Person Theandra (Thea) Thompson Theandra “Thea” Thompson is the Associate Vice President of Web & Digital Communications. She leads a team of professionals that manages the main university website, social media channels and email communication. Prior to joining Gardner-Webb in January 2020, she previously worked as a digital analyst at Masco Retail Support Services and Food Lion Corporate as […]
Person Tom Martin, PharmD Education Pharmacokinetics Residency Doctor of Pharmacy Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Certified Diabetic Educator Diploma in Asthma Care Basic and Advanced Life Support Education Leadership Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, UNC at Chapel Hill Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Wingate University Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Campbell University Clinical Practice Experience Clinical […]
Person Ashley Sahms Ashley is the business intelligence developer/analyst in Technology Services. Her experience includes guest services lead at Broad River Retail DBA Ashley Furniture where she was promoted to accounts receivable specialist within six months. After a few years, she decided to be an advocate in the education field and began teaching via lateral entry for Gaston […]
Person Stephanie Allen, M.A./Ed.S., LCMHCS, NCC, CCTP Stephanie Allen is director of the Counseling Center. She has been employed as a counselor at Gardner-Webb since 2014. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and a National Certified Counselor. Allen received her Master of Arts/Education Specialist degree in Mental Health Counseling from GWU in 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Science […]
Person Leanna Hamrick Leanna is a financial planning specialist. Previously, she worked for Gingerbread Meeting House. She has an Associate in Arts from Gaston College. She enjoys dancing, fishing, going to the beach, and watching movies.
Person Dr. Jonathan Ahearn Jonathan is assistant professor of Exercise Science. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of South Carolina and his Bachelor of Science from Gardner-Webb. He also holds certifications as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Ahearn has been a North Carolina and South Carolina state certified physical therapist since 2013. He met his wife, Victoria, […]
Person Dean Clark Dean’s experience includes working as executive vice president at Southwestern College (Winfield, Kan.), vice president at Carthage College (Kenosha, Wis.) and investment specialist with Charles Schwab. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from Carthage and a Master of Business Administration from Loyola University in Chicago, Ill. His interests are spending time […]
Person Allison Horton Allison is a payroll specialist. She has 12 years of experience working in retail and enjoys helping people. She has an Associate of Applied Science Degree from Isothermal Community College in Spindale, N.C. She is known to friends and family as a “craftaholic.” She enjoys making things and seeing what she can create. She finds […]
Person Crystal Carter Crystal Carter is administrative assistant for the Noel Center for Disability Resources. She was previously employed as an administrative assistant for the law office of Richard Williams, an IDD specialist for Universal Mental Health and a library assistant at the Rutherford County Library. Her hobbies include working puzzles, reading and crafting.
Person Patricia Houston Patricia “Tricia” Houston is a support specialist in Business Services. She was previously employed by Cleveland Memorial Park, assisting families with future burial plans and with at-need services. Her interests include her children, photography, volleyball and football.
