Earn more than a college degree through immersive, active-learning experiences and programs. Develop the intellect, ministry skillsets, character, and spiritual foundations required to lead the local church and fulfill the Great Commission.
Our Leadership
Chancellor & Church of the Highlands Founding Pastor
Chris Hodges
Highlands College Leadership Team
Officers
Chief Financial Officer
Matthew Brumfield
Chief Advancement Officer
Kay Hargrave
M.Ed.
General Counsel
Katie Reeves
J.D., M.Div.
Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff
Jordan Williamson
M.A.E.L.
Vice Presidents
Vice President of Character Formation
Hamp Greene
Vice President of Spiritual Development
Michael Hodges
M.Div., M.B.A.
Vice President of Ministry Training & Academic Instruction
John Larson
M.A.W.L.
Vice President of HC Leadership Institute
Layne Schranz
Collaboratives
Collaborative Groups are cross-functional leadership teams that guide the strategic direction, operational excellence, and mission advancement of Highlands College. Organized by primary areas of responsibility – Education, Strategic Engagement, and Business Operations – these groups bring together leaders from across the institution to foster collaboration, strengthen decision-making, and ensure alignment with the College’s vision and goals.
Education
Vice President of Character Formation
Hamp Greene
Vice President of Spiritual Development
Michael Hodges
M.Div., M.B.A.
Executive Director of Curriculum Development
Ben Johnson
M.A.C.M.
Vice President of Ministry Training & Academic Instruction
John Larson
M.A.W.L.
Executive Director of Ministry Placement
Steven Pettus
Vice President of HC Leadership Institute
Layne Schranz
Vice President of Excellence in Education & Compliance
Dr. Mike Williams
Ed.D., D.Min., M.Div.
Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff
Jordan Williamson
M.A.E.L.
Strategic Engagement
Director of Media & Design Operations
Savannah Al-Dlaigan
Executive Director of Enrollment Services
Jinda Clement
Chief Advancement Officer
Kay Hargrave
M.Ed.
Director of Highlands College Leadership Institute
Suzette Johnson
Ed.S.
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
Hannah King
Executive Director of Brand & Media Strategy
Chase Savoie
Director of Advancement
Sarah Theus
Executive Director of Strategic Communications
Christy Williamson
Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff
Jordan Williamson
M.A.E.L.
Executive Director of Events & Hospitality
Christina Zeigler
Business Operations
Chief Financial Officer
Matthew Brumfield
Chief Advancement Officer
Kay Hargrave
M.Ed.
Vice President of Technologies
Denny Hodges
Executive Director of Campus Operations
Douglas Hustad
Executive Program Manager
Michael Mardis
M.B.A.
Executive Director of Team Success
Abby Mebane
M.S.Ed., M.Ed., SHRM-CP
Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff
Jordan Williamson
M.A.E.L.
Board of Directors
Ronnie Bennett
Executive Administrator (Retired), Church of the Highlands
Duane Donner
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Founders Advisors
Dr. John C. Maxwell
Founder, Maxwell Leadership
Jana McDonnell
Chief Operating Officer, Refuge Group, Inc.
Patricia Oh
Partner, Horton, Lee, Burnett, ET AL, PC
Scott Olson
Owner, Peridot Holdings
Mark Pettus
Founding President, Highlands College
Lead Pastor, Church of the Highlands
Ken Polk
Chief Executive Officer, Arlington Family Offices
Darryl Rosser
Chairman of the Board, Global IFS
Glenn Siddle
Chief Executive Officer, Newcastle Homes, Inc.
Mike Stockard
Principal, Elwood Staffing
Dr. Courtney J. Winston
Staff Pastor, Church of the Highlands