Nathan Ewest is the head musher of Kiza, the canine mascot of HBU. As Kiza’s caretaker, Nathan is responsible for several aspects of her well-being including daily walks, being fed, veterinary appointments, game appearances and grooming. He manages the Sled Team, a group of five students who help take care of Kiza. He is a student of the Honors College as well as a member of the Pro-Life Huskies. 

Page Hernandez serves as the director of Alumni Relations and is an alumna of HBU, class of 2005. Her background includes seven years in higher education, previously with enrollment management at HBU and the University of Houston. She has a passion for connecting with Husky alumni and getting them involved with HBU.   

Jill Strutton serves as HBU’s Director of Human Resources. Her background includes 24 years of human resources experience in employee relations, recruitment, training, compensation and benefits. She has worked in industries including higher education, healthcare, accounting and global software. 

Dr. Stan Napper joined HBU in 2017. He has served as the dean of the College of Science and Engineering, leading new programs in Cyber Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He was recently named the HBU acting provost. He is admired for his leadership and service. 

Dr. Mary White serves as the Teaching & Learning Sciences Department Chair in the HBU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. As a bilingual educator, she has taught in the charter, public, and private school settings. Her current action research project includes the establishment of a School Library in San Andreas Island.   

Steve Moniaci oversees 17 men’s and women’s sports teams. During his time as director, HBU has transitioned back to NCAA Division I membership status, joined the Southland Conference, and started a football program which competes in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). 

Clinton Millsap is earning his Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art with an emphasis on painting and drawing. He currently teaches at his private art school, The Millsap School of Art in Houston. Clinton came to HBU to study under renowned artist and professor, Michael Roqué Collins. Clinton recently won Honorable Mention and First Prize at the Assistance League of Houston Celebrates Texas Art 2020 Juried Art Show. 

John Holmes has served as associate vice president of Facilities & Campus Operations at HBU since 2014. John oversees the facilities and many auxiliary services of the University including public safety and the police department, is an adjunct instructor in the Archie W. Dunham College of Business, deputy Title IX coordinator, and is a director on the Southwest Management District board. He is pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration program through the Grenoble École de Management. 

Rachel Sweet has been an Honors College student and a Christianity major and Biblical Languages minor, learning from the teaching and character of world-class theologians in the School of Christian Thought. She has represented the School on HBU’s Student Government Association and as the chair of the School of Christian Thought Leadership Council. Additionally, she’s served as a Husky Ambassador. Rachel plans to go into youth ministry.

Kyle Gruller grew up in Cypress, Texas. He excelled in baseball and played for two seasons at Wharton County Junior College before coming to HBU as a right-handed pitcher. Gruller ranked third in the Southland Conference in strikeouts and eighth with a 1.75 opponent batting average. Gruller also posted a 3.96 GPA to earn CoSIDA Academic All-District and Southland Conference All-Academic Team honors. He recently signed with Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros.