The Rev. Willie Ray Davis is the senior pastor and founder of the MacGregor Palm Community Baptist Church in Houston. Reverend Davis has served as president of the Minister’s Advisory Board to the Mayor, vice president of the Metropolitan Minister’s Alliance, and in several other service and civic leadership roles. He is a board member of Houston Baptist University, and is eager to help others fulfill their dream of obtaining a Christian education.

Joanne Lemmons studied English and Biology at HBU, and graduated in 1992. Since then, she has worked in web applications and development. HBU has become a family affair for the Lemmons, and Joanne stays connected through the HBU Alumni Association. Alumni are among the best ambassadors of and friends to HBU.

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Dr. Dan Wilford was president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Healthcare System from 1984-2002. He has served on the board of directors of numerous organizations, and currently serves as a trustee for Houston Baptist University. He is a role model and mentor for many, having exhibited a strong work ethic combined with moral direction. Among his many honors is his induction into the Modern Healthcare Magazine’s Hall of Fame. He is a former NFL referee.

 

HBU became only the second university in the state of Texas to enter into Division I beach volleyball competition, along with Texas Christian University, beginning in 2016. Cameron Sitler joined HBU athletics in 2015 and has served as head coach of the beach volleyball program since 2018. With a background in both indoor and beach volleyball, he has led the team to successes including winning the Southland Showcase for the past two years.

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Dr. Stan Napper joined HBU in 2017. He is the dean of the College of Science and Engineering and is a professor of Engineering. Napper launched the University’s engineering programs: Cyber Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The University recently combined the former College of Engineering with the former College of Science and Mathematics.

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Michael Dooley has served as the team president of HBU Mock Trial. Mock Trial involves an imitation trial involving a plausible scenario. The HBU Mock Trial team received an Honorable Mention at the 2019 American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) Open Round Championship Series (ORCS) in Tennessee, and was an Honorable Mention for the Houston Regional ORCS Tournament as well. Dooley earned a Top Witness Award at the Houston Regional Tournament.

 

Tyler Boyd is HBU’s University counsel. He handles a wide range of legal issues in the areas of commercial, contract, business and employment law. He also is the general counsel of Beechnut Street Inc., an HBU subsidiary entity. When away from work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, twin boys and daughter. Tyler is in his third season as a football commentator for the Huskies. A four-time USA National Water Ski Champion, he continues to compete. For the past 10 years, Tyler has been highly recognized as a water ski announcer as the voice of the Masters Water Ski Tournament.

Lisa Morris Simon is the daughter of HBU founding father, Dr. Stewart Morris, Sr. She graduated with a BA from HBU in 1976 with degrees in Math, Art and Education. Simon is chairman of Morris Strategic Investments and president of the Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation. She has served as a member of the HBU Board of Trustees, as well as on numerous boards and in organizations in Houston and beyond. Her broad and consistent support for HBU includes chairing the school’s 50th anniversary Gala in 2010 with her husband, Jerry.

 

Kirkland Guillory is majoring in Marketing. In the summer of 2019, she accepted an internship with Perry Homes. Her work has included providing research-based recommendations to impact sluggish sales for a new community, and preparing a press release related to the company’s foundation. The Marketing program is part of the Archie W. Dunham College of Business, which gives students a foundation in theory and ideas as well as practical application. Visit HBU.edu/Business.

 

Dr. Michael Kraten is chair of Accounting for HBU and a professor of Accounting. Dr. Kraten focuses upon global business, entrepreneurship, sustainability and corporate social responsibility. He teaches courses including Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, International Accounting, and Leadership. He is eager to grow HBU’s Accounting program and to connect with business leaders in the area.

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