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 of Faculty Affairs, College of the Arts & Architecture
Head of School, Peck School of the Arts
Head of School, Peck School of the Arts
Kyle Reynolds
Associate Dean of Student Affairs, College of the Arts & Architecture
Head of School, School of Architecture & Urban Planning
Head of School, School of Architecture & Urban Planning
Rebecca Christman
Assistant to the Dean, College of the Arts & Architecture
Nathaniel Stern
Director of Research, College of the Arts & Architecture
Department Chairs
Daniel Burkholder
Chair, Department of Dance
Steve Decker
Co-Chair, Department of Theatre
Carolyn Esswein
Co-Chair, Department of Urban Planning
Christopher J. Guse
Chair, Department of Theatre
Jesse McLean
Chair, Department of Film, Video, Animation & New Genres
Joseph Mougel
Co-Chair, Department of Art & Design
- mougel@uwm.edu
- 414-251-6296
- Mitchell Hall B74
Angela Piehl
Co-Chair, Department of Art & Design
- piehl@uwm.edu
- 414-251-7237
- Mitchell Hall 329
Gillian M. Rodger
Chair, Department of Music
Robert James Schneider
Co-Chair, Department of Urban Planning
Karl T. Wallick
Chair, Department of Architecture
Glenn Williams
Associate Chair, Department of Art & Design
Student Services
Louis Molina
Assistant Dean of Student Services, Peck School of the Arts
Lori Sieckert
Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator, College of the Arts & Architecture
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
David Hulbert
Instrument Shop Manager, Peck School of the Arts
William Kenneth Krueger
Instrument Shop Manager, Architecture & Urban Planning
Erica A. Meier
Safety Coordinator, College of the Arts & Architecture
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
Lindsay Voelsing
Construction Lab Manager, Architecture & Urban Planning
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
