Leadership Team
The President's Leadership Team (PLT) is a shared, decision-making team that supports and furthers Chatham’s mission and values, establishes strategy and goals, and drives execution of initiatives within divisions and across the University. All members of the PLT report directly to the president.
Bill Campbell, Vice President of Operations & Communications
Bill Campbell is the Vice President of Operations and Communications at Chatham University. He provides strategic leadership for the University’s Campus Services division, integrating Marketing and Communications, Information Technology Services, Facilities Management, Events and Conference Services, Shuttles & Transportation, and Retail Services into a cohesive operational and service-focused enterprise. Joining Chatham in 2012, Campbell helped lead the successful coed transition of Chatham’s 145-year-old undergraduate women’s college and served as the Vice President of Enrollment Management until 2013. In 2015, he was honored with the national American Marketing Association's Higher Education Marketer of the Year (Innovator Award) for his efforts. Before Chatham, he worked for over a decade at Clean Design, a brand and marketing agency located in North Carolina, in various positions, culminating in his role as the vice president of brand strategy. He began his career in the nonprofit sector as the director of annual giving and operations for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. He holds a B.A. from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Western Governors University (WGU).
Brandy Gershon, Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management
Brandy Gershon was named the Interim Vice President of Enrollment Management in October 2025 and oversees Chatham’s Admissions and Financial Aid teams. She brings over fifteen years of experience in higher education leadership, student recruitment, and organizational development. Before this role, Brandy served as Administrator for the College of Health Sciences at Chatham, leading strategic coordination between academic programs and external partners to strengthen student success in health sciences and nursing pathways. Her earlier experience includes serving as Director of College Counseling at Central Catholic High School and Director of Admissions at Chatham University, where she developed data-driven enrollment strategies that improved student recruitment and retention outcomes. Dr. Gershon will defend her Doctor of Education (EdD) in January 2025 and earned a Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership and Administration from Duquesne University, a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Robert Morris University, a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from the University of Phoenix, and an Associate degree in Nursing from Mount Aloysius College.Chris Purcell, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Dr. Purcell joined Chatham University in January 2021 as Assistant Dean of Students before being promoted to Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students in Fall 2021. In this role, he oversees Chatham’s co-curricular and student success initiatives, including the Offices of Student Engagement, Residence Life, Counseling Services, and Health Services. Prior to coming to Chatham, he served as Director of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Intersex Life at Vanderbilt University (2013-2020) and Associate Director of Student Activities at Berklee College of Music (2010-2013). He began his career in the LGBTQ+ Centers of Duke University and the University of Vermont. He has published and presented nationally on LGBTQ+ inclusion in higher education, student activism, and developing success networks that help all students succeed. He holds a B.A. from Western New England University, an M.Ed. from the University of Vermont, and Doctorate in Education from Vanderbilt University.
Joe Junker, Chief Advancement Officer
Joe Junker was appointed Chatham University's Chief Advancement Officer in September 2024. He brings a remarkable track record in philanthropic development and a passion for building strong relationships with donors to Chatham. Before joining Chatham, Joe served as Senior Major Gifts Officer at the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation. He also spent over 20 years at the University of Pittsburgh Office of Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement, serving in progressive leadership roles—culminating in the position of Major Gift Officer. During his tenure at Pitt, Joe secured significant individual major gift commitments and led successful annual giving, day of giving, and leadership circle giving programs.
Joe holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Studies in Law with a Human Resource Law Certificate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He is also involved in the community, serving as a volunteer for several community organizations.
Leonard Cullo, Jr., Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Leonard Cullo, Jr. was appointed Chatham University's Chief Financial and Administrative Officer in December 2024. He brings a breadth of relevant financial, legal, and administrative experience from corporate and higher education settings to the University. Before coming to Chatham, Cullo was the vice president for business affairs and chief financial officer at Texas A&M University, San Antonio. He was previously the vice president of finance and administration for Clarion University and a senior advisor to the president for investments and athletics at Pennsylvania West University.
Before Cullo began working in higher education in 2015, he worked for two decades at the H.J. Heinz Company (now Kraft Heinz), where he ascended to the positions of senior vice president and treasurer. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting degree from the University of Notre Dame and a Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University.
Leonard Trevino, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation
Leonard Trevino joined Chatham University in August of 2015 as the Director of Athletics and Recreation. During his tenure at Chatham, he has the guided the department as they increased the number of athletic teams from 9 to 21 and overall student-athlete enrollment from 87 to approximately 400 student athletes. Athletic and academic success has been seen across all programs and been highlighted by three team conference championships, two NCAA appearances and several individual champions and national academic recognition for several teams each of the past seven years. He has overseen facility upgrades such as the construction of Graham Field to accommodate football, lacrosse and soccer, the renovation of the athletic and fitness strength and conditioning area and the acquisition of facilities for baseball, softball and both men's and women’s ice hockey. He also serves as the co-chair of Chatham’s Diversity & Inclusion Council. Prior to coming to Chatham, he served as Associate Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Goucher College in Baltimore, MD. At Goucher College he led the program to 4 conference titles and NCAA performances and over a ten-year period his teams were ranked in the top 20 in the country each year. Trevino currently serves on the NCAA Championship Committee for all sports and just recently completed a 4-year term on the NCAA Championship Basketball Committee. Trevino served as an assistant basketball coach and instructor at both University of South Dakota and Texas A&M. He holds a B.S. in education from Texas Tech University and Masters in Sports Psychology from the University of South Dakota.
Matthew Redinger, Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Matthew Redinger was appointed Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Chatham University in 2025. He joined Chatham in 2024 and has quickly become a valuable and vital community member. Before joining Chatham, he served six years as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of Providence in Great Falls, Montana, where he led multiple initiatives in program development, accreditation and assessment, and student success. He has spent most of his career as a Professor of History, specializing in Modern United States history, Modern Latin America, and the Middle East in the 20th century. As an academic leader, the work he most values is that which fulfills the mission of the university, optimizes opportunities for students to thrive, grow, and succeed, and builds a healthier and more sustainable world. When he’s not exercising his administrative leadership chops, he can be found enjoying the great outdoors with good friends biking, golfing, fishing, hiking, and playing pickleball.