University Leadership
University leadership
Comprising nationally recognized, award-winning higher-education innovators, MSU Denver’s leadership team guides the University in its mission to offer high-quality, high-value education that connects students to careers and propels them up the socio-economic ladder.
Under the stewardship of President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., the team champions an inclusive-leadership model, which emphasizes bringing a diversity of voices to decision-making and empowers employees at every level of the organization to act as leaders.

Janine Davidson, Ph.D.
President
Provost and deans

Bill Henry, Ph.D.
Interim Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs

Christian Hardigree, J.D.
Dean, School of Hospitality, Events and Tourism

Elizabeth R. Hinde, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Education

Ann Murphy, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Business

Rebecca Trammell, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, College of Professional Studies
Administration

David Fine, J.D.
General Counsel and Secretary to Board of Trustees

Catherine B. Lucas, B.A., APR
Vice President of Strategy and External Affairs

Christine Márquez-Hudson, M.N.M.
Vice President of Advancement and Executive Director of the Foundation

Larry Sampler, M.A.
Vice president for Administration and Finance, Chief Operating Officer

Will Simpkins, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs

Todd Thurman
Director of Athletics
