeney, CPA, CFA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - Daniel Tapia, Ed.D., M.I.S.M., M.P.M., PMP and ABT
Vice President, Operations - Yir Gloria Yueh, Ph.D.
Vice President and Chief Academic Officer
Academic and Administrative Leadership Team
- Thomas Boyle, D.O., M.B.A.
Dean, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine - Sheri Brownstein, D.M.D., M.Ed.
Dean, College of Dental Medicine-Arizona - Erik P. Carroll, MPM, B.S.T.M, ITIL
Director of Information Technology Services - Jared Chamberlain, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Health Sciences, Glendale Campus - Mitchell R. Emerson, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Pharmacy, Glendale Campus and Downers Grove Campus - Dana L. Fay
Assistant Vice President, Communications & Marketing - Michael J. Fay, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Graduate Studies - Alicia E. Feis, O.D., FAAO
Dean, Arizona College of Optometry - Carla Gartrell, D.V.M., J.D., DACVIM
Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine - Harold J. Haering, D.M.D.
Dean, College of Dental Medicine-Illinois - Jeffrey L. Jensen, D.P.M., FACFAS
Dean, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine - Lori A. Kemper, D.O., M.S., FACOFP
Dean, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine - Monica Kramer, B.B.A.
Chief of Staff - Fred Romano, Ph.D., M.S.
Dean, College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove Campus - James Rubinstein, M.M., ITIL
Director of Information Technology Services - Shannon Sesterhenn, Ed.D.
Dean, Student Services - Melissa Suckow, O.D., FAAO
Dean, Chicago College of Optometry - Jim Woods, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President of Research