The College of the Arts & Architecture administration provides leadership, resources and operational support that advance the college’s mission and strengthen its impact. Whether you’re seeking information, exploring partnership opportunities or looking for the right point of contact, our team is here to connect you with the people and resources you need.
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Office of the Dean
W. Elysse Newman
Dean, College of the Arts & Architecture
Steve Wetzel
Associate Dean & Head of School, Peck School of the Arts
Kyle Reynolds
Associate Dean & Head of School, Architecture & Urban Planning
Rebecca Christman
Assistant to the Dean, College of the Arts & Architecture
Department Chairs
Daniel Burkholder
Department Chair, Dance
Steve Decker
Department Co-Chair, Theatre
Carolyn Esswein
Department Co-Chair, Urban Planning
Christopher J. Guse
Department Co-Chair, Theatre
Jesse McLean
Department Chair, Film & Animation
Joseph Mougel
Department Co-Chair, Art & Design
- mougel@uwm.edu
- 414-251-6296
- Mitchell Hall B74
Angela Piehl
Department Co-Chair, Art & Design
- piehl@uwm.edu
- 414-251-7237
- Mitchell Hall 329
Gillian M. Rodger
Department Chair, Music
Robert James Schneider
Department Co-Chair, Urban Planning
Karl T. Wallick
Department Chair, Architecture
Student Services
Louis Molina
Assistant Dean of Student Services, Peck School of the Arts
Tammy Taylor
Assistant Dean of Student Services, Architecture & Urban Planning
Advancement
Ana Conant
Director of Advancement, College of the Arts & Architecture
Business & Human Resources
Will Akers
Programs Assistant, Performing Arts
Shawn Cain
Financial Specialist II, College of the Arts & Architecture
Myesha Cole
Office Manager, Peck School of the Arts
Lisa DiSalvo
Programs Manager, Architecture & Urban Planning
Leila Graham
Programs Assistant, Architecture & Urban Planning
Amanda Grober
Human Resources, College of the Arts & Architecture
Liv Mauseth
Programs Assistant, Visual Arts
Tiara Nord
Programs Manager, Visual Arts
Kayla Premeau
Programs Manager, Performing Arts
Andy Thimmesch
Divisional Finance Officer, College of the Arts & Architecture
Facilities & Box Office
Lisa Dickson
Events and Operations Manager, College of the Arts & Architecture
William Kenneth Krueger
Instrument Shop Manager, Architecture & Urban Planning
Krissie Meingast
Systems Engineer II, Architecture & Urban Planning
Kyle Norris
Box Office Manager, College of the Arts & Architecture
Mischa Premeau
Arts Technician, College of the Arts & Architecture
Nick Rummler
Fabrication Lab Manager, Architecture & Urban Planning
Randy Trumbull-Holper
Director of Facilities, College of the Arts & Architecture
Phil Cruise Warren
Production Coordinator & Stage Electrician, College of the Arts & Architecture
Marketing & Communications
Oliver Johnson
Marketing Manager, College of the Arts & Architecture
Justin Kunesh
Designer & Web Specialist, College of the Arts & Architecture
