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
