Administration 2024-2025

DSU Executive Administration

Mr. Ty Orton
Acting President
Dr. Holly Gruhlke
Vice President
Dr. Huijian Dong
Provost
Mr. Leslie Wietstock
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Ty Orton Executive Director of the DSU Heritage Foundation
Mr. Pete Stanton Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Ms. Kayla Noah Dean of Students
Mr. Shayne Wittkopp
Faculty Senate President
Ms. Mackenzie Hicks
Staff Senate President

Administrative Office Directors

Ms. Kathy Meyer Academic Records
Mr. Ryan Sigler
Admissions
Ms. Kierra Schneider
Alumni Relations & Events Coordinator
Mr. Leslie Wietstock
Business Office
Ms. Nicky Kadrmas DSU Bismarck
Ms. Taylor Jones
DSU Williston
Ms. Mackenzie Hicks
Campus Life
Ms. Laurie Karie
Counseling & Health Services
Mr. Trent Myran Facility Operations/Emergency Management
Mr. Chris Meek Financial Aid
Ms. Krissy Kilwein Human Resources/Affirmative Action Officer
Mr. Todd Hauf Information Technology Services
Mr. Rus Kiser International Programs & Multicultural Affairs
Mr. Paul Amberg
Library Services
Ms. Samantha Wohletz
SOAR Center
Dr. Kathy Geisen Title IX Coordinator
Ms. Elena Stickel
University Relations