Administration
Holly Pope
Senior Director of Curriculum, Design, and Development
404.981.4758
Holly has worked for Chancellor University for more than two years. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration – management, a master’s degree in math education, and is working toward her Ed.D. in teacher leadership. A lifelong resident of Georgia, Holly enjoys reading and spending time at the pool with her family.
Jason Wood
Theodore Ernst Chair of Accounting / Senior Director of Academic Operations / College of Business Undergraduate Program Chair / Assistant Professor – Accounting
216.325.9073
Originally from Arkansas, Jason Wood began working for Chancellor University in September, 2010. He holds numerous degrees and certifications, including an MBA, BBA in accounting, CPA, CITP, CISA, CIA and CFF. When he is not working, he enjoys swimming and soccer.
Kate Herrnstein
Sr. Manager GICS
216.432.8943
Kate has worked for Chancellor University for more than three years and has a master’s degree in public administration. She is originally from Bath, OH. When Kate is not working, she enjoys running and Netflix marathons.
Douglas Clay, Ph.D.
Director of Assessment
216.361.2738
Dr. Douglas Clay is originally from West Virginia and holds a Ph.D. from Cleveland State University. He currently resides in Valley View, OH, and enjoys philosophy, theology, bass fishing, Cub Scouts, history, theater and big game hunting when he is not at work.
Rhea Isla
Manager, Faculty Training & Development
216.361.2788
Originally from Albuquerque, NM, Rhea Isla has worked for Chancellor University for more than four years. Rhea holds a BA in sociology and English and a MS in business and leadership. She currently resides in southern Germany where she enjoys crafting, website design and cooking.
Chris Burges
Chief Compliance/Regulatory Affairs Officer
216.361.2756
Originally from Prescott, AZ, Chris Burges holds a BA in theater, a BS in finance and an MeD in adult education and training. When Chris isn’t working, he enjoys spending time with his macaws, Tango and Luna; reading; and social activism.
Information Technology
Vasil Hadji Jordanov
Vice President / IT
216.361.2762
Vasil has worked for Chancellor for more than a year and holds MBAs in information technology and international business. Originally from the Republic of Macedonia, he now resides in Florida, where he enjoys going to the beach and listening to music. “Carpe diem!”
Kevin Koberna
System Administrator
216.361.2726
Kevin Koberna, originally from North Olmsted, OH, has worked for Chancellor University for more than two years. He holds a degree in pre-med.
Marketing
Errol Tosh
Senior Director of Marketing & Development
Hailing from Chicago, IL, Errol Tosh has worked for Chancellor University for three years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in multimedia and graphic design. Currently, Errol resides in Arizona and enjoys spending time with his family, photography and extreme sports.
Libby Brandt
Social Media & Communications Manager
216.325.6911
Libby Brandt has worked for Chancellor University since September, 2012 and holds a bachelor of science in journalism from Ohio University. Currently, Libby resides in Lakewood, OH, where she enjoys playing with her pets, sewing, reading, dancing and anything art-related.
Finance
Brian McElyea, Ph.D.
Chief Financial Officer
216.361.2725
Dr. McElyea served 23 years in the U.S. Navy, functioning in a multitude of logistics and finance roles, including CFO of hospitals, financial controller of a dental research and development facility, and manager of financial operations. Dr. McElyea has held Chief Officer positions in both public and non-profit organizations. He holds a bachelor of science in business administration from Widener University, a master’s degree in public administration from Troy State University, and a Ph.D. in applied management and decision sciences from Walden University.
Marcia L. Brazil
Controller
216.361.2736
Marcia began working at Chancellor University in May, 2008. She holds a master of business administration and a BSBA from John Carroll University. Originally from Ecuador, Marcia currently lives in Brunswick, OH, where she enjoys playing basketball.
Human Resources
Theresa Hueftle, Ph.D.
VP of Human Resources
216.432.8986
A native of northeast Ohio, Theresa has been with Chancellor since 2008. She holds a Ph.D. in instructional design for online learning. In her spare time she enjoys outdoor activities such as water skiing, kayaking, windsurfing and biking.
Linda Goodwin
Manager, Human Resources
216.361.2783
Originally from Cleveland, Linda has worked for Chancellor University since 2010. She is currently working toward her bachelor’s degree from Chancellor University. When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her family in North Royalton, OH where she currently lives, reading, and bicycling.