Leadership
Mr. George Miles | Chair
Mr. Michael Klein | Vice Chair
Dr. Joel Morganroth | Co-Treasurer
Ms. Rosemary Oberndorf | Co-Treasurer
Mr. Ali Bahaj | Secretary
Dr. Larry Thompson | President
Mr. Ravi Akhoury
Mr. Ali M. Bahaj
Mr. Robert Bartner
Dr. Richard Basch
Dr. Alex Beavers, Jr.
Ms. Elaine Crouse
Mr. Maurice Cunniffe
Ms. Ariane Dart
Mr. Dean Eisner
Mr. James Ericson
Mr. Robert Essner
Mr. Larry Garberding
Ms. Teri Hansen
Mr. Steve Hutchinson
Mr. William Isaac
Ms. Sarah Kambara '14
Ms. Cheryl Loeffler
Ms. Flora Major
Ms. Nancy Markle
Mr. Frank Martucci
Ms. Mary Ann Meyer
Mr. Jonathan Mitchell
Dr. Joel Morganroth
Mr. Karl Newkirk
Mr. Brandon Oldenburg ‘95
Mr. Richard Rivera
Mr. Samuel Samelson
Ms. Janet B. Schmidt
Mr. Sam Scott
Mr. Rajesh Soin
Mr. Willie M. Stanfield
Mr. Dale Strohl
Ex Officio:
Ms. Emily Walsh, President, Ringling College Library Association
Ms. Pauline Becker
Ms. Carol Camiener
Ms. Linda Dickinson
Mr. Arthur Ferguson
Mr. Jack Harrison
Ms. Carolyn Johnson
Ms. Elaine Keating
Mr. Robert A. Kimbrough
Dr. Diana Lager
Ms. Elizabeth G. Lindsay
Ms. Isabel Norton
Ms. Susan Palmer
Mr. George Pierson ‘65
Ms. Diane Roskamp
Mr. Ernest F. Smith
Mr. Steven B. Stein
Ms. Lois Stulberg
Ms. Wendy G. Surkis
Dr. Larry R. Thompson
President
Dr. Larry R. Thompson became president of Ringling College of Art and Design in July, 1999. As head of this premier art and design college, he is transforming the way people think about art and design and why businesses must infuse creativity to thrive. A lawyer and an educator, Larry served as Special Assistant to the President of The Ohio State University, President/CEO of Flint Cultural Center in Michigan, and was founding Executive Director/ CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio prior to joining Ringling College. He is the former president for the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design and currently serves as a member of its Executive Committee, is Chair of the President’s Council of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, and serves on boards of many local arts and civic organizations.
Dr. Peter A. McAllister
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Peter McAllister received his Bachelor degree from the University of Toronto, his Ph.D. in Music Education from Kent State University, and an Institute for Management and Leadership in Education Certificate from Harvard University. He joined Ringling College of Art and Design in 2017, coming from California State University, Los Angeles, where he served as Dean of the College of Arts and Letters. He has also held leadership positions at the University of Arizona and Ball State University. Peter has co-edited 11 books, and over 410 research articles have cited his published research, with a focus on motivation theories and educational technologies. He served as a reviewer for the Policy Brief published by the Council of Arts Accrediting Associations, which includes the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). As Vice President for Academic Affairs at Ringling College of Art and Design, he works collaboratively with other division Vice Presidents, as well as colleagues in Academic Affairs including two Associate Vice Presidents, under the leadership of President Larry R. Thompson. For all students enrolled at Ringling College, Academic Affairs supports its faculty in offering 13 majors: Business of Art and Design, Computer Animation, Creative Writing, Film, Fine Arts, Game Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Design, Photography & Imaging, Visual Studies, plus new majors Virtual Reality Development, and Entertainment Design in Themed Environments.
Dr. Tammy S. Walsh
Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
Dr. Tammy S. Walsh earned her BA in Speech Communications/Broadcasting from Mansfield University; a MS in Counseling/College Student Personnel from Shippensburg University; and her EdD in Higher Education from Nova Southeastern University. She has over 30 years of experience in higher education, specifically focused on Student Affairs/Student Development work, and has served as Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Ringling College of Art and Design since June, 2005. Tammy is active in numerous national and regional organizations to include: ACPA, NASPA, AICAD, NODA, NACAS, IACLEA, ASCA and ICUF. She also serves on the Embracing Our Differences (EOD) Steering Committee within Sarasota.
Ms. Stacey Corley
Vice President for Advancement
Ms. Stacey Corley has BPA in Accounting and MBA from Mississippi State University. Prior to joining Ringling College in 2012, Stacey served two years as Associate Director for Development at the Ringling Museum/FSU Foundation. Her previous career was with Bristol-Myers Squibb where she worked for 10 years as Neuroscience Specialty Sales Representative, Senior Hospital Business Manager, and Senior Territory Business Manager. Stacey volunteered for the Junior League of Nashville for seven years, and she has been involved with the Junior League of Sarasota since 2003, having served as President, VP of Finance, and Co-Chair of Simply Sarasota.
Dr. Tracy A. Wagner
Vice President for Finance and Administration
Dr. Tracy A. Wagner has a BA in Economics and Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa, her MBA from the University of Dubuque, and a PhD in Leadership and Education/Specialization in Higher Education Administration from Barry University. Tracy has served private higher education 29 years, 26 of those as the chief financial officer including service to the University of Dubuque and Knox College. She is in her 14th year as Ringling College of Art and Design’s VP for Finance and Administration. In addition to supporting strategic campus master planning, financing strategies and investment management, she provides oversight for various administrative departments including business office; campus safety; facilities maintenance, custodial and construction; student financial aid; and auxiliary services such as the Ringling Art Supply Store. Tracy is a member of numerous associations including the National and Southern Associations of College and University Business Officers, the Society of College and University Planners, and the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers. She currently serves as the Chair of the Florida Independent College and University Risk Management Association.
Ms. Christine C. DeGeorge
Vice President for Human & Organizational Development
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