Meet the Enrollment Staff

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	Mae Mills Assistant Director of Enrollment Management - RIBN (828)328-7730 mae.mills@lr.edu Bio: As someone who says they are "allergic to watching sports," Mae is more likely to be found cooking, sewing, or crafting on the weekends. She is also a fan of bowling and theater. Mae graduated from Gardner-Webb ... More »
	Nathanael Summer Enrollment Management Counselor (828)328-7305 nathanael.summer@lr.edu Bio: Originally from Port Orange, Florida, Nathanael graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne in 2011 with a degree in Political Science. Although he was a tennis player while at L-R, his Saturdays are now filled with games of golf ... More »
	Emily Edwards Enrollment Management Counselor - RIBN (828)328-7731 emily.edwards@lr.edu Bio: One of L-R's very own alumni, Emily majored in Sports Management with a minor in Business. A self-proclaimed sports junkie, Emily loves playing volleyball, even though she says she rarely gets on the court anymore... More »
	Kyle Butler-May Enrollment Management Counselor (828)328-7482 kyle.may@lr.edu Bio: Kyle graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, a major that he is more than passionate about. Kyle enjoys hiking, the mountains, and college football in his spare time... More »
	Brittany Burns Assistant Director of Enrollment Management (828)328-7660 brittany.burns@lr.edu Bio: Brittany graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne with a major in sociology and a minor in psychology in 2006. Her interests include spending time with family and friends, hiking in the mountains, cleaning, and shopping... More »
	Frank O'Hagan Assistant Director of Enrollment Management (828)328-7722 frank.ohagan@lr.edu Bio: Frank is an avid car enthusiast who enjoys playing the drums and reading. While in school, his favorite subjects were history, art and psychology. His musical tastes range from The Police to Wynton Marsalis. More »
	Shana Hewitt Enrollment Counselor (828)328-7380 shana.hewitt@lr.edu Bio: Shana knows that sometimes you don't have to travel far to follow your dreams. She grew up in Newton, N.C., and found her true calling at nearby Lenoir-Rhyne. More »
	Janet McKee Assistant Director of Enrollment Management (828)328-7303 janet.mckee@lr.edu Bio: In college, Janet started as a nursing major, but quickly switched to psychology. "I loved math and chemistry, but I enjoyed studying people more," she says. More »
	Juan Ramirez Enrollment Counselor (828)328-7365 juan.ramirez@lr.edu Bio: Juan was born in the Republic of Colombia, but moved to Hickory with his family when he was 13. Upon graduation from high school, Juan enrolled at L-R where he earned degrees in International Business and Spanish. More »
	Erin Cook Associate Director of Enrollment Management (828)328-7328 cooker@lr.edu Bio: Erin was involved in just about everything as a student at L-R: student government, Greek life, campus activities, and the Wesley Fellowship. She is currently continuing her education at L-R by pursuing a master's degree. More »
	Nick Jenkins Associate Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid Counselor (828)328-7356 jenkinsn@lr.edu Bio: Nick is from Cranford, NJ. He found L-R in his senior year of high school, graduated in 2004, and earned his master's degree from L-R in 2010. More »
	Courtney Thompson Associate Director of Enrollment Management (828)328-7182 thompsonc@lr.edu Bio: Courtney is a firm believer that you can never have too many shoes. She describes herself as a shopaholic, with a special passion for shoes. More »
	Stacey Brackett Dir. of Student Success & Retention/Assoc. Dir. of Enrollment Management (828)328-7309 bracketts@lr.edu Bio: Stacey played the French horn in high school and felt destined to be a musician. But he found a new interest after taking a college psychology class... more »
	Rachel Nichols Vice President for Enrollment Management (828)328-7306 allenr@lr.edu Bio: Rachel knows first-hand what it's like to be a student at L-R, earning two degrees here: a bachelor's in business administration and a master's in counseling. More »
	Eric Brandon Director of Enrollment Services (828)328-7301 brandone@lr.edu Bio: Eric grew up in Durham, NC, and attended Lenoir-Rhyne, earning a degree in sports management. He was also a member of the football and track & field teams at L-R.  More »
	Karen Feezor Director of Admissions (828)328-7392 feezork@lr.edu Bio: As a lifelong Lutheran and N.C. native, when Karen got ready to go to college L-R was a natural choice. She majored in music and business and enjoyed singing with the A Capella Choir. More »