Mar 09, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Administration


The Metropolitan State University of Denver is governed by the Board of Trustees-Metropolitan State University of Denver. The members are appointed by the Governor of Colorado and approved by the Senate.

Board of Trustees

Date of First Appointment

Present
Term Expires 

Russell Noles, M.B.A.
2019
2026
Ryan Frazier, M.S. 2024 2028
Emily Renwick Garnett, J.D. 2020 2027
Jerry Glick, B.S., Vice Chair 2023 2026
Kristin Hultquist, M.P.P., Chair 2019 2027
Rachel Kaygi, B.A. 2024 2027
Olivia Mendoza, M.P.A, J.D. 2023 2027
Marissa Molina, B.A. 2019 2026
Ann Obermann, Ph.D., LCSW, Faculty Trustee 2023 2025
Amber Mozet, B.S., Alumni Representative 2024 2025
Laura Pinnie, B.S. 2024 2027
Michael Warner, Student Trustee 2023 2025
David Fine, Esq. General Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Trustees

 

University Senior Leadership

President
Janine Davidson, Ph.D.
Interim Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs Matt Makley, Ph.D.
Vice President for Administration and Finance/Chief Financial Officer Jim Carpenter, M.P.P.
Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Michael Benitez, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs Will Simpkins, Ed.D.
Vice President of University Advancement and Executive Director of the MSU Denver Foundation Christine Márquez-Hudson, M.N.M.
Vice President of Government and External Affairs Kaycee Gerhart, B.S.

 

For a specific staff listing, please consult the university directory.