University Leadership
The University of St. Thomas leadership team guides institutional priorities, supports innovation and ensures strong academic and administrative leadership across campus.
President’s Cabinet
Father Christopher Collins
Vice President for Mission
Dr. Phil Esten
Vice President and Director of Athletics
Dr. MayKao Y. Hang
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, and Founding Dean, Morrison Family College of Health
Karen Julian
Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Innovation & Technology Services
Natalie McKliget
Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Dr. Ernie Owens
Faculty Chair-elect and Associate Professor of Management
Dr. Tyler Schipper
Chair of the Faculty Senate and Associate Professor of Economics
Father Joseph C. Taphorn
Rector and Vice President, St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity
Dr. Christopher Thompson
Academic Dean, Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity
Mark Vangsgard
Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Yohuru Williams
University Chair, Professor and Founding Director, Racial Justice Initiative
